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DAVENPORT - Davenport has crowned its newest queen for the 2025 reign: local resident Alyssa Breedlove, 16. Breedlove was officially named Miss Davenport 2024-2025 during a sunset ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, which also featured the debut of the town's new parade float. Breedlove, a sophomore who is partially homeschooled and takes classes at Davenport High School, was selected for the honor after expressing enthusiasm to revive the program. "We moved here a few years ago...
HARRINGTON — The engines will be revving and the streets will be lined with polished chrome as the 13th annual Harrington Car Show rolls into town on Saturday, May 17. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 9 North Third Street in downtown Harrington. The car show welcomes all makes and models and features a wide range of categories including vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty vehicles. Early registrants will be entered into a drawing. Dash plaques, raffle prizes and trophies will be awarded in mor...
DAVENPORT — Filings for the upcoming primary election closed Friday, May 9. The withdrawal deadline was Monday, May 12, and the primary election is scheduled for August. Below is a list of candidates who have filed for offices across Lincoln County. Countywide, Ty Albertson of Odessa filed as a Republican for the unexpired term of Prosecuting Attorney. In Davenport, three candidates filed for Councilman No. 1 (unexpired term): Libbie Klettke, Daniel Coriell and Michael Strite. Victoria Lynn Gunning and Lance Strite filed for...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council approved a $1,000 tourism grant for the local Future Business Leaders of America chapter during its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14. The funding will support the club's efforts in organizing this summer's town-wide yard sale. The grant will help pay for the creation of maps, signs and advertising to promote the event. FBLA members told the council the project will support both tourism and youth development, noting that five...
ODESSA — Following a rise in complaints over unsafe scooter use by children in Odessa, town officials passed a new ordinance aimed at regulating motorized foot scooters and improving safety throughout the community. Ordinance No. 741, adopted and implemented on April 28, prohibits scooters on sidewalks, in parks and on certain streets, and includes specific regulations such as helmet requirements, lighting standards, and age-based supervision rules. The ordinance was enacted after an increase in reports from schools and b...
SPRAGUE — A recent national survey of more than 3,000 long-haul drivers and travelers has named the Sprague Lake Rest Area on Interstate 90 as the best public restroom in Washington state. The survey, conducted by American River Wellness, ranked Sprague Lake at No. 81 out of the top 100 public restrooms across the country. Nestled east of Spokane, the rest area received high marks for its cleanliness, scenic lake views, spacious parking and tranquil atmosphere. The survey reflects responses from 3,017 drivers and truckers w...
ALMIRA - A 72-year-old Almira man charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault with domestic violence and sexual motivation was sentenced Thursday, May 1, in Lincoln County District Court to 728 days in jail after pleading guilty. Kenneth Earl Burda Sr., 72, appeared before Judge Dan B. Johnson at 11:27 a.m. as Johnson informed the court he had reviewed the pre-sentencing report, probable cause documents and other materials prior to issuing the sentence. Burda received...
DAVENPORT — A total of 36 candidates have filed for 31 open positions across Lincoln County ahead of the Tuesday, August 5, primary election. The candidate filing week opened Monday, May 6, with contested races appearing in multiple jurisdictions, including city council and mayoral seats, school and fire districts, and hospital and park boards. The following individuals had filed for office by press time: In countywide races, Ty Albertson, of Odessa, filed as a Republican candidate for Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney. T...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners opened four broadband infrastructure bids during their regular meeting Monday, May 5, as part of an effort to expand fiber optic access through several communities. The meeting began at 8 a.m., with bid openings scheduled for 9:15 a.m. The bids, for fiber-to-the-premises (FTTx) service to Odessa, Reardan and Sprague, as well as mid-mile fiber between Creston and Hawk Creek Road, were submitted by four companies. Zero DB submitted the lowest bids at $1,930,052.15 for the FTTx portion a...
ODESSA — The Odessa Town Council convened for its regular meeting on Monday, April 28, at the community center, where councilmembers approved building permits, reviewed ongoing public works projects, and discussed community concerns, including a potential railroad Quiet Zone. Mayor Bill Crossley called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting was held both in person and via Zoom, with access information posted publicly. During public comment, a resident introduced the idea of establishing a Quiet Zone to reduce train n...
HARRINGTON - A local man is accused of unlawfully possessing a firearm during a domestic disturbance in April, and pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday, May 6, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Aaron Timm, 43, was appointed public defender Dave Hearrean, after he was found indigent by Superior Court judge Adam Walser. Timm faces one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree stemming from an April 16 incident at his parents' home in...
ODESSA - The Odessa Fire Department responded to its first wildfire of the season on Thursday, May 1, around 4 p.m., north of Batum on Batum Road. According to the Odessa Fire Department, the fire burned approximately 2.5 acres and was quickly contained. The fire began when a farmer, who was spot-spraying weeds along a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) border with a Polaris Ranger, accidentally sparked the blaze. No injuries or structure damage were reported. "It took longer...
SPRAGUE - More than 200 hours of community service were donated to the town of Sprague when sixth-grade students from Valley Christian School visited for a full day of volunteer work. Over 50 students, chaperones, volunteers, and a bus driver participated in the day of service, tackling projects across multiple sites in town. They helped clean Sprague City parks, the creek area, and the Railroad Depot Museum. Other teams worked at Feed Sprague, the Sprague Community Church,...
