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DAVENPORT - According to Wheatland Bank President Susan Horton, the Bank's merger with Glacier Bank has greatly impacted on the Lincoln County and Eastern Washington economies. Due to the merger this past year, wealth in the form of dividends to shareholders is being returned to the county, she said. "This is a joy notifying shareholders of the $7.5 million, part of the closing distributed as dividends to shareholders," Horton said. She went on to say the big return of wealth...
On March 5 at the Lincoln County Museum, some volunteers were surprised with a free chicken lunch from Davenport Family Foods delivered by owner Kevin Hansen. He found out that some volunteers have been working every week at the Lincoln County Museum since last fall and he wanted to show his support. Some volunteers had just left but volunteers that came in the next day were able to enjoy the lunch too. Recently volunteers are at the museum three days a week for different reas... Full story
Odessa seventh-graders have learned about the impact of agriculture on the American economy as part of Odessa FBLA's American Enterprise Project. With a specific focus on the commodity of potatoes in agriculture, the seventh-graders and FBLA members had the extraordinary opportunity to tour the Simplot Company's potato processing plant in Othello. Students toured the facility where more than 1.5 million pounds of French fries are shipped daily to restaurants like McDonald's...
Shrimp and sourdough have topped the list of submitted recipes and culinary questions this past week. Shrimp Lo Mein was shared by young cook, Kaleb Walter. He recently made this dish for his family. The recipe features fresh vegetables, cooked tender crisp and cooked shrimp, with pasta lightly dressed with a sweet/savory sauce. Shrimp Lo Mein • 8 ounces angel hair pasta • 1/2 cup chopped asparagus • 1/2 cup chopped celery • 1/2 cup chopped carrot • 1 clove garlic, chopped ...
Alta Corrine Reinbold Dec. 10, 1947- Dec. 23, 2023 In loving memory of Alta Corrine Reinbold, who peacefully departed this world on Dec. 23, 2023, after bravely facing a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer on July 30, 2023. Her indomitable spirit endured, allowing her to enjoy a Thanksgiving celebration surrounded by loved ones and mark her 76th birthday on Dec. 10, 2023. Born on Dec. 10, 1947, in Spokane, Wash., Corrine was the cherished daughter of Herman and Beulah Reinbold....
Davenport birthdays March 15: Peggy Semprimoznik, Kendra Hosking, Brad Floyd, Lynee Carpenter, Jan Ziemer March 16: Emmett Kilps, Rob Hopkins March 17: Boone Easley-Cate, Dick Wandling, Chance Smith, Lisa Semprimoznik, Crystal Sellers, Ron Warner, Maetie Harvey March 18: Kayleigh Phillips, Pauline Drefs, Colton Jenkins March 20: Rachae Pearcy, Don Strate Davenport anniversaries March 20: Todd and Lynne Guhlke March 21: Chuck and Ann Johnston Reardan birthdays March 18: Konnor Hoff March 19: Benjamin Hedrick, Benjamin Landt...
1 years ago • Two Odessa schoolboys were lodged in the county jail on charges of breaking into the A.W. Birge garage and taking a Ford car. • Revere district farmer John Potts sued Robert MacDonald of Sprague for $25,000, saying MacDonald made slanderous remarks about Potts. 75 years ago • A once denied petition for formation of a cemetery district including 97 sections of land around Edwall hit another snag when a few farmers opposed the district. • New school board members were elected around Lincoln County, includi...
OLYMPIA — Hunters can comment on a proposed rule change governing seasons for the next three years. State Department of Fish and Wildlife employees are proposing changes to game-management unit boundaries, landowner hunting permits, pelt inspection and sealing requirements, weapon and hunting attire requirements, trapping and various rules related to big and small game and gamebirds. A substantial number of changes are proposed and can be reviewed online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/about/reg...
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Notice: March 14, 2024 Grantee/Responsible Entity: City of Harrington Grantee/Responsible Entity Address: 1 North Third Street P.O. Box 492 Harrington, WA 99134 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS On or about March the abovenamed Responsible Entity (RE) will request the Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) to release federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) for the following project: CDBG Contract...
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that sealed bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2024, at one of the following locations: Lincoln County Commissioners Attn: Clerk of the Board P.O. Box 28 Davenport, WA 99122 Or County Courthouse, Lower Level Commissioners Office Reception Desk 450 Logan Street Davenport, WA It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that bids are delivered to the Board of County Commissioners p...
CITY OF SPRAGUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES The City of Sprague (the “City”) is requesting Proposals from qualified firms for solid waste collection services within the City limits of the City, including any area expanded by annexation (“Contract Area”). These services include, but are not limited to, mandatory residential and commercial solid waste collection and disposal. initial contract term is anticipated to be for five years, from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2029, with a City option for one add...
PUBLIC NOTICE TREASURE LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff vs. Randy W. Westfall and Kathleen A. Westfall, Defendants IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CLEARFIELD COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA C I V I L A C T I O N ‑ L A W NO. 2023-1309-CD TO: R a n d y W . W e s t f a l l Kathleen Westfall NOTICE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, Plaintiff, Treasure Lake Property Owners Association, Inc., has filed a Complaint endorsed with a Notice to Defend, against you in the Court of Common Pleas of Clearfield County, at Case No. 2...
