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I have always considered myself many things—an investigative journalist, a semi-decent cook, and a dog mom extraordinaire—but coordinated? Absolutely not. So, naturally, when I decided to try a tanning bed for the first time, I knew it was going to be an experience. For background, I have had my fair share of sunburns over the years, from spending summers on the lake with little to no sunscreen to testing out self-tanners that left me more orange and greasy than bronzed and...
ODESSA – The Odessa Hospital Board convened its latest meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27, where community members voiced concerns about hospital leadership, financial decisions, and facility management. Barbara Vogelsang initiated the public comment session, emphasizing the board's accountability in overseeing the hospital's operations. "A lot has happened since then. I am concerned. I am here not about me. I am concerned about this community's asset, for which you have the u...
GRAND COULEE - Two suspects accused of check fraud and burglary were found competent to stand trial during a hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, March 4. Jake Keith Denning and Brittany Ann Ogden, both of whom had previously undergone competency evaluations, were deemed fit for trial by both the state and their respective defenses. Denning entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him. The state requested that his bond remain at $50,000 with...
DAVENPORT – Brock Gustaveson capped off an exceptional season Saturday, Feb. 22, securing his second consecutive 1B/2B state title at 190 pounds with a technical fall victory. The Davenport junior, who was the defending champion at the weight class, remains the school's first and only state wrestling champion. Alongside teammate Malachi Hoff, Gustaveson also became one of the only two wrestlers in school history to achieve 50 wins in a single season. Among those victories w...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners discussed declaring a state of emergency due to recent weather-related issues and approved various county measures during their latest meeting. Commissioner Rob Coffman was absent while attending a conference in Washington, D.C., with other commissioners from across the state. “We have 12 days from the time of an emergency to declare an emergency, and then we will keep that in place for the road closures,” Commissioner Scott Hutse...
HARRINGTON — Young girls and their fathers had a night to remember with cowboy boots, gorgeous dresses, and mouth watering food. The dance floor was packed at the annual Boots & Beauties Daddy-Daughter Dance as it celebrated its fourth year on Saturday, Feb. 22. Crowds of families gathered for an evening of fun and fundraising. Carolyn Mattozzi, one of the event organizers, said the dance first began after the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly became a community favorite. “We sta...
REARDAN - A Reardan High School senior will be recognized in front of the student body after achieving what her athletic director called the pinnacle of high school wrestling-winning a state title in just her second year in the sport. She also made history as the first woman in Lincoln County to win a state wrestling championship. Danika Bretz, a Reardan school senior who competed in the 170-pound division, pinned four opponents in a row after her first-round match to claim...
DAVENPORT — Brody J. Schillinger, a 19-year-old Davenport resident and standout athlete, died early Sunday, Feb. 23, in a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 2, about four miles west of the city. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, March 1, at noon in the Davenport High School Gymnasium at 801 7th Street. The graveside service is to follow at Mountainview Cemetery. A meal and gathering will take place after at the Davenport Memorial Hall at 511 Park Street. According to the Washington State Patrol, Schillinger was e...
DAVENPORT — A combination of heavy rain, melting snow, and frozen ground created what officials are calling the “perfect storm” for widespread flooding, mudslides, and road closures throughout the county. Several roads were deemed impassable over the weekend due to high water levels and erosion. Hawk Creek Ranch Road and Mill Canyon Road were among the most severely impacted, with Hawk Creek rising to eight feet deep in some areas. Other closures included Circle Road, Gaffney Road, Cupers Road, and Sage Hen Draw Road. “We h...
DAVENPORT - Two suspects charged in connection with a January burglary in Almira returned to Lincoln County Superior Court for readiness hearings on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Jose Rafael Medina Lomeli, 28, and Delila Ellen Reid, 50, appeared before Judge Adam Walser as their cases move toward trial. Both face multiple charges stemming from the Jan. 9 burglary, in which firearms, a Liberty safe, household items and a Jeep were stolen from a residence and shop. Medina Lomeli is charged...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man is facing charges after deputies recovered a stolen vehicle and linked it to him through evidence found inside and witness accounts. Dathan Spurgeon Miller, 36, has been charged with possession of a stolen vehicle after Lincoln County deputies discovered a white 1993 Chevrolet pickup abandoned in a ditch along Sunset Highway on December 20, 2024. The truck, which had been reported stolen from Spokane on November 9, was partially blocking the roadway when authorities arrived. Miller did not appear for...
DAVENPORT – A Brewster woman was set to be arraigned in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, Feb. 25, after a bag of suspected narcotics was removed from her person while in police custody. Kira Esmerelda Oregon Hernandez, 23, of Brewster, was charged with possession of a controlled substance in a correctional facility following her arrest earlier this month. Oregon Hernandez was not present for her arraignment hearing on the day. Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser ordered a Warrant for her arrest with a $5,000...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce approved revisions to its bylaws and discussed updates to its community hall use policy during its recent meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20. The revised bylaws, as presented at the annual meeting, clarify yearly membership fees and stipulate that each membership runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Other changes outline procedures for regular and special meetings and reinforce voting privileges for officers, board members, and members. Additional revisions were primarily spelling corrections. I...
