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Growing up in Northern Michigan, winter wasn’t just a season but a survival challenge. The snow didn’t gently fall; it descended like a vengeful force determined to bury everything in sight. And did we get snow days? No. We dug ourselves out and trudged like Hobbits marching toward Mount Doom. My late maternal grandmother, who grew up during the Great Depression, used to tell me about walking to school “uphill both ways.” As a kid, I rolled my eyes, figuring she was exagger...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners approved the establishment of Klein Road No. 2280 and Sage Road during their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18. A public hearing for Klein Road opened at 10:40 a.m. Commissioners voted to waive the reading of the full affidavit. Klein Road, which currently exists in Adams County and crosses the border into Lincoln County, will be the larger of two roads connecting intersecting properties. It was classified as a primitive road. No...
REARDAN - A local man accused of threatening to kill his family and attempting arson is seeking a mental health evaluation to determine his competency to stand trial. Nicholas Gene Finch, 39, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, February 18, where attorneys indicated they would file a proposed order for a 10.77 assessment. The evaluation, required under Washington law, determines whether a defendant is mentally competent to proceed with trial. Finch's trial...
HARRINGTON - A Palouse woman charged with vehicular homicide in the deaths of three Davenport men appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11, where the court ordered assessments and proposed a trial date of April 9. A readiness hearing is scheduled for March 18, and a waiver of a speedy trial was completed. Jade A. Ellsworth, 30, of Palouse, is facing one count of vehicular homicide in connection with the Friday, June 7, 2024, crash that killed Alan Kysar,...
REARDAN - Reardan Elementary students took to the runway on Friday, Feb. 7, for the school's fifth annual 100th Day Fashion Show, a cherished tradition that continues to grow in popularity. The event, held in the school commons, drew a packed audience and was also streamed live on the Reardan School District homepage. "What began as a passion for giving every child the opportunity to put a creative spin on a '100 collection' has grown into a beloved tradition," said...
GRAND COULEE - Linda Ann Zaragoza, 44, of Spokane, pleaded not guilty to multiple burglary and theft charges during her arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Judge Adam Walser found probable cause to move forward with the case. Prosecutors requested standard release conditions, citing Zaragoza's nine outstanding warrants and asking for a $50,000 bond. "Judge, she can't afford a $50,000 bond, but she could afford a $5,000 bond," her defense argued....
DAVENPORT — With Valentine’s Day approaching, local communities are offering a variety of events and specials to celebrate the holiday, from themed dinners to craft activities for kids and social gatherings for seniors. Reardan will host several events, including a Western Valentine’s Party at Teen Pie from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. This event, open to middle and high school teens and their families, will feature line dancing, Valentine’s card making, bouquet crafting, an indoor snowball fight, jewelry making,...
DAVENPORT — A readiness hearing has been scheduled for March 18 in the case of Jason Trickel, a Sprague man facing second-degree burglary charges, following a Lincoln County Superior Court hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Trickel’s trial date has been set for April 9 and 10, with an additional day on April 11 if needed. He waived his right to a speedy trial, and both the prosecution and defense agreed that two days would be required for trial proceedings. According to court records, Trickel, 45, was arrested following an Oct...
CRESTON — The Superior Court hearing for Mathew S. Chafin, 35, was postponed on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after officials noted that the court lacked contact information for him. However, the Department of Corrections does have his contact details. The hearing has been rescheduled to an unspecified, later-to-be-determined date. Chafin, who was arrested on Dec. 12, 2020, is facing a charge of first-degree child molestation. The hearing was intended to address a motion and affidavit for an order determining the existence of probable c...
DAVENPORT— The Lincoln County Superior Court judge reviewed Wallace Elby Buck’s firearm rights restoration order on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after past domestic violence convictions raised legal concerns. Judge Adam Walser examined the orders signed by Judge Dan Johnson, who restored Buck’s firearm rights in August. However, prosecutors noted that Buck, 62, still had a prior domestic violence assault charge in district court, which disqualified him from possessing firearms. “It looks like the orders that Judge Johnson signed...
Valentine’s Day is a magical holiday full of romance, sweet gestures, and grand declarations of love. At least, that’s what the greeting card industry tells us. For me? It’s an annual exercise in cautious optimism—hopeful that this year will be the one that finally breaks my streak of lukewarm Valentine’s Days. Then again, given my track record, that’s not saying much. Let’s start with a simple fact: I have always been a flower girl. I adore fresh bouquets, the sweet scent o...
DAVENPORT - Twenty-five members of Davenport High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have qualified for the state competition following a successful showing at the regional conference last week. Competitors who placed in the top six of their events earned automatic bids to the state level, with multiple individuals and teams securing first-place finishes. Malachi Hoff placed fourth in Accounting I and fourth in Securities & Investments. Selah Hupp finished sixt...
