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This week, Winnie and I set out with a simple goal: catch dinner. And catch dinner we did. But while I was proud of the smallmouth bass we landed, Winnie had a different mission - showering our finned friends with kisses. You'd have thought that crappie was her high school sweetheart, or at the very least, on a third date. Our haul wasn't just limited to the two decent bass we brought home; we reeled in a whole chorus line of smaller fish, enough to make any angler smile. For...
DAVENPORT - A Davenport man accused of taking prescription pills from his mother pleaded not guilty to a second-degree robbery charge in Lincoln County Superior Court. Lincoln County Superior Court judge Adam Walser presided over the preliminary appearance of Victor Alfrado Jordan, 35, of Davenport, who attorney Dave Hearrean represented after filing for a public defender on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Jordan agreed to the use of pretrial restraints, and Hearrean was formally appointed...
DAVENPORT - Broadband funding and infrastructure updates highlighted the Lincoln County commissioners' meeting on Monday, Aug. 18, as officials reviewed ongoing projects and county finances. Treasury officials told commissioners there was a possibility federal funds could be pulled from broadband development, though the state broadband office assured the county that projects are moving forward. "We are spending on all three of them, which is important," said Margie Hall,...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County election officials have certified the results of Tuesday’s primary election, confirming winners across local races. “The votes didn’t change since our last count yesterday [Monday, Aug. 18],” said Norm Caley, Lincoln County elections Manager. Republican Ty Albertson leads the prosecuting attorney race with 96.76% of the vote. Voter turnout was 24.14%, with 2,114 ballots counted out of 8,756 registered voters. In city races, Michael Strite won Davenport Councilman No. 1 with 55.06% of the vote, fol...
DAVENPORT — Classrooms across Lincoln County will welcome students next week, with Davenport, Harrington, and Odessa schools starting Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Reardan School District beginning Monday, Aug. 25. Davenport superintendent Chad Prewitt said staff have been preparing for the new year. “Next Wednesday will be our first day of school,” he said. “Everyone is excited to welcome the kids back.” The district added new staff, is considering bringing back driver’s education, and expanded college-level classes for student...
DAVENPORT - A California woman plead guilty to causing a 2023 crash on Interstate 90 that killed her romantic partner, 22-year-old Angel A. Cuevas of George, was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Litzy Arvizo, 24, of Merced, Calif., pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide before Judge Jeff Barkdull, with her public defender, Dave Hearrean, by her side. Barkdull imposed a 24-month prison sentence with 18 months of community custody, a significant...
ALMIRA - The last defendant linked to a January burglary in Almira that netted multiple firearms, a safe, and a Jeep returned to court Aug. 12, where her case was continued as she and her attorney discussed changing her plea. Thea Rose Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, has pleaded not guilty to one count each of residential burglary, second-degree burglary, second-degree theft, and second-degree possession of stolen property. Public defender Victoria Iverson asked the court to push...
GRAND COULEE - A Grand Coulee woman who admitted to stealing checks, committing identity theft, and participating in a series of burglaries with her partner was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser handed down a 16-month prison sentence to Brittany A. Ogden, 42, followed by 12 months of community custody. Ogden changed her plea and pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree identity theft and two counts of...
DAVENPORT - A local family's legacy will remain in City Hall after a vacant Davenport City Council seat was handed to the late councilmember's son during the council's meeting Wednesday, Aug. 13. Cody Jenkins, 21, of Davenport, will serve the remainder of his father Robert Jenkins' term. Robert Jenkins, who served on the council, died June 12. "It is one of those things where I was mentally prepared until it happened and then it becomes reality," Cody said. "It was a little...
DAVENPORT — With just nine ballots left to count, the Lincoln County Auditor’s office reports that any remaining votes are unlikely to affect the outcome of the Tuesday, Aug. 5, primary election. “This next count will be next Monday afternoon, before we certify on Tuesday,” Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley said. As of the last update at 10:59 a.m. on Aug. 7, voter turnout stood at 24.01% with 2,102 ballots counted out of 8,756 registered voters across 46 precincts. The next ballot count is scheduled for 3 p.m. Mo...
REARDAN — A fast-moving wildfire has scorched hundreds of acres in Lincoln and Spokane counties near Ford, threatening homes and prompting evacuations. The Crescent Road Fire ignited around 4 p.m. Wednesday in grass, timber and brush, fire officials said. Structures are threatened, and Level 1, 2, and 3 evacuations are in effect. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. “We haven’t even gotten into how it started yet. Containment numbers usually come later,” said Ji...
ODESSA - Families got hands-on with pythons, hog-nose snakes and more during the Snakes N Bugs program Thursday, Aug. 7. Presenter Blake Nelson, 43, of Spokane, taught safe handling, identifying common Eastern Washington species - including rattlesnakes - and what to do during an encounter. He also shared facts about shedding, live birth and the sound of a rattlesnake's rattle. Children petted and held snakes, with local teens helping younger attendees get an up-close look....
DAVENPORT — The cost of a marriage license in Lincoln County increased from $39 to $139 effective July 27 after the Washington State Legislature passed new legislation. House Bill 1498 adds a $100 surcharge on all marriage licenses issued in the state. The surcharge funds a co-responder program for domestic violence incidents. This amount is added to the county’s base fee. Lincoln County charged $39 for a marriage license before the surcharge. With the new law, that fee increased to $139. Lincoln County Auditor Chandra Sch...
