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Notice of Sale of County Surplus Vehicles NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Treasurer of Lincoln County, by Resolution 2025-16 of the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County will auction the following surplus item: 2014 Ford Sedan 1FAHP2MTXEG170465 187982 Fair $2,500 2015 Ford SUV 1FM5K8AT9FGC08784 173061 Fair $3,500 2016 Ford SUV 1FM5K8AT1GGB97667 165526 Fair $4,500 This auction has been consigned to J. Stout Auctions and will be an online auction. The vehicles will be auctioned December 29, 2025 starting at 8:30 a.m. You can...
NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) intends to negotiate a 10-year communication lease for a tract of land containing +/- 4.6 shared acres,(Creston Butte) that includes portions of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 16, Township 26 North, Range 34 East, W.M., Lincoln County, Washington. Annual Rents will be negotiated. For details contact the Southeast Region office at (509)925-8510. Dave Upthegrove, Commissioner of Public Lands Published Dec. 25, 2025...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Stahl Hutterian Brethren Trust of Ritzville, WA, on September 16, 2025, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-24332C(B), to transfer the place of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-24332C(B). That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-24332C(B) authorizes the withdrawal of 167 gallons per minute, additive to existing rights, 0 acre-feet per year, for the seasonal irrigation of 153.33 acres, non-additive to existing rights....
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Stahl Hutterian Brethren Trust of Ritzville, WA, on September 16, 2025, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-01426(B), to transfer the place of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01426(B). That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01426(B) authorizes the withdrawal of 250 gallons per minute, 258.16 acre-feet per year, for the seasonal irrigation of 153.33 acres. The current authorized point of withdrawal is from a well...
DAVENPORT – The high school swing choir held its annual Christmas banquet titled Joy to the World in the school auditorium, Sunday, Dec. 21. Prior to the concert, choir members served approximately 90 guests a pork tenderloin dinner with cheesecake dessert. Each table featured an intricate centerpiece and colorful table settings designed by their parents. Four Christmas trees decorated the stage, each with twinkling lights that contrasted the singers' black attire, giving t...
REARDAN – Instead of being pulled in a sleigh by eight tiny reindeer, Santa Claus arrived at the Community Hall on Saturday, Dec. 20, atop a bright red fire truck. The unusual entrance delighted local children and marked the start of Christmas week. In the past, the Reardan Lions Club and Lincoln County Fire District 4 hosted separate Christmas events for children. This year they joined forces to host the Reardan Hometown Christmas. Youngsters of all ages, some timid, o...
DAVENPORT — With Santa Claus expected to arrive in Lincoln County between 9 p.m. and midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 24, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for a busy Christmas Eve, reminding residents that patrols will be active while also ensuring Santa’s annual mission proceeds without interference. “With Santa expected to arrive this Wednesday, I’d like to take a minute to remind you that patrols will be covering the county, keeping watch for those who might qualify for the naughty list,” Lincoln County Sher...
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 Dec. 15 Traffic Stops: 7 5:28 a.m. – A man called to report that his mom won’t give him his medication and he wants her arrested. 11:59 a.m. – Violation of a no contact order was reported....
DAVENPORT — A Brewster woman facing the possibility of years in prison was instead sentenced under a joint recommendation after entering a guilty plea Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Kira Esmerelda Darle Oregon Hernandez, 24, pleaded guilty during a readiness hearing to one count of possession of a controlled substance while in a correctional facility. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser accepted the plea agreement and found Hernandez guilty as charged. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years, t...
DAVENPORT — A man involved in a Washington State Patrol pursuit was sentenced and released Tuesday, Dec. 23, after changing his plea to guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court. Marquis Andrew White, 33, pleaded guilty to attempted eluding and third-degree assault under a negotiated agreement. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser accepted the plea and found White guilty. Walser said the charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, though the standard sentencing range is one to three months. P...
The Holiday Season is an especially tough time for anyone grieving lost loved ones. Evergreen wreaths placed on veterans' graves across America help to ease that pain. On December 13, an ISIS shooter killed two members of the Iowa National Guard and their American interpreter while they were serving in Syria, causing another tragic loss. More than 3.1 million red-ribboned wreaths were placed by thousands of volunteers, including many family members, on December 13. Those...
DAVENPORT — County public works officials told Lincoln County commissioners on Monday, Dec. 15, that recent weather has tested road conditions and trees but crews remain in a relatively stable position heading into winter. Public Works Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford said crews will revisit roads that were recently bladed and then impacted by heavy rain, noting windstorms have also brought down trees across the county. Sanford said crews dealt with several downed trees earlier in the week, though none were reported a...
Last week, I made what I thought was an innocent, wholesome decision: I took my dog, Winnie, to get her Christmas photo taken with Santa at the local doggy day-care center. I imagined a tasteful holiday keepsake. Maybe a gentle paw on Santa's knee. A framed photo I could send to relatives to prove I'm a functional adult with festive priorities. Instead, Winnie treated Santa like an obstacle course. The moment she was placed on his lap, she clawed at his beard like it owed her...
New officers of the Odessa Chamber are pictured Tuesday, Dec. 9. From left: Don Strebeck, Ceianne Mankel, Chris Crossley, Paige Smith, Ed Deife, Zach Schafer and Larissa Zeiler. Not pictured: President Justin Parr, Director Hannah Jahns and Director Laura Estes. Jaycee Smith, Paige's daughter, regularly attends meetings. Officers are: President, Justin Parr; Vice President, Zach Schafer; Secretary, Paige Smith; Treasurer, Larissa Zeiler; Directors, Ed Deife, Hannah Jahns and...
Holiday carolers perform with Santa at Heritage Church in Odessa during a festive community gathering Friday, Dec. 19....
