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  • Pioneer Days celebrates heritage

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Jul 23, 2026

    DAVENPORT - Classic cars, living history displays and family activities filled downtown over the weekend as the community celebrated Pioneer Days. The July 17-19 celebration drew participation in the parade, car show and other activities while giving residents and visitors a chance to reconnect with the town's past. Stan Wills, 76, of Spokane, a Sons of the American Revolution Spokane Chapter historian, brought flag programs and living history displays. "Davenport needs to...

  • New CEO hired by hospital district

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Jul 23, 2026

    ODESSA - A veteran rural hospital administrator with experience turning around critical access facilities has been selected as CEO of Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center. Jim Parker, 58, was hired by Lincoln County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Odessa) commissioners after serving in leadership roles at rural hospitals in Kentucky, West Virginia and Michigan. He replaces interim CEO Vince Oliver, who agreed to stay until a permanent leader was found. Parker said he has spent...

  • Pain at the pump

    The Record-Times|Updated Jul 23, 2026

    Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 22: Airway Heights $4.69 at Nomnom and Chevron Cheney $4.53 at Exxon Colfax $4.99 at Busch Distributors, Cenex, Chevron and 76. Davenport $4.99 at Exxon. Ephrata $4.63 at Safeway Grand Coulee $5.59 at Chevron Moses Lake $4.39 at Power Pump. Post Falls, Idaho $4.09 at 76, Flying J and Maverik Ritzville $4.86 at Circle K and Texaco. Spokane $4.14 at Amerimart....

  • Woman arrested in Edwall fire

    Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press|Updated Jul 23, 2026

    EDWALL – A woman is being held on $7,500 bail in the Spokane County Jail for allegedly starting a trail fire on South Ben Apple Road. At press time, Georgia K. Williams, 61, was in the Spokane County Jail after being arrested for second-degree arson Wednesday night, July 15. According to the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, after being arrested, she said she started the fire in a trailer for "excitement," but then said she didn't know why. Spokane County Fire District No. 3 (...