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DAVENPORT - A local man seeking to regain full firearm rights appeared again in Lincoln County Superior Court following complications related to a prior restoration order. Wallace Elby Buck, 62, filed for an amendment to his firearm restoration order granted on Aug. 6, after a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check flagged two prior misdemeanor domestic violence convictions. The flagged convictions from April 19, 2010, and Feb. 21, 2006, prevented Buck from retrieving...
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 29 Traffic Stops: 2 A man called requesting civil standby the next day as a woman was coming to his property to retrieve her things. A woman called at 3:14 p.m. advising that her nei...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington City Council is seeking applicants to fill an open Position #1 seat on the council. The selected candidate will serve through the next election cycle, which ends in late 2025. Position No. 1 will be on the ballot in 2025 for a two-year term to complete the remainder of the four-year term ending in December 2027. To qualify, applicants must be registered voters and residents of Harrington for at least one year. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the City C...
Unemployment benefits were implemented under the Social Security Act off 1935 to help workers who become involuntarily employed. The idea was that businesses would be taxed to pay for unemployment benefits for former employees who were fired, laid off or otherwise lose their job due to business closures and other decisions beyond their control. The funds would be paid on a limited basis and for a limited time period while a worker actively searched for a new job. A worker who...
HARRINGTON — Harrington Heart and Soul will host an informational meeting at the Harrington High School Library on Saturday, Jan. 11, to review program progress, finalize plans, and address the vacant coordinator position before its Jan. 25 launch. Harrington Heart and Soul will host an informational meeting from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting will include a brief overview of the program, a review of progress made to date, and a discussion about finalizing the project. Attendees will also hear a description of the program c...
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE — An elderly pedestrian on U.S. Highway 2 near the entrance of Fairchild Air Force Base was struck and killed by a car Dec. 28. Roberta L. Isaacson, 75, of Medical Lake, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Washington State Patrol, the fatal incident occurred at the intersection of South Dover Road and U.S. Highway 2, just west of the base entrance at about 6:41 p.m. Isaacson entered the roadway, where she was struck by a 2004 Buick Century, driven by William L. Collins, 68, of M...
In 2025, big investment money is going to nuclear power to offset the loss of reliable electricity from coal and natural gas-fired power plants. Those plants are closing to curb "greenhouse gas" emissions at a time when demand is skyrocketing. The Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee cites the rapid expansion of data centers as a driver in increased electricity use. Large data centers, an increase in high-tech manufacturing and growing electrification in homes, bui...
Thomas L. Schafer Nov. 15, 1949 –Dec. 21, 2024 Thomas L. Schafer of Odessa, Wash, passed away Dec. 21, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. Tom was born Nov. 15, 1949 in Spokane, Wash. to Roland and Verna Schafer. Tom grew up in Odessa and graduated from Odessa High School in 1968. Tom married Lynette Spies on Mar. 24, 1969 in Odessa, Wash. After serving in the U.S. Army National Guard for 6 years, Tom began his successful farming career and established S-5 Farms, Inc. In his later w...
James Alden Moore Apr. 1, 1941 – Nov. 28, 2024 Jim Moore was curious, inventive, playful, and tirelessly hard-working. He was born in Cottonwood, Idaho to Inez Chadwick Moore and J. Steven Moore. During his childhood summers, Jim helped his grandfather on his Idaho farm. The time spent innovating repairs and improvements honed his natural mechanical ability. He was a machinist by trade-manufacturing steel products. He became the foreman, then partner, then forged a r...
Odessa School District PTO hosted a movie night with over 70 people in attendance to view Despicable Me 4, Friday, Jan. 3....
DAVENPORT — Pioneer Days organizers are introducing a new creative opportunity for the community with the 2025 Pioneer Plod T-shirt Design Contest. The winning design will be featured on the event’s official T-shirts, and the artist will receive a $100 gift card as a prize. Participants must submit an 8x11-inch vertical design incorporating at least three colors. The design must include the phrases “Pioneer Plod” and “2025.” Entrants should write their name, mailing address, email address, and phone number on the back of the...
This week, I decided to take a break from chronicling my humbling experiences with ranch life to highlight a charming slice of small-town living. As I wandered through my new home in Harrington, something felt… missing. Sure, I have the essentials—a dog who acts like she owns the place and a sweet rancher who occasionally joins me for dinner. But my dark wood décor was practically begging for a splash of green. What’s a woman in her early twenties to do? Hit up the local...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 9: Dani Vesneske, Tony Hein, Susan Alspach, Steve Telecky, Brayden Bailey 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 Jan. 15: Joan McLauchlan, Amber Stormo, Rain Ellstrom, Mel Janke, Brendan Leep 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 Michaels...
