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Rate Increase Announcement - Effective January Billing Cycle 2026 To: City of Davenport Utility Customers: The Davenport City Council recognizes its fiduciary responsibility to the customers it serves, and its duty to maintain the water and sewer systems for present and future customers. To facilitate these obligations, the Council finds it necessary to incorporate a rate increase; residential water will be increased by 3% on all monthly service rates. This increase is effective on all bills mailed on or after February 1,...
Public transportation features prominently in city, county and regional plans. The Legislature has been very accommodating and has enabled five different types of transit authorities, each with dedicated revenue sources (also known as taxes). The most common is a Public Transportation Benefit Area. These agencies are governed by boards usually comprised of nine city and county council members appointed though a caucus process. Twenty-two such agencies have been formed and their taxing districts encompass more than three and...
REARDAN - The Bonners Ferry girls basketball team, which plays at Idaho's 4A level, beat the Screaming Eagles 55-50 in a see-saw battle on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to win the 79th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament. For three quarters, neither team could gain separation from the other, as they matched each other basket-for basket. After one quarter, Reardan led 17-15. Bonners Ferry took the halftime lead 29-27 and took a 40-39 into the fourth quarter. In the fourth, the...
DAVENPORT - Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes are now rolling out in an unlikely spot in this Lincoln County town: the basement of a local church. Michael Mathison, a former Navy submariner from Medical Lake and husband of Davenport native Jessica Mathison, launched Armored Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at First Presbyterian Church on Morgan Street. Mathison discovered the sport while stationed in Guam, where limited options led him to train under an affiliate of a prominent gym. "It's my...
REARDAN – An undermanned Screaming Eagles' wrestling squad struggled to fill several weight classes, resulting in seven forfeited matches in their meet with Newport on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The Grizzlies won the meet 58-24. Despite the forfeits, the Screaming Eagles found success in three weight classes. Terry Ough (113 pounds) started the night strong for Reardan with a win by fall over Alex Garris. Owen Pendell (138 pounds) and Nate Pendell (165 pounds) secured victories by pin...
Mary Walker sweeps Odessa SPRINGDALE — Mary Walker dominated Odessa in varsity basketball Jan. 6, with the Chargers boys defeating the Tigers 88-37 and the girls winning 6-3 at Mary Walker High School. Odessa plays next Jan. 9 against Chesterton at Valley Christian. Soliday nears 1,300 as Davenport girls roll CHEWELAH — Davenport senior Glenna Soliday scored her 1,299th career point Jan. 6 as the Gorillas girls basketball team routed host Chewelah 57-12. The Davenport boys fell to the Cougars 61-48. Davenport plays next Jan...
DAVENPORT - On a frigid, snow-swept night, the Davenport Gorillas wasted little time dominating the mat, using lightning-quick pins and a string of forfeits to roll to a 53-18 victory over the visiting Jenkins Cougars in a boys wrestling dual Jan. 7. Davenport earned pins from Lincoln Holmberg (106 pounds) in 1:03 over Taysen Stauffer, and Parker Bundy (120) in 0:58 over Jamason Erickson. The Gorillas also secured technical falls from Daman Gale (144) 19-4 in 1:20 over A....
Every January, once the holiday hustle subsides, my wife, Laura, our loyal black-and-tan bloodhound, Ladybird, and I head out for our cherished tradition: exploring the scenic banks at Two Rivers, where the Spokane and Columbia rivers converge on Lake Roosevelt. The winter light casts a serene glow over the water, and the crisp air invigorates as Ladybird enthusiastically sniffs along the shoreline trails, her long ears flapping with every excited bound. Laura and I follow at a leisurely pace, savoring the quiet that...
Sure, Lincoln County may not lack events from spring through fall, but once winter rolls in, the cheer and excitement seem to hibernate alongside the local squirrels. So this year, your intrepid editor packed up Winnie the Wiener Dog and her Air Force friend for a chilly, thrilling New Year's Eve adventure in Leavenworth. Our first day in town offered a curious spectacle: Leavenworth without snow. Children slid down barely frosted grassy hills on sleds, squealing with a mix...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual auction and dinner, one of the town’s biggest events, set for Monday, Jan. 19. The evening will feature both a live and silent auction, with dinner provided by the Sprague and Lamont PTO, available by donation. Attendees will also learn the winner of the Citizen of the Year award. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Sprague School Cafeteria, 512 South F Street. “This auction has historically been used to support the Chamber’s Community Hall and other c...
HARRINGTON - The Harrington Chamber of Commerce convened Wednesday, Dec. 7, for its first official meeting of the 2026 year, setting priorities for the months ahead and addressing routine business and upcoming community issues. The meeting opened with a standard call to order and approval of previous meeting minutes. Members discussed the Columbia Basin Herald Guide, including potential advertising opportunities for the chamber. Also on the agenda was the chamber's storage...
PUBLIC NOTICE Lincoln County Commissioners Meeting Dates for 2026 January 5, 2026 Monday January 20, 2026 Tuesday February 2, 2026 Monday February 17, 2026 Tuesday March 2, 2026 Monday March 16, 2025 Monday April 6, 2026 Monday April 20, 2026 Monday May 4, 2026 Monday May 18, 2026 Monday June 1, 2026 Monday June 15, 2026 Monday July 6, 2026 Monday July 20, 2026 Monday August 3, 2026 Monday August 17, 2026 Monday September 8, 2026 Tuesday September 21, 2026 Monday October 5, 2026 Monday October 19, 2026 Monday November 2,...
