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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 March 2 Traffic Stops: 10 7:32 a.m. - a man called to report a vehicle pulled up to his property and appeared to be taking pictures. March 3 Traffic Stops: 10 8:27 a.m. - WDFW requested a dep...
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 Feb. 22 Traffic stops:0 6:36 a.m. – A welfare check on an absent employee was requested. 1:04 p.m. – A hit and run with extensive damage was reported in Odessa. 3:31 p.m. – Lockout assistanc...
ALMIRA - A paperwork mix-up led to the brief detention of a woman convicted in a small-town burglary, but a judge released her to a relative after attorneys confirmed she had complied with court-ordered treatment. Thea Rose Wenz, 29, of Moses Lake, appeared in restraints Tuesday in Lincoln County Superior Court for a status conference before Judge Dan B. Johnson, according to court records. She was released to her mother without bond or additional conditions, with a follow-up...
TACOMA - Four Lincoln County girls qualified to wrestle this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, in the state Mat Classic in the Tacoma Dome. From Wilbur-Creston, Heather Wyborney will compete at 135 pounds and Carson Kuehne at 170. Both girls won gold medals at the state qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Liberty High School in Spangle. Autumn Cresse of Sprague, wrestling for Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, qualified at 115 pounds and Grace Woosley of Davenport qualified at 140. Bot...
DAVENPORT — Here are the preliminary results of the Tuesday, Feb. 10, Special Election as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Creston School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 57.23% No 42.77% Odessa School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 72.41% No 27.59% Odessa School District Proposition No. 2 Yes 71.23% No 28.77% Wilbur School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 55.52% No 44.48% Wilbur School District Proposition No. 2 Yes 55.40% No 44.60% Harrington School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 69.68% No 30.32% Wilson Creek School District P...
DAVENPORT — One Lincoln County town logged 1,360 police calls in 2025. Another had just eight. The county’s latest crime data reveal sharp contrasts, both in total incidents and per-resident activity, showing how population, location, and local law enforcement shape who interacts most with police and the sheriff’s office. Davenport, the county seat and largest town, with about 1,703 residents, recorded the most calls. Traffic offenses, domestic violence investigations, and suspicious person reports dominated. That works out t...
DAVENPORT — Academic achievement across Lincoln County was recognized this term as students from several local communities earned spots on Eastern Washington University’s Dean’s List. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for Eastern Washington University: Almira: Terri Bohnet, Emily Hurt Creston: Ethan Lembcke Davenport: Alayna Matthews, Abe Nelson, Samantha Odenrider, Tanner Zaugg, Victor Zitacuaro Edwall: Salem Shuman Electric City: David Borden Grand Coulee: Grace Young Lamont: Daphne Hill Reardan: Tyler C...
1 years ago The banks of Lincoln County made the usual quarterly statement of business as the date of December 31, 1925. The deposits show $3,959,757 as compared with $4,424,659 on the previous call of September 30, 1925. Scarlet Fever has again made its appearance around Harrington. Fred Wagner's six children have it and the little son of Emery Bumgardner came down with it Monday. Both families are under quarantine. Not knowing she was heiress to a $12,000 estate, Miss Ella...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorillas rallied for a 37-29 nonleague boys wrestling victory over Northwest Christian on Thursday, overcoming forfeits at 150 and 157 pounds that surrendered 12 team points. Northwest Christian built an early lead with pins from Kyler Parry (106, 1:28 over Lincoln Holmberg), Roman Goulet (120, 2:26 over Parker Bundy) and Micah Rocha (126, 1:07 over Lincoln Hoff), plus a 18-0 technical fall by Nakoa Rocha (132, 4:40 over Daman...
COLBERT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorilla boys wrestling team showed steady improvement at the Crusader Classic on Saturday at Northwest Christian, placing seventh with 82 points in a 17-team field. Kettle Falls won the tournament with 222 points, followed by Mt. Spokane (169.5) and host Northwest Christian (163). Assistant Coach John Harden praised the squad's progress. "The boys that were showing progression in the room, and that in turn shows the change on the...
