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DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners grappled with budget constraints and vehicle acquisitions Monday, Feb. 2, approving a slate of financial measures while expressing reservations over unexpected expenditures in a session marked by fiscal scrutiny. The board swiftly handled consent items, including payroll totaling $917,012.04 and vouchers exceeding $760,000 across various funds. A vehicle purchase sparked debate. "Is this something that we authorized in the 2025 budget...
DAVENPORT - A once-empty downtown corner is buzzing again after a new hub for local merchants, artisans and artists opened its doors. The Davenport Merchant celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Jan. 31, at 549 Morgan Street, bringing together a dozen local vendors under one roof. Owner Dawn Shaver, 54, of Davenport, said the idea grew out of years of selling handmade bath and body products at markets. She began making natural products during the COVID-19 pandemic and...
DAVENPORT — With the February special election fast approaching, Lincoln County voters have just one week to submit ballots. As of Monday, Feb. 2, only 20% of ballots had been returned, according to the Lincoln County Elections Office. Norm Caley, elections manager, said 4,400 ballots were sent out and 853 have been returned so far. “Next Tuesday is the last day to submit ballots,” he said. Drop-off locations include the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office inside the Lincoln County Court house and outside at the east side pa...
WILBUR — What began as a routine traffic stop on a rural highway escalated into a high-speed pursuit and a dangerous confrontation that ended with a driver hospitalized and an active criminal investigation underway. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an incident that unfolded Tuesday, Jan. 28, involving a fleeing vehicle, spike strips and a standoff with an armed driver. According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on state Route 2 at ab...
DAVENPORT — Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter. But for Lincoln County, that might not mean a deep freeze. The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-normal temperatures and precipitation for the next six weeks. Meteorologists put the chances at 50-60% for higher-than-average temperatures and 40-50% for above-average precipitation. “This time of year, the average high in Davenport and surrounding areas is around 48 degrees, and that is on the h...
Almost twice in one month. Yes, I know. It sounds excessive. But when Uncle Sam fires up the National Guard Bat-Signal in the sky, you answer the call or you get accused of going AWOL, handed discharge paperwork, and introduced to a lovely assortment of “corrective training.” Translation: pushups. Because in the Army, you either get smart or you get strong. So there I was again this weekend, alarm blaring at 4 a.m. Saturday morning, feeling like I’d been knocked flat before my boots even hit the floor. But anyone who’s...
HARRINGTON — From kickoff bites to fourth-quarter cheers, several spots across the county are gearing up to tackle Super Bowl Sunday with food, drinks and full-house crowds expected. Super Bowl Sunday is set for Sunday, Feb. 8, with the Seattle Seahawks facing the New England Patriots at 3:30 p.m., prompting local restaurants and bars to host game-day specials and watch parties. The Harrington Haus will offer dine-in and takeout options throughout the game, encouraging fans to skip the kitchen and focus on the action on t...
REARDAN — Nominations are now open for the Reardan-Edwall Wall of Fame. The program honors former students, coaches and community members who have demonstrated leadership, character and success. Nomination forms are available online, and the district encourages residents to submit candidates to celebrate those who have contributed to the Reardan legacy....
ODESSA — The Odessa PTO has opened registration for its third annual Car & Bike Show, set for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of 1st and Division streets. The event will feature live music, food and shop vendors, an FFA plant sale, quilt show, local yard sales, swag bags and trophies. The first 20 registrants will receive a swag bag filled with goodies from local businesses....
DAVENPORT — Two Davenport students earned spots on the dean’s list at Eastern Oregon University for outstanding academic achievement. Thomas Furman, a student in the School of Teacher and Health Sciences majoring in Health and Human Performance, and Jensyn Jacobsen, also in the School of Teacher and Health Sciences majoring in Biology, received the recognition. The dean’s list honors students who achieve high grades during the academic term....
REARDAN — Transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and first-grade students in Reardan will celebrate the 100th day of school with a fashion show Friday, Feb. 6. The sixth annual 100th Day Fashion Show is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. and will feature students modeling outfits inspired by the milestone. The Community can watch the event live on the Reardan School District’s Facebook page....
REARDAN — A decade of feeding children has earned a local nonprofit statewide recognition. We C.A.R.E., short for We Care About Reardan Edwall, has received the Catherine Klingel Bite2Go Service Award for its commitment to addressing child hunger in Reardan schools. The group will accept the award Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Wolff Family Child Hunger Solution Center in Spokane. The organization adopted Reardan schools into the Bite2Go program about 10 years ago, providing weekend meals and snacks for 111 students. The program q...
ODESSA — Get ready to shell out for a good time. The Odessa Lions Club will host its annual crab feed Friday, Feb. 6, featuring fresh crab from the Western Washington coastline and prime rib for those who prefer land over sea. Tickets guarantee each guest a crab and a half or a hearty slice of prime rib. The event, a longtime club tradition and one of its top fundraisers, typically sells out each year, according to Marlon Schafer, president of the club. . Organizers expect a couple hundred attendees at the Odessa Community C...
