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DAVENPORT – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office traffic policing cost $344,329.80 from July through September, according to a report presented Monday, Oct. 19, to county commissioners. Deputies logged 2,816 hours of traffic patrol duty and drove 93,368 miles during the quarter, according to an Oct. 10 report signed by Sheriff Gabe Gants. Deputies made 30 arrests (many by citation), issued 89 traffic tickets and issued 304 verbal warnings, the report showed. Warning stops averaged a half-hour traffic tickets 45 minutes. Cri...
DAVENPORT —Lincoln County commissioners approved 2027 health insurance terms for two employee unions Monday, Oct. 19. The agreements set how much the county pays toward monthly medical premiums starting Friday, Jan. 1. The terms cover Local Nos. 1254 and 1254-CH, both part of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, AFSCME. They replace agreements approved last year. Under the agreements, the county will pay $1,205 a month for employee-only coverage. It will pay $1,605 for an employee and their spouse and $...
DAVENPORT - A Forks policeman has been hired as a new deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Steven Lenz, 38, started his position here Monday, Oct. 19. He grew up in Spokane and is a graduate of Shadle Park High School. "I am looking forward to working with another office that allows its employees the autonomy they need to get the job done," Lenz said. Sheriff Gabe Gabts said Lenz had been working since March 2024 at the Forks Police Department, where he...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from Oct. 12-17: Oct. 12 Traffic stops: 2 8:54 a.m. — Residential burglary; gas can stolen from shed in Wilbur; subject arrested armed at Ninth and Jefferson, Davenport. 9:23 a.m. — Suspicious circumstance; EMS swatting call on Main Avenue; location not reported. 12:05 p.m. — Suspicious circumstance; tracking device in teddy bear; location not reported. 12:19 p.m. — Suspicious circumstance; running truck at cemetery; l...
ODESSA — An local man who pleaded guilty to third-degree assault was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 19, to 45 days in jail. Michael Wayne Frederick, 69, appeared before Judge Adam Walser in Lincoln County Superior Court in Davneport for a change of plea and sentencing. The state moved to amend the information to one count of assault in the third degree, and Frederick changed his plea to guilty, according to court documents. “I’ve got your VA records last night and need you guys to paraphrase it for me,” Walser said during the hea...
During the 1992 presidential campaign, Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” reassuring voters he understood what they were going through. Since then, similar statements of empathy have become a staple for politicians but too often they are just hollow words. Most elected officials have no idea what it’s like to risk everything you have or to struggle to meet payroll for your employees and their families as waves of new taxes and regulations threaten to drown... Full story
When Washington's tax on CO2 emissions dropped significantly last month, I predicted that gas prices would decline compared to neighboring states. I tweeted: "Well, with such a large decline - 20 cents per gallon - we can see if the gap between Washington and neighboring states like Oregon and Idaho, gets smaller over the next month. It will take some time for prices to filter through the system, so let's all meet back here in a month and see what happened." It is one month...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County collected $1,204,242.16 in sales tax through the third quarter, Treasurer Emily Hansen said Monday, Oct. 19. That is about 96% of the $1.25 million budgeted for the current year. Hansen reported the figures to the county Finance Committee. In addition to the sales tax, criminal justice funds reached $494,333, or 110% of budget. Hansen said a $1 million county investment matured at 4% during the third quarter. Hansen bought a $1.3 million investment at 4.25%. The committee also discussed placing a...
DAVENPORT — Warrants have been issued for two Spokane residents who failed to appear in Lincoln County Superior Court to answer to theft charges. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser issued warrants for the arrest of Tanda Dee Miller, 48, and Melvin Alpheus Gillespie III, 56, in two separate cases Tuesday, Oct. 20. Miller was scheduled to be arraigned on a charge of second-degree taking a motor vehicle without permission in a case originating in Sprague. Gillespie was scheduled to be arraigned on a charge of first-degree theft f...