I was invited to attend the annual Semi-Formal Odessa Soirée and live auction on Friday, May 2, and let me tell you-it was one for the books. Let me take you to the scene of my latest public lesson: Odessa's Town Hall during a semi-formal soiree. Fancy silent auction tables hugged the walls, the center of the room was all elegance and fairy lights, and wine and beer tasting stations dotted the room like little adult reward zones. Clark-our resident MC and part-time voice of...
DAVENPORT — The Brock Law Firm has welcomed a new attorney to its team, as Derek Brock joins the firm, continuing a three-generation legacy of legal service in the region. Derek Brock, the son of Corey Brock and grandson of firm founder Norm Brock, was recently admitted to the Washington State Bar after completing his law degree at the University of Washington School of Law. He earned his undergraduate degree in finance and information systems from the University of Washington, Seattle in 2018. Based in Seattle, Brock will s...
ODESSA - The 33rd annual Odessa Healthcare Foundation Soirée raised more than $30,000 Friday night at the Odessa Community Center, with proceeds going toward improved emergency room lighting at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center. Formerly known as the Wine Tasting, Microbrew Sampling, and Auction, the event drew a crowd for an evening of food, drinks, and bidding. Attendees sampled wine, tasted beer from Rocky Coulee Brewing Company, and enjoyed appetizers prepared by the Odess...
ODESSA — The Tigers couldn’t turn the tide in their second matchup against Mary Walker this season, falling 8-3 to the Chargers in Tuesday’s road contest. Mary Walker capitalized early and kept the pressure on throughout the game, sweeping the season series against Odessa after a previous win in April. The Chargers’ victory also ended their own five-game home losing streak, improving their overall record to 7-6. Odessa, now 2-8 overall and 2-5 in 1B Northeast District play, continues to search for consistency. Despite...
COLFAX — Athletes from Reardan and Davenport delivered standout performances Tuesday at the Northeast 2B Boys Team Championships held at Colfax High School, with several competitors earning top-three finishes across a range of track and field events. Reardan’s Gabe Branstetter, a senior, claimed a dominant victory in the 800 meters, clocking a season-record time of 1:59.55. Branstetter also anchored the winning 4x400-meter relay team, which included Jakari Singleton, Blake Wynecoop, and Evan Krupke. The group crossed the fin...
COLFAX — Davenport’s Glenna Soliday and Josie Wynecoop delivered multiple podium finishes Tuesday to lead the Gorillas at the Northeast 2B Girls Track and Field Championships at Colfax High School. Soliday, a junior, dominated in the hurdles, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 15.63 seconds and claiming another title in the 300-meter hurdles with a season-best 46.99. She also helped Davenport secure second place in the 4x200-meter relay alongside Faith Suttenfield, Paige Van Buren, and Charlotte Soliday, finishing in 1:5...
ODESSA - Financial concerns and allegations of leadership misconduct were raised during the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, April 24. The meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with public comments from concerned community members. Billy Vie told board members he had filed claims with Labor and Industries over alleged leadership violations. "There have been claims made with L&I," Vie said. "The leadership did not follow the rules. They lied...
ODESSA — A Lind woman has filed a second formal ethics complaint against Odessa attorney Victoria Iverson. She also filed to have Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Jeff Barkdull removed from her custody case in Lincoln County Superior Court. Kristina Keys, 41, of Lind, submitted the complaint Sunday, April 27, to the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Counsel and the State Attorney General’s Office, claiming Iverson engaged in professional misconduct and ethical violations during legal pro...
DAVENPORT - Davenport's losing streak extended to 16 games Tuesday with a 27-1 home defeat against Northwest Christian School (Colbert) in a 2B Bi-County Conference matchup. The Gorillas dropped to 0-14 on the season. Davenport has now been outscored 241-23 this season and remains winless at home, on the road, and in district play. Northwest Christian (13-5) ended a three-game skid with the victory and continued a season trend of dominant wins. The Crusaders have now recorded...
HUNTERS — The Hunters Community Fair Royalty will host a community dance and fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 31, to celebrate the official opening of the newly completed barn at the Hunters Community Fairgrounds. Organized by Fair Royalty Queen Audrey, Princess Sloane, and Princess Alyna, the event will feature live music from the band Jumpers Flatts and will be held as a donation-based fundraiser to support fair activities. The event also marks the grand unveiling of the new barn, which organizers say is a symbol of c...
ODESSA - Odessa's annual Spring Fling weekend drew residents and visitors alike from April 25 to April 27 for a full slate of events highlighted by a bustling car show and a vibrant quilt exhibit. Although only eight vehicles were pre-registered for Saturday's car show, roughly 40 cars rolled in, prompting organizers to open a second street to accommodate the crowd. Attendees admired the wide array of vehicles throughout the day, as awards were later presented by Odessa's...
If you had told me last week that I'd be sipping pink lemonade sold by future Shark Tank stars, fangirling over quilts, and eating the best pecan pie of my life (apologies to the Midwest hometown bakery scene), I would have asked if you were feeling alright. This past weekend, I had the honor-and the pure joy-of covering Odessa's Spring Fling celebrations. And let me tell you: for a small town over a thousand miles from where I grew up, Odessa sure knows how to make a...
