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Ordinance 2501 The Town of Reardan has passed Ordinance 2501. In summary the Ordinance adopts the annual budget for the year 2025. For a complete copy of the Ordinance, please contact Reardan Town Hall at (509) 796-3921. Published January 2 and 9, 2025...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR ADAMS COUNTY No. 24-4-00034-01 In the Matter of the Estate of DEBRA J. ROSMAN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on o...
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) SUPERSEDING GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That Stahl HB Trust of Ritzville, WA, has made application for SEASONAL change/transfer of water right in order to change the place of use and add/change the points of withdrawal as granted under Superseding Ground Water Certificate No. G3-21504. That Superseding Ground Water Certificate No. G3-21504 authorizes the withdrawal of 2000 gallons...
NOTICE: CITY OF DAVENPORT PROPOSED AVISTA FRANCHISE RENEWAL PUBLIC HEARING A public Hearing will be held on January 8, 2025 at 7:05pm in the Council Chamber of Davenport City Hall to hear public comment on the proposed renewal of the Avista Franchise Agreement. Ordinance No. 1205 will grant Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities a non-exclusive public utility franchise to locate, construct, install, own, maintain, repair, reconstruct, operate and use facilities within the City’s public right of way [the Franchise Area] f...
VACANT COUNCIL POSITION for Harrington City Council #1 The City of Harrington will be filling a vacant Council member position on the Harrington City Council. Candidates should expect to serve through the next election cycle, ending at the end of 2025. Position #1 will again be on the Ballot in 2025 to serve the balance of the 4-year term that will be completed at the end of 2027. If would like the published description of the role of a Council person in a city, you may email mayor@harrington.city or review at...
DAVENPORT - Two Lincoln County Commissioners, Scott Hutsell and Jo Gilchrist, were officially sworn into their elected positions during a ceremony at the Lincoln County Courthouse, with Superior Court Judge Barkdull overseeing the proceedings. Gilchrist, who was appointed in 2023 following the retirement of Commissioner Mark Stedman, ran for and secured a full four-year term this year. "I ran alongside Scott Huttsell, and now I'm excited to begin my full term. Scott is...
The Reardan girls basketball team posing with their first place plaque after winning the Lions Club Christmas Tournament Friday, Dec. 27-28. For more on the games see pages 10-11....
SPRAGUE - A local man appeared in Superior Court for a motion and affidavit hearing to determine probable cause, direct issuance of a warrant and set bail in Lincoln County Superior Court. Jason Trickel, 45, of Sprague, is facing one count of second-degree burglary, with bail set at $100,000. The charges stem from an October 22 incident reported at 9:02 a.m. where Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Kody Becker received a call stating that Thomas Pelley contacted the Lincoln...
REARDAN — After the holiday break, students across Lincoln County will return to school starting Monday, Jan. 6, with Odessa, Davenport and Harrington school resuming classes. Reardan-Edwall school district students will return to the classroom one day later, on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The new year brings an exciting semester of learning and activities for students in these districts, with teachers and staff preparing for the return of their students. Students and families in the Reardan-Edwall district will have one extra day of r...
As Washingtonians take a welcome year-end break to spend time with family and celebrate Christmas, our state’s political leaders are hard at work drafting the agenda for the upcoming legislative session. The legislature doesn’t meet formally until January 13th, but the governor’s budget proposal, a list of 215 pre-filed bills, and a curious leaked e-mail give us hints of what some lawmakers are planning. Tax collections are up and there is ample revenue to fund gover...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatch Log December 22 Traffic Stops: 7 A woman called at 12:34 p.m. to report that she got a phone call that kids were breaking up the concrete in front of 11 North East Cole. Dispatch received a call at...
CRESTON — The Superior Court hearing for Mathew S. Chafin, 35, was postponed Tuesday, December 31, after the prosecution and defense agreed that insufficient notice had been given for the proceeding. A new hearing date has not been set. Chafin, who was arrested on December 12, 2020, is facing a charge of Child Molestation in the first degree. The hearing was intended to address a motion and affidavit for an order determining the existence of probable cause, directing the issuance of a warrant, and fixing bail. The p...
- A local man seeking to reclaim his firearm rights has returned to Superior Court after a background check flagged past convictions. Wallace Elby Buck, 62, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Dec. 31, filing for an amendment to the firearm restoration order granted on August 6. Buck explained in a letter to the court that he attempted to retrieve a family heirloom rifle from a pawn shop on August 9, after settling the required payment. Superior Court Judge...