DAVENPORT — The 22nd annual boys and 12th annual girls Davenport Youth Basketball Tournament is set to bring excitement to the community during Presidents Day weekend, from Friday, February 14, through Sunday, February 16. The tournament will feature boys and girls teams from third to eighth grade, divided into separate age groups by grade level, with no combined divisions for seventh and eighth graders. Teams from B and Small A schools are eligible to participate, and all players must be from the same school. School e...
REARDAN – The Reardan-Edwall School District is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Wall of Fame class. The Wall of Fame honors individuals, teams, and staff who exemplify Reardan values through notable accomplishments, positive community impact and sustained dedication. Nominees must meet established criteria, including a minimum of five years since graduation or separation from their nominated category, leadership in their field or community, and adherence to high ethical and moral standards. Teams are eligible for nomin...
HARRINGTON - The Holiday Hoops event, hosted by former college athletes Janaye Wilkie, 21, of Harrington, and Landon Harrington, 24, of Reardan, was a slam dunk success on Saturday, Jan. 4, as more than 30 local youths attended to sharpen their basketball skills and ignite their passion for the sport. The event, organized in partnership with the Harrington School District and School Board, featured two tailored sessions at Harrington School. Students in grades 2-5...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo is inviting artists of all ages to participate in its 2025 Premium Book Cover Contest. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights at the Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo,” and submissions are now being accepted. The fair and rodeo will take place from Thursday, August 21, to Saturday, August 23. The contest is divided into four age divisions: ages 1-6, ages 7-12, ages 13-18, and ages 19 and over. Submissions must be on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper, oriented vertically, and incorpor...
ODESSA – The Odessa Tigers varsity basketball team faced a tough loss Tuesday night, falling to Almira-Coulee-Hartline (ACH) 47-25 in a home conference game at Odessa High School. The Tigers struggled to contain the Warriors, who have developed a reputation for dominant performances, including four victories this season by margins of 22 points or more. ACH's win on Tuesday marked their second victory over Odessa this season, underscoring the Tigers' continued challenges on t...
DAVENPORT – Junior Caige Colbert scored 25 points to lead the Gorillas to a 55-33 win over Waterville on Saturday, Jan. 14. In the first quarter, Colbert out-scored the Shockers 10-5. Besides Colbert's big scoring period, Bennett Wagner scored three points and Thomas Furman scored two points to give the Gorillas an early 15-5 lead. Waterville outscored Davenport 13-8 in the second quarter to close to within 23-18 at halftime. Colbert's hot hand continued after the break w...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles' girls basketball team scored 35 points before Warden made its first point of the game in Reardan's 46-20 win, Friday, Jan. 3. The win improved the Screaming Eagles' record to 9-1. Just like a hornet's nest being poked by a stick, Reardan's defense swarmed all over Warden in the game's first half. The overwhelmed Cougars had trouble getting the ball to the basket, and when they did, they threw up off-balance and awkward shots. As in previous g...
DAVENPORT – Juniors Glenna Soliday and Clare Lathrop both scored 20 points to lead the Gorillas' girls basketball team to a 54-39 girls win over Waterville, Saturday, Jan. 4. It was the Gorillas fifth straight win and improved their record to 9-1. Glenna Soliday proved to the Shockers that she couldn't be ignored. She hit two long-range shots in the game's opening minutes that opened the inside so that Lathrop could take care of business under the basket. By the end of the qua...
REARDAN – In the 1960s, the Reardan Indians played their games in Smith Gym and dominated the high school basketball scene. Because the wrestling team was competing in the "new" gym Friday, Jan. 3, the school's basketball team, now called the Screaming Eagles, hosted Warden on the same hallowed floor and played like the teams of old, defeating the Cougars 96-34. From the opening tip-off, the Screaming Eagles played like a team possessed. Besides making 13 3-point shots, t...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles's wrestling team hosted Kettle Falls Thursday, Jan. 2 and Okanogan Friday, Jan. 3. Without wrestlers competing in many weight classes, Reardan forfeited several matches that resulted in losses to both schools. In Reardan's meet with Kettle Falls, the Bulldogs won 49-27. Kettle Falls won eight matches via forfeit, earning them 48 points. They earned their other point after Reardan was penalized one point after one of its wrestlers removed his s...
REARDAN – On Jan. 5, the Washington State Football Coaches Association named Screaming Eagles' senior Rysen Soliday to its All-State 2B first team as a defensive back for the 2024 season. Soliday averaged 7.4 tackles per game and intercepted five passes. "Rysen is very deserving of this award," Reardan head football coach Matt Clouse said. "His accomplishments on the field were evident for all to see. He set a great example for our younger players of how to do things the r...
HARRINGTON – The Harrington Haus restaurant and bar has closed signups for its Ultimate Shuffleboard Showdown, with registration officially ending on Dec. 31. While the competition is underway, patrons can stop by the restaurant to enjoy pizza and beer and check out the scoreboard tracking the tournament’s progress....
