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OLYMPIA – The state is opening applications for special hunting permits beginning April 20. Hunters may submit special hunt permit applications for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and fall turkey seasons through May 20, state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said. Hunters with a special hunt permit have an opportunity to hunt at the special times or places authorized by that permit. Special hunt drawing results will be posted to applicants’ digital permit accounts in June. Applicants with a valid ema...
Donald Leroy Schultz July 06, 1937 - March 12, 2026 Donald Leroy Schultz, who farmed in Davenport, Wash. for over 70 years, passed away March 12, 2026, in Spokane Valley, Wash. He was living in an adult family home when he died after suffering through a long illness. He was born on July 16, 1937 to Albert and Anna Schultz of Bluestem, Wash., and grew up with his brother on the family farm. He graduated from Harrington High in 1955. He then attended Washington State...
Davenport birthdays April 16: Victoria Schweiger, Joanne Hollis-Buck April 17: Kim Cole April 18: Malizza Hinkey April 19: Cara Phillips, Morgan Wagner, Pat Abbott, Jolie Sorensen, Tyler Jenness, Kayson Kragt, Jasper White, Jeanette Zellmer April 20: Janice Emery, Ciarrah Smith, Sawyer Raugust, Tom Guhlke April 21: John Gunning, Denise Liebing, Murphy Schreck, Amelia Strite April 22: Heather Panke, Samuel Choate, Donna Sitko, Ben Wainblat. Davenport anniversaries April 16: Mary and Raven Wright April 18: Clay and Marie...
William Michael "Mike" Paul July 7, 1949- March 17, 2026 With great sadness, the family of William Michael "Mike" Paul (76), of Sprague, Wash., announces his passing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Spokane to William Malcolm "Bill" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Dobbins) Paul of the Reardan-Edwall community, Mike grew up on their family farm southwest of Reardan, helping around the farm and raising and showing cattle. He famously had a live champion steer on display in the lobby...
DAVENPORT — The Lions Club is once again giving Davenport residents a free chance to clear out household junk, yard waste and bulky items that would otherwise clutter yards or end up as illegal dumps. The annual Clean Up Days return Friday and Saturday, with Lions volunteers helping seniors and people with disabilities at their homes on April 24 and assisting at the Lincoln County Transfer Station on April 25, according to club leaders and city officials. The event, revived in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, is paid for by th...
DAVENPORT — Several Lincoln County students have been named to Eastern Washington University’s Winter 2026 dean’s list in recognition of their academic excellence. They are: Davenport — Samantha Odenrider, Jesse Raugust and Victor Zitacuaro. Reardan — Tyler Clouse, Braden Durbin, Carson Durbin, Marcus Durbin, Brooklynn Edwards, Aaron Ikehara and Janaye Wilkie. Sprague — Kayden Mindermann. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average to make the honor roll....
It's no secret that this managing editor turned Army girl has found herself in a bit of an unexpected chapter – boots on the ground in Washington, D.C. And let me tell you, this concrete jungle is a far cry from the rolling wheat fields of Eastern Washington, let alone the dusty, wide-open cowboy country I call home. I like to joke that I told people I was heading to Washington and somehow boarded the wrong plane. Next thing I knew, I was living out a real-life "Home Alone 2...
1 years ago After the city clerk informed the Davenport city council that more than forty users were delinquent in paying their water bill the council wants the shut off ordinance strictly enforced. 75 years ago 14 year old Ted Hollis is the youngest businessman in Davenport. The young man is operating a shoe shine business at Ed’s Barbershop in the afternoons and on Saturdays. 50 years ago Lloyd’s Hardware bowling team finished first in the Wheat League this week after completeing 30 weeks of competition. The team con...
DAVENPORT - A home-schooled senior from a wheat farm and cattle ranch won the Washington State High School Rodeo Association girls cutting championship while balancing daily ranch chores, horse care and intense training. Addie Schneider, 18, of Rocklyn, claimed the title earlier this month at the WSHRA state finals. She also competed in soccer during the fall and basketball in the winter for the Davenport Gorillas and has qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo...
DAVENPORT — Frigid temperatures and a relentless Newport offense combined to overwhelm the Davenport Gorillas 24-2 in a varsity softball game Tuesday, April 14, at Jahn Field. Statistics and coach comments were unavailable as of press time. The Gorillas will travel to Newport for their next game Saturday at noon....
