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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...
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...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County was well represented at the 87th Annual Lilac Parade on Saturday as Miss Davenport, Alyssa Breedlove, made her debut as queen, despite a soggy start to the celebration. "It was her first appearance. Her brothers and sisters walked with her and her father drove, and they got dumped on with rain," said Delia Breedlove, Alyssa's mother. "By the end, she was cold and tired, but she had a great time. She loved the attention from the little girls thinking...
DAVENPORT — A new hardware store is set to open in Davenport later this summer, filling a long-standing void in the local market. Do it Best Hwy 2 Hardware is targeting a late August to mid-September opening, according to store co-owner Kerry Higgins. The business will be located at 801 Morgan Street, inside the building formerly known as Hardy Hardware and Davenport Building Supply. Business hours are still to be determined. “We’re still working with our supplier to finalize inventory and the overall product mix,” a spokespe...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners opened a public hearing at 9 a.m. to discuss the proposed sale of used and surplus vehicles from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The hearing was held during the regular meeting on Monday, May 19. Following discussion, the board voted to close the public hearing and determined that the three surplus vehicles - all from the sheriff's office - will be sold through Stout Auctions with minimum bids as set by the sheriff's office and...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County will honor military personnel who died in service on Monday, May 26, marking the unofficial start of summer. Many residents will celebrate with barbecues, picnics, or travel during the extended weekend. In Davenport, flags will line Morgan Street. The Lincoln County Historical Society will hold a memorial service at Mountain View Cemetery at 10 a.m. Davenport Lions Club volunteers installed flags and flagpoles and cleared sod around mounting pipes, while the high school freshman class will attach t...
HARRINGTON - A Palouse woman charged in a crash that killed three Davenport men has reached a tentative plea agreement and will likely be sentenced in two weeks. Jade A. Ellsworth, 30, of Palouse, is charged with a single count of vehicular homicide in connection with a June 7, 2024, crash that resulted in the deaths of Alan Kysar, 26, Braedon Efraimson, 26, and Blake Wilson, 24, all of Davenport. Ellsworth is out of jail on her own recognizance. She initially pleaded not...
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 11 Traffic Stops: 1 1:20 a.m. – A 38 year old male request assistance due to trouble breathing. 1:25 p.m. – A gray sedan with poor lane travel was reported traveling westbound on Highway...
FORD - A Ford man accused of illegally cutting trees and possessing stolen firearms was arraigned Tuesday, May 20, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Thomas Holt, 54, is facing three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and third-degree theft. His bail was initially set at $15,000, but Judge Adam Walser lowered it to $10,000 during the arraignment, noting that while Holt had a history of failing to appear in court, those incidents were...
REARDAN — The trial for a local woman accused of burglary and theft in Wilbur has been postponed until Tuesday, August 13. Justina Buffington, 40, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for a readiness hearing, where her public defender, David Hearrean, requested the delay, citing the need for two full days of trial preparation. A new readiness hearing was set for Tuesday, July 22. Buffington previously pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, March 18, to charges of residential burglary, second-degree theft, and third-degree m...
Washingtonians have good reason to be distrustful of the policies coming out of the state Capitol. While the legislation itself matters, how it’s crafted is also important – and, increasingly, there is less transparency, bipartisanship, or accountability. My goal as a state lawmaker is to work together and avoid partisanship, so I am greatly concerned that the new state operating budget was developed with little Republican input. Using the Senate as an example, our budget tea...
This week, we mark National Police Week. It's a time to honor law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty-and to show our unwavering support for those who continue to serve and protect our communities and country each and every day. From Spokane to Stevens County, the men and women of law enforcement form the backbone of public safety in Eastern Washington. They're the ones who answer the call when our homes, schools, or streets are in danger. They do...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Superior Court judge Adam Walser ordered the complete removal of all legal financial obligations (LFOs) against Cody James Magruder, 40, of Carlton, after finding him indigent and unopposed by the state. At a motion hearing Tuesday, May 20, the court waived all collection fees, unpaid interest and the DNA fee, and directed that discretionary LFOs—except restitution—be stricken from collections. Because Magruder lacks income and remains incarcerated, the judge determined he cannot satisfy the fees. M...
