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As the managing editor of the Lincoln County Record Times, I usually spend my days wrangling headlines, triple-checking AP style, and chasing down quotes. But this week? This week I traded my laptop for a Cannon, and kicked off my side hustle with the most relaxed and blissful country weekend imaginable. I took part of Friday off (because, yes, even editors need a break) and headed to Quincy to photograph my first-ever wedding. That’s right—me, who usually sticks to snapping h...
LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND 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. Conditional Use Permit – 04-25 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Develop the parcel for dry camping RV spots. PROPONENT: Casey & Trea Nonnemacher 24399 Janett Rd N Davenport, WA 99185 LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: Hwy 2/Hwy 231 west of Reardan, WA. LEAD AGENCY: Lincoln County Land Services DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has d...
LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND 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. Conditional Use Permit – 03-25 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Build a Benedictine Monastery, which traditionally includes a prayer chapel, residence for monks, guest houses for the faithful, lands to farm and cultivate food, and shops to both maintain equipment and produce necessary items. This is a long term project over the next 20+ y...
LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND 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. Conditional Use Permit – 02-25 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Establish a 50’ x 50’ impound lot/vehicle storage PROPONENT: Mike Matchett Matchett Towing PO Box 350 Wilbur, WA 99185 LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 33180 Alder St N Wilbur, WA 99185 LEAD AGENCY: Lincoln County Land Services DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has deter...
LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND 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. Conditional Use Permit – 01-25 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Add additional storage buildings and a shop for mechanical work on boats and boat detailing. PROPONENT: LFIG1, LLC 44300 SR 25 N Davenport, WA 99122 LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 44300 SR 25 N Davenport, WA 99122 LEAD AGENCY: Lincoln County Land Services DETERMINATION: The lead agency f...
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Davenport Planning Commission that a hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the City Council Chambers, 411 Morgan Street, on the application of Susan Coffman and Stan Rieder for a variance on the setbacks of his property. The property involved is located at: Southern Half of Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 2, Dillon’s Addition to the City of Davenport, Lincoln County, Washington; more commonly known as 1008 8th Street. The Lincoln County parcel number i...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 25-4-00018-22 In the Matter of the Estate of DANIEL M. COTTRELL, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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...
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) FIBER MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION FOR COLOCATION FACILITY IN REARDAN, WA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that sealed bids will be received until 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025, at one of the following locations: Regular Mail to PO Box 28, Davenport, WA 99122-0028 OR in person/Fed Ex/UPS to Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of the Board’s Desk at 450 Logan Street, County Courthouse, Lower Level, Davenport, WA. It shall be the s...
NOTICE OF HEARING PROPOSED SALE OF USED and SURPLUS VEHICLES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County in compliance with RCW 36.34.040 and .080, the purpose of said hearing to declare as used and surplus with the intent to sell certain vehicles and, or equipment from LINCOLN COUNTY. A list of the used surplus vehicles and equipment can be obtained from the Commissioners’ Office. The date of said hearing is to be Monday, May 19th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in t...
Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson signed rent control into law last week and the law took effect immediately. House Bill 1217 had an emergency clause on the legislation, so there is no ability for the public to weigh in with a referendum or initiative. The bill 1217 caps rent increases at 7% plus the Consumer Price Index or 10%, whichever is less. Along with the caps, there are new penalties, notification requirements and restrictions on property owners. The effect of the...
DAVENPORT - Davenport has crowned its newest queen for the 2025 reign: local resident Alyssa Breedlove, 16. Breedlove was officially named Miss Davenport 2024-2025 during a sunset ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, which also featured the debut of the town's new parade float. Breedlove, a sophomore who is partially homeschooled and takes classes at Davenport High School, was selected for the honor after expressing enthusiasm to revive the program. "We moved here a few years ago...
HARRINGTON — The engines will be revving and the streets will be lined with polished chrome as the 13th annual Harrington Car Show rolls into town on Saturday, May 17. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 9 North Third Street in downtown Harrington. The car show welcomes all makes and models and features a wide range of categories including vintage cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty vehicles. Early registrants will be entered into a drawing. Dash plaques, raffle prizes and trophies will be awarded in mor...
DAVENPORT — Filings for the upcoming primary election closed Friday, May 9. The withdrawal deadline was Monday, May 12, and the primary election is scheduled for August. Below is a list of candidates who have filed for offices across Lincoln County. Countywide, Ty Albertson of Odessa filed as a Republican for the unexpired term of Prosecuting Attorney. In Davenport, three candidates filed for Councilman No. 1 (unexpired term): Libbie Klettke, Daniel Coriell and Michael Strite. Victoria Lynn Gunning and Lance Strite filed for...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council approved a $1,000 tourism grant for the local Future Business Leaders of America chapter during its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14. The funding will support the club's efforts in organizing this summer's town-wide yard sale. The grant will help pay for the creation of maps, signs and advertising to promote the event. FBLA members told the council the project will support both tourism and youth development, noting that five...