FREEMAN — The Davenport Gorillas collected several victories Tuesday, April 15, during a Northeast 2B league meet at Freeman High School. David Coriell won the boys 100-meter in 11.19 seconds. Caige Colbert took first in the 300-meter hurdles while placing third in the 110 hurdles. Kyler Davenport finished third in the 800. The Gorillas placed second in both the 400- and 1,600-meter relays. On the girls side, Glenna Soliday swept the hurdle events, winning the 100 high hurdles in 16.47 seconds and the 300 hurdles in 50.96. P...
NEWPORT — Reardan boys captured the 400-meter relay title and the Screaming Eagles collected several podium finishes Tuesday, April 15, at a Northeast 2B/1B meet at Newport High School. The Reardan 4x100 relay team of Elijah Bentley, Treyson Singleton, Blake Wynecoop and Gavin Wynecoop won in 45.90 seconds. Blake Wynecoop placed second in the 400-meter dash (53.69) and eighth in the 100 (12.00). Elijah Bentley took third in the 400 (53.80). Wyatt Colvin finished second in discus (134-10) and third in shot put (38-9). M...
CHEWELAH - It was a long afternoon for the Reardan baseball team on Tuesday, April 14, as Jenkins limited the Screaming Eagles to one hit in the Cougars’ 13-0 victory in a five-inning affair shortened by the mercy rule. It was a game defined by Jenkins pitcher Ryen McMillan’s dominance on the pitching mound and the Cougars’ aggressive base running. Luke Heindl led Reardan offensively, going 1-for-2 to account for the team’s lone hit. On the mound, Reardan used Jacob Bodeau, Noah Chambers, and Justin Rafford, who combine...
CHEWELAH — Cold, rainy conditions made for tough playing, but the Davenport/Reardan co-op golf team turned in several strong performances during a league 18-hole match Tuesday. Mac Larmer led the team with an 81, finishing third in the tournament. Bennett Wagner shot 92, McGuire Knop 99, Jack Stewart 118 and Jacob James 119. Karsten Farr shot 96. Eighth-grader Kamryn Mann paced the girls with a 122. Fiona Strozyk shot 126, Brooke Ball 131 and Shelby Hargrave 139....
SPOKANE – An Almira/Coulee-Hartline wrestler won three freestyle matches at the Women's National Championships on Saturday, April 11, at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Wrestling in the U17 division at 61 kg, Karis Butler opened the tournament with a 6-5 decision over Karris Carter of Betterman Elite Wrestling of Colorado. In her second match, she lost by technical fall (10-0) in 38 seconds to eventual national champion Landri VonGonten of Boneyard Wrestling of Texas. The l...
POMEROY — Odessa athletes turned in several strong individual and relay performances Tuesday, April 14, at a District 6 1B league eet at Pomeroy High School’s Lybecker Field. Landon McMillan won the 110-meter hurdles in 17.76 seconds and took second in the 300 hurdles (45.76 PB). He also placed eighth in the 100-meter dash (12.58 PB) and third in long jump (17-08.50). Aiden Schmierer finished second in the 110 hurdles (18.30) and third in the 300 hurdles (47.36). He placed sixth in the 200 (26.92). Izaak Schmierer took nin...
IRBY - Brutal high-desert terrain and a field of 884 entries tested riders Sunday during the 54th running of the Desert 100 motorcycle endurance race. Jaden Dahners of Enumclaw won Group A completing two laps in 3:17:25.345 seconds aboard a KTM 250cc. Dylan Summerlin of Hermiston, Ore., finished second in 3:22:51.444 on a GAS. Dancon Ensign of West Kelowna, B.C. Canada, placed third in 3:23:00.000 on a KTM. In Group B (mostly 50-mile runs), Jerry Allen of Lake Havasu, Ariz.,...
DAVENPORT - Persistent cold, hail and soggy field conditions forced a one-day delay, but defensive miscues ultimately doomed the home team in a varsity baseball contest. The Gorillas led Newport 5-0 after two innings Tuesday when umpires suspended the game at the Davenport Sports Complex because of unplayable field conditions. Play resumed Wednesday, April 15, at the top of the third inning, and Newport rallied for an 18-9 victory in the seven-inning game. Cooper Danekas...
CHEWELAH – The Reardan girls softball team didn’t just weather the storm on Thursday, April 14, they brought it, crushing the Jenkins Cougars 28–11 in a rainy, windy game shortened by the mercy rule. The Screaming Eagles jumped out to an early lead by scoring seven runs in the first inning, highlighted by a triple from Nortz. Reardan added seven more runs in the second and six in the third to build a commanding 20–5 advantage. They closed out the game by outscoring the Cougars 8–6 over the final two innings. Reardan j...
