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This past week, America grieved twice. Thursday marked the somber anniversary of 9/11, a day of collective memory and sorrow. The day before, we lost activist Charlie Kirk to an assassin - a man who claimed Kirk was a fascist but, in taking his life, became the very thing he condemned: a silencer of voices, a taker of speech. No matter what you believe, this assassination will live in infamy among my generation. Maybe there were things I didn't fully agree with, but Charlie...
Water engines and sand batteries are novel ways to cut CO2 emissions and reduce China and Russia’s grip on vital energy materials. China, the world’s top miner and refiner of 17 rare earth metals (RARE), can chock off our supply whenever it feels it can leverage our country and allies around the world. It did so last June. Meanwhile, Russia cutoff natural gas and oil to the European Union (EU) when its army invaded Ukraine. To combat those embargos, Japanese automakers are devising ways to reduce the dependence on lit...
DAVENPORT - City Council members worked through a packed agenda Wednesday, Sept. 10, addressing community signage, senior banners, alley vacations and funding requests from local groups. Carolyn and 3C Creations and Expressions presented a solution for the east sign problem. Later, four women approached the council about hanging senior banners this year, saying they would raise money to cover costs and recruit volunteers to hang them. "We'll first ask parents to pay, and if...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners on Monday heard an update on workforce development efforts, with officials pointing to both successes and challenges in helping residents access training and employment. "People are our most important resource," said Pete Valdon, employment coordinator for the Workforce Services Division of Rural Resources. "We have strengthened our outreach." Valdon told commissioners he recently visited Odessa during the town's Night Out event and...
DAVENPORT — A Lincoln County man accused of stealing a car earlier this year will wait until October to face trial after attorneys requested more time to prepare. Scott C.J. Skenandore-Kieffer, 38, appeared in Superior Court on Tuesday, September 16, for a status hearing before visiting Judge Dan B. Johnson. “Mr. Skenandore-Kieffer is here today. I spoke with him last night,” said his public defender, Victoria Iverson. “He has accepted an offer from the state.” A plea agreement is in the works, with the case continued...
SOAP LAKE — A 36-year-old Ephrata man was killed in a crash on Wednesday, Sept. 10, on State Route 28 about nine miles east of Soap Lake, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers said Jesse A. Perez was riding a 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle eastbound when he lost control for an unknown reason around milepost 62. According to the Washington State Patrol, Perez was ejected and landed in the eastbound lane. His motorcycle continued into the westbound ditch, where it came to rest. An eastbound vehicle struck Perez a...
EDWALL - In a thrilling display of resilience and teamwork, the Christian Heritage High School Patriots outlasted the Kootenai High School Thunder in a four-set volleyball battle on Thursday, Sept. 11, with scores of 25-14, 14-25, 26-24, and 25-11. The Patriots dominated the first set, led by an eight-point serving run from sophomore Seyler Lacy. Kootenai responded in the second set, securing a 25-14 victory. The third set was tightly contested, with junior Maiyah Miller...
REARDAN - The Reardan Screaming Eagles volleyball team swept the Medical Lake Cardinals 3-0 in a home match on Saturday, Sept. 13. The scores were 25-21, 25-16, and 25-22. Junior outside hitter Emersen Sprecker recorded six kills and six digs, freshman outside hitter/middle blocker Hadley Landreth had 10 digs, freshman middle blocker/outside hitter Kenzie Whitman notched three blocks, and junior middle blocker/opposite hitter Tenice Waters contributed significantly in the...
DAVENPORT - The varsity Gorillas girls volleyball team swept the St. George's Dragons in three sets on Tuesday, showcasing dominant play in their home opener. The Gorillas won 25-16, 25-10, and 25-13, fueled by strong serving and defensive efforts before a lively home crowd. Senior McCall Knopp led Davenport with 21 serves, three aces, one kill, and two blocks. Senior Astraya Sosa contributed 11 serves, three aces, and 17 saves, while senior Faith Bell added 10 serves, one ace...
SPOKANE — Reardan and Davenport runners competed at the Shadle Park cross-country invitational, delivering strong performances across multiple divisions on Sept. 13 at Shadle Park. In the boys’ 1-mile middle school race, Reardan placed 10th with 113 points. Kellan Lassman led Reardan with a 43rd-place finish in 6:47.53, followed by Benjamin Graham (51st, 7:00.85), Ewan Stiles (53rd, 7:05.17), Kaleb Oxstien (58th, 7:09.08), Erik O’Rourke (63rd, 7:20.91), Gunnar McCain (68th, 7:27.88), Wyatt Kelley (69th, 7:36.87), Enzo Rodri...
