Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Serving Lincoln County for more than a century!
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 56
DAVENPORT — A Davenport man’s assault case will be delayed as he pursues a residential DOSA program. Christopher Matthew Kilian, 48, of Davenport, appeared for a readiness hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, Oct. 21. His trial, originally set for Nov. 19, was continued to allow for a residential DOSA program, his public defender, Dave Hearrean, said. A new readiness hearing is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 25, with trial set for Dec. 17. Kilian waived his right to a speedy trial. “We don't expect it to go to trial...
ROCKFORD - It only took the Scotties three plays to get on the scoreboard. And the 22-yard pass from senior quarterback Logan Schultz to senior wide receiver Daniel Smith 53 seconds into the Homecoming game set the tone for Freeman to rout the visiting Reardan Screaming Eagles, 44-7, on Friday night, Oct. 17. With a PAT from kicker Jaydan Oty, Freeman took a 7-0 lead. Freeman's next possession took the ball down to the 13-yard line of the Screaming Eagles, where the defense...
REARDAN - The Reardan Screaming Eagles endured a tough stretch in Northeast 2B League soccer, falling in three close matches against Kettle Falls, Davenport and Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Reardan fell 3-2 to Kettle Falls in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through regulation and overtime at Joe Johnson Field. Kettle Falls senior Chloe Goodall opened scoring in the 21st minute, and Reardan's sophomore Chasyn Waters equalized early in the second...
REARDAN – The St. George's girls and the Freeman boys cross-country teams earned top honors at the District 6 NE2B League Cross Country Championships, Friday, Oct. 17 at Reardan High School's home course on Seven Mile Road north of town. The Dragons dominated the girls meet by placing four runners in the top 16 to earn 39 team points. Second place Chewelah scored 64 points, followed by Freeman (76), Asotin (82), Newport (87) and Colfax (124). Neither Davenport nor Reardan f...
Cameron Wilken, 13, and his father, Clay Wilken, of Davenport, pose with a 4x4 buck tagged in Lamont, during the October deer season....
Well, folks, I did it. I finally took a vacation day. Singular. One day. And I used it to go visit my family on the west side - my brother, sister-in-law, nephew, stepdad and mom. You know, the usual suspects. It wasn't too wild of a trip: stop in Lacey - check. Stop in Tacoma - check. Fresh seafood - check, check, check. I'm sorry, but when you've spent enough time eating "crab" that's actually just dyed perch, you develop a moral obligation to find the real thing. But this...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School's football team was nominated for the Inland Empire Football Officials Association's Weekly Sportsmanship Award for Thursday, Oct. 10. The Gorillas hosted Nespelem High School in the visitors' first varsity game and were praised for their sportsmanship. Davenport players congratulated Nespelem after its first-ever touchdown and paused play respectfully after a late-game injury. The nomination makes Davenport eligible for the annual Tom Reser...
Navigating health insurance can feel overwhelming, especially when headlines are swirling, federal rules are shifting and new plan options are entering the mix. With so much noise in the headlines, it's completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Whether you're already enrolled in an individual or family plan or shopping through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (wahealthplanfinder.org) for the first time, we've outlined the key updates and important areas to keep in mind...
Baumgartner is on wrong side of shutdown Rep. Mike Baumgartner’s current radio ads dissing the shutdown miss the point entirely (on purpose). The shutdown has occurred because Democrats are standing up for the rights of Americans. Terms of the current federal budget call for massive health care cuts, massive tax benefits for millionaires and billionaires, pitiful tax benefits for middle-income citizens, and zero tax benefits for low-income people. Mr. Baumgartner voted for this horrible budget, against the best outcomes f...
With the haunted howls of Halloween looming, it’s time to talk about safety. Even if you are dressed as the invisible man make sure your costume is well lit and you are carrying a flashlight while trick r treating. Use ghostly caution while crossing the street and make sure to look both ways! Use the buddy system and don’t go out alone. Never go inside a stranger’s house especially if it’s haunted. Check candy at the end of the night, removing all candy corn because honestly, it just tastes bad, and nobody likes it. Hope ev...
There's an old saying that hypocrisy is the tribute vice pays to virtue - and nowhere is that more apparent today than in the far left's latest crusade: the "No Kings" movement. These activists claim President Donald Trump - who won both the Electoral College and the popular vote in the 2024 election - is destined to rule like a dictator. They warn that American democracy will crumble under the weight of the "evil orange man's" ego. They rail against "authoritarianism" and...
From left to right: Head coach Richard Breedlove, Natalia Hahn, Kylie Alsept, Addy Heindl, Kaitlin Butterfield, Bella Abrahamson, assistant coach Tyler Zaugg....
REARDAN — A Spokane man’s rape trial was delayed after his defense cited DNA lab issues. William Zackary Carroll, 33, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, Oct. 21, for a readiness hearing. His public defender, Dave Hearrean, requested a one-week continuance, citing slow lab processing, while the trial remains scheduled for Nov. 19. The readiness hearing was continued to Tuesday, Oct. 28. Both Hearrean and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox said they expect the trial to last at most two days. Carroll is acc...
