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The state has a protocol for the removal of wolves that have repeatedly attack cattle. When activist groups or others disrupt that protocol, it erodes trust in the policy and the agencies implementing said policy. In the Sherman Pack territory in Stevens County, along with much of the northeastern region of the state, the federal government has already de-listed wolves from the endangered species list. It’s time the state does the same. The wolf population in the region is significant enough to be stable and treating the a...
DAVENPORT - New permanent lights illuminated the Davenport Gun Club for only the second time Wednesday night, allowing young trap shooters to break clay targets long after sunset and ushering in a new era of evening practices at the rural facility. The $8,500 lighting system, funded primarily through a matching grant from the MidwayUSA Foundation with additional donations, enables youth involved in FFA and Washington Youth Shooting programs to train after school commitments...
REARDAN — A Lincoln County judge on Tuesday, Nov. 18, agreed to review a request for sweeping financial relief tied to a past identity-theft case. The motion concerns Damon Joseph Ashe, 42, who pleaded guilty on June 14, 2022, to second-degree identity theft and received two concurrent 14-month sentences. Ashe is asking the court to waive interest, remove his legal financial obligations from collections, eliminate his DNA fee and reduce or waive optional fines. He stated he is indigent, receives food assistance and has b...
OKANOGAN - Okanogan dominated from the opening snap, racing to a 24-0 victory over Reardan in a WIAA Class 2B state football playoff loser-out game Friday night. Tatum Gunn sparked the Bulldogs with a 67-yard touchdown run on just the second play from scrimmage, then added a 7-yard score later in the first quarter. He capped the scoring with a 49-yard touchdown run in the fourth. Okanogan also converted two two-point tries, including a pass from Colson Kuchenbuch to Isaiah...
YAKIMA - The Davenport Gorillas capped a memorable weekend at the WIAA Class 1B state volleyball tournament Thursday, Nov. 13, rallying from a morning deficit and finishing seventh with a straight-set sweep of River View. After a quarterfinal loss Wednesday, the No. 13-seeded Gorillas (18-6) entered the consolation bracket determined to keep their season alive. Thursday morning, Davenport faced Tri-Cities Prep in a dramatic five-set loser-out match. Down two sets 15-25, 13-25,...
Davenport senior Naomi Rainwater, center, signs her letter of intent to play volleyball at St. Martin University in Washington on Tuesday Nov. 18. With her, from left, are father Brandon Rainwater, sister Raquel Rainwater, mother Kara Rainwater and grandfather Rod Vereb....
FREEMAN - Freeman punched its ticket to the Class 1B/2B girls soccer state semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Davenport in a loser-out quarterfinal match Saturday at Freeman High School. The third-seeded Scotties struck early and often, building a 2-0 halftime lead and never looking back against the No. 6 Gorillas. Freeman wasted little time, as senior Rylee Russell scored just 90 seconds into the contest, assisted by freshman Allison Gould. Freshman Gabriella Daniel doubled...
OLYMPIA — In accordance with state law, several state agencies will offer 12 days next year that a Discover Pass is not required for entry onto public-owned lands managed by state agencies. Those dates were announced last week, and include: January — New Year’s Day (Thursday, Jan. 1) and Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 19) March — Monday, March 9, and Thursday, March 19 April — Earth Day (Wednesday, April 22) June — Free fishing weekend (Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7) and Friday, June 19. August — Sunday, Aug....
SOUTH BEND — Naselle rolled past Odessa 64-8 in a Washington Class 1B state football loser-out playoff game Saturday, ending the Tigers’ season. The No. 5-seeded Comets (9-1) scored early and often against the No. 12-seeded Tigers (record not immediately available), advancing to face Almira Coulee Hartline in the quarterfinals Nov. 22 at Lions Field in Moses Lake. Odessa, the Southeast 1B champion, finished its year with the first-round exit. Naselle led 44-0 at halftime before Odessa scored its lone touchdown in the sec...
ODESSA — With 20 players out for boys basketball — including five eighth-graders — Odessa coach Deric Schmierer believes his Tigers are poised to snap a postseason drought that has lingered for several years. Schmierer, whose two sons are on the roster (senior Aiden and junior Izaak), ascended to the head coaching job after six years in the junior high program and assisting under retired coach Mike Carlquist. “My coaching philosophy is to hustle, play hard and focus on defense,” Schmierer said. “We’re going to try and get a...
ODESSA — The decades-long tradition of Odessa’s annual Turkey Carnival returns this weekend, promising an afternoon of bingo, raffles and comfort food as the community gathers once again at the Odessa Community Center. The Odessa Lions Club will open the kitchen and begin bingo at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, with dozens of prizes — including roughly 100 turkeys — up for grabs. “It is our annual Turkey Carnival. We have done it for decades. I remember going as a youngster,” said Lions Club President Marlon Schafer. “W...
DAVENPORT — The Cottonwood Redhatters are bringing the magic back with their annual Hometown Christmas celebration, promising a festive evening full of fun, treats, and community cheer. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m., and a mischievous Grinch and his dog Max will make surprise appearances. “We’re really excited to bring everyone together again,” said Davenport local and Cottonwood Redhatter member Debbie Meserve. In additio...