As the 2025-26 cross-country season begins, I’ve been reflecting on the heart and hustle of the Northeast 2B League, where the Reardan Screaming Eagles and Davenport Gorillas are charging toward another grueling yet thrilling year. Talking with Coaches Tyler Smedley of Reardan and Brian Telford of Davenport, I’m reminded why this sport captivates me. It’s not just about the finish line; it’s about growth, grit, and the small-town spirit that lifts these runners up. At Reardan, Smedley leads a young squad bursting with po...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas delivered a commanding 8-0 victory over the Chesterton Academy Knights in a soccer match on Tuesday, Sept. 16, showcasing their prowess on home turf under clear skies. The game, played at Davenport's home field, marked a significant early-season statement for the Gorillas as they continue to refine their lineup. Glenna Soliday emerged as the star of the match, scoring five goals at the 10:20, 22:10, 24:10, 27:20, and 42:30 marks, demonstrating her...
REARDAN – The Freeman Scotties hit the pitch against the Screaming Eagles on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and showed why they were the 2024 2B girls state soccer champions. In a game shortened by 20 minutes because of the "Mercy Rule," Freeman won 11-0. The Scotties' offensive attack was relentless from the opening whistle. They kept the Screaming Eagles on their heels throughout the game. The Scotties had 38 shots on goal compared to Reardan's two. Reardan goalie Lacy Collier t...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles dominated the Lake Roosevelt Raiders 46-20 in a varsity football game Friday night at Joe Johnson Field, showcasing a powerful rushing attack and a stingy defense. Reardan (2-0) jumped out to a 6-6 tie after the first quarter, then exploded for 20 points in the second and third quarters to lead 46-12 heading into the final period. Lake Roosevelt (1-1) managed a late touchdown but could not close the gap. Sophomore Treyson Singleton led Reardan's...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 18: Alice Nachtigal Sept. 19: Jeff Wilkie, Ryker Wagner Sept. 20: Treana Briggs, Dawn Canfield, Benson Zaugg Sept. 21: Cynthia Tucker Sept. 22: Shawndale Smith, Tanner Abbott, Grady Gants, Joel Odenrider, Laura Bilodeaux Sept. 23: Aaron Jacobsen, Tamera Gunning, Meghan King, Navia Bowdish, Blaine Peone Sept. 24: Roberta Hein, Jim Reinbold, Kolt Skalisky Davenport anniversaries Sept 18: Katherine Lawson-Sickles and William Sickles Sept. 20: Doug and Holly Branch Sept. 22: Joe and Lynn Coppersmith...
1 Years Ago Emery Tuttle received two blue foxes and intends to use them as the nucleus for a fox farm. He has prepared a pen near the Tuttle residence in Davenport. A man who forged a check on the account of John Peyton of Sprague was sentenced to 2 to 10 years in a state penitentiary. Dan Hill cashed the check at the bank in Sprague and was arrested in Cheney. Alfred Schimke was killed by a train in Pullman. The Odessa man was newly married, had recently leased a farm and was moving household goods to Odessa when he...
The times are changing. Change should be something we are accustomed to, yet when we hear or sense that "change is a coming", we freeze up or start to panic. Many times change is not handled so well by ourselves. Change happens every moment of everyday whether we are able to deal with it or not, change simply happens. Between the years of 1993 and 1997 in my hometown of Spencer, IA, there was a high school teacher by the name of Mr. Haling. Mr. Haling was an interesting person and teacher, he would repeat a phrase if...
DAVENPORT — Rural Resources will host a free Community Health Fair Tuesday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Davenport Pioneer Plaza, 605 Morgan St. The event will provide information and resources on health and wellness, including services, prevention, and local support programs. Free produce will also be available while supplies last....
SPOKANE VALLEY — Sprague’s Refound Rebels will host a chili cookoff Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 13004 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, to support a family whose 16-year-old son recently passed away. The cookoff runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with entry fees for chili and tastings. Activities for all ages, including face painting, a bouncy house, a dunk tank, balloon animals, auctions, and raffles, will take place from noon to 4 p.m....
DAVENPORT — The Davenport Gun and Game Club will hold an open house and range day Sunday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Gun Club Row near Lincoln Hospital and Clinics. Attendees can try clay shooting, experience the indoor .22LR pistol and rifle range, and participate in a clay shooting competition. Children may shoot for free, and information about membership and year-round shooting opportunities will be available....
As the excitement mounts for the upcoming Deutchesfest I wanted to take the opportunity to speak a little about this amazing German festival and how you can stay safe and have fun. After 54 years of authentic German food and drink made from the original local descendants it’s amazing it keeps getting better and better. So good it’s enough to knock your lederhosen off! You can stay safe by walking on the sidewalks and obeying all traffic laws. We need to remember Main Street is still a Hwy and you should be cautious cro...
News of Charlie Kirk’s murder reverberated through the nation like thunder warning of storms to come. Kirk was an iconic superstar, a self-taught young man with endless energy, a quick wit and a charming, boyish smile that attracted massive crowds at college campuses. His trademark was to sit behind a table with a microphone and “debate anyone.” Students would challenge him on everything from hot-button topics like abortion, transgender policies and DEI to his support for capitalism, his religion — even which Star Wars se...
