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ODESSA - The Mary Walker Chargers rallied in the second half to overcome an early deficit and defeat the Odessa Tigers 37-33 in a girls varsity basketball game Wednesday.. The Chargers trailed 17-9 at halftime but outscored the Tigers 28-16 after the break to secure the road victory in a league matchup. Mary Walker coach Drew Curry credited his team's adjustment after struggling against Odessa's box-and-one defense early. "We played a lot better in the second half," Curry...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 20, to hear updates from the Public Works Department on staffing, road projects and upcoming contracts. Representing Public Works were Director David Orvis, Road Operations Manager Save Sanford and County Engineer James Wege. Orvis reported that one mechanic resigned last Monday but the department is caught up on work and does not plan to hire a replacement at this time. He also presented a synopsis of a new contract...
DAVENPORT - A local man accused of assaulting and strangling his wife entered a not guilty plea Tuesday, Jan. 20, during an appearance in Lincoln County Superior Court, where a judge imposed a no-contact order and set the case for trial. Zeth William Swanger, 29, pleaded not guilty to one count of second-degree assault, domestic violence. He is represented by defense attorney Timothy Scott Note. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox requested standard release conditions. Super...
HARRINGTON - The City Council discussed several infrastructure and community issues during their meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14, including the city's water system, cemetery maintenance, and proposed ordinances. Council members voted against replacing the city's water main using a loan from the state, citing operational concerns with Well No. 1. Mayor Joe Armand said testing revealed a series of valves had failed and need replacement before the well can go online. Armand also...
WALLA WALLA – A retired colonel who served at Fairchild Air Force Base has announced his candidacy for the state's 5th Congressional District. David Womack, a former Medical Group commander at Fairchild and a former Whitman Hospital CEO in Colfax, announced his candidacy earlier this month, citing a need for a broader focus on the challenges facing rural communities across Eastern Washington. "Putting the people of Eastern Washington first means addressing the issues that s...
Jan Pantoja, left, shares a moment with Gina Habbestad after receiving the Citizen of the Year award during the Sprague Chamber of Commerce event. Pantoja's heartfelt gratitude and tears were felt across the room....
HARRINGTON - The City Council discussed several infrastructure and community issues during their meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14, including the city's water system, cemetery maintenance, and proposed ordinances. Council members voted against replacing the city's water main using a loan from the state, citing operational concerns with Well No. 1. Mayor Joe Armand said testing revealed a series of valves had failed and need replacement before the well can go online. Armand also...
DAVENPORT — A man with multiple impaired-driving convictions was sentenced to more than three years in prison after a judge said public safety outweighed any leniency. Freddie Leeshell Franklin, 45, of Spokane pleaded guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court to felony DUI stemming from a traffic stop on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Charges of first-degree driving while license suspended and violation of an ignition interlock device were dismissed under a plea agreement. Franklin’s criminal history includes DUI convictions in 200...
DAVENPORT — A man with multiple impaired-driving convictions was sentenced to more than three years in prison after a judge said public safety outweighed any leniency. Freddie Leeshell Franklin, 45, pleaded guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court to felony DUI stemming from a traffic stop on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Charges of first-degree driving while license suspended and violation of an ignition interlock device were dismissed under a plea agreement. Franklin’s criminal history includes DUI convictions in 2001, 2016 and...
All parents in Washington and across America want their children to thrive in learning environments that reflect their diverse interests, talents, and individual challenges. That's why one-in-five parents last year enrolled at least one of their children in a new K–12 school. In fact, the process of moms and dads actively choosing how and where their children learn - often referred to as school choice - reached a five-year high in 2025. Meanwhile, more than 60% of parents s...
DAVENPORT — Academic achievement across Lincoln County was recognized this term as students from several local communities earned spots on Eastern Washington University’s Dean’s List. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for Eastern Washington University: Almira: Terri Bohnet, Emily Hurt Creston: Ethan Lembcke Davenport: Alayna Matthews, Abe Nelson, Samantha Odenrider, Tanner Zaugg, Victor Zitacuaro Edwall: Salem Shuman Electric City: David Borden Grand Coulee: Grace Young Lamont: Daphne Hill Reardan: Tyler C...
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 Jan. 12 Traffic Stops: 8 2:11 a.m. – A vehicle parked in the middle4 of Hawk Creek Rd was reported. 6:49 a.m. – A vehicle with someone sleeping in it was reported at Mountain View cemetery. 9:10 a....
Left to right, Gregory Overstreet, Myah Atkinson, and Mark Bunch serve hot drinks at Sprague High School's yearbook coffee and cocoa fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 18. Not pictured is Kye Rosien....
1 years ago The banks of Lincoln County made the usual quarterly statement of business as the date of December 31, 1925. The deposits show $3,959,757 as compared with $4,424,659 on the previous call of September 30, 1925. Scarlet Fever has again made its appearance around Harrington. Fred Wagner's six children have it and the little son of Emery Bumgardner came down with it Monday. Both families are under quarantine. Not knowing she was heiress to a $12,000 estate, Miss Ella...
