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July 2026 music festivals ranked by lineup value Summer festival calendars are crowded, and ticket prices can vary sharply from one event to the next. Some festivals charge premium prices for large international lineups. Others offer lower-cost passes while still booking artists with strong audience demand. That makes “value” difficult to judge from price alone. A cheaper pass is not automatically a better deal, and a higher-priced festival can still look competitive if the...
DAVENPORT — Davenport Lions Club Secretary Jim Reinbold recently submitted the group’s annual activities report, highlighting efforts under the Lions motto “We Serve.” The report focuses on the year July 2025 through June 2026 and details financial support and volunteer work aimed at improving the community. Youth programs received significant attention. The club sponsored a youth fishing program before Pioneer Days, funded by ongoing aluminum can collections, the report said. It also contributed to the BITE2GO program...
REARDAN - The town is relying on the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement while it searches for a new police chief following a leadership change Thursday, June 25. Mayor Kathy Eastman fired Police Chief Barbara Werner after a short time in the role. When contacted Tuesday night, Eastman said she terminated the chief because the town needed to go a different direction. She did not define what that direction is other than to say the police chief and law...
CRESTON - A new distillery has opened its doors along the shores of Lake Roosevelt, offering grape-based spirits in a family- and pet-friendly setting. Michael and Tara Haig launched Moonshine Bay Distillery on Saturday, June 27, with a grand opening that drew a crowd despite heavy rain. The couple is leasing space in the former Whitestone Winery building at 42395 N. Jump Canyon Road. They produce brandy, gin and vodka using Lincoln County-grown grapes. Michael Haig, who...
BREWSTER – Due to a low sockeye salmon return, fishermen will have fewer days on the Columbia River in the coming days. And the Upper Columbia River may not open at all. Agency fisheries employees project the sockeye return to be less than half of the run forecast of 275,000 fish. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the sockeye fishery opened June 27 and will close Sunday, July 5, downstream of the U.S. Highway 395 bridge. That’s four fewer days of fishing. The daily bag limit during the fishery is two...
ODESSA - Area children got a practical lesson in staying safe on two wheels Wednesday, June 24, as the annual Bike/Scooter Nite event combined hands-on road safety training with an up-close look at emergency vehicles. Organizers said the event helped children understand traffic signs, helmet use and how to navigate safely on town roads. Police Chief Ericka Rose said the event returned last year to support a new town scooter ordinance aimed at improving safety. She noted...
EDWALL — Investigators are examining a string of fires that have broken out on the same rural property over the past five days, with the latest blaze prompting a response from Spokane County Fire District 3. Reardan Fire Chief Jim Adams said his department responded to one of the incidents, while Spokane agencies have handled most of the calls. The fires have occurred on property at the corner of Ben Apple Road and Tucker Prairie Road, an area where the address lists as Edwall but sits directly on the Spokane County line. “It...
Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of 5 p.m. Monday, June 29: Airway Heights $4.39 at Airway Heights Food Mart. Almira $4.99 at AG Link. Cheney $4.79 at Maverik. Grand Coulee $5.29 at Coulee Gas. Moses Lake $4.28 at Chevron. Nine Mile Falls $4.59 at Rosauers. Pasco $4.39 at Mid Columbia Grocery. Pullman $4.99 at Chevron. Ritzville $5.09 at Circle K and Chevron. Spokane $4.39 at Conoco and U76. Sprague $4.99 at Chevron. Wilbur $4.99 at Conoco....
DAVENPORT — A longtime leader who helped guide the city through major projects, financial growth and community improvements is stepping down after about 20 years working for the city. City Administrator Steven J. Goemmel, 65, officially retired Tuesday, June 30. He has served as city administrator since 2006. Goemmel plans to assist with the transition as the city begins searching for his replacement this summer. The City Council hopes to have a new administrator in place by September. Current City Public Works Director D...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 22-28: June 22 Traffic stops: 9 7:14 a.m. — Hay truck blocking Coffee Pot Road west of Harrington.. 7:38 a.m. — Child custody papers served on Ross Street, Davenport. 7:45 a.m. — Civil paper service on Southeast Railroad Avenue, Creston. 8:05 a.m. — False alarm at Reardan School. . 11:24 a.m. — Multiple hulk vehicles on property near Ritzville. 12:41 p.m. — Civil dispute over vehicle titles and legal documents...
DAVENPORT — A dirt bike rider was injured in a low-speed collision with an SUV on a private driveway Tuesday evening, June 30. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Sara Wilkie reported she was driving her Cherokee at 10 mph around a blind corner on her 36425 N. Hart Road property when she collided with her tenant, Curtis Kangas, who was riding a dirt bike in the opposite direction. Kangas complained of pain in both wrists and ankles but was able to walk, the Sheriff's Office reported. Wilkie drove Kangas to L...
REARDAN — A local man mailed $16,000 in cash to a scammer who claimed he had an outstanding warrant. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Rob James McAllister reported the scame June 25. He said he had been speaking online with someone posing as a judge who told him he had a $16,000 warrant, records show. McAllister withdrew the cash and mailed it from a UPS store in Spokane. After sending the money, the scammer told him he also had a felony warrant and needed to mail an additional $44,000. A deputy was able t...