ODESSA - The Odessa High School gymnasium buzzed with energy Friday as 35 alumni, ranging from the classes of 1982 to 2025, returned to share career experiences with students. Four additional alumni attended virtually. All students in grades six through 12 participated, connecting with former graduates from a wide variety of fields. Careers represented included medicine, agriculture, technology, law, engineering, firefighting, and law enforcement. Among those present were...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington School Board approved most agenda items Tuesday, Jan. 28, but the 2026-2027 school calendar was tabled amid concerns over summer camp scheduling. Courtney Strozyk, principal and superintendent of Harrington School District No. 204, said the board’s main goal is to keep the district updated and compliant with state requirements. “The school board just has to approve everything for the state,” she said. The meeting included a work session at 6 p.m. for onboarding a new board member and a regular...
SPRAGUE - An investigation is underway in Sprague following concerns that city council documents, including a budget-related ordinance, may have been altered, prompting the resignation of the city's clerk-treasurer. The inquiry began after a recent city council meeting where questions were raised about the authenticity of certain official records, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. "Recently, there was a council meeting and it appeared that some documents had be...
DAVENPORT - Ballots for Lincoln County's upcoming levy-only election are landing in mailboxes this week, and voters may notice they look a little different from those in years past. About 4,200 ballots were mailed last Friday afternoon, according to Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley. There are no candidates on the ballot, only levy measures. The change comes after state legislation passed last year requiring uniform ballot envelopes statewide, replacing what had...
DAVENPORT — One Lincoln County town logged 1,360 police calls in 2025. Another had just eight. The county’s latest crime data reveal sharp contrasts, both in total incidents and per-resident activity, showing how population, location, and local law enforcement shape who interacts most with police and the sheriff’s office. Davenport, the county seat and largest town, with about 1,703 residents, recorded the most calls. Traffic offenses, domestic violence investigations, and suspicious person reports dominated. That works out t...
ODESSA — Residents may notice a stranger walking through neighborhoods and taking photos of homes, but county officials say there is no cause for alarm and no automatic increase in property taxes tied to the activity. The Lincoln County Assessor’s Office is conducting routine property assessments in the Odessa area to determine current market values, County Assessor Scott Liebing said. The work is part of a regular cycle required by the state and is not connected to tax increases. “We are assessing in that area,” Liebing said...
Meth case trial date set DAVENPORT - The most recent court activity in a Lincoln County drug case advanced Tuesday as a Superior Court judge set a new trial date during a status conference. Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser said the court received a letter that resulted in changes to the case, including a change in defense counsel. Victoria Iverson took over representation after Dave Hearrean removed himself from the case. The deputy prosecuting attorney Bruce Co...
I write this column with the kind of caution usually reserved for handling live grenades. Why? Because this time last year, I innocently mentioned sunshine, a lack of snow, and, oops, the county apparently thought I was issuing a challenge. Snow piled in, my inbox nearly exploded with frustrated messages, and the latest gem arrived just in time for this column: if anyone has to shovel snow after I write this, I’ll be receiving a bill. Consider this a very polite, slightly nervous preemptive apology to Mother Nature… and my...
DAVENPORT — Spokane Community College has released its honor roll for the Fall 2025 quarter, recognizing students from across Lincoln County for their academic achievement. Students from Davenport earning honors include Jessica Thao, Marlaena McKeehen, Koda Coffman, Jerrica Razpotnik and Avneet Sekhon. From Reardan, honorees are Melissa Warwick and Keivon Singleton. Odessa students named to the honor roll are Hayden Schuh, Lily Starkel and Bo Walter. From Sprague, students recognized are Harlee Hennings and Heather K...
DAVENPORT — A man with multiple impaired-driving convictions was sentenced to more than three years in prison after a judge said public safety outweighed any leniency. Freddie Leeshell Franklin, 45, of Spokane pleaded guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court to felony DUI stemming from a traffic stop on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Charges of first-degree driving while license suspended and violation of an ignition interlock device were dismissed under a plea agreement. Franklin’s criminal history includes DUI convictions in 200...
DAVENPORT — Academic achievement across Lincoln County was recognized this term as students from several local communities earned spots on Eastern Washington University’s Dean’s List. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for Eastern Washington University: Almira: Terri Bohnet, Emily Hurt Creston: Ethan Lembcke Davenport: Alayna Matthews, Abe Nelson, Samantha Odenrider, Tanner Zaugg, Victor Zitacuaro Edwall: Salem Shuman Electric City: David Borden Grand Coulee: Grace Young Lamont: Daphne Hill Reardan: Tyler C...
Some people collect memories. Others collect auction paddles. I, your local editor, appear to be collecting fundraising events, and this year's Sprague Chamber of Commerce auction did not disappoint. First, let's address the elephant in the room, or rather, the margarita machine that I did not accidentally win this year. For those still emotionally recovering from the Odessa Hospital semi-formal soirée of last year, rest assured: no one pulled their own name this time....