Asparagus season is in full swing. Steamed, roasted, grilled, or sliced raw in salads, so many ways to prepare this spring vegetable. Pickled Asparagus is a favorite of many and it is fairly easy to make your own. Water bath canning is all that is needed for most pickle recipes, requiring only a deep kettle, canning jars with lids and rings. I received the following recipe in 1987 from the now late, Marilyn Fink, and have shared it in this column several times. It’s a great r...
Michael Baumgartner is hostile to his constituents and generally all Washingtonians. He claims to be a “state’s rights guy”, as Republicans used to be until most congressional Republicans now cowardly won’t stand up against President Donald Trump’s wannabe all-powerful dictatorship. Accordingly, Baumgartner fell in line with House Republican colleagues by recently joining a letter from the House Judicial Committee to Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown. The letter, in effect, claims that Trump’s extremely c...
Davenport birthdays May 22: Lana Bowdish, John Hiccox, Diane Wade, Beau Duff, Ashlynn Allinger, Isabel Munz May 23: Shirley Larson, Stacy Oehlwein May 24: Anthony Smith, Corey Cunningham May 25: Cody Cox, Dawn Dehn, Brian Dennis, Sarah Stiles, Dan Gunning May 26: Esteban Plasencia, Oliver Hein, Chase Zellmer, Stacy Breithaupt May 27: Nicole Curtaccio, Tommy Plumb, Paula Reed, Dan Klips, Tim Podowicz May 28: Michelle Lilje, Stephanie Morgan, Matt Street, Bryce Bailey, Lucas Zeus, Noreen Hutfless Davenport anniversaries May 23:...
HARRINGTON - Harrington School welcomed more than two dozen professionals on Thursday, May 15, for a hands-on Career Day, allowing students to explore a wide range of industries and career paths. Students rotated through three 45-minute sessions, hearing from multiple presenters in classrooms grouped by career field. Each professional spoke for 15 minutes about their work, highlighting everything from day-to-day responsibilities and education requirements to salary ranges,...
You know it's been a big week when the most exciting events in the county happen three blocks from your own driveway. I'm still reeling. If this past week were a movie, it would be called "Harrington: The Musical," starring classic cars, camera flashes, kids who now call me "camera lady," and a dog with a big attitude in a tiny package. It all started with something I've had on my calendar for nearly two months: speaking to the students at Harrington School-with some visitors...
1 years ago Pete Johnson will be the new operator of the Great Northern Station in Odessa. Mr. Johnson was the operator at Harrington for several years and made the move due to staffing cuts in Harrington. Washington Water Power announced the completion of the line between Long Lake and Stratford. The project cost $2,000,000 and took 30 car loads of copper wire and thousands of poles and a large amount of other equipment. 75 years ago Harry Heid, manager of the Union warehouse, was nearly buried in a pile of wheat. Heid...
Growing Gorillas Co-Op Preschool celebrated its end-of-year program at Zion Lutheran Church with some graduating and moving on to kindergarten during their ceremony on Monday, May 19. Back row, from left to right: Heaton Hurt, Oliver Strahan, Chelsea Fenn, Duke Schultz, Gemma Guhlke, Waylon Williams, Felicity Mielke, and Theo Hein. Front row, from left to right: Finley Bodeau, Ember Linstrum, Hadleigh Linstrum, Avery Hunt, and Aspen Mawdsley....
HARRINGTON - The Lincoln County Youth Soccer League wrapped up its spring season with a two-day tournament held during the annual Harrington Car Show on Saturday, May 17. The event drew more than 350 youth players from Davenport, Harrington, Reardan, Odessa and Lind-Ritzville. The end-of-season tournament featured multiple games across four age divisions, with Odessa teams dominating the field. "We had four champions crowned, one for each age group," said Jon Evans, president...
HARRINGTON - Engines roared and music filled the streets as hundreds of visitors packed downtown Harrington on Saturday for the 13th annual Harrington Car Show - a growing tradition that honors the legacy of its late founder, Allen Barth. Co-organized by his daughter, Jill Barth, and partner Jay Gossett, this year's event drew an estimated 300 to 500 people to North Third Street, where polished chrome, classic engines and community pride were on full display. A total of 155...
SPOKANE — Several local youth from Sprague, Davenport and Reardan were recognized among top competitors at the 90th annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane, held Wednesday, May 14, at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center. The long-running event brought together approximately 500 exhibitors and more than 700 livestock entries from across the Pacific Northwest. For many students, the event marked the culmination of a yearlong project focused on livestock care, showmanship and agriculture education. This year’s show also includ...