WILBUR — A fire at Keller Ferry Campground was contained Saturday afternoon, June 29, after a multi-agency response. The fire was reported around 3:05 p.m. at 45755 N. State Highway, according to Lincoln County Sheriff's Office records. Wilbur, state Department of Natural Sources and Bureau of Land Management crews responded. Wilbur fire crews handled mop-up operations and the fire was contained. The size of the fire was not available at press time....
DAVENPORT - A Spokane man charged with second-degree burglary was found incompetent to assist in his own defense during a Tuesday hearing, June 30. As a result, Andrew Lee Martin, 45, of Spokane, was committed to a 45-day inpatient competency restoration program, with the court also authorizing administration of involuntary antipsychotic medication if needed, according to court records. Martin will next appear in court at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11. During the hearing Tuesday,...
Around Eastern Washington, Old Glory is proudly flying. Red, white and blue bunting is on display. And fireworks are booming. It's a sign that the Independence Day holiday is quickly approaching. Patriotism here is at peak attention. Indeed, if you're in one of the 20 counties east of the Cascades, you're in one of most patriotic areas of the country. Even the WalletHub website lists Washington as the seventh "most patriotic" state in the nation. I guess the patriotism on our...
DAVENPORT — Questions about where donated money would go if a planned airport event fails prompted a resident to ask the City Council for more oversight. Karen Kearney told the council June 24 that she received an unsolicited call from event organizer Lydia seeking donations for the Tail Feathers and Wheels event. Kearney said the organizer suggested funds should go to families affected by a recent incident in Longview and to animal shelters and military bases. She also noted there are currently no funds identified for s...
Our Christian Heritage Should Not Be Forgotten As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, our communities are entering a historic season of reflection. Puyallup will host "Voices of Valor," a program exploring the diverse stories of those who built and shaped our early nation. Simultaneously, across the Cascades in Walla Walla, citizens will gather to honor that region's legacy as the "Cradle of the Northwest." From the shores of Puget Sound to the rolling hills of the Palouse, I encourage all Washingtonians t... Full story
DAVENPORT — A failed well motor has prompted the City Council to approve a $25,000 replacement to keep the city’s water system running. During a June 24 council meeting, public works staff reported the well's 200-amp motor stopped working, likely due to a power surge. The well was taken out of service while staff evaluated options. Production from that well dropped and employees were unable to resolve the issue in time to prevent the outage. The affected well serves an area near the hospital. The council reviewed two est...
SPRAGUE – An Oregon man is facing charges following a high-speed pursuit Monday night, June 29, after crashing his car and being arrested. Eric M. Nelson, 46, of Medford, Ore., is facing driving under the influence, driving while license suspended and felony eluding charges. According to the Washington State Patrol, Nelson was being pursued on eastbound Interstate 90 by police prior to the crash. He took the state Highway 23 exit and turned southbound toward Sprague. Accelerating onto Highway 23, Nelson’s 2021 Toyota CST wen...
DAVENPORT — Several county students have been recognized for academic achievement at universities across the country. Eastern Washington University At Eastern Washington University in Cheney, 20 students from Odessa, Reardan, Davenport and Sprague were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Students making the grade are: Davenport — Phillip Barton, Kylee Buchanan, Alaura Johnston, Mylaina Ly, Abe Nelson, Samantha Odenrider, Emily Ruchert, Oscar Ruelas, Gurleen Sekhon and Daniel Watkins. Odessa — Alexandrea Nixon a...
Davenport Birthdays July 2 - Elsa Bowen, Cody Hopkins, Cheyenne King, Skyler King July 3 - Darren Hansen, Chris Phillips, Samantha Wilkie July 4 - Bruce Dehn, Ozius Harden, Tom Plumb July 5 - Debbie Miller July 6 -, Ian Cassidy, Mike Hardin Kira Strite, Lorie Wandling July 7 - Rebecca Choate, Koda Coffman, Duane Emery, Traci Gants, Jim Gunning July 8 - Kaiden Bodeau, Bo Gunning, , Alton Leisle, Sarah Vesneske, Joyce Walsh Anniversaries July 2 - Pete and Leslie Schweiger, Mick and Rita Smith, Tim and Erin Utley July 4 - John...
One of the unexpected perks of traveling to Washington, D.C., has been the friendships I've made along the way. Over the past few months, I've gotten to know many locals, and recently one of those new friends offered me the opportunity to join an exclusive tour of the U.S. Capitol. To this day, I'm still not entirely sure how I managed to get on that tour, but I wasn't about to ask too many questions. What struck me first was the lack of crowds. In a city where tourists seem...
1 years ago The Luther brothers of Spokane have leased the Highway Garage from John Luiten and will take over on July 4th. Both men are experienced mechanics and will run the service station as partners. The home of the A. W. Buchanan family, a mile north of Mondovi was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. Mrs. Buchanan was the only one home at the time and escaped right before the roof fell caved in. Harrington town Marshall arrested 15 year old Herbert Stone who had escaped from a juvenile detention center in...
ODESSA — A wide variety of summer camps and hands-on activities are returning this year, giving local childrne opportunities to learn new skills, stay active and have fun close to home. Kaylene James started GO! Odessa Recreation in 2017 after noticing a lack of organized summer programs for youth. This month and next, the organization is offering a full schedule of camps and classes, most of them at Reiman Park. Programs range from creative crafts and themed day camps to sports and skill-building activities. Offerings i...
