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The Lincoln County Economic Development Council doled out eight grants of $10,000 each to organizations or towns in each of Lincoln County's eight municipalities Thursday, Aug. 24. Local recipients included, from left to right and up to down, the Reardan Community Center, Harrington Chamber of Commerce, Sprague-based Lincoln County Lost & Found Pet Network, Davenport Senior Center and Odessa Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society....
DAVENPORT - Students around Lincoln County left summer vacation behind this week. Children were back in classrooms early-to-mid week, and local administration was optimistic about the 2023-24 school year. Harrington was the first local school to return to class, beginning studies Tuesday, Aug. 29. "It went really, really well. Our kids were in great shape," first-year superintendent Howard King said. "We had to tweak a few schedules, but it looks like we're above (enrollment)...
Conor Astleford of Airway Heights prepares for impact after being bucked off his mount in the Ranch Bronc riding competition Saturday night in Davenport. Turn to the B section for much more coverage of last weekend's Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo....
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County is one of 22 counties statewide that filed a lawsuit against the Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services the plaintiffs say aims to hold the state accountable for “fulfilling its obligation to evaluate and treat patients with behavioral health concerns and would reduce further strain on a crumbling behavioral health system that the state legislature and local governments are actively working to restore.” The case, known legally as Pierce County vs. Washington State Department of Social and H...
SILVER LAKE - A couple with Lincoln County school and farming ties lost their Lakehurst Drive home in the Gray Fire in and near Medical Lake Friday, Aug. 18. Ashton and Ashley Klein were among the many who saw their homes and structures burn in the 10,000-plus acre fire that ravaged the south part of Medical Lake that fateful weekend. Ashley Klein, a school psychologist with the Davenport School District, was in the couple's house with their 2-year-old son Kolter when she...
SPRAGUE - A lifelong resident has been named grand marshal for the 2023 Sprague Days Parade. Bernie Balfe, 77, was selected for the honor by the Sprague Chamber of Commerce. He will preside over this year's Sprague Days, set for Sept. 9-10. Sprague Days includes a Car and Bike Show, music and entertainment, a beer garden and the parade in which Balfe will preside. Balfe was raised in Sprague and graduated high school here in 1963. Balfe spent his whole life in Sprague, other t...
MEDICAL LAKE - One man was sent to the hospital when his motorcycle slammed into the side of a truck that was crossing U.S. Highway 2 near Deep Creek Friday, Aug. 25. A 1989 Toyota pickup driven by 72-year-old Steve Landt of Reardan was traveling southbound on Brooks Road and attempted to cross the highway, according to a State Patrol press release. Landt allegedly pulled out in front of a motorcycle driven by 49-year-old Sean McCormick of Ford. He was charged with failure to...
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. Aug. 21 Traffic stops: 5 A Reardan woman reported a suspicious man in her backyard on the 50000 block of Highway 2 East. A Reardan woman said she locked her keys in her truck in front of the local post office. An Edw...
The state held its special auction for CO2 allowances two weeks ago. When the results were announced, they indicated higher gas prices may be coming. As part of the state’s new tax on CO2 emissions, known as the Climate Commitment Act, organizations that emit CO2, like BP or Washington State University, must purchase permits for every metric ton of CO2 emitted by their operations or products. There are a limited number of permits available. So, the price is set at an a...
Apparently, the Pac-12 wasn’t the only thing that University of Washington left behind for more money. As the state senator for a legislative district that includes two four-year universities (Washington State University and Eastern Washington University), I take great interest in our state’s higher-education system. I make it a point to stay in contact with the presidents at Washington State and Eastern and keep up on key developments at these campuses in Pullman and Che...
School is back in session for most area schools. Sports practice and games are in full swing, and the late summer, community fairs are wrapping up. Schedules are full, and “what are we going to have for dinner?” is a common question. Go Odessa Summer Recreation, Cooking With Laura, finished out the summer sessions by making Spaghetti Pie. The recipe was formulated by Mahki Carroll, and she states the changes she made in the original recipe make it ideal for quick pre...