PUBLIC NOTICE Martin Hall Board Meeting Dates for 2026 January 22, 2026 Thursday February 26, 2026 Thursday March 26, 2026 Thursday April 23, 2026 Thursday May 28, 2026 Thursday June 25, 2026 Thursday July 23, 2026 Thursday August 27, 2026 Thursday September 24, 2026 Thursday October 22, 2026 Thursday November 19, 2026 Thursday December 17, 2026 Thursday Place: 201 Pine St., Medical Lake Time: 10:00 am - Noon Published Jan. 8, 2026...
NOTICE OF L & A TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the logic and accuracy test of the ballot counting system to be used to tabulate the results of the Special Election to be held February 10, 2026 will be conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30). A public meeting will be convened by the Lincoln County Auditor or authorized representatives per RCW 29A.60.160 to conduct certification of the counting system for the aforementioned Special Election. The meeting will be held in the Lincoln County...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Reardan Town Council invites interested parties to apply to be on the council. You must be a resident of the Town of Reardan and be able to commit to meetings on the 1st Thursday of the month. There will be other meetings occasionally and town events that the council is asked to attend. Please submit a letter of interest with your qualifications to the clerk at: clewis@townofreardan.com Published Jan 1 and 8, 2025...
PUBLIC NOTICE: The 2026 LCNWCB Meeting Schedule is as follows: All meetings start at 10:00 AM. January 20th, March 16th, June 15th, July 20th, September 21st, and October 19th. For additional information or changes see our website: www.co.lincoln.wa.us/weedboard The Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a public hearing to establish the 2026 Lincoln County Noxious Weed List and the rules and regulations. The hearing will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:15 AM, in conjunction with our Board Meeting....
REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) LINCOLN COUNTY FIBER MATERIALS PROCUREMENT - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that quotes will be received until 10:00 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026 by regular mail to Lincoln County Broadband Office, PO Box 28, Davenport, WA 99122-0028 OR by UPS or Fed Ex to the Office of the Board of County Commissioners Clerk of the Board’s Desk at 450 Logan Street, County Courthouse, Lower Level, Davenport, WA OR in person to the Office of the Board of C...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WHATCOM No. 25-4-01189-37 In Re Estate of: Ley Ann Belisle, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent 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 or mailing to the...
Davenport Birthdays Jan. 8: Jennifer Hargrave, Carter Ruiz Jan. 9: Dani Vesneske, Tony Hein, Susan Alspach, Steve Telecky, Brayden Bailey, Courtney Strozyk Jan. 10: Barbara Ensor, Leonardo Chavelas Jan. 11: Leslie Oliver, Morgan Morcom Jan. 12: Lorie Leath Jan. 13: Sandy Buchanan, Gracey Falk Jan. 14: Penny Pankey, Chuck Johnston, Becky Zeus, Jeremy Holderby, Jaye Jones Davenport Anniversaries Jan. 9: Troy and Andrea Morgan Jan. 10: Dave and Pat Mandere Jan. 11: George and Marilyn Arland Reardan Birthdays Jan. 9: Aspen...
1 Years Ago PRICE OF WHEAT: Hard White, $1.44. Soft White, $1.44. Forty Fold, $1.44. Club, $1.44. Federation, $1.44. Dark Northern Spring $1.46. There were 66 marriages performed in Lincoln County during 1925, and 28 divorces were granted, 38 more marriages than divorces, according to the records of Mrs. Maude Topping, county clerk. The county commissioners yesterday passed a resolution setting aside 30 percent of the permanent highway money for Lincoln County, obtained from the state motor vehicle license fund, to be used...
Terry Goodman Jan. 10, 1945 - Dec. 24, 2025 Terry Goodman, age 80, of Lewiston, Idaho, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilbur, Wash., on Jan. 10, 1945, to Lloyd and Lila Goodman, Terry lived a life rooted in faith, service, and integrity. After being drafted in 1966, he proudly served four years of active and reserve duty with the U.S. Army. Upon returning home, he graduated from Eastern Washington College in Cheney. On Aug....
Beverly (Bev) Strate Nov. 10, 1949 – Dec. 5, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly (Bev) Strate on Dec. 5, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Bev was born in Spokane, Wash. on Nov. 10, 1949 to Lumarion (Luby) and Lenore (Pete) Jurgensen. Her father relocated to Davenport when Bev was around 10. She attended Davenport High School, graduating in 1968. Bev loved being a Davenport Gorilla – she was chosen as Miss Davenport and was very act...
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 Dec. 28 Traffic Stops: 13 12:11 p.m. — A man called stating he wanted to return to his sister’s home on Crescent Road North, but she said he could only come with a police escort, as she does no...
This year’s 60-day legislative session opens Jan. 12. When legislators gather in Olympia, the No. 1 issue facing us will be the state operating budget problem. If this sounds familiar, you are correct. When the Legislature entered last year’s session, there was a budget shortfall. As they are prone to do, majority Democrats chose to balance the new two-year operating budget with a record four-year tax-increase package. The problem is, even after the Ds’ new taxes kicked in a few months ago, the state budget is still hurti...