DAVENPORT — Two Lincoln County assault cases are set for trial in early 2026 after defense attorneys requested continuances. Kevin Raymond Duclos, 37, faces second-degree assault with a domestic violence allegation. His public defender, Dave Hearrean, asked to move the trial to late January, citing the case has never been continued. The trial is scheduled for Jan. 28, with a readiness hearing on Jan. 6. Dean Robert Swanson, 64, of Lincoln, faces vehicular assault while under the influence. Hearrean requested a continuance t...
Coach Tyler Smedley, Tawnae Durbin, Marcus Durbin, Braden Durbin, Antony Durbin, and Carson Durbin at Reardan's Senior Day at the District 6 NE2B Cross Country Meet....
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 Oct. 13 Traffic Stops: 11 2:25 a.m. – A caller reported a male sleeping in a car in front of a Wilbur motel. 11:25 a.m. – Medical assistance requested at Davenport Elementary for a child that ha...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Gorillas swept the Chewelah Cougars in a varsity volleyball match Saturday, Oct. 18, in front of a spirited homecoming crowd. The Gorillas controlled all three sets, winning 25-9, 25-13, and 25-19, and capped the night by celebrating junior Tatum Hupp's milestone of 1,000 career digs. Davenport set the tone early, scoring the first point in each set and maintaining relentless pressure. "Homecoming week is always a really challenging week," Davenport...
Pumpkins and all sorts of winter squash are currently plentiful in the markets. Many of the decorative varieties also make good pumpkin puree for fall recipes. Pumpkin and squash add vitamins and fiber to meals. Rich desserts benefit from the creamy texture. Tracy Walter share the recipe for the Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake she made for a birthday gathering. This is a poke style cake with sweetened condensed milk added after baking. Boxed cake mix and bottled caramel sauce make this recipe easy to prepare, but do plan for sev...
REARDAN — The Screaming Eagles varsity volleyball team split two matches last week, sweeping Chewelah 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, before falling 0-3 to Northwest Christian on Friday, Oct. 18. Reardan now stands at 8-7 overall and 6-5 in district play, holding a .533 overall win percentage and .545 district win rate. The team has a 4-4 home record, 4-2 away record, and 0-1 neutral record, with 28 sets won and 20 lost....
ODESSA — Three local football teams landed in MaxPreps’ latest state rankings for 2025. The Odessa Tigers (5-2) are ranked No. 10 in 1B with a 31.60 rating and a 17.1 strength of schedule. In 2B, the Reardan Screaming Eagles (4-3) sit at No. 15 with a -27.80 rating and -30.7 strength of schedule. The Davenport Gorillas (0-3) are ranked No. 19 with a -34.10 rating and a 0.0 strength of schedule....
Davenport Birthdays Oct. 23: Lola Phillips, Mike Strite, Jemara Floyd, Andrew Cursi, Kammi Ruiz, David Green Oct. 24: Corey Oliver, Lacie Buchmann, Arnie Ulstad, Daniel Fenn Oct. 25: Dymin LeVault, Wylder Skalisky Oct. 26: Brian Gunning Oct. 27: Tatum Hupp Oct. 28: Aliyah Leep Oct. 29: Jason Wandling, Lindsey McCluskey, Gary Cursi Davenport Anniversaries Oct. 23: Bob and Jeanne Morrison Oct. 24: Chris and Cara Phillips, Tom and Sheryl Withey, Andrew and Jaymie Bennett Reardan Birthdays Oct. 23: Adam Hieb Oct. 24: Marrin...
Looking Back 100 Years Ago Peter Barnes, a Washington Water Power company employee at Harrington while attending the Harrington-Odessa football game at Odessa last Friday was arrested on a charge of cursing a boy on the football grounds. The Edwall school district last week completed a deal to purchase a school bus from the Pioneer Motor company of Davenport. The bus will be used to transport pupils from a district seven miles south of Edwall. The Lauer school which has been closed for the past week as a precaution due to...
Melvin G. Janke Jan. 15, 1937 – Sept. 30, 2025 Melvin passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2025 in Davenport, Wash. with his 3 adult children by his side. Dad was born Jan. 15, 1937 in Davenport, Wash. to Fred and Emma Janke. He was the youngest of three children. Dad was raised on a farm west of Davenport near Rocklyn until the age of six when Grandpa made the decision to move into town. Dad married Mom (Sandra Wright) on Aug. 27, 1955 at the Hitching Post Chapel in Coeur d...
Karen Lynn Rudert Sept. 9, 1959 – Oct. 13, 2025 Karen Lynn Rudert of the Spokane Reservation passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 13, 2025, at the age of 66. She was in the home she lovingly designed, overlooking the Columbia River and surrounded by her children. For over three years, Karen lived with a rare and aggressive central nervous system melanoma, defying all medical expectations with grace, courage, and quiet tenacity. Though her prognosis was measured in w...
Corrine Schuh June 21, 1933 - Oct. 11, 2025 Corrine Schuh passed away on Oct. 11, 2025 at the age of 92 in Odessa, Wash. where she resided. She was born on June 21, 1933 in Odessa to Ed and Helen Borgens. She graduated from Harrington High School in 1951. She was married to Donald Schuh on Dec. 12, 1952. She was member of the Heritage Church in Odessa. Corrine was very active in her church and very supportive of the many organizations in Odessa, always contributing baked...
