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  • Upcoming Events

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

    editor@odessarecord.com?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Thursday, Nov. 12 • Noon – Lincoln Hospital 2027 budget hearing, Board Room, 10 Nicholls St., Davenport. (Date per Becky Bailey; confirm vs. Nov. 13) • 7 p.m. – Harrington public hearing on 2027 preliminary budget and levies, Harrington City Hall, 1 N. Third St., Harrington. Livestreamed on YouTube @CityofHarrington. Friday, Nov. 13 • Noon – Lincoln Hos...

  • Put politics aside, accept education tax credit

    Leonard Christian, State Senator|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    I talk with parents in Spokane Valley, Greenacres, and other Eastern Washington communities regularly. Behind almost every conversation is a story that stays with you. I hear from mothers whose middle schoolers are still reading at a fourth-grade level due to pandemic learning loss. I speak with working fathers who see their high schoolers struggling with basic algebra, worried their children will not graduate prepared for an apprenticeship, college, or a good career....

  • Hospital OKs water heater

    The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    ODESSA — The Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center board approved $40,000 for a water heater at its meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, according to minutes in the Nov. 5 board packet. Commissioner Jeff Schibel moved the approval and Commissioner Kit Watson seconded it. The minutes say the motion carried. Chief Operating Officer Alberto Reyes had reported the unit was ASME certified for $36,000, the minutes say. CEO Jim Parker reported the hospital was approved for all three grants it applied for, according to the min...

  • Submit a Legal/Public Notice

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

    To submit a legal or public notice, please email legals@odessarecord.com. 1. Put your Notice in a Word format. There is an additional fee of 10% for PDF submissions. 2. Deadline for publication is Monday by 5pm for publication on Thursday of that same week. 3. Cost. There is a flat rate for Notice to Creditors and Probate Notice to Creditors of $140. This fee includes a three consecutive week publication, an original affidavit and a searchable internet. There is a flat rate...

  • Ballot language no longer impartial

    David Boze, Washington Policy Center|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    Ballot language in Washington state is no longer impartial. At issue is the "public investment impact disclosure" statements that the attorney general is now legally obligated to provide that list the top three areas spending would be reduced if the voters are faced with any measure that cuts taxes. Never mind that all money is fungible for the Legislature and they could set any priorities for spending they so choose. In the case of this year's ballot, the "impact" described...

  • Former Hartline church reopens as art sanctuary

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    HARTLINE - A century-old former Catholic church in Hartline will reopen to the public Saturday, Nov. 14, as a fiber-arts studio and creative gathering place. Felt Art Studio founder Emily Bradley is hosting a free grand opening of the Creative Sanctuary from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 138 Range St. Visitors can tour the restored building, meet the artist, view wool sculptures and learn about upcoming classes, according to a news release. The building served St. Patrick Catholic...

  • Birthdays and Anniversaries

    The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    Davenport Birthdays Nov. 12 -Brad Cole, Nathan Hopkins, Jana Johnson, Troy Morgan, Mark Smith Nov. 13 - Rhett Gunning, Justin Holderby, Brady Musgrave, Patty Schreck Nov. 14 - Jacob Kragt Nov. 15 - Selah Hupp, Doug Janke, Vicki Morcom Nov. 16 - Jake Coffman, Joy Emery, Kenzie Graber, Analisa Ordorica Nov. 17 - Katy Fisk, Veronica Hollis, Slater Strozyk, Erica Winzer, Nov. 18 - Tarynn Gunning, Kathy Hedgcock, Jon Heimbigner Anniversaries Nov. 14 - Gary and Peri Kersten Nov. 18 - Ken and Lori Deal Harrington Birthdays Nov. 14 -...

  • Looking Back

    The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    1 years ago Four Davenport residences are under quarantine due to a scarlet fever outbreak according to local physicians. Other than the four cases no new cases have been reported. The M. E. Hay building in Wilbur was destroyed by fire last week. The damages near $91,000. The building housed a department store as well as a hardware store. Guy Harvey from the state highway department is looking for clay in the Odessa area to mix with gravel as a binder on the North Central Highway project between Odessa and Lamona. No. 2...

