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City of Sprague Notice of Public Hearing Land Use Application A public hearing on a land use application will be held by the Sprague City Council on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Public Library, 119 West 2nd Street, Sprague, WA. The application is to vacate a portion of North C Street from Alder Street to Poplar Street and the Alley from North D Street to C Street & part of the Alley between parcel’s 0704055001010 and 0704055004000 of the City of Sprague. For more information, call Sprague City H...
Like a lot of my generation, I am a movie fan. I grew up sitting in front of movies on the television and movies at kid’s matinees on Saturday afternoons. Because of this, movie lines will come to me at times that seem random and disjointed. A book lover may quote Hamlet’s “Alas, poor Yorick, I knew him well,” when hearing about the passing of someone they knew. My head will fill with a scene of a handful of mobsters on a couch with an open package of dead fish on a bullet-proof vest and think, “He’s sleeping with the fi...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas volleyball team swept the Medical Lake Cardinals in a commanding performance on Tuesday, Sept. 23, securing a straight-set victory with scores of 25-16, 25-13, and 26-24 at Davenport High School. The Gorillas set the tone early, scoring the first point of the opening set, while the third set delivered a thrilling finish as both teams battled to the end. The Gorillas showcased balanced offensive and defensive play. Senior Naomi Rainwater led with 24...
CHEWELAH - The Screaming Eagles unleashed a powerful ground game and a suffocating defense to secure a 44-6 victory over the Chewelah Cougars in a Northeast 2B League football game Friday night, Sept. 19. Reardan (3-0) surged to a 24-0 lead in the first quarter and maintained control throughout, piling up 377 yards rushing while holding Chewelah (1-2) to just four first downs. The Screaming Eagles' defense forced two interceptions, one by senior quarterback Hunter Flaa and...
DAVENPORT - The varsity Gorillas swept the Newport Grizzlies in a commanding volleyball performance Thursday night, securing a straight-set victory with scores of 25-14, 25-15, and 25-16. The Gorillas showcased a balanced attack, led by senior Astraya Sosa, who recorded 24 assists, 10 serves, three digs, and two kills. Senior Naomi Rainwater contributed 21 kills, four serves, two blocks, and three digs, while senior Chloe Hammond added 19 kills, seven serves, seven digs, and...
ODESSA - Deutschesfest returned to downtown Odessa last weekend, bringing crowds to Main Street, First Avenue, Old Town Hall, the Historical Museum and city parks for four days of parades, live music, contests, food and German traditions. The festival kicked off Thursday, Sept. 18, with tricycle races, mattress races, sidewalk chalk art and live music. Events continued through Sunday, Sept. 21, featuring a full schedule of activities for all ages - from pancake breakfasts and...
HARRINGTON — Pancakes, parades and plenty of small-town charm are on tap this weekend as Harrington hosts its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27. The celebration kicks off early with the FFA Pancake Feed at Memorial Hall from 8 to 10 a.m. and continues with a parade at 11 a.m., followed by an afternoon packed with activities. Highlights include the Huff N Puff Fun Run at 9 a.m., an alumni gathering at noon, and kids’ carnival games beginning at 12:30 p.m. Vendors and the Lions Club barbecue will run through the aft...
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 Sept. 15 Traffic Stops: 6 11:41 a.m. – A landlord requested a welfare check on a tenant that no longer has a phone. 1:09 p.m. – Medical assistance was requested for an unresponsive 16 year old in...
DAVENPORT - Davenport city leaders focused on business permits, committee planning and museum funding during their regular council meeting Wednesday, Sept. 24. The council held a public hearing on Sandra Dart's request to operate a one-room home hair salon at 535 Harker Street. Dart, a licensed cosmetologist for 40 years, told the council she intends to serve one client at a time and operate on a limited basis. Councilmember Patrick Katz reminded her that state law requires a...
DAVENPORT - A man was arraigned in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 23, on one count of vehicular assault while under the influence, according to court documents. Dean Robert Swanson, 64, of Lincoln, appeared before Superior Court Judge Adam Walser, with state prosecutor Bruce Cox. Swanson, found indigent, was appointed public defender David Hearrean and entered a not guilty plea. Cox recommended release conditions, including a $25,000 bond, down from an...
DAVENPORT — A man accused of two counts of first-degree rape was arrested in Reardan and arraigned in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 23, according to court documents. William Zackary Carroll, 33, of Spokane, was arrested on Broadway Avenue in Reardan on Sept. 18, court records show. During the arraignment, Superior Court Judge Adam Walser ordered pretrial restraints and appointed Dave Hearrean as Carroll’s public defender, as Carroll appeared while incarcerated. State prosecutor Bruce Cox recommended mai...
ODESSA - The Varsity Tigers delivered a commanding 38-6 victory over the Oroville Hornets in the annual Sausage Bowl on Friday, Sept. 19, at home, with the game cut short by a forfeit in the third quarter. The matchup showcased a dominant performance by the Tigers, who asserted their control early and never relinquished it, thrilling a home crowd eager to see their team shine in this traditional rivalry. The Tigers' offense was a force, amassing 313 yards passing and 127...