REARDAN — The Inland Northwest Rail Museum is spreading holiday cheer with its annual “Santa Train Rides” on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 13, giving families the chance to ride restored railroad cars and celebrate the season. Trains will depart Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Guests should arrive 30 minutes early to board and find their seats. “It’s going to be cool because we will have Santa on every train ride, along with a couple of elves. Yo...
Odessa Police Chief Ericka Rose presents Tait Wagner with a Chief Patch and OPD patch on Monday, Nov. 10, officially making him an honorary department member during his 20th birthday ride-along....
I always thought Thanksgiving was supposed to be cozy, heartwarming, and vaguely magical. I did not realize it involved a 14.5-pound turkey that outweighs my Wiener dog, Winnie, and roughly the same amount of panic I feel every time I try to cook anything larger than a frozen pizza. This week, I officially embarked on my first at-home Thanksgiving in my very own tiny house. Just me, the turkey, and enough sides to feed a small army — or at least seven or eight humans who may or may not comfortably fit in my living room. I...
HARRINGTON — Harrington Hometown Christmas will fill downtown with holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 6, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Santa photos, kids activities, music, a holiday bazaar, Santaland bingo, caroling, food, drinks, local shopping and an evening tree lighting....
REARDAN — Reardan-Edwall Elementary is partnering with Champions to offer an after-school program focused on keeping students engaged, active and supported once the school day ends. The program includes STEM activities, group projects, creative play, movement such as dance and yoga, and dedicated homework time. Organizers say the goal is to provide a safe, structured environment where students can learn, socialize and explore new interests. Those interested in the program may contact Area Manager Haylie Mabe at h...
Thanksgiving menus are being planned in many Inland Northwest homes, Turkey, ham, prime rib roast may be the center piece of the meal but the memories are often in the side dishes. For many, the best part is the dressing or stuffing. Traditional, cornbread or even a vegetable stuffing, flavor a turkey or fill a casserole dish on the side for ham and roasts. Corn bread stuffing can be purchased as a mix, but fresh corn bread is far superior, in achieving a savory dressing. Corn bread absorbs lots of liquid, and fresh...
DAVENPORT — The annual Davenport Holiday Bazaar will bring homemade crafts and direct-sale vendors together under one roof on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lincoln County Event and Fair Center....
HARRINGTON — The Harrington Library will kick off the Thanksgiving season on Friday, Nov. 21, with a full slate of family activities, including story time at 11 a.m., Legos at 2 p.m. and screenings of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and The Mayflower Voyagers at 3 p.m....
Claudia Sybil Warwick July 31, 1942- Nov. 16, 2025 Claudia's work on earth was complete, and she was called home to glory on Nov. 16, 2025. She was born July 31, 1942, in Odessa, Wash. to Leon and Dorothy Dobson. Throughout her childhood she lived in Harrington, Odessa, Reardan, Othello and Spokane where she graduated from West Valley High School in 1960. She attended two years of college at Central Washington University before getting married to Edward Dooley. She had three...
1 Years Ago Construction of the Union Oil station started in Odessa. The forms have all been laid and the concrete will be poured soon. The project is expected to last about four weeks. Trucks that have been hauling apples from Hunters to the rail depot in Davenport for the past two months have finished the job. More than 300 truckloads and about 90,000 boxes of apples were shipped. Proprietor C. H. Kildea of the Lincoln Hotel in Davenport was fined $10 and court cost for violating the eight hour labor law. 75 Years Ago All...
Davenport Birthdays Nov. 20: Janelle Hein Nov. 21: Debbie Hutsell, Kathleen Posey, Anthony Honey, Isaac Harvey, Rayland Guhlke Nov. 22: Abbygail Storer, Delaney Lacy, Don Oehlwein, Duane Oehlwein , Aspen Perry Nov. 23: Phyllis Oliver, Garrett Linstrum Nov. 25: Alicia Wilson, Cameron Wilken Nov. 26: Jean Parsons, Maverick Morcom, River Huxley Sand Davenport Anniversaries Nov. 20: Charles and Phyllis Oliver, Bryce and Becky Bailey Nov. 21: Ed and Shelly Johnston Nov. 23: Marco and Sydney Munz Nov. 24: Ray and Susan Dashiell Nov...
As working families, elders and disabled folks worried about how they would eat if SNAP benefits were not issued in Novembe, Repr. Michael Baumgartner posted about his staff volunteering at Second Harvest. While volunteering is lovely, that’s not what we need from our elected representatives, not when they hold the power to either strengthen or dismantle the social safety net. Volunteering at and donating to food banks, filling little free pantries, spotting neighbors grocery money, hosting community meals — that is what goo...
“The U.S. market-based economic system where people, not government, decide what is produce and marketed is still the world’s “beacon of hope!” Poland and the United States are like two trains passing each other heading in opposite directions. Poland embraced our market-based economic system while America is drifting toward socialism and more government control which tend to stifle job growth, business opportunities, and prosperity. It comes down to affordability. Policies and government decisions impact peoples’ ability t...