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 May 5 Traffic Log: 8 6:58 a.m. – A call was received reporting a tilt deck trailer with no decking, no plates, pared behind a gravel pile near Alexander Rd. 7:31 a.m. – A Reardan woman fell an...
ODESSA — Following a rise in complaints over unsafe scooter use by children in Odessa, town officials passed a new ordinance aimed at regulating motorized foot scooters and improving safety throughout the community. Ordinance No. 741, adopted and implemented on April 28, prohibits scooters on sidewalks, in parks and on certain streets, and includes specific regulations such as helmet requirements, lighting standards, and age-based supervision rules. The ordinance was enacted after an increase in reports from schools and b...
SPRAGUE — A recent national survey of more than 3,000 long-haul drivers and travelers has named the Sprague Lake Rest Area on Interstate 90 as the best public restroom in Washington state. The survey, conducted by American River Wellness, ranked Sprague Lake at No. 81 out of the top 100 public restrooms across the country. Nestled east of Spokane, the rest area received high marks for its cleanliness, scenic lake views, spacious parking and tranquil atmosphere. The survey reflects responses from 3,017 drivers and truckers w...
Our state is in the grip of a deadly fentanyl crisis that is hurting communities from Pierce County to Spokane County. Yet, while lives are being lost every day, the Democrat majority in the Legislature chose to stand idly by rather than enact meaningful reforms this session. In Pierce County, where I live, we have seen a heartbreaking rise in tragedies. Back in 2017, two people who were 21 or younger died from fentanyl overdoses. By 2022, that number had grown to 19. Even mor...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Museum reopened for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1, with fresh exhibits, new projects, and a leadership transition. A life-size Columbian mammoth mural painted by local artist Maudi Klins now greets visitors just inside the main entrance, near the museum’s popular mammoth bones exhibit. The towering artwork offers a striking visual of the extinct Ice Age giant. The opening weekend featured the annual Heritage Perennial Plant Sale, which drew an early crowd of local gardeners. The sale, whi...
REARDAN — Three members of the Reardan-Edwall School District were recognized for their leadership and dedication to education during the 2025 Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Awards Celebration, held Friday, May 2, in Spokane. The event, hosted annually by the Northeast Washington Educational Service District 101 (NEWESD 101) in partnership with WASA, celebrates educational leadership, student achievement and community partnerships across the region. Eric Sobotta, superintendent of the Reardan-Edwall S...
Robert Leroy Hemmerling Aug. 11, 1930 Robert Leroy Hemmerling was born on the family farm south of Odessa, Wash. on August 11, 1930. He was the son of Emanuel and Louise (Weishaar) Hemmerling. Bob grew up on the family farm and graduated from Odessa High School in 1948. He farmed a wheat ranch and managed cattle on his farm north of Odessa. Bob married the love of his life, Katherine (Casey) McFarland on August 2, 1969. In 1978, the family sold the ranch and moved to Spokane,...
Elton Marvin Renken July 12, 1931- May 4, 2025 Elton Marvin Renken, 93, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Ephrata, Wash. He was born on July 12, 1931, at his family's farmhouse near Palmer, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ellen; his daughter, Tracie Zimmerman; his son, Keith; his parents, Willamena and Gerhardt Renken; and four of his five siblings: Vic, Loraine, Jeanie, and Ron. Elton is survived by his son, Randy (Martha); his grandchildren: Crystal Zimm...
Davenport birthdays May 15: Hailee Ensor, Wyatt Morcom May 16: Ethan Carruth, Isaiah Bircher, Josh Zeiler May 17: Vanessa Easley, Melody Mielke May 18: Matthew Fisk, Cruz Plasencia, Nathan Reinbold, Missy Sullivan, Marlene Nelson May 19: Linda Patterson, Becky Bailey, A.J. Floyd, Ashley Dawn Gunning May 20: Kenny Pearcy, Kathy Coley, Tim Homey, Dan Walsh, Megan Geissler, Allison Jorden May 21: Joann Wood, Kira Branch, Elizabeth Wandling, Bailey McKeehen, Lucy Falk. Davenport anniversaries May 16: Marcus and Kelsie Mann May...
Terry L Goetz July 8, 1949 – Apr. 21, 2025 Terry passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane from complications after an 8 year battle with debilitating health issues. He was born July 8, 1949 to Jim and Gerry Goetz, raised on his family farm north of Marlin. Terry went to Marlin School until its closure then attended Odessa High School where he graduated. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam War. Terry was eager to expand his knowledge and attended many c...
Well, it finally happened. After 24 plus years of writing this column, I missed a deadline. Sorry readers for disappointing you last week. We are here to make up for it this week. Merleen Smith shared her recipe for the Pizza Spaghetti Pie she served to a community youth group in April. The recipe is easy to prepare, and even with cooking the pasta, the dish can be ready to eat in under an hour. Pizza Spaghetti Pie 12 ounces of spaghetti, cooked and drained 2/3 cup milk 3...