“Just as a leaking faucet results in the loss of water for no gain to the homeowner, concurrent enrollment results in additional costs to taxpayers without a benefit to the people served by Medicaid,” writes Democrat Pat McCarthy, Washington state’s auditor. She wrote it in a summary statement for an October report about wasteful spending in Medicaid that hurts both state and federal taxpayers. In an October report, “Examining Washington’s Concurrent Medicaid Enrollmen...
DAVENPORT — Davenport High School’s aging water heater system was a key topic during the Davenport School Board meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. The board reviewed a proposal for replacing the school’s water heater, which would involve demolishing the existing system and the installation of two new Lochinvar SHIELD SWR200N water heaters, along with a storage tank. The estimated cost for the project is $33,993 plus WSST, with work planned to be carried out during regular hours, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The e...
SPOKANE — Heading out to ring in the New Year on Tuesday night, Dec. 31? The Washington State Patrol has some words of wisdom for you — don’t drink and drive. The patrol is assigning additional troopers for New Year’s Eve as part of a driving while under the influence emphasis statewide. According to the patrol, statistics show there’s a 71% increase in drunken driving crashes resulting from New Year’s celebrations, compared to other times of the year. “Drive sober and watch out for other drivers,” the patrol said in a press...
1 years ago George McGath, Spokane River Farmer, had a narrow escape while traveling from Davenport to his ranch. His wagon loaded with bran shorts and Christmas goods tipped and spilled his load into the river. The water in Crab Creek is the lowest it’s been in years. The creek bed is actually dry. C.C. Dobson reports his well is dry and he is having to haul water from town for his livestock and household use. Warmer weather came to most parts of the county the first of this week with a good snowfall which amounted to a...
New Year's resolutions are tricky business. Most people vow to lose weight, save money, or finally keep a houseplant alive past February. All noble goals, sure, but this year, my resolution is a bit different: I'm resolving to stay humble. And there's no better place to get a crash course in humility than Seven Springs Ranch. It all started when I returned to feed the cows, a chore I've shockingly come to enjoy-bluegrass baling adventures included. If you've never handled...
ODESSA — During a special meeting, the Odessa Town Council focused on finalizing its 2025 budget. The meeting was held Monday, December 2, at 5 p.m. in the library at 21 E First Ave. Mayor Crossley called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m., with Councilmembers Lobe, Reyes, Iverson, Smith, and Kramer in attendance, along with Clerk-Treasurer Nelson and Police Clerk Hardung. Police Clerk Hardung led the budget discussion, reviewing the 2025 budget categories. Councilmembers acknowledged the budget’s completion, with final app...
WILBUR - A local group of volunteers spread holiday cheer by delivering a festive Christmas dinner to the dogs and cats at Adams County Pet Rescue in Othello. The meal was a hit among the shelter animals, with dogs like Fruit Loops, Inari, Torngat, and Frosting enjoying every bite. Handsome, one of the dogs, showed particular enthusiasm for his serving of chicken and sweet potatoes, while Claws, a feline resident, couldn't get enough of the chicken. Other animals indulged in...
Worshippers at Zion Lutheran Church in Davenport pass the flame during a candlelight Christmas service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, symbolizing hope and unity as the sanctuary glowed with shared light to conclude the evening's mass....
New Years resolutions, what are you resolving to change in your kitchen/menu routines? Pantry organization, less food waste, balanced diet are just a few of the changes to consider. An organized pantry can facilitate reduced food waste and incentive for preparing balanced meals. By this time the new year, any leftovers from holiday meals should have been eaten or put into the freezer to use later. This week I will be giving my refrigerator a good cleaning, removing anything...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles' girls basketball team defeated Lake Roosevelt 69-14 and Bonners Ferry 59-53 to claim first place in the 78th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament Friday, Dec. 27-28. Reardan's pesky defense frustrated and overwhelmed the Raiders from the opening tip-off. Freshman Chasyn Waters' defensive pressure was the spark that lit the fire for the Screaming Eagle's rout. In the first quarter she stole the ball six times, each leading to b...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles's boys basketball team defeated Lake Roosevelt 70-58 and then lost to Bonners Ferry, 66-57 to place second in the Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament Dec. 27-28. Reardan and Lake Roosevelt both entered the game unbeaten and highly ranked in 2B basketball. From the get-go, the teams knew they were in for a battle when their efforts to score were thwarted by their opponents' stingy and physical defense. The Raiders blocked shot-after-shot, a...
ODESSA - Festive displays lit up Odessa and Harrington as both towns celebrated the season with Christmas Light Decoration Contests, highlighting community holiday cheer. In Odessa, Joel and Danielle Hardung earned first place for their vibrant and intricately designed display. Greg and Kellie Luiten claimed second place with a warm, glowing arrangement, while Pete and Lisa Martin rounded out the top three with their charming holiday decorations. Harrington also held its own...