DAVENPORT - A Lincoln County man accused of stealing a car earlier this year will wait until October to face trial after attorneys requested more time to prepare. Scott C.J. Skenandore-Kieffer, 38, appeared in Superior Court on July 22 for a status hearing. Visiting Judge Dan B. Johnson presided over the proceedings. "Ms. Iverson was recently appointed and she was able to speak with Scott Skenandore-Kieffer, so we are asking for a continuance," Lincoln County Prosecuting...
DAVENPORT — A woman tied to an October high-speed chase through Lincoln County is now facing a felony drug charge after police say they uncovered methamphetamine and other narcotics following a search of the suspect’s vehicle, according to court documents. Mary Jean Terressa Smith, 43, signed a continuance in Lincoln County Superior Court, Tuesday, Aug. 12, that waived her right to a speedy trial. Her trial, originally set for Sept. 10, is now scheduled for Oct. 15 at 9 a.m., with a readiness hearing on Sept. 23 at 10:30 a.m...
SPRAGUE - A Spokane-based nonprofit biker group is participating in Sprague Days on Sept. 13 and plans to expand its presence here. Scooter Dearing, 54, of Sprague, is vice president of the Refound Rebels, a nonprofit motorcycle group with members in Washington and Idaho. Dearing said the group organizes events to raise money for people facing hardship. "We hear people who need money in hard times and we bring the biker community and everyone else who wants to come to an...
REARDAN - The Inland Northwest Rail Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 9, drawing nearly 300 visitors from across the region and beyond to honor the museum's history and railroad heritage. "Although we were not able to run our full-size train due to a locomotive maintenance issue, we had a great weekend," museum president Dale Swant said. "We celebrated the organization's 50th and the museum's ninth anniversary." According to Swant, most attendees were from...
REARDAN — Innovia Foundation recently awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to local students — many from Davenport, Wilbur-Creston, and Reardan-Edwall — to support their pursuit of higher education and career goals. Jakari Singleton from Reardan-Edwall High School was awarded a $1,000 Mondovi Grange/Wilson Farm Scholarship to study business management at Big Bend Community College. Singleton said the field matches his leadership and organizational skills while keeping career options open. Other Reardan students recei...
HARRINGTON — With summer events wrapping up and fall activities approaching, the Harrington Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday, Aug. 6, to finalize plans, review finances and begin scheduling for the remainder of the year. The meeting began with approval of the July 2 minutes. The treasurer’s report showed total income from Jan. 1 to July 31 at $37,162.06, with total expenses of $3,594.60 for the same period. In July, income totaled $604.13 while expenses came to $395.55, leaving the chamber with a net monthly balance of $20...
DAVENPORT - A proposed state land acquisition in Lincoln County is raising economic concerns among local leaders who say the loss of taxable property could outweigh the public benefits. The Lincoln County Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 4, where officials from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife presented a proposal to purchase the 320-acre Lone Pine property, a landlocked shrub-steppe parcel owned by a private individual. The property, located near other conservation are...
DAVENPORT - A Fruitland man is facing three Class C felony charges including first-degree vehicle prowling, second-degree malicious mischief and second-degree theft in Lincoln County Superior Court following his arrest Tuesday, July 29. Andrew Lee Martin, 45, of Fruitland, appeared before Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser for his arraignment on Tuesday, August 5, during which Walser appointed Dave Hearrean as his public defender. Each charge carries a maximum...
ODESSA — A newcomer has taken an early lead in the race for Hospital District No. 1 Commissioner Position No. 4, according to preliminary results from the Aug. 5 primary election. Barbara Vogelsang holds 49.44% of the vote, followed by Dee Deife with 27.97% and Marlon Schafer with 22.03%. Barbara Vogelsang, 58, of Odessa, said she was thrilled by the community’s response to her campaign. “My husband and I were going back and forth from like 8:01 p.m. and I had gone off and looked at something else when my husband said, ‘Babe...
DAVENPORT — Voters got their first look at primary results Tuesday night as ballots were tallied in the city’s three-way council race. Michael Strite leads in the race for Davenport City Council Position No. 1 with 54.88% of the vote, according to preliminary results from the Aug. 5 primary election. Libbie Klettke follows with 35.35%, while incumbent Daniel Coriell trails with 8.84%. Daniel Coriell, 24, of Davenport, said while the results are disappointing, he plans to finish out his term and stay involved in the com...
DAVENPORT — A man who left court-ordered treatment nearly a decade ago failed to appear for a newly mandated inpatient, prompting a $5,000 bond warrant for his arrest. Sheldon Dennis Schmoyer, 32, of Davenport, reportedly either did not report for court-ordered treatment or checked himself out again. His absence sparked discussion between Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson, defense attorney Dave Hearrean, and Superior Court Judge Adam Walser during Schmoyer’s Superior Court hearing Tuesday, Aug. 5. “Now, when...
This past weekend, I returned to my National Guard unit, prepared for the usual: early mornings, heavy lifting, and perhaps a small existential crisis in the motor pool. But instead, the Army decided to have a little identity crisis of its own and made us... pretend to be Navy. Yes, you read that right. They threw a bunch of Army National Guard soldiers-arguably the most "cats hate water" branch-straight into the Snake River for water combat survival training. If you've ever...
