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  • Low turnout in county election

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 7, 2025

    DAVENPORT — With only seven ballots left to count, the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office reported updated results for the Nov. 4 general election on Thursday, Nov. 6, showing incumbents maintaining strong leads in most city, school, and district races. As of 3:29 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 3,764 ballots had been counted out of 8,811 registered voters, marking a 42.72% turnout, according to the county elections office. The election is scheduled for certification on Nov. 25, with the next ballot count set for Friday, Nov. 14, at 4 p...

  • Halloween fun in Lincoln County

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

  • New owner to reopen Reardan store

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    REARDAN – After a month-long closure, The Reardan Store is set to reopen under new ownership. Raj Singh, who recently purchased the building at 140 South Lake Street, introduced himself to the community during a meet and greet at the Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Singh takes over from previous owner Sarah Hanni who had operated the store since 2020. Singh shared his vision with the 30 people in attendance and encouraged them to offer suggestions so that it can best s...

  • General Election Results

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    Election Results DAVENPORT — Here are the preliminary results of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, General Election as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson – 98.31% Write-in – 1.69% City of Davenport Councilman No. 1 Michael Strite – 71.65% Libbie Klettke – 28.35% Write-in – 0% City of Davenport Councilman No. 3 Victoria Lynn Gunning – 39.49% Lance Strite – 60.51% Write-in – 0% City of Davenport Councilman No. 4 Robert W. Jenkins – 29.29% Chris Stein – 70.37% Write-in – 0.34% City of Davenport Co...

  • Gorillas, Eagles qualify for state

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    COLFAX — Davenport and Reardan runners punched tickets to the WIAA state cross country meet in Pasco Saturday, Nov. 8, after strong showings at the District 6 1B/2B Regional Championship last Friday at Colfax Golf Club. Davenport qualified four athletes: eighth-grader Addy O’Connell (32nd, 21:43.0), sophomore Charlotte Soliday (16th, 20:07.2), senior Josie Wynecoop (12th, 20:02.8) and junior Kyler Davenport (14th boys 2B, 17:08.8). Reardan advanced sophomore Simon Sobotta, who placed 23rd in the boys 2B race in 17:55.2. Dav...

  • Cops & Courts

    The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    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. 27 Traffic Stops: 11 10:01 a.m. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s office provided a woman a courtesy ride to Ritzville. 1:08 p.m. — A fire was reported from the Safeway parking lot with lots...

  • Medical Examiner identifies Reardan crash victim

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    REARDAN — The Spokane County Medical Examiner has identified the man who died in a vehicle crash on South Stroup Road and Highway 2 in Reardan on Friday, Oct. 24. The driver was identified as Isaiah Seymour, 23, of Inchelium. According to the medical examiner’s office, Seymour died from blunt force and thermal injuries sustained in the crash. The manner of death was ruled a crash....

  • Spokane man faces child molestation charges

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    SPRAGUE — A Spokane man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Sprague will appear for arraignment later this month after requesting additional time to retain private counsel. Nelson Olsen, 43, faces two counts of 1st degree child molestation-DV, both class A felonies carrying maximum penalties of life imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine. Olsen appeared Tuesday, Nov. 4, for a preliminary hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court. Judge Adam Walser set his arraignment for Nov. 18 and ordered a sexual assault protection o...

  • Odessa man faces assault charges

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    ODESSA — A local man accused of pointing a gun at three people during an October dispute has pleaded not guilty to three counts of second-degree assault. Michael Frederick, 68, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine for each count, along with restitution, court costs and assessments. During his arraignment hearing, Tuesday, Nov. 4, Frederick was found eligible for a court-appointed attorney and was assigned Public Defender Dave Hearrean. The court ordered anti-harassment and no-contact provisions, al...

  • Davenport tops Bridgeport 42-22

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    DAVENPORT — A strong rushing performance and three forced turnovers lifted Davenport to a 42-22 win over Bridgeport on Senior Night at Hering Field on Friday. The Gorillas rushed for more than 300 yards and converted five of six two-point attempts. Sophomore Daman Gale led the offense with a 49-yard touchdown run, while senior Carl Medhaug returned a fumble 35 yards for a score. Davenport opened with a touchdown on its first drive and never trailed. After Bridgeport tied t...

  • Odessa setter earns all-league honor

    Derek Bilodeaux|Updated Nov 6, 2025

  • Reardan eliminates Liberty (Spangle)

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    FREEMAN — Reardan, the No. 4 seed in the District 7 2B tournament, defeated No. 5-seeded Liberty (Spangle) 3-2 in a loser-out match Nov. 4 at Freeman High School-Aux Gym. In another District 7 2B loser-out match at Freeman, top-seeded Freeman swept Davenport 3-0. Earlier this season, Davenport beat Reardan 3-0 on Oct. 23 in Davenport....

  • Reardan rallies past Asotin in four sets

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    REARDAN - Juniors Emersen Sprecher and Tenice Waters powered Reardan past Asotin 26-24, 15-25, 25-21, 25-19 in a Northeast 2B volleyball matchup Monday night at Reardan High School. Sprecher tallied 11 kills, six digs and two blocks, while Waters added eight kills and five blocks as the Screaming Eagles battled back after dropping the first set. "The girls have worked really hard," coach Elise McCammond said. "I was really into the game, too." Reardan (in McCammond's second...

  • Resolution in sight in assault case

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    DAVENPORT — A resolution has been reached in the case of a Cheney man accused of sexually assaulting a Davenport teen, according to his public defender, Dave Hearrean. Andre Marcel Devous, 20, of Cheney, was charged in connection with an alleged assault that occurred Monday, Aug. 25, at a quadplex apartment in Davenport, court records show. Deputies were dispatched to Lincoln County Hospital after the teen reported the incident earlier that morning, records show. According to court documents, medical staff documented b...

