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Irene Evelyn (Simpson) Raines July 16, 1928- Sept. 27, 2025 Irene Evelyn (Simpson) Raines passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 27, 2025. Irene was born on July 16, 1928, on her family's farm in DeWitt, Iowa. She moved to Spokane Valley with her parents and siblings in 1937 and later graduated from Otis Orchards High School. In 1946, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Bill L. Raines. The two built their life together in Spokane Valley,...
CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2026 BUDGET A public hearing will be held on October 8, 2025 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 411 Morgan Street. This hearing will be to present and discuss the 2026 preliminary budget, proposed revenue sources, utility rates and the proposed tax levy being considered for inclusion in the 2026 annual budget for the City of Davenport. Citizens attending the hearing will have the right to provide written or oral comments and ask questions concerning the city’s 2026 a...
Harrington Fall Fest brought the usual: food, friends, laughter, and enough pumpkin spice to put a scarecrow into a sugar coma. But this year also brought something new-your local newspaper mascot and part-time diva, Winnie the weiner dog, scored her first athletic medal. Bronze, baby. The 5K Fun Run kicked off at 9 a.m., and while I was still shaking off Deutschesfest laryngitis, Winnie was in prime form. The crowd was packed, and while I was just another runner pinning on a...
ODESSA - The Tigers varsity volleyball team fell to the Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats in a three-set sweep Tuesday night at Odessa High School. The Wildcats dominated the varsity match with scores of 25-17, 25-8, 25-23. Meanwhile, the junior-varsity squad secured a narrow victory. The Tigers JV team edged out a 25-23 win. The Wildcats varsity squad leaned on standout performances from sophomore Sina Nelson, who led with 15 kills and four blocks, and senior Callie Cousins,...
REARDAN - Reardan overwhelmed Lind-Ritzville, 35-0, in a Northeast 2B football game Friday night at Joe Johnson Stadium The Screaming Eagles set the tone early, with Brody Jones scoring on a 17-yard run at 4:25 in the first quarter, followed by a 16-yard touchdown run by Hunter Flaa at 11:10. For Reardan, Carter Ray converted both extra-point kicks, giving Reardan a 14-0 lead after the first quarter. The Broncos wouldn't get on the scoreboard the entire night. In the fourth...
ODESSA - Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center's board met with interim CEO Emmett Schuster for a regular board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, following the termination of former CEO Brett Antczak, outlining financial updates, compliance issues and new leadership measures. Schuster, who stepped into the role earlier this month, said his early days have been "wild" but encouraging. He noted he found an empty corporate compliance manual on his desk and emphasized the importance of...
HARRINGTON - Harrington Fall Fest returned Saturday, Sept. 27, drawing crowds downtown and filling Memorial Hall, the city park and Main Street businesses with food, music and community spirit. The celebration began with the FFA Pancake Feed at Memorial Hall and the Huff 'N Puff Fun Run. The run drew participants of all ages, with Kyler Davenport taking first in the men's 5K at 18 minutes, 19 seconds, and Charlotte Soliday placing first in the women's 5K at 23:16. In the one-m...
DAVENPORT — The first official day of fall passed on Sunday, Sept. 22, and with it, Lincoln County residents are beginning to see cooler temperatures sweep into the region. “The outlooks are generally not that specific,” said Miranda Cote, meteorologist for the National Weather Service station in Spokane. “The forecast for the fall is for near-normal temperatures and leaning above normal precipitation.” Cote said residents could see highs in the 60s this week before temperatures climb back into the 70s by Oct. 7 or 8. While...
LAKE ROOSEVELT — Federal operations across the country came to a halt Tuesday night after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding, leaving agencies like Lake Roosevelt with limited staff and services. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over enhanced health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Non-essential federal operations were suspended at midnight, and staff at Lake Roosevelt are out of the office until the government reopens. Voicemail messages warn that some services may be unavailable and that employees are...
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. 22 Traffic Stops: 15 2:51 p.m. – A caller reported a disabled vehicle in the middle of the road on Hawk Creek Rd. 5:59 p.m. – A hit and run was reported on West Broadway in Reardan. 8:44 p....
SOAP LAKE — A two-vehicle crash in Soap Lake on Monday afternoon left one driver hospitalized after a motorhome pulled into an intersection and was struck by an oncoming car, according to the Washington State Patrol. According to Washington State Patrol, the crash happened at approximately 3:50 p.m. at the junction of state Route 17 and state Route 28. Troopers said a 2007 motorhome driven by Cody T. Johnson, 71, of Soap Lake, failed to stop at a stop sign before entering the intersection. A 1996 Chevrolet Geo Tracker, d...
DAVENPORT — Davenport’s Public Works Department has closed a section of Mohler Road to replace a drainage structure that previously had weight restrictions, Public Works Director Dave Orvis said. “We are replacing a drainage structure that had weight restrictions with two large pipes that will not have weight restrictions on them,” Orvis said. “Basically, it will change the old granite structure that the feds call a ‘bridge.’ The channel is dry most of the year, but in the spring, there is a good runoff.” The closure is just...
CHEWELAH — Runners delivered standout performances at the Northeast 2B league cross-country meets, with Davenport leading the charge in 49 Degrees North, hosted by Jenkins High School. The boys varsity team secured third place with 72 points. Kyler Davenport led the Gorillas, placing 12th in the 5,000 meters (22:18.90), followed by Jackson Guhlke (19th, 23:21.90), Alex Wesselius (20th, 23:22.70), Solomon Holmberg (21st, 23:27.40), and Wayland Holmberg (25th, 24:03.50). In girls varsity, Charlotte Soliday earned third (...