DAVENPORT - Laughter, twinkling lights and nonstop dancing filled the auditorium at Davenport High School on Saturday, Feb. 22, as families gathered for the annual Itty Bitty Prom. The event, themed "Starry Nights," provided a space for young children to dress up, run around with friends and enjoy a night of fun in a safe environment. Unlike a traditional prom, Itty Bitty Prom allows kids to make the night their own, without the formality of a structured dance. "We sold at...
REARDAN - Teen PIE, a newly established community program focused on fostering connections between teens and parents, hosted a Valentine's-themed event featuring crafts, line dancing, karaoke, and an indoor snowball fight. The event, held as part of the group's monthly initiative, included Valentine card-making, cookie decorating, and friendship bracelet kits. Food was available for purchase to help fund future gatherings. Teen PIE-short for Partners In Education-aims to...
ALMIRA - Another man charged in the Almira burglary case appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for his readiness hearing in preparation for his upcoming trial. Recardo Rocha, 32, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a readiness hearing on multiple felony charges stemming from a residential burglary. The defense asked the state to reschedule the trial date and readiness hearing previously set in court and moved to have the trial set for April 1...
HARRINGTON - The Harrington City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, February 12, to discuss potential water system upgrades, code enforcement, and other city matters. The hearing opened at 7:03 p.m. Discussions centered on securing a loan to replace Well #1, which is aging and experiencing mechanical issues. The city had previously been offered a $1.2 million loan, with 15% of it forgivable as a grant. The loan, at an interest rate of 1.08%, would amount to...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council met on Tuesday, February 12, 2025, to address key issues affecting the community, including code enforcement concerns, tourism funding, and plans for a potential airport fuel tank. The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with all council members present. During the meeting, several community members voiced concerns about the city’s appearance, particularly regarding junk vehicles and unkempt yards. Carolyn Olson requested the council take action against these issues, especially along Was...
Before we get into anything else, I must formally apologize to the county. Two weeks ago, I foolishly wrote about how we hadn’t really seen much snow. The universe responded swiftly and mercilessly, dumping a fresh layer on us and dropping the temperature to a level best described as “why do I live like this?” I have learned my lesson. I will never again tempt fate by commenting on the weather. Now, while I was being humbled by the snow, I was also humbled in another way—b...
REARDAN - A local man, longtime pastor, and community volunteer has been named Spokane Volunteer Chaplain of the Year. Pat Hogan, 73, has served as a chaplain for over 15 years in Tacoma before continuing his work in Reardan. He is part of a rotation of 20 to 23 volunteer chaplains who provide support 24/7. "Chaplains are called to emergency scenes to help the families with whatever they need, which often includes helping with funeral arrangements or notifying other family...
DAVENPORT A new store, Sage Marketplace, has opened in Davenport, offering home décor, furniture, clothing, gifts, food and a bakery. Abbie Williamson, the niece of owner Mary Schownfelder, helps run the market. "We started the store originally in a different building at the end of 2020," Williamson said. "And then we went to pop-ups for two years, and then we decided we wanted another store and wanted to open before Valentine's Day." The store officially opened Thursday,...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School welcomed families for an evening of math-filled fun during its annual Family Number Night on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The event brought students and parents together to engage in counting activities, multiplication games, and domino challenges while enjoying refreshments. The gym was packed with families participating in various activities, including a guessing game where attendees estimated the number of items in jars. A prize drawing allowed...
SPOKANE - Several wrestlers from Wilbur-Creston, Reardan, Davenport and Almira- Coulee/Hartline secured top finishes at the District 6 Girls 1B/2B/1A Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 15. Wilbur-Creston had a strong showing with multiple podium finishes. Only the Top 2 girls at each weight advanced to state. Lillian Monaghan took first in the 125-pound weight class, defeating Addison Stigall of Newport with a fall at 3:14. Skyla Jensen, also from Wilbur-Creston, placed third in...
The Davenport Youth Basketball Tournament, held from Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16, featured a weekend of exciting matchups across multiple age divisions. In the boys' competition, Davenport saw a victory in the 4B bracket, defeating Odessa, while Ritzville fell to Omak in the 3G division. Colfax's teams had a strong showing, with both the 4G and 6G squads securing wins over Liberty and Finley, respectively. Tekoa also had success in the girls' tournament, with...
ROCKFORD — Wrestlers from Davenport, Reardan, Sprague, and Wilbur-Creston competed in the District 6 Boys Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Freeman High School, with several athletes securing spots for the next stage of postseason competition. Davenport’s Jacob James earned a third-place finish at 106 lbs., defeating Tysen Anderson of Liberty (Spangle) with a 5-2 decision. Freeman’s Ryder Pedersen claimed 1st place, dominating Michael Winn of Kettle Falls in a 23-11 victory. At 113 lbs., Freem...