If you’re like me, you find life often leading you from one thing to the next. Sometimes it takes years, sometimes just months. You often get to a place in your life think “how could things change, everything is good.” And then just when you’re settled, the changes are inevitable. It can take you by surprise or you somehow know it was coming. Sometimes it seems life doesn’t stay the same very long. With those many changes I have found that I have gained great power to adapt...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 1: Pete Schweiger, Shannon Janke, Carol Horner, Cass Jacobsen, Daryl Ziemer, Evan Johnson, Clay Fleming, Dylan Jorden Sept. 2: Kacen Mann Sept. 3: Ashley Schenk, Billy Hopkins, Wrenly Sand Sept. 4: Riley Blauert Sept. 5: Kerri McGuire, Emmett Prewitt, Austin Anderson, Raychell Sand Sept. 7: Tammie Buck, Luke McCluskey Davenport anniversaries Sept. 1: Bob and Diane Martin Sept. 6: Scott and Debbie Hutsell Sept. 7: Rusty and Susie Warwick, Brian and Morgan Morcom, Brett and Jordan Alspach, Lance and...
DAVENPORT - This last weekend Steve Whiteside gave his third music-themed presentation at the Lincoln County Museum in Davenport. He is knowledgeable, passionate and anxious to share music with others. This time the focus was on two main themes: Barlee Brown and brass instruments. In addition, he talked about the history of a few unique stringed instruments. Barlee (Boyk) Brown and her sister, Lois, were raised in the Rocklyn area and performed around the Northwest and on...
HARRINGTON - A secondary English teacher here was one of just 70 teachers nationwide to receive the Fulbright Scholarship as part of the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program. Maria Preston, who just began her eighth year teaching seventh through 12th graders English/Language Arts here and lives in Spokane, learned she received the award in early July. "I feel very honored," Preston said. "It took a while to hear back, so by the end of June I thought I wasn't going...
LEGAL NOTICES 2023 SCHEDULE REGULAR MEETINGS The 2023 regular Lincoln Hospital District #3 Board Meetings will be located in the Lincoln Hospital Board Conference Room and scheduled as follows: September 28, 2023 @ 3:30 pm October 26, 2023 @ 3:30 pm; November TBD, Public Hearing for 2023 Budget; November 16, 2023 @ 3:30 pm; December 21, 2023 @ 3:30 pm (third Thursday of each month). The regularly scheduled meetings will be held at Lincoln Hospital, 10 Nicholls Street, Davenport. Published August 31 and September 7,...
OLYMPIA – It took only a minute Friday, Aug. 11, for the state Fish and Wildlife Commission to reject a petition to resume spring bear hunting in 2024. The commission’s almost-immediate, unanimous rejection of spring bear hunting followed a very short presentation by state Department of Fish and Wildlife Game Division Manager Anis Aoude. “From our position as a department … we’re recommending you deny this petition,” he said. “There really isn’t a reason to revisit.” The state’s presentation and commissioner’s fast...
ORIGINAL TRUSTEE SALE RECORDED ON 4/27/2023 IN THE OFFICE OF THE LINCOLN COUNTY RECORDER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE File No.:21-127172 Title Order No.:210514015 Grantor: Virginia Mae Brizgaloff an unmarried woman Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper Current trustee of the deed of trust: Aztec Foreclosure Corporation of Washington Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Nationstar Mortgage LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 20180477535 Parcel number(s):...
DAVENPORT - Cowboys and cowgirls from across the region turned out Friday and Saturday nights, Aug. 25 and 26, for the open Lincoln County Rodeo. In fact, so many turned out for the event that a third performance - slack - took place after the Friday night show. The slack performance featured nearly 75 additional competitors who didn't make it into the main events. Saturday night's rodeo featured a full card, including 11 bullriders and 9 bronc riders. A local gal, Zoe...
Varsity games, meets and matches for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington the week of Sept. 1-7. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Sept 1 • Davenport football at jamboree in Wellpinit @ 3 p.m. • Reardan football vs. Lake Roosevelt @ 7 p.m. • LRS football at Colfax @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 • Odessa football at Waterville @ 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 • Davenport cross country at jamboree at Northwest Christian, time TBD • Odessa volleyball at St. John @ 6 p....
Educational posters • Open junior Best of Show: Karsen Llewellyn of Almira • Open teen Best of Show: Addison Benner of Medical Lake • 4-H junior Best of Show: Parker Clouse of Davenport • 4-H intermediate Best of Show: Conner Clouse of Davenport • 4-H cloverbud Best of Show: Tripp Florenzen of Almira • 4-H intermediate Special Award: Conner Clouse of Davenport Beef Fitting and Showing • 4-H junior Grand Champion: Ava McKay of Sprague • 4-H junior Reserve Champion: Austy...
