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The fable says "slow and steady wins the race." That may be true for tortoises, but no one ever tested the theory on an 11-pound wiener dog with stubby legs and an inflated sense of athletic ability. This Labor Day weekend, Winnie - my miniature dachshund - and I found out the hard way. We'd just wrapped our August challenge of running at least a mile a day and walking an average of closer to five. That means we walked and ran more than 150 miles - basically a cross-country...
NOTICE OF MEETING TIME CHANGE LINCOLN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD The Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control Board’s regular meeting for the month of September has changed from September 15th at 10:00 AM, to September 10th at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be held in the conference room of the Weed Board office, located at 405 Ross St., Davenport. 509-725-3646 By: Melissa Kenney-Wiley Program Assistant Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control Board Published September 4 and 11, 2025...
PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance 2503 The Town of Reardan has passed Ordinance 2503 which amends Ordinance 660. In summary the purpose of this ordinance is to establish that regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Reardan Bible Fellowship. For a complete copy of the Ordinance, please contact Reardan Town Hall at (509) 796-3921. Published August 28th and September 4th, 2025...
RITZVILLE - Despite the power on the lights going out, twice, the Ritzville Rodeo was able to conclude its Friday night performance. The rodeo concluded on Saturday, Aug. 30. On Friday night, the rodeo kicked off with Calf roping. Diesel Downey finished with a time of 17.5 seconds, but the winner (not including slack) was Kass Newman at 10.6 seconds. The Wild Bunch Trick Riders gave a performance between the calf roping and breakaway roping events. In Breakaway, Madison...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 25-4 -00033-22 In the Matter of the Estate of MARY ELLEN SCHARFF, Deceased The Co-Personal Representatives named below have been appointed as co-personal representatives 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 b...
DAVENPORT - Lightning strikes over the Labor Day weekend sparked multiple fires in the area, including incidents on Sterret Road, Egypt Loop, and Linstrum, officials said. The National Weather Service reported about 20 lightning strikes over the weekend, with the most occurring Sunday, Aug. 31. Craig Sweet, District 5 fire chief, said his department handled three fires in the district while assisting neighboring stations with others. "In my district we had one at Sterret Road...
REARDAN — A local woman was found guilty of residential burglary but cleared of malicious mischief after a jury returned its verdict in her trial this week. Justina Buffington, 40, faced charges stemming from a March 8 incident when deputies discovered her at a vacant home on North East Main Street. Court records state she was taken into custody at about 12:27 a.m. after a deputy noticed a white minivan outside the residence, which had been under routine patrol following previous break-in attempts. The deputy reported the doo...
DAVENPORT - A sweeping water rights review that could reshape ownership and access to Lake Roosevelt is advancing, with state officials briefing Lincoln County commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 2, on plans to move forward with a formal adjudication. Representatives from the Department of Ecology outlined how decades of petitions, tribal claims and legislative directives have pushed the Upper Columbia River region toward what could be one of the largest water rights cases in state...
DAVENPORT - The trial of a local man accused in the death of a 5-month-old boy has been pushed to April 2026 after attorneys said they need more time to gather medical records from experts. Jordan Russell Mills-Jay, 31, is charged with first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder in the June 21, 2023, death of an infant referred to in court records as "Zander." Visiting Judge Roger Sandberg of Whitman County presided over Tuesday's Sept. 2 readiness hearing in Lincoln...
DAVENPORT - A 20-year-old Cheney man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Davenport plead not guilty Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Andre Marcel Devous was arraigned on one count of second-degree rape, a Class A felony punishable by up to life in prison and a $50,000 fine. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser presided, with Dave Hearrean appointed as Devous' public defender. Walser denied Devous' request to be released on his own recognizance, citing his...
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 August 25 Traffic Stops: 5 3:04 a.m. – A residential burglary alarm was reported. 9:10 a.m. – A domestic dispute involving assault was reported. 9:18 a.m. – A Davenport area caller reported...
WILBUR - A local man accused of assaulting his estranged wife was arraigned in Lincoln County Superior Court Thursday, with a trial set for November. Kevin Raymond Duclos, 37, faces one count of second-degree assault with a domestic violence allegation. He entered a not-guilty plea during his arraignment before Superior Court Judge Adam Walser. A no-contact order between Duclos and the victim was signed, restricting him from alcohol or drugs, requiring him to maintain his...
SPRAGUE - A local man's legal case could soon reach a resolution as both sides work on a plea agreement, with potential sentencing looming. David Gene Keener, 69, faces one count of unlawful imprisonment for allegedly confining Amanda "Mandy" Cook, with whom he was in a dating relationship at the time, according to court records. He is represented by public defender Dave Hearrean, and Superior Court Judge Adam Walser is presiding. Keener appeared for a readiness hearing...