DAVENPORT - On a frigid, snow-swept night, the Davenport Gorillas wasted little time dominating the mat, using lightning-quick pins and a string of forfeits to roll to a 53-18 victory over the visiting Jenkins Cougars in a boys wrestling dual Jan. 7. Davenport earned pins from Lincoln Holmberg (106 pounds) in 1:03 over Taysen Stauffer, and Parker Bundy (120) in 0:58 over Jamason Erickson. The Gorillas also secured technical falls from Daman Gale (144) 19-4 in 1:20 over A....
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. 28 Traffic Stops: 13 12:11 p.m. — A man called stating he wanted to return to his sister’s home on Crescent Road North, but she said he could only come with a police escort, as she does no...
DAVENPORT - As 2025 came to a close, the Lincoln County Record-Times looked back on a year that kept the county buzzing and compiled a two-part review of what was deemed newsworthy. Schools, government offices and councils saw retirements and fresh faces, and countless other events shaped life across the region. Inside, you'll also find a remembrance of those whose obituaries were published in the Record-Times during 2025. JANUARY Two Lincoln County commissioners, Scott...
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....
ODESSA - The Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors overwhelmed the Odessa Tigers with relentless defensive pressure from the opening tip, cruising to a 78-22 boys varsity basketball win on Dec. 12. The Warriors jumped to a 29-0 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 51-6 at halftime. Odessa showed more fight in the second half but could not close the gap, as AHC maintained control through the final whistle with scores of 65-15 after three quarters and 78-22 at the end....
ODESSA - A commanding rebounding advantage propelled the Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors to a lopsided victory over the host Odessa Tigers in girls varsity basketball action. The Warriors defeated the Tigers 67-17 on Dec. 12. Almira-Coulee-Hartline led 18-9 after the first quarter, 29-13 at halftime and 51-15 entering the fourth. Odessa coach Abby Horak attributed the loss to a lack of effort and key statistical disparities. "We did not come to play and ACH did," Horak said....
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. 8 Traffic Stops: 13 9:06 a.m. — A resident on Porcupine Bay Road North, Davenport, requested a deputy to come and look at her computer because someone was posing as Microsoft and asking her f...
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. 1 Traffic Stops: 6 8:39 a.m. — A mother called to report that her 15-year-old had locked themselves in their bedroom and would not come out to go to school. 10:24 a.m. — A Sprague residen...
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...
1 Years Ago The Mills-Keller Motor Company just received a train carload of new Fords. There were four touring, two coupes and one roadster, all of which are already sold. Defective wiring is blamed for a blaze that burned two trucks in the garage of Scharman meat market. Fortunately the building wasn’t damaged. The case of the State against Al Kruger, charged with stealing wheat is being tried before a jury in the superior court. A number of witnesses from the Almira area are also present for the trial. 75 Years Ago C...
ODESSA - Almira-Coulee-Hartline swept Odessa 25-10, 25-22, 25-8 in a varsity volleyball match Thursday night, ending the Tigers' season on Senior Night and leaving them one spot short of the league championships. The Warriors dominated the first and third sets, but Odessa pushed ACH to the limit in the second, trading points in a back-and-forth battle that showcased the Tigers' resilience. Odessa coach Alli Schroeder said her team prepared extensively for high-pressure...
ODESSA – Almira-Coulee-Hartline (ACH) left no doubt about its dominance Friday, Oct. 17, at Finney Field, crushing the Tigers 54-6. The dynamic duo of Nolan and Max Grindy powered the Warriors' offense, combining for six touchdowns that silenced the home crowd and cemented their No. 3 state ranking. On the Warriors' first play, Nolan Grindy took advantage of the Tigers' porous defense and ran 50 yards for the first of the team's seven touchdowns. Before the first half ended, N...
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 Oct. 13 Traffic Stops: 11 2:25 a.m. – A caller reported a male sleeping in a car in front of a Wilbur motel. 11:25 a.m. – Medical assistance requested at Davenport Elementary for a child that ha...
RICHLAND — The Liberty Christian Patriots steamrolled the Odessa Tigers 50-6 in a 1B nonconference football matchup Friday, Oct. 10, at Richland High School. The Patriots jumped to an early lead and never looked back, using their size and depth to overpower an Odessa team that dressed just 15 players. Liberty Christian’s speed and balanced attack proved too much for the Tigers, who struggled to move the ball offensively and contain the Patriots’ playmakers. “It was like Odessa playing Penn State in my opinion,” Odessa co...
