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  • Notice of Sale of County Surplus Vehicles

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    Notice of Sale of County Surplus Vehicles NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Treasurer of Lincoln County, by Resolution 24-16 of the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County will auction the following surplus item: 2024 Used Equipment Surplus List Year Make & Model License Plate/ Vin Number Mileage/Hours 1997 Ford F-250 2x4 3FTHF25H9VMA33515 180,000 miles 1997 Ford F-250 2x4 3FTGF25HOVMA33516 212,307 miles 1997 Ford F-250 2x4 3FTHF25H1VMA33508 197,166 miles 1997 Ford F-250 3FTHF25H7VMA33514 186,646 miles 2005 Ford F-150 4x4...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 24-4-00038-22 In the Matter of the Estate of ALAN ROY KYSAR, 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 or m...

  • PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 24-4- 00038-22 In the Matter of the Estate of BRAEDON GEORGE EFRAIMSON, 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 s...

  • I hear you

    Dale Anderson|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    Growing up in the late '50s and '60s, we always had the radio on to listen to our favorite music on a Spokane Top 40 radio station. Whether it was after we got out of bed, getting ready for school, riding in the car or working in the shop, we were enjoying our favorite disc jockey's bantering, joking and introducing music the world was enjoying. Yes, we knew the names of the bands and songs, and we could sing along with the music and for the most part we were close to...

  • SUMMONS

    Liz Powell, Lincoln County Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN NO. 24-2-00048-22 MICHAEL G. ABBOTT, an individual ,Plaintiff, v. LARRY D. JACK SON, an individual ,Defendant .The State of Washington to the said DEFENDANT LARRY D. JACKSON :You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 18th day of July, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above titled court, and answer the...

  • Preliminary election results tallied

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    ODESSA - Voters here have approved Proposition No. 1, a measure to increase funding for the Police Department, during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 6. A preliminary county shows the proposition received 103 votes in favor (58.86%) and 72 votes against (41.14%). The measure authorizes a levy lid lift to raise the 2025 property tax rate from the current approximate rate of $2.55 per $1,000 of assessed value to $3.375 per $1,000 of assessed value. This increase is expected...

  • Farmer, veteran killed in motorcycle crash

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    ODESSA - A local man was killed Wednesday, July 31, in a motorcycle crash near downtown. John Hardt, 78, of Odessa was northbound on state Highway 21 when he lost control of his 2006 Harley-Davidson XL 883 motorcycle and careened into a ditch near May Avenue about 4:55 p.m., the Washington State Patrol reported. Despite wearing a helmet, Hardt was pronounced dead at the scene, the patrol reported. Neither drugs nor alcohol was a factor. A 1964 Wilson Creek High School...

  • Kansas man waives extradition

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    DAVENPORT - A Kansas man waived extradition in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 6, consenting to return voluntarily to Kansas to face a felony charge of fentanyl possession. Shane Eldon Thompson, 26, was arrested on Thursday, August 1, after Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a vehicle collision involving a U-Haul truck at SR-2 and MP 217. The truck had driven into a farm stubble field owned by Mark Sheffels. According to the Lincoln County...

  • August 6 Primary Results

    Updated Aug 9, 2024

    Lincoln County Commissioner District No. 1 Jo M. Gilchrist 525 Commissioner District No. 2 Scott M. Hutsell 472 Superior Court Judge Adam Walser Victoria S. Iverson Proposition No. 1- Town of Odessa Approved 103 Rejected 72 Proposition No. 1 Fire District 5 Approved 325 Rejected 125 Proposition No. 1 Fire District 8 Approved 17 Rejected 2 State Governor Jim Daniel 87 Cassondra M. Hanson 18 Jeff Curry 3 Alex Tsimerman 5 Mark Mullet 53 Martin Lee Wheeler 23 Jennifer Hoover 40 Andre Stackhouse 0 El’ona Kearney 10 Ricky A...

  • Local man has firearm rights restored

    Olivia Harnack, Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    DAVENPORT — A local man who had previously appealed to regain his firearm rights was awarded them in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 6. The 10:30 a.m. hearing saw Wallace Elby Buck, 62, of Davenport, appear before Judge Dan Johnson, who asked the State if there were any further objections to Buck regaining his rights. The prosecution presented no new objections, and Judge Johnson signed the order to restore Buck’s firearm rights. Buck’s wife, whom he cited as the primary reason for his appeal, was prese...

  • Stolen excavator recovered

    Olivia Harnack, The Record Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    FRUITLAND - A stolen excavator has been recovered from Stevens County with the assistance of the Stevens County Sheriff's Office and Spokane Tribal Police. The 2014 Caterpillar 305-5 Mini Excavator, stolen from the Miles Creston Road Construction site on the evening of Wednesday, July 31, was identified by its C.I. LOVELL company decal on the door and NC Machinery decal on the side. Anyone with information regarding the excavator's theft or location is asked to contact the...