In the race to reshore manufacturing and stay ahead of foreign competition, America needs an abundance of added skilled workers and electricity sources. “Electrify Everything” has been our recent political mantra as key politicians race to replace natural gas and coal-fired generation with vast fields and wildlands of wind turbines and solar panels. However, that strategy has glaring glitches, which could derail our economic recovery and job creation. For example, it is bureaucratic nightmare siting power lines and rel...
Bradley "Brad" Dale Frederick Sept. 1, 1962 –Jan. 10, 2026 Bradley "Brad" Dale Frederick, 63, of Chewelah, Wash., passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Brad was born on Sep.1, 1962, in Spokane, Wash., to Ronald Eugene and Shirley Ann Frederick. He grew up in Odessa, Wash., where he attended school and earned his high school diploma. He later continued his education at Spokane Community C...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 22: Trevor King Jan. 23: Lisa Prewitt, Tyler Zaugg Jan. 24: Sam Graber, Asia Hardin, Debbie Roemer, Loren Ensor, Ayron Easley, Mark Mandere Jan. 25: Aayla Hubbard Jan. 26: Lance Strite, Asher Petersen Jan. 27: Curtis Guhlke, Seyler Lacy, Ezri Lacy, Jacob Taylor, Juniper Bilodeaux, Karson Glick Jan. 28: Jacob Harvey Reardan birthdays Jan. 23: Amanda Bonstrom-Meier Jan. 25: Doris Dormaier Jan. 27: Jenny Cesaratto, Rylee Holwegner Jan. 28: Paul Whitmore Harrington birthdays Jan. 22: Jim Knapp Jan. 24:...
Bernita "Bea" Aurelia Teel Sept. 19, 1927- Jan. 1, 2026 Bea was born in Havre, Montana, the daughter of Henrietta and Bernard Robeck. She had three brothers: Robert, Clinton and George. At the age of 13 her family moved to Everett, Wash. One of the hardest things for Bea to adjust to was going to school with over 100 students in her grade, when she came from a little country school with less then 10 students. She graduated from Everett High School and then the University of...
Some people collect memories. Others collect auction paddles. I, your local editor, appear to be collecting fundraising events, and this year's Sprague Chamber of Commerce auction did not disappoint. First, let's address the elephant in the room, or rather, the margarita machine that I did not accidentally win this year. For those still emotionally recovering from the Odessa Hospital semi-formal soirée of last year, rest assured: no one pulled their own name this time....
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Gorillas girls basketball team dominated from the opening tip, building a commanding lead by halftime and cruising to a lopsided victory over the Medical Lake Cardinals on Saturday, Jan. 17, in Davenport. The Gorillas outscored the Cardinals 19-11 in the first quarter and extended the margin with a 11-3 run in the second for a 30-14 halftime advantage. Davenport then exploded for 23 points in the third quarter while holding Medical Lake to three,...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles girls basketball team turned in a dominant performance Tuesday, Jan. 20, rolling past Kettle Falls 58-20 to remain atop the NE2B-North standings. Reardan set the tone early with an up-tempo offense and relentless defense. The Screaming Eagles jumped out to an 18-1 lead after the first quarter. Although the Bulldogs showed some fight in the second quarter, they still trailed 33-13 at halftime. Tenice Waters scored 14 first-half points for...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorillas rallied for a 37-29 nonleague boys wrestling victory over Northwest Christian on Thursday, overcoming forfeits at 150 and 157 pounds that surrendered 12 team points. Northwest Christian built an early lead with pins from Kyler Parry (106, 1:28 over Lincoln Holmberg), Roman Goulet (120, 2:26 over Parker Bundy) and Micah Rocha (126, 1:07 over Lincoln Hoff), plus a 18-0 technical fall by Nakoa Rocha (132, 4:40 over Daman...
As a sports and recreation reporter for the Lincoln County Record-Times, I often share stories from the field. Today, I want to offer a personal note rooted in my heritage. My Bilodeaux family traces its Acadian roots to Île d’Orléans in the St. Lawrence River of Quebec, where ancestors settled as early as 1656. Generations of Bilodeaus have been known for their skills in fishing and hunting. One tradition I cherish is making fresh sausages—uncured and undried—from wild ga...
Davenport seniors Beau Copenhaver, left, and Kyler Davenport hold up a quilt made by Jan Saxton, grandmother of senior Josie Wynecoop, during a hometown basketball game. The quilt is being raffled off at home games to raise funds for senior sports posters to be displayed on street lamps in Davenport....
The Reardan High School wrestling team competed at Jenkins High School in Chewelah on Jan. 15. Reardan won several key matches by fall, including pins from Owen Pendell (138 pounds, 1:08 over Brody King), Avdii Pozdeev (144, 1:04 over Blaine Gibson-Gothmann) and others via forfeit at 113 (Terry Ough), 150 (Parker Gralapp) and additional weights. Jenkins (Chewelah) secured victories including a pin by Trevin Stauffer (132, 1:03 over Christian Miller), Jamason Erickson (132, 2:16 over Miller in another bout), Dakota Katzer...