  • Reardan sweeps La Salle

    Byrne Bennett and Roger Harnack, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    YAKIMA - Playing in the state tournament for the first time in 11 years, Reardan opened the Class 2B volleyball championships Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a 3-0 sweep of La Salle at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The fifth-seeded Screaming Eagles, who entered the tournament with a 17-5 record, defeated the 12th-seeded Lightning (16-6) 25-14, 27-25, 25-15 to advance to the quarterfinals. "It's been 11 years since we've been at state, so that was a good little break the ice," Reardan...

  • Lions give away turkeys at yearly fundraiser

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    DAVENPORT - The Davenport Lions Club gave away about 200 turkeys at its annual Turkey Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 7, Turkey Bingo Chairman Scott Hopkins said. The club also gave away about 200 hams, 200 10-pound bags of potatoes and more than 300 Cyrus O'Leary's pies, he said. Club President Kevin Morcom said the club gave away 221 prizes. Hopkins said URM provided the turkeys and hams, with help from former Family Foods store owners Kevin and Sherrill Hansen. Peirone Produce...

  • Christian Heritage School

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Davenport Elementary

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Davenport High School

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Harrington Schools

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Reardan Elementary

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Reardan High School

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Reardan Middle School

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Sprague-Lamont School District

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Chesterton girls advance past Gorillas

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    DAVENPORT - Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame advanced to the state tournament with a penalty-kick shootout win over Davenport on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the District 6 2B girls soccer tournament at Hering Field, then lost 6-0 to Cle Elum-Roslyn in its state opener Tuesday, Nov. 10. The Knights finished 8-11. Davenport ended the season 9-10-1 after its eighth shootout of the year. Chesterton coach Shane Chester said the Knights played their best game of the season against...

  • Reardan Middle School

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Reardan falls to Northwest Christian

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    CHATTAROY— The Reardan football team held No. 3 Northwest Christian scoreless in the first half before falling 21-7 in the season finale on Friday, Nov. 6. The Screaming Eagles led 7-0 at halftime, but a third-quarter turnover set up the tying touchdown and the Crusaders scored twice in the fourth quarter. The Screaming Eagles got off to a good start when Parker Gralapp intercepted a pass on Northwest Christian’s opening possession. Reardan followed with a 10-play, 77-yard scoring drive featuring runs by Treyson Sin...

  • Reardan High School

    Updated Nov 12, 2026

  • Sprecher named league MVP

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    Reardan senior Emersen Sprecher was named the Northeast 2B North volleyball Most Valuable Player, leading four Screaming Eagles selected to the 2026 all-league team. Joining Sprecher were seniors Lillie Whitman, Raegan Soliday and Kaylynn Clouse. Sprecher, a four-year varsity player, helped lead Reardan to a berth in the State 2B Volleyball Tournament. Soliday, Reardan's setter, directed the Screaming Eagles' offense throughout the season. Whitman contributed defensively,...

  • Davenport opens state playoffs

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    DAVENPORT — The No. 12 Davenport Gorillas will play No. 5 Pomeroy at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Class 1B state football playoffs. The first-round game is at Lybecker Field in Pomeroy, according to the WIAA bracket and the Pomeroy School District. Davenport is 8-1. Pomeroy is 8-2. “The guys have really embraced the underdog role and are excited to go out, play free, and play without pressure,” Gorillas coach Trenton Briney said. It is Davenport’s first season in Class 1B 8-man football after moving down from Class 2B for...

  • O'Connell leads area at state cross country

    Derek Bilodeaux and Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 12, 2026

    PASCO - Davenport freshman Addy O'Connell placed 34th in the Class 1B/2B girls race Saturday, Nov. 7, to lead area runners at the WIAA state cross country championships. O'Connell ran the 5-kilometer course at Sun Willows Golf Course in 21 minutes, 46.50 seconds, according to official WIAA results. The field had 108 finishers. Harrington's Bristol Zeigler, a freshman running for Lind-Ritzville, was 40th in 22:11.10. Davenport freshman Emmalee Rasmussen was 51st in 22:30.20....

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