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KETTLE FALLS — Reardan dominated Kettle Falls in a Northeast 2B League doubleheader Dec. 19. In the boys game, Fred Frolov scored 22 points, Levi Collier added 19 and Karsten Flaa contributed 15 as the Screaming Eagles (7-1, 4-0 league) routed the host Bulldogs 75-38. Mace Thivierge led Kettle Falls (5-4, 1-3) with 16 points. In the girls contest, Chasyn Waters tallied 12 points to pace Reardan (7-1, 4-1) to a 35-19 victory. Kettle Falls fell to 2-7 (0-4)....
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....
DAVENPORT - Davenport dominated the court Friday, Dec. 19, building a commanding lead en route to a 76-53 win over St. George's. Caige Colbert scored 31 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to pace the Gorillas. Colbert scored 14 points in the first half, while Bennett Wagner added 11, fueling a scoring surge that gave Davenport a 25-point lead midway through the second quarter. The Gorillas crashed the boards and out-hustled the Dragons, with Colbert grabbing 10 of the team's...
DAVENPORT - Davenport's offense was unstoppable Friday, Dec. 19, as the Gorillas rolled to a 70-37 rout of St. George's. Senior Glenna Soliday buried six 3-point shots and scored 26 points, leading the charge and posting the team's highest point total of the season. Davenport dominated St. George's from start to finish, using full-court pressure to generate 18 steals, while crisp ball movement created numerous open shots. In the first quarter, senior Clare Lathrop controlled t...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 25: Manuela Hinkey Dec. 26: Blaine Hendrickson, Emma Piper Dec. 27: Aaron Wilson Dec. 28: Blake Gants, Sydney Zeiler, Gemma Guhlke, Anton Bilodeaux Dec. 29: Meika Heath, Ericka Johnson, Jennifer Gillespie Dec. 30: Kristy Mielke, Bre Bailey, Reid Gants Dec. 31: Allison Hiccox, Justin Piper, Watson Posey Davenport anniversaries Dec. 31: Phil and Leona Carr, Bob and Rita Guhlke, Christopher and Treanna Briggs Reardan birthdays Dec. 27: Brad Ray, Mike Booker, Jaime Michels Dec. 28: Andrew Schulz Dec. 30:...
1 years ago Snowfall during the week here totaled 6 ½ inches. During the week .25 inches of rain fell. The rainfall melted the snow rapidly, and there is only a little on the ground now. The present month has been the warmest December in 38 years, according to pioneer residents. The lowest temperature recorded here during the month was 25 above zero. 75 years ago Santa comes to Davenport Friday, riding in the REA Weasel. First stop will be the Christmas tree adjacent the city hall at 6:30 p.m., when candy treats will be...
COULEE DAM - Two Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy grapplers pinned their way to individual championships in a field dominated by host Lake Roosevelt. Freshman Lincoln Hoff won the 126-pound title at the Powerhouse Tournament on Dec. 20 with a fall in 3:35, while senior Conner Horwath claimed the 285-pound crown with a fall in 3:36. Freshman Dom Whittington finished second at 165 pounds. Lake Roosevelt won the team championship with 174.5 points at Lake Roosevelt High School....
REARDAN – The Lions Club will host its 79th annual Christmas Basketball Tournament at Reardan High School on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30. This is the longest-running Christmas tournament in Washington, and all proceeds will benefit the school’s athletic department. The Reardan girls, who play in the 2B classification, host Lake Roosevelt (2B), Lakeside (1A) and Bonners Ferry (4A). The Reardan boys, also in the 2B classification, host Lake Roosevelt (2B), Peninsula (Gig Harbor-3A) and Bonners Ferry (4A). The Scr...
ODESSA - A furious fourth-quarter surge propelled the Odessa boys basketball team to a narrow victory Monday night. The Tigers outscored visiting Soap Lake 21-18 in the final period to overcome a tie and win 47-44. Odessa trailed 19-16 at halftime and was tied 26-26 entering the fourth quarter. "We blocked out, we rebounded, and made some buckets in the second half," Odessa coach Deric Schmierer said. "I think that was it. We played a little bit better defense." Schmierer...
ODESSA - A strong second-half surge propelled the Soap Lake Eagles to a 50-39 victory over the host Odessa Tigers in a nonleague girls high school basketball game Monday night. The Eagles overcame an early deficit to take control after halftime. Soap Lake trailed 17-12 after the first quarter and 24-17 at halftime but outscored Odessa 13-12 in the third period and 13-15 in the fourth to secure the win. The final score by quarters: Odessa 12-17-12-15-39; Soap Lake...
Christmas in Lincoln County arrives quietly, the way it should in rural Eastern Washington. Fields stretch white under a thin blanket of snow, grain silos stand like sentinels against the gray sky, and families gather in homes warmed by wood stoves and old traditions. There’s no bustle here, no frantic mall crowds, just the hush of winter and the promise of time spent together. For many of us, that time means heading to the hills for skiing or snowboarding. Mount Spokane, just over an hour’s drive southeast, and 49 Deg...
Pins flew fast in a compact wrestling tournament where young athletes from rural schools demonstrated grit and technique on the mats. Reardan hosted the Torin Zagorski Memorial on Dec. 20 in Reardan, with five teams competing in the boys division: Colville, Reardan, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, Mary Walker and Pomeroy. Reardan claimed five individual titles in the boys tournament. Carson Kline won at 132 pounds, Owen Pendell at 138, Parker Gralapp at 144, Alex Matusik at 157 and...