  • State: Check trees for invasive bugs

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    OLYMPIA — According to a press release by the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office, state agencies are urging the public to spend ten minutes inspecting trees for invasive insects this month. The Washington Invasive Species Council, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, and Washington State University Extension seek help identifying these pests, which often emerge in late summer. Invasive insects can also be found around lights, standing water, and pool filters. Since 1990, at least 7...

  • Cops & Courts

    Updated Aug 9, 2024

    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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Some locations are not given. July 28 Traffic Stops: 11 At 7:24 a.m., an alarm company called to report that the Wonder Mini Mart, Wilbur. Audible alarm was going off, and the company could not contact the owner. A m...

  • LCSO petitions for extreme risk protection order

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    DAVENPORT — A local woman is facing an extreme risk protection order petitioned by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after she was found to pose a significant danger to herself and others. Annie Ellen Hansen, 70, was arrested on January 23, 2022, for domestic violence. According to court records, deputies responded to a call at Hansen’s residence, where probable cause was established that she had assaulted Brad Hansen, resulting in her arrest for DV assault 4. Court records also indicate that Hansen has a recent histo...

  • Debt shortchanges forest work

    Don C. Brunell|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    Our national debt is spreading out of control like a raging wildfire. Among other things, that added liability impacts our ability to fight those fires and reforest those scorched woods and range lands. Replanting trees is necessary to prevent erosion, provide clean drinking water, reduce CO2, protect fish and wildlife habitat, and rehabilitate public open spaces. It is very costly and under current funding schemes, the money is not available. Our national debt just surpassed...

  • 'Live long and prosper'

    Roger Harnack|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    When we travel, as Americans we often visit the landmarks of our heritage. I’m not different. I spent most of the last two weeks on the road visiting family from here to Iowa, Minnesota and back. Along the route, I visited the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the Corn Palace, Mount Rushmore and other truly American destinations. But I also stopped at a couple places that were of this world, almost. One of my stops on my way back was at Devil’s Tower, north of Sund...

  • Reardan train museum celebrates eight years

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    REARDAN - To celebrate its eight-year anniversary, the Inland Northwest Rail Museum is offering a western themed train ride on August 10 at its location at the juncture of Sprinkle Road and Highway 2, two miles west of town. "It will be a fun event for kids," museum president Dale Swant said. "I suspect they might even witness a train robbery. Instead of robbing the passengers, the bandit is going to hand out goodies to the kids." The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Train...

  • Gray Wolves stay on endangered list

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    OLYMPIA - Gray wolves will stay listed as endangered in Washington following a tight 5-4 vote by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission. Despite a significant increase in the gray wolf population over the past 15 years, with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reporting at least 260 wolves in 42 packs, the decision was made to retain their endangered status. The Commission's virtual meeting on Friday, July 19 also covered changes to cougar hunting...

  • Reardan hosts free burger BBQ

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District invites the entire community to their Northeast BBQ on Tuesday, August 20. Attendees can enjoy a free burger while sharing their thoughts on the property and the district’s long-term facilities plan, which was recently featured in the Reardan Review. The event offers a great opportunity for community members to engage with district officials and provide feedback on future developments. Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the discussion....

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    Updated Aug 9, 2024

    Davenport birthdays Aug. 8: Olivia Plasencia, Tom Withey, Emma Street Aug. 9: Jim Linstrum, Gary Buck Aug. 10: Amber Wood, Alicia Cloud, Mark Morgan, Michael Phillip Strite, Ashley Ann Gunning, Marcella Alderate, Dalilah Plumb Aug. 11: Renee Honey, Cody Parker, Austin Savelesky, Abigail Breithaupt Aug. 12: Cody Coppersmith Aug. 13: Kyra Arland, Andrea Morgan Aug. 14: Landon Harrison, Jerri Madison, Lillian Phillips Davenport anniversaries Aug. 8: Cruz and Olivia Plasencia Aug. 10: Tony and Cathy Sawyer Aug. 11: Caleb and...

  • Hanson hired to lead Odessa volleyball

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    ODESSA – The school district hired Dawn Hanson as the new high school volleyball coach for the 2024-25 school year. Hanson grew up in Monroe, WA, where she played high school volleyball. She graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in educational technology. Her 23 year coaching career included stints in Eatonville, Monroe and Lake Stevens. Hanson’s first varsity coaching job was at her high school...

  • Looking Back

    Compiled by Kelli Wilkie, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 9, 2024

    1 years ago The Odessa City Council wants the Great Northern Railway to follow through with their promise of a flagman at the 4th Street crossing. The small oil lamp provided by the railway is insufficient and only warns traffic on one side of the crossing. 3 men were arrested for stealing a Studebaker from Spokane after Marshal McKinnon of Harrington discovered the car parked behind the Kessler-Perkins warehouse. One of the men arrested had been released from the Monroe Reformatory only 4 months prior. Albert Haase,...