REARDAN – Under an autumn sky that shifted from golden afternoon to cool evening, the Davenport girls soccer team left no doubt why it is the dominant NE2B girls soccer team with its 7-1 win over the Screaming Eagles, Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Joe Johnson Field. Over their first four games, the Gorillas outscored their opponents 28-5 en route to a 4-0 record. The inexperienced Screaming Eagles entered the game 0-5, having scored only one goal. Davenport controlled the game from w...
ODESSA — The Tigers volleyball team outlasted the Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame Knights in a thrilling five-set match on Sept. 23 at Odessa High School, winning 25-9, 25-14, 14-25, 18-25, 15-12. The Tigers dominated early but faced a fierce Chesterton comeback before clinching the match in a tense fifth set. Freshman Aubree Iverson anchored the defense with steady serve receive, while junior Leah Claassen brought relentless energy. Leah Iverson added four aces and three assists, and junior Jordyn Lewis led with 22 assists,...
Jeanette Ann (Jarvis) Zellmer April 19, 1936 to Sept. 13, 2025 Jeanette passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the age of 89 in Davenport, Wash. She was born in Little Falls, MN, to Guilbert and Phyllis (Turnacliff) Jarvis and lived there with her elder siblings Kenneth (Mae Etta) and Marian (Harvey) until they moved to Austin, MN, where she spent her school years. Jeanette attended Austin Junior College for one year and then transferred to Iowa State Teachers...
Erna Mary Kagele March 19, 1934 – Aug. 13, 2025 Erna Mary Kagele passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Kennewick, Wash. Born in Addy, Wash, on March 19, 1934 to Henry and Ida Pein, Erna was raised on a dairy farm along with her siblings Herman, Martha, Dorothy and Margaret, all of whom precede her in death. Erna graduated from Jenkins High School in 1952 and made her way to Spokane for beauty school. Upon completion she accepted a job in Ritzville. A friend invited her...
There are certain weekends in small towns where it feels like the whole world gathers in one place. For Odessa, that weekend is Deutschesfest. And let me tell you, I came away with a full heart, a full stomach, and absolutely no voice. The first thing that struck me wasn't the food (though trust me, we'll get to that). It was the sheer joy of it all-the laughter spilling across Main Street, the families bundled together on hay bales, the sound of polka drifting out of the...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 25: Keni Deal, Norm Brock, Nita Woodland-Hollis Sept. 26: Derik Oliver, Brandon King, Luke Jacobsen, Lane Sewall, Kylee Ballance Sept. 27: Dallas Gustaveson Sept. 28: Katie Vesneske, Ed Hendrickson Sept. 29: Aaron Carruth, Matthew Parsons, Nick Marriott, Cody Murdock, Shane Stiles, Ethan Wynecoop, Carissa Abbott Sept. 30: Rick Roemer, Everett Bailey, Theo Hein Davenport anniversaries Sept. 25: Brandon and Angie Stiles, Don and Ruth Oehlwein Sept. 26: Tom and Sami Guhlke Sept. 27: Alex and Brenda...
1 Years Ago All Davenport businesses will close from 3 p.m. until 4:45 p.m. so that all may attend the Football game between Davenport and Cheney. The game will be at the Fairgrounds. Pioneer farmer, John Nichols, has leased his farm just southeast of Davenport. An auction will be held for stock, personal property and machinery. A two color light system will be installed at the rail crossing near the depot in Odessa. The town and the Great Northern railway company are finally in agreement about the necessary signal. 75...
Autumn has begun. Pumpkins are ripening, and showing up at markets. Pumpkin pie, muffins, cookies and bread recipes are on area cooks minds. You can buy canned prepared pumpkin, but the fresh flavor of a sugar pie pumpkin is exceptional. Though pie pumpkins are best for texture and flavor, any pumpkin or winter squash may be used to make the solid puree required for most recipes. Preparation takes a little time but is quite easy to do, and there are many methods, from boiling to baking. The following method is my favorite...
Letter to the editor, I would like to give a shout out to the doctors, nurses and staff at our Lincoln County Hospital! Years ago, when my kids were growing up, my husband and I frequently & unfortunately had many visits to the emergency room. You know kids, whether a bad flu, stitches, or anything that can worry a parent enough to travel for an emergency. As the kids got older and visits became fewer, I had forgotten how lucky we truly are to live close enough to a community with a smaller hospital. On August 11th I had an...
Two myths in agricultural labor continue to persist: H-2A visa labor is cheap and there are enough Americans to cover the needs of U.S. farms. The H-2A visa program, which provides legal working status to agricultural workers from abroad on a temporary basis, is a federal program administered by individual states. It is designed to be a last resort. The program requires farmers and ranchers to prove there are no local workers to fill available jobs in agriculture. First, Employers must advertise for a local workforce for a...
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