SPOKANE VALLEY — A two-day forum on the status of Lake Roosevelt is planned for Nov. 18 and 19 at Center Place. The Lake Roosevelt Forum will focus on contaminants in the water, fish restoration efforts and more. Presentations on possible reintroduction of salmon, white sturgeon and redband trout recovery, invasive species and other fisheries are also planned. Speakers will include New Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Superintendent Devon Bradley, federal EPA Region 10 Administrator Emma Pokon and state Ecology Director C...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County’s permit software is not displaying some permits, planning and building staff told commissioners Monday, Oct. 19. About 45 to 50 permits appear only when searched by number, staff said. Staff said the county has about a year left on its contract for the system and recently looked at a cloud-based alternative with little up-front cost. Applicants cannot request inspections online under the current system, staff said. Online applications have cut down on scanning and data entry, staff sai...
DAVENPORT — Two Lincoln County officials have been nominated for a County Impact Award. Lincoln County Commissioner Scott Hutsell and county Broadband Director Margie Hall were nominated for their work on bringing broadband internet to homes and businesses county-wide. The Washington State Association of Counties recognizes outstanding county government projects with measurable improvements and the leadership/staff behind them....
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners approved $1,231,827.98 in bills and interfund transfers Monday, Oct. 19. The largest single payment is $536,035.80 to Copenhaver Construction. It’s the first installment on a Duck Lake project, according to county records. County road fund bills total $630,119.86. They include $35,156.93 to Shamrock Manufacturing for hot mix asphalt. Other bills include three State Auditor’s Office charges totaling $49,350.33. A payment of $89,013.60 to Adams Cable Equipment Inc. covers coloc...
ODESSA — The Odessa Booster Club will host a fundraising auction Saturday, Oct. 24, with doors opening at 5 p.m. The event supports the town’s student athletes. Tickets are available online by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Organizers promise great items, good company and bigger opportunities for those who attend....
Lisa Marie Leitz Greenwalt June 8, 1966 to Oct. 15, 2026 Lisa Marie Leitz Greenwalt of Odessa, WA, passed on October 15, 2026, at the age of 60. She was born on June 8, 1966. Visitation will be held at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, Wash. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 4-8pm. A graveside service will be held at Wenas Cemetery, 11440 N Wenas Rd., Selah, Wash. on Oct. 30, 2026, at 10am, a memorial service and reception will follow at Keith & Keith Funeral...
HARRINGTON — Three educators in or near Lincoln County were among 100 teachers statewide to receive $200 classroom supply grants this fall from Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Joan Silva of the Reardan-Edwall School District, Lily Voynick of the Harrington School District and Jeff Piturachsatit of the Wilbur-Creston School District were selected in a random drawing, according to an STCU news release. The credit union awarded a total of $20,000 in grants, with 69 of the winners from 46 Washington school districts, the r...
Donald E. Warwick May 13, 1941 to Oct. 12, 2026 Donald E. Warwick, 85, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at his home in Lewiston, Idaho. He was born May 13, 1941, to Donivan E. & Mary Alice (Schieche) Warwick in Harrington, Wash. While growing up in Harrington, he was never a stranger to hard work, having as many as 15 lawns to mow each week and learning the skills of "catskinner" during wheat harvest at the age of 12. He used to recall one of the worst jobs he ever...
Davenport Birthdays Oct. 22 - Kaytlin Hopkins, Connor Glick Oct. 23 - Lola Phillips, Mike Strite, Jemara Floyd, Andrew Cursi, David Green Oct. 24 - Lacie Buchmann, Lacey Ensor, Daniel Fenn, Arnie Ulstad Oct. 25 - Dymin LeVault, Wylder Skalisky Oct. 26 - Brian Gunning Oct. 27 - Tatum Hupp Oct. 28 - Aliyah Leep Anniversaries Oct. 23 - Bob and Jeanne Morrison Oct. 24 - Andrew and Jaymie Bennett, Chris and Cara Phillips, Tom and Sheryl Withey Harrington Birthdays Oct. 23 - Jemara Floyd, Norman Strickland Oct. 24 - Ryan Behrens,...
Doughnuts or donuts, were a traditional fall treat when I was growing up. Nowadays doughnuts and maple bars are available year round in supermarkets, and are not often made at home. There was nothing like coming home from school and the aroma of my mother’s homemade raised doughnuts, bubbling in the deep fryer, wafting out the kitchen door. Homemade raised doughnuts take a bit of time, but are so worth the results. Plenty of time between raising and forming to catch up on g...