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That Kagele Acres Inc. of Odessa, WA, has made application for SEASONAL change/transfer of water right in order to add one point of withdrawal and change a portion of the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate No. 6830-A. That Ground Water Certificate No. 6830-A authorizes the withdrawal of 2200 gallons per minute, 2560 acre-feet per...
PUBLIC NOTICE Lincoln County Dept. of Public Works, 27234 State Route 25N, Davenport, Washington 99122, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater, NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed projects, known as the Miles Creston Road Section 1 & 1B, County Road Projects G-1034 & G-1035, are located between M.P. 0.00 and 3.01 for section 1 and M.P. 3.01 and 4.66 for section 1B on Miles Creston Road No. 95100. The project begins at the intersection of Miles C...
LINCOLN COUNTY DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC 197-11)AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FILE NO. Code Amendment 2024-1 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Lincoln County is updating the Zoning Regulations to include provisions for the siting of alternative energy facilities. This update adds sections 17.14 Commercial Wind Energy Facility Standards, 17.15 Commercial Solar Energy Facility Standards and re-numbers many other sections for clarity. PROPONENT: Lincoln...
PUBLIC NOTICE Seasonal Full-Time Position Available. The City of Davenport is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Full-Time Maintenance person. Duties include operation, maintenance, and repair of the cemetery and parks grounds including operation of various power and hand tools and use of heavy equipment necessary to the job. Performs maintenance and repairs on city vehicles and equipment. Mows cemetery and parks and maintains city streets and other property. Must possess knowledge and ability to operate a wide...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF REARDAN I&I REDUCTION SEWER PROJECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Reardan at the Reardan Methodist Church, 155 S. Oak Street, on March 21, 2024 at 6:00pm in conjunction with a Town Council Meeting. The purpose of the public hearing is to present information on the Town’s I&I Reduction Sewer Project and receive comments. The project is funded by Washington State Department of Ecology’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Information presented shall inc...
ODESSA - After 14 years as the head coach of high school basketball teams here, Travis Schuh has announced his resignation from the position. Schuh coached the boys team for seven years, then succeeded that with seven years coaching the girls team. His resignation lines up with the graduation of his youngest daughter, Hayden, who was a standout on the basketball team whose season ended after the District 7 1B Tournament this year. "With my youngest graduating, I got to coach...
LAKE ROOSEVELT - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a "rapid response" plan to take extraordinary measures to kill northern pike found in waterways like Lake Roosevelt. Released last week, the plan would allow state officials and tribes to draw down reservoirs, using Rotenone to poison the fish, netting and seining, quarantining waterways and more after declaring a northern pike emergency. State Aquatic Invasive Species Policy Coordinator Justin Bush...
The Odessa baseball team was able to purchase a new pitching machine for this season thanks to a donation from the Odessa Booster Club. The Tigers are the first Lincoln County team with a home doubleheader this season, hosting Almira-Coulee-Hartline at noon Saturday, March 16....
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of March 15-21 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Mar. 15 • LRS track at Sweeney Invite in Lewiston @ 10 a.m. • Davenport baseball and softball at Lake Roosevelt @ 2 p.m. • Reardan tennis at Lake Roosevelt @ 3 p.m. • Davenport and Reardan track at Fisher Jamboree in Colville @ 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 16 • LRS tennis at Medical Lake @ 10 a.m. • Odessa baseball vs. Almira-Coul...
ODESSA — Motocross fans who can’t wait for the Desert 100 race the first weekend of April have two local races to look forward to next weekend. The Stumpjumpers Motorcycle Club, which puts on the Desert 100 each year, is hosting the Frostbite Grand Prix and White Knuckle Grand Prix here Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. The races are a mile south of town at approximately 3985 State Highway 21. Saturday is the Frostbite and Sunday is the White Knuckle. Each day’s racing starts at 9:30 a.m. with a 2.5 hour long course, f...
OLYMPIA — A bill written to reduce the number of rejected ballots in elections is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Signature verification is done to curtail fraud in mail-in ballots. But, state officials say, too often people change the way they sign their name or they don’t sign their ballot at all. That results in a rejection of their ballot. Sen. Javier Valdez, D-Seattle, introduced Senate Bill 5890 after reviewing statistics on ballot rejection rates. The bill received unanimous approval in both the House and Sen...
OLYMPIA — After voters submitted an initiative rolling back some police pursuit regulations, the Legislature approved the measure. As a result, new rules giving police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits become law June 5. “The people of the state are suffering increasing rates of crime, property, crime, violent crime,” said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen. “When I talked to cops and sheriff's deputies, they told me the one thing more than anything else that we need is the ability to chase bad people.” In 2021, the Legis...
OLYMPIA - An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the Legislature. "This is a great day for everyone in Washington," said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen. "Codifying Washington's long-standing tradition of opposing any state tax on personal income will help working families and local economies...When common-sense conservative policies lead the way, things get better for everyone." At the hearing on the initiative, every chair in the jo...