  • Man sentenced for identity theft

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    GRAND COULEE — A Grand Coulee man who used his brother’s identity during a March traffic stop on State Route 2 was sentenced in Lincoln County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 4, after changing his plea. Joshua Martin, 41, pleaded guilty to second-degree identity theft. Court records show he identified himself as his brother, Randy Martin, during the stop, where he was cited for driving 74 mph in a 60-mph zone without a license or proof of insurance. Investigators later confirmed Joshua Martin was the driver, noting a distinctiv...

  • Turnout lags in county election

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    DAVENPORT — Preliminary results from the 2025 General Election, as of Tuesday, Nov. 4, show voter participation at just over 32%, with a portion of ballots still to be counted. Across 46 precincts, 8,811 registered voters were eligible, and election officials have counted 2,826 ballots so far. An estimated 938 ballots remain to be tallied, with the next count scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. The most recent tabulation was completed at 8:31 p.m. Tuesday, and final r...

  • Sheriff reports new grants, upgrades

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    DAVENPORT — County leaders heard updates on new law enforcement grants, budget adjustments and winter road preparations during Monday’s Lincoln County commissioners meeting. Lincoln County Sheriff Gabe Gants and Chief Civil Deputy Denise Liebing reported that the Sheriff’s Office received an $8,000 custom-built weapons safe through a state-funded safe storage grant. The state invited the county to apply, resulting in three safes totaling $24,000. Gants said the Department of Justice’s STOP grant was reduced to $7,000 this ye...

  • Reardan rolls past Medical Lake 41-6

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    MEDICAL LAKE - Reardan's ground game exploded for six rushing touchdowns Friday night, lifting the Screaming Eagles to a 41-6 rout of Medical Lake in Northeast 2B League football. The Eagles (5-4, 4-3) stormed out with 27 first-quarter points and led 40-0 by halftime. "We came ready to play," coach Matt Clouse said. "Medical Lake got a couple of long plays on us, but the defense always stepped up and got the ball back." Seniors Blake Wynecoop and Hunter Flaa each scored on...

  • Northwest Christian edges Davenport in overtime

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    LIBERTY LAKE - Northwest Christian advanced to the District 6 1B/2B girls soccer championship Wednesday with a 4-3 double-overtime win over Davenport at the Hub Sports Center. Sophomore Julianna Pope scored the deciding goal with less than two minutes remaining in the second overtime, her second of the match. Davenport senior Glenna Soliday recorded a hat trick, scoring at the 26:30 mark of the first half and twice in the second. Her final goal put Davenport ahead 3-2 with...

  • Odessa overwhelms Wellpinit 72-26

    Derek Bilodeaux|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    WELLPINIT — Odessa snapped a three-game skid dominantly Friday night, rolling past Wellpinit 72-26 in Central Washington 1B League football. The Tigers (3-6, 2-5) piled up more than 400 rushing yards and scored twice on interceptions in a statement win to close their season. “The energy compared to the last game was greatly different — more focus and energetic coming out the gate,” head coach Joe Schlomer said. “Our guys had fun and turned it around.” Freshman Hudson Walter led the charge with 97 rushing yards and three t...

  • Davenport football and cheer senior night

    Derek Bilodeaux|Updated Nov 6, 2025

  • Communities unite to honor veterans

    Olivia Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    DAVENPORT — Communities across Lincoln County are preparing a series of events to honor local service members and veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Davenport will host two events, beginning with a Veterans Day brunch and service at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1007 Washington Street. A light brunch will be served, and veterans, families and friends are welcome. The Davenport School District will also hold a Veterans Day assembly at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the high school gym. Refreshments will be a...

  • Weekend Whiff: Hurry Up and Wait (Again)

    Olivia Harnack|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    You know what's scarier than Halloween on a Friday night? Having National Guard duty the day after. While everyone else was sleeping off sugar comas or regrettable costume choices, I was living the true soldier's nightmare: clerical work. Yes, the "hurry up and wait" game was in full swing - times ten. Thrilling? Not even close. My highlight was probably refilling my pen ink. But before duty called, Halloween itself went off without a hitch. It was my first one in my own...

  • Looking Back

    The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    Looking Back 100 Years Ago 13 year old Florence Spadoni of Irby suffered a broken arm by a cow she was trying to drive the animal from the yard. She was treated by Dr. Thompson in Odessa and is on the mend. Frank Anderson of Peach was arrested and brought to the county jail. He is charged with grand larceny for his part in a calf stealing case that also involved Roy Gilmoure. Two Ford cars met in a head on crash near the Central Washington trestle on the Reardan-Edwall road. No one in either of the vehicles was seriously inju...

  • Birthdays & Anniversaries

    The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    Davenport Birthdays Nov. 6: Maria Bircher, Carlie Sorensen, Colton Jacobsen, Adolfo Plasencia Nov. 7: Debbie Sweet Nov. 8: Bronson Gillespie Nov. 9: Tim Hein, Wanda Hopkins, John Brown, Chris Cannon, Greg Miller Nov. 10: Tania Strite, Sheryl Withey, Victoria Gunning Nov. 11: Bryan W. Miller, Silja Harvey Nov. 12: Troy Morgan, Jana Johnson, Brad Cole, Nathan Hopkins, Mark Smith Davenport Anniversaries Nov. 6: Beau and Angie Duff, Jeff and Connie Lust Nov. 7: Mike and Jody Hardin Nov. 8: Mike and Kelly Pankey Nov. 9: Casey and...

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