As a father of five, nothing beats the end of the summer; school starts, and so do fall sports. Whether your children are college athletes, high school athletes, or even young athletes, few things bring a parent-or a grandparent-more joy than watching their children-or grandchildren-compete in their favorite sport. It is also a time where we're reminded that youth sports aren't just games on a schedule-they're one of our region's best classrooms for life. Ask anyone who's...
ODESSA - The Odessa Athletic Booster Club raised $2,800 at its 12th Annual Golf Scramble to fund insurance for local youth sports programs, meeting its primary goal for the event. "Our main goal was to raise enough funds to pay for youth sports insurance," said Chelsea Watson, an organizer with the booster club. "We met the goal." The funds will cover insurance costs for Odessa Flag Football, Odessa Little Dribblers, Odessa Volleyball, and Dance, directly benefiting young...
Andrew Lee Martin, 45, of Fruitland, talks with his public defender, Dave Hearrean, Thursday in Lincoln County Superior Court. Martin faces three felony charges, including vehicle prowling, malicious mischief and theft. His case was pushed to Sept. 9, with trial set for Sept. 24....
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners are moving forward on major road and broadband projects while approving county spending. Public Works Director reported that the Harrington-Tokio road project and shoulder painting on other county roads have been completed. Work on Duck Lake is largely resurfacing, with about 7,000 cubic yards of cut material. Officials said a borrow source will be needed. The Blends Bridge project is waiting on consultant input. All concrete work for projects is prestressed and precast. Broadband d...
The Odessa float, with Miss Odessa Alyx Scheller, traverses the Ritzville parade route. The float took first place in its division....
Davenport birthdays Sept. 5: Kerri McGuire, Emmett Prewitt, Austin Anderson, Raychell Sand Sept. 7: Tammie Buck, Luke McCluskey Sept. 8: Audrey Oehlwein Sept. 9: Roy Alspach Sept. 10: Savannah Plasencia, Scottie Kilps Davenport anniversaries Sept. 6: Scott and Debbie Hutsell Sept. 7: Brian and Morgan Morcom, Brett and Jordan Alspach, Lance and Melissa Johnson Sept. 8: Jesse and Jill Morrison, Cody and Libby Murdock, Matt and Desirae Wagner Sept. 9: Nick and Debbie Marriott Sept. 10: Cody and Shae Parker, Tom and Samantha Wilk...
1 years ago Fred Doolittle, state highway engineer, reports that Albert Smith, Spokane contractor, is about halfway through with his contract surfacing the North Central highway between Davenport and Harrington. The road is in better shape but a good rain couldn’t hurt. Sheriff Gilpatrick was called to Wilbur to investigate wheat thefts in the area. Fourteen sacks of wheat were stolen from Ed Gieb. Other farmers in the area had sacks stolen as well. Lincoln County Treasurer C. C. Gibson has filed suit against First N...
SPRAGUE - Several businesses will serve as the Sprague Days parade grand marshals this year. The Sprague Days Chamber of Commerce Committee announced that it will recognize G's Kitchen & RV Park, Kathy's Market, Morton's Fizz & Brew, Renegade Restorations, Sprague Chevron, Sprague Motel, The Viking, The Wandering Wisk and Whiskey Rock Construction on Sept. 13 during the Sprague Days festival. "This year, instead of one person, the chamber would like to applaud the businesses...
DAVENPORT - The 2025 Lincoln County Fair awarded grand champion, overall grand champion and best of show honors across multiple categories. Winners are listed by department: Educational Posters • Hesston Stanford, junior, Odessa: Best of show for lifecycle of a chicken poster. • Addison Benner, teen, Medical Lake: Best of show for Araucana vs. Ameraucana poster. Beef • Karson Knight, cloverbud, Almira: Grand champion in beef market classes. • Finn Cushman, interme...
DAVENPORT — The 2025 black bear hunting season in Lincoln County, running Aug. 1 through Nov. 15, is now underway in the Columbia Basin Black Bear Management Unit. Hunters must follow strict regulations to ensure a sustainable season, with a stable bear population and a bag limit of two adult bears, officals say. “A valid big-game license with a bear tag is required,” said JoLynn Beauchene, a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officer in Lincoln County. “A second tag can be purchased for a second bear, with a...
GRAND COULEE - A high-energy football jamboree at Lake Roosevelt High School on Aug. 30 showcased eight-man football with the host Raiders, Davenport Gorillas, and Tonasket Tigers. The scrimmage, featuring two-hand-touch in the pocket and tackle plays starting at the 40-yard line, used a round-robin format with each team running 10 offensive and defensive plays twice. Davenport, coached by Tim Rasmussen, relied on a young roster. Junior running back Asher Petersen gained a...
DAVENPORT — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is tightening efforts to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Lincoln County, part of the state’s Eastern Region, where the disease was confirmed in 2024. New and existing import regulations for hunters aim to prevent the spread of the fatal deer disease, with specific guidelines for those transporting harvested deer, elk, moose, or caribou. Since 2022, WDFW has barred whole carcasses from entering Washington from other states or provinces, or...
