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Washington state, a beacon for innovators and entrepreneurs, is witnessing a troubling trend: a steady outflow of its wealthiest and most entrepreneurial residents. High taxes, burdensome regulations and an anti-business climate are pushing the wealthiest and high-earners to sunnier, lower-tax havens such as Nevada, Texas and Florida. Far from the progressive narrative of a booming millionaire class, recent data reveals a selective exodus among the wealthy, threatening the state’s economic vitality. Consider the numbers. A 2...
DAVENPORT — A local man who changed his plea to guilty on domestic-related charges was sentenced Tuesday to three days in jail and two years of community custody after completing a treatment program and outlining years of recovery from a traumatic brain injury sustained during military service. Christopher Matthew Kilian, 48, appeared for a readiness hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where Public Defender Dave Hearrean submitted Kilian’s guilty plea and documentation showing he had completed nearly three months of treatment thr...
DAVENPORT — The City Council will meet Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. to review committee recommendations and revisit a proposed rental agreement with Sunshine Disposal & Recycling. Three committees will meet ahead of the full session. The Park/Cemetery Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. to review bids for improvements at the city park and skate park. The Building/Planning Committee meets at 6 p.m. to consider updates to the city’s impact fee schedule. At 6:30 p.m., the Water/Sewer/Garbage Committee will review Sunshine Dis...
GRAND COULEE — An Airway Heights man accused of stealing electronics and cashing a fraudulent check belonging to a Grand Coulee resident appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where he faced charges of forgery and two counts of second-degree theft. Joseph Myers, 36, was arraigned on allegations stemming from a Nov. 4 report filed by a Grand Coulee man, who told deputies several items went missing after a technical cleaning crew worked in his home following a recent death in the household. He r...
DAVENPORT — Two Davenport brothers charged with identical counts of second-degree assault returned to Lincoln County Superior Court this week for separate readiness hearings tied to an incident at their 12th Street home last month. Michael Jake Gatewood, 43, and Christopher Ray Gatewood, 45, previously pleaded not guilty to the charges during a court appearance on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Michael Gatewood’s attorney, Victoria Iverson, requested a continuance to allow more time to prepare for the brother’s trial. The court grant...
SPOKANE - Local runners from Lincoln County tested themselves against the Northwest's top high school cross country talent on Nov. 15, at Spokane's Polo Grounds during the debut of the Nike Cross Regionals Northwest. Davenport eighth-grader Jackson Henry competed independently in the junior high 3K race and finished 81st out of 154 in 11:34. Without a team or postseason coach, Henry ran on his own through the rolling hills. His regular-season coach, Brian Telford, said the...
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 Nov. 17 Traffic Stops: 14 12:54 a.m. — Alarm company reported a commercial burglary alarm set off at Angles Landing North. 8:03 a.m. — A resident called reporting a woman parked in/near the aba...
ODESSA — With winter sports practices underway since Nov. 17, Odessa Tigers girls basketball coach Abby Horak is building toward a season of school-record ambitions and community spirit, culminating in a home opener against Asotin on Dec. 4. Horak, a longtime assistant who stepped into the head role this year after aligning the opportunity with her teaching position, enters the campaign with a clear vision for her 12-player roster. “The goal is to create confident, selfless and resilient athletes who reach their full pot...
DAVENPORT - This season, with local trails unusually accessible and no major snakes or predators reported, hikers still have time for one of the area's most striking short climbs. A .38-mile uphill trail, roughly the equivalent of 40 flights of stairs, leads to sweeping canyon views and basalt caves. Hawk Creek Falls, a 47-foot horsetail cascade along Lake Roosevelt, is one of eastern Washington's most accessible waterfalls. The falls drop directly into the lake just above...
REARDAN — Reardan’s wrestling program is already turning heads less than a week into official practice, fueled by energy and a roster that is young, hungry and ready to compete. First-year coach Carson Durbin has 17 wrestlers, including two girls, but only two seniors, yet the team has shown intensity and focus since practice opened Nov. 17. “The energy’s been really, really ready to go,” Durbin said. “They’ve got that go-getter attitude. I’m really happy with them. We’re going to do them over and over and over until it’s p...
ODESSA — Cold snaps across Lincoln and Adams counties have anglers in Odessa, Reardan, Davenport, Sprague, and surrounding areas looking to test early ice fishing conditions on smaller lakes and reservoirs. Ice fishing for trout, perch, and crappie is open year-round on select waters through March 31, 2026, under Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rules. Popular spots include Fourth of July Lake for rainbow trout in 15 to 25 feet of water, Upper Twin Lake for yellow perch and occasional rainbows, Sprague Lake for b...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County hunters still have two late-season opportunities in Game Management Units 250 and 251. The archery deer season runs through Dec. 8 and allows one antlered or antlerless deer with bow and arrow. The modern firearm late season closed Nov. 19. All deer harvested in eastern Washington must have their heads submitted for chronic wasting disease testing at designated sites, including Davenport and Sprague. Fall turkey season remains open statewide through Dec. 31, with a limit of one bird of either sex b...