COLFAX — Runners showcased their grit at the Northeast 2B League- South meet at Colfax Golf Course, with Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague delivering solid performances across multiple divisions. Reardan’s boys varsity team finished sixth with 154 points, led by Simon Sobotta in 26th (18:35.94), followed by Remington Robson (34th, 19:23.84) and Carmelo Green (36th, 19:26.74). In the boys middle school 1.5-mile race, Reardan was third with 62 points, Kellan Lassman paced the Screaming Eagles in fifth (10:02.40) followed by...
REARDAN - The Newport Grizzlies and the Screaming Eagles, both looking for their first NE2B girls soccer victory, faced off on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The game ended with 7:00 remaining after Newport junior Joelle Brandnter sustained a serious injury. At the time the game was called, the score was tied 3-3. The Screaming Eagles jumped to a 2-0 lead early in the first half on two goals from Chasyn Waters. The Grizzlies countered with two goals from Joelle Brandnter and then took a...
DAVENPORT - The 2025 Lincoln NFL Flag Football season kicked off Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Davenport football field. The coed league, for players ages 5 to 12 from Lincoln County communities including Davenport, Ritzville, Harrington, and Odessa, features teams named after NFL franchises, such as the Davenport Seahawks and Ritzville Steelers. The kindergarten-through-first-grade division played first on Saturday, with games emphasizing teamwork, speed, and non-contact...
The Seattle Mariners’ surge this season has ignited a fire in me that I haven’t felt since my childhood days at the Kingdome, cheering for Ken Griffey Jr. and Randy Johnson. Those were magical times. As a kid, I’d trek to the concrete dome in Seattle, eyes wide as Griffey — “The Kid” himself — smashed towering home runs into the upper deck. Johnson, the towering lefty known as “The Big Unit,” would mow down hitters with his blistering fastball and that signature slider. The Mariners of the 1990s weren’t just a team; they w...
HUNTERS — The Odessa Tigers routed the Columbia (Hunters) Lions, 56-0, during a 1B football matchup Friday, Sept. 26. The Tigers unleashed a potent offense, totaling 174 yards passing and 391 yards rushing. Landon McMillan, a junior quarterback and defensive back, powered the attack with 38 yards passing, 136 yards rushing, and four touchdowns, while adding 5 tackles and 2 interceptions on defense. Kolter Watson, a sophomore quarterback and defensive back, threw for 136 yards, rushed for 49 yards, scored 2 touchdowns, and r...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport High School football game scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26, against Republic High School was canceled. Republic lacked enough players due to illness, according to Coach Tim Rasmussen. The next Gorillas football game is tentatively scheduled at press time. Refer to the Davenport School District website for updates....
DAVENPORT — The Gorillas volleyball team finished second in the bronze bracket at the Sheridan-Welch Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27. Coached by Jill Morrison and assistant Kristi Bell, the team finished 1-2 in pool play and advanced to the bronze bracket, where it went 3-1 and secured second place, an improvement from last year. Senior Naomi Rainwater led the Gorillas with 74 kills. Junior Tatum Hupp recorded 54 digs and 8 aces, and senior Faith Bell contributed 48 assists. The team demonstrated strong cohesion despite n...
HARRINGTON — Harrington’s Chamber of Commerce convened Wednesday, Oct. 1, for its regular monthly meeting, discussing finances, recent community events and upcoming activities, while also drawing interest from Reardan residents considering a chamber of their own. Two Reardan locals attended to observe and learn more about how Harrington’s chamber operates. They noted the chamber’s role in coordinating events and said they are exploring the possibility of establishing a Reardan Chamber of Commerce. The treasurer’s report sh...
1 Years Ago A severe frost visited the Davenport area last night and the ground was white this morning and the thermometer registered a chilly 25 degrees. An abandoned Buick sedan was found on the highway three miles from Almira. It was discovered that the car belonged to s Spokane man and had been reported stolen. The first new Ford car was brought to Odessa on Sunday by L.A. Mills and is now on display at the Mills-Keller Motor company. 75 Years Ago The biggest sale of the year, possibly of all time, was recently held at...
Davenport birthdays Oct. 2: Patrick Bodeau, Jason Pentzer Oct. 3: Joli King, Bethany McLachlan, Dede Shawley, Rikki Chavelas Oct. 4: Harrison Zaugg, Eamon Hein, Mike Mandere, Jared Storer Oct. 5: Kevin Heid, Martha Cash, Brad Chappell, Merilla Hopkins Oct 6: Madilyn Green Oct. 7: Kristof Panke, Ralph Nachtigal, Shelvin Phillips Oct. 8: McKayla Honey, Taylor Bennett, Lea Dodson, Brodie Bailey Davenport anniversaries Oct. 3: Cory and Nita Hollis Oct. 4: Greg and Kristen Wilkie Oct. 5: Scott Hopkins and Stacie Nichols Oct. 6:...
Federal cuts will affect medical costs It’s come to my attention that lots of people don’t know the impact of the new federal budget on our way of life. The upshot of this budget is that Medicaid is being cut horrendously so that millionaires and billionaires can have huge tax breaks. Middle-class and low-income folks will bear the brunt of this catastrophe by losing income and by paying higher taxes. Some clinics in the northeastern U.S. have already had to close because they are no longer funded by federal monies, whi...
Now more than ever, our young people need economic opportunities and the life lessons they offer. While we know not all jobs are meant to be careers, each one offers an important experience. Jobs provide our youth structure, accountability, social interactions, and an escape from their online world. The job of state lawmakers should be to foster an environment that enables employers to thrive and offer these opportunities. Unfortunately, policies from Olympia have pushed our state in the wrong direction. House Bill 1644,...