ODESSA - The Odessa Lions Club's annual crab feed was a success, drawing strong community support despite a significant rise in crab prices, according to club president Marlon Schafer. The event, hosted Friday, Feb. 7, brought supporters from within and outside the community. "It went really well," Schafer said. "As a fundraiser, it was a little off because crab prices are really high-like 30 to 40% higher than last year. It was well attended. We sold pretty much all of our...
DAVENPORT - The Winter Little Cheer Camp, held earlier this season, proved to be a successful senior culminating project and fundraiser for cheerleader Nevaeh Farrens. As part of her senior project, Nevaeh worked closely with her mentor, cheer coach Sadra Danekas, to organize the camp for pre-K through 5th-grade students. Nevaeh took charge of choreographing the dances and cheers while fellow varsity cheerleaders assisted in teaching the moves over two days. The camp saw...
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers' boys basketball season ended, as they fell short of qualifying for the district playoffs. Despite a season marked by tough competition, head coach Mike Carlquist reflected on both the challenges and highlights of the year in his final season at the helm. "We lost to Selkirk and Lacrosse, so we're done," Carlquist said. "Our league was pretty good. I wish we were 25 miles east because their league is not as tough. There were a lot of good teams and...
ODESSA - The Odessa Varsity Girls Basketball team wrapped up their season on February 1 with a hard-fought 13-69 loss to Woodbridge High School. The Tigers finished the season with a record of 3-11 in the 1B Northeast district, ranking #11 according to Maxpreps sports. Assistant coach Matt Robertson, who stepped in midway through the season, saw significant growth in the team as they came together during his tenure. "I came about halfway through the season, and after I came...
GRAND COULEE - A man and woman accused of breaking into a local residence, stealing checks, and committing fraud underwent arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, February 4, where both defendants requested competency screenings to determine their ability to stand trial. Brittany A. Ogden, 41, and Jake Keith Denning, 42, each signed a 1077 motion for a competency evaluation after citing difficulties understanding their legal rights. Superior Court Judge Adam...
ALMIRA — A fourth suspect connected to the January burglary of an Almira residence has been charged and will face trial in Lincoln County Superior Court. Thea Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, pleaded not guilty to one count of residential burglary, second-degree possession of stolen property, second-degree burglary, and second-degree theft. During her arraignment, the prosecution requested standard release conditions. Wenz, who resides with her grandparents, was appointed public defender Victoria Iverson. Her trial is scheduled f...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners convened Monday, Feb. 3, with Chairwoman Jo Gilchrist calling the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Commissioners approved various vouchers, including $700,601.43 for current expenses and small funds, $15,986.73 in current expense P-cards, and $43,904.00 for the IETT medical insurance special issue. Additional approvals included allocations for the Noxious Weed Board, county roads, solid waste, equipment rental, and pits and...
REARDAN - A Reardan man accused of threatening to kill his family and attempting to commit arson pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, February 4. Nicholas Gene Finch, 39, remained handcuffed during the proceedings and did not object to the restraints. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser confirmed that Finch met the qualifications for a public defender, and Finch requested a court-appointed attorney. The prosecution asked for a...
ODESSA — The dismissal of an alleged whistleblower following concerns over potential asbestos exposure at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center was a key topic of discussion at the hospital board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 30. A hospital employee, Barbara Vogelsank, said she was placed on administrative leave after raising concerns about possible asbestos in flooring glue during hospital renovations. The employee stated that after bringing the matter to the attention of hospital leadership, she received a letter informing her t...
SOAP LAKE — Two 16-year-old boys from Soap Lake have been arrested in connection with a burglary at a marijuana shop, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. Friday to an intrusion alarm at 2020 Solutions, located at 261 State Route 28 West in the Lakeview community of unincorporated Soap Lake. Upon arrival, deputies found no suspects but, given a previous attempted burglary at the business on January 27, the Sheriff’s Crime Reduction Team initiated a stakeout. Shortly after conce...
ODESSA - The Odessa School District band program received an unexpected $500 grant from the Columbia Basin Foundation through its "Jazzy January" program. Band director Daniel Lloyd said the Odessa band program did not apply for the grant but was selected after foundation representatives attended a pep band night and were impressed by the students' performance. "I was surprised by it because I didn't apply for anything," Lloyd said. "They called us and told us they had money f...
HARRINGTON - Home & Makers reopened its doors in downtown Harrington after a January winter break. The grand re-opening ceremony began at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb 1, welcoming patrons with cookies, goodie gift bags and more. "Our grand reopening exceeded expectations in every way," said Kathi Matthews, owner of Home & Makers. "Customers seemed to appreciate how the store was refreshed while we took our annual January winter break. We were busy from open to close with a steady...
DAVENPORT - Cedar & Sage, a new boutique in Davenport, opened its doors to a packed crowd, with customers filling the store until closing. "The opening went well. It was awesome," said store manager Mykaiha Stensland. "We were overwhelmed with everyone's love and support." The new boutique, located at 712 Morgan Street, opened its doors for the first time Saturday, Feb. 1. Cedar & Sage offers a variety of products, including clothing, gifts, candles, knickknacks, and...