As the chill of November settles over Lincoln County, I’ve got that familiar itch again. Gym lights are flickering on, sneakers are squeaking, and the faint smell of floor wax is already in the air. High school winter sports are back, and in Davenport, Reardan, Odessa and Edwall, that means the heartbeat of winter is about to pound louder than a combine at harvest. Davenport’s Gorillas and Reardan’s Screaming Eagles are primed for Northeast 2B battles, with Davenport heading to Reardan for boys basketball on Dec. 12 and w...
This year, I’m hosting my first Thanksgiving at my own house, meaning chaos, smoke alarms, and the very real possibility that someone will eat all the stuffing before dinner. And yet, as I run through my mental checklist of mashed potatoes, gravy, and rolls, my mind drifts to the seats I wish were filled. Not just family, but friends from a Thanksgiving many years ago, far from home in Sierra Vista, Arizona, Fort Huachuca, Advanced Individual Training (AIT). I was 20 years old and facing my first holiday without my family. T...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Conservation District received the 2025 Northeast District of the Year award from the Washington State Conservation Commission this year. The commission cited the district's board and staff for financial practices, policy management, and outreach to increase voter participation in annual elections. The district's work implementing the Conservation Reserve Program in Lincoln and Adams counties in partnership with the Natural Resources...
SPRAGUE - The Sprague Chamber of Commerce celebrated a stronger financial showing this year at Turkey Bingo during its Thursday, Nov. 20, meeting. The popular event raised $186.30 more than last year, selling 2,203 tickets and keeping every table packed from the start. After covering the cost of turkeys, the chamber netted $603.50. The meeting, called to order at 7 p.m., included a review of previous minutes and updates on upcoming events. The chamber's ending balance is...
1 Years Ago Conrad Schlimmer, of Odessa as well as Axel Carlson, Bendt Christensen, Soren Pederson, Otto Johnson, Fannie Evers and Joseph Lyons were the other residents granted citizenship last week. Mrs. Margaret Inkster, pioneer Davenport resident passed away in Spokane recently, following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church. The Edwall Basketball team defeated the Medical Lake team last week in Edwall, with a score of 21-18. A return game will be held next week in Medical Lake. 75 Years...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 27: Tyson Heath, Jennifer Taylor Nov. 28: Tim Stromberger, Kamryn Jo Mann, Cole Cursi Nov. 29: Hannah Warwick, Amy Jenness, Sandy Morgan, Penny Piper Nov. 30: Dan Rinehart, Andy Semprimoznik, Megan Linstrum, LaVon Stiles, Caleb Cox, Cord Sweetland Dec. 1: Ernestine King, Andria Street, Gene Hinkey, Remy Easley-Cate, Janene Warner, Ainsley Phillips Dec. 2: Magnolia Mielke, Tristan Abbott, Greg Wilkie Davenport anniversaries Nov. 29: Jeff and Kelli Wilkie Dec. 2: Brendan and Savannah Calvert Reardan...
Marjorie Clark Huddle Nov. 9, 2025 Marjie passed away peacefully in her daughter's arms on Nov. 9, 2025, at her home in Kirkland, Wash. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Blume (fiancée, Frank Bergen), daughter/niece, Sidney Knapp Pepple (Randy), four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, her sister Judy Clark Scrupps (Lorus), as well as, cousins, nieces, nephews and good friends too many to count. She is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Huddle and husband,...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Bazaar Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sprague Community Hall, 3rd and C streets. Local vendors will offer crafts, goods, and holiday items. Vendors are encouraged to bring tables, chairs, canopies, or display racks, though some equipment is available on site. Spaces with electricity can be arranged in advance. Check-in is 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and completed forms should be submitted ahead of time for booth mapping. The event offers a f...
In regard to the possibility of the East Adams Rural Healthcare public hospital in Ritzville closing and the meeting of concerned residents, I would like to add a few thoughts: First of all, I would like to ask if each of you were on the board, would you have done anything differently? Second, we here in this area have taken the care services for granted, not realizing what a phenomenal asset it has been for our community. And third, let's get behind those who are working on a plan to save our health-care services. I believe...
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...
I am one of millions of Americans who love our nation's public lands. These are places where we go to breathe fresh air, to enjoy time with our families and communities, and to learn about our history, culture, and the natural world. As an enrolled Nez Perce tribal member who hunts, fishes and gathers per our 1855 Treaty, I feel protecting of public lands is critical to our rights as Tribal members. For far too long, extractive industries like oil and gas, mining and logging were prioritized for most of the 245 million acres...
My current read is “Patriot,” by Alexei Navalny, who courageously tried to save Russia from Vladimir Putin’s dictatorship. That raised at question: Who is currently the U.S. patriot playing the same role as Navalny was in Russia? I immediately thought of former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney and her courageous dedication to saving our democracy from wannabe dictator President Donald Trump. At the bottom end of the courage scale, my recent read was the Aug. 18 Time magazine featuring Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson. Notably, our f...
Many Eastern Washington residents are experiencing deep fear, anxiety, frustration and depression over proposals to place commercial-scale wind turbines near their homes. These emotions are not political tactics; they reflect real human impacts that deserve recognition from local officials. For rural families, our homes represent stability, identity and often generations of history. When 700-foot industrial turbines are proposed close to where people live, it is natural to worry about safety, property values, noise and how...
