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Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of 5 p.m. Monday, June 29: Airway Heights $4.39 at Airway Heights Food Mart. Almira $4.99 at AG Link. Cheney $4.79 at Maverik. Grand Coulee $5.29 at Coulee Gas. Moses Lake $4.28 at Chevron. Nine Mile Falls $4.59 at Rosauers. Pasco $4.39 at Mid Columbia Grocery. Pullman $4.99 at Chevron. Ritzville $5.09 at Circle K and Chevron. Spokane $4.39 at Conoco and U76. Sprague $4.99 at Chevron. Wilbur $4.99 at Conoco....
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 22-28: June 22 Traffic stops: 9 7:14 a.m. — Hay truck blocking Coffee Pot Road west of Harrington.. 7:38 a.m. — Child custody papers served on Ross Street, Davenport. 7:45 a.m. — Civil paper service on Southeast Railroad Avenue, Creston. 8:05 a.m. — False alarm at Reardan School. . 11:24 a.m. — Multiple hulk vehicles on property near Ritzville. 12:41 p.m. — Civil dispute over vehicle titles and legal documents...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 15-21: June 15 Traffic stops: 12 8:09 a.m. — Woman on Miles Creston Road East requested contact about concerns with her husband after deciding to file for divorce. 9:12 a.m. — Man requested a person be trespassed from his property. 9:48 a.m. — Man reported receiving what he believed were fraudulent Shell Credit Card letters and a $43 bill. 10:47 a.m. — Woman reported problems getting her ATV back after repairs i...
Trustee Sale # 141065-WA Title # CLRINS25906675 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor(s): JOHN E ERICKSON, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Grantee(s): QUALITY LOAN SERVICING, as Trustee Original beneficiary of the deed of trust: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR TURN TWO MORTGAGE, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC Current trustee of the deed of trust: CLEAR RECON CORP Current mortgage servicer of t...
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 May 25 Traffic stops: 4 11:31 a.m. — An abandoned boat with a pickup cab in it was reported partially blocking the lane of travel; the trailer has a flat tire, the boat is full of garbage, and t...
ALMIRA — A local man was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly assaulting his mother during a domestic dispute at their rural home. Billy Jack Bragg, 29, is facing a fourth-degree assault-domestic violence charge. He was arrested at the family residence, 2679 Williams Road E., arrest records show. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, his mother, Coastal Alaska, told deputies he grabbed both of her hands and twisted her wrists, causing pain. Alaska reported Bragg had become upset earlier in the day after a d...
Trustee Sale # 141065-WA Title # CLRINS25906675 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor(s): JOHN E ERICKSON, AN UNMARRIED PERSON Grantee(s): QUALITY LOAN SERVICING, as Trustee Original beneficiary of the deed of trust: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR TURN TWO MORTGAGE, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC Current trustee of the deed of trust: CLEAR RECON CORP Current mortgage servicer of t...
YAKIMA – Three area girls fastpitch softball teams competed last weekend, May 21-23, in the state 1B and 2B tournaments at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima. Wilbur-Creston and Almira/Coulee-Hartline were amid the 1B ranks, while Lake Roosevelt was in 2B. All three went 2-1 and returned without a trophy. Lake Roosevelt lost it's opening game to eventual state runner-up. The Raiders then eliminated Colfax before themselves being eliminated by Kittitas. Wilbur-Creston e...
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 May 11 Traffic stops: 4 9:33 a.m. — A woman reported finding a driver’s license, cards and EBT card on Washington Street in Davenport and the items were returned to the owner on Merriam Street. 10:...
MEDICAL LAKE - If by nothing else but a glance on his current roster, West Plains Cannons Coach Austin Sharp suggests a bounce back season for his AAA American Legion team is in order. Last year the Cannons, who finished third in the state in 2024, missed the tournament for the first time in the last five seasons, finishing 14-24 on the season. "Since we started in 2018, every year we returned probably 50&-60% of our roster," Sharp said. The team has traditionally had players...
DAVENPORT — With one key local office vacant and most incumbents expected to seek re-election, Lincoln County’s 2026 election season kicks off next week as candidates can begin filing for a full slate of county positions. Elections Manager Norm Caley said the majority of courthouse positions are on the ballot this cycle, along with dozens of precinct committee officer spots for both major parties. A 1% filing fee based on salary applies to the paid offices. “Those positions, we have one Democrat lately who files, and 16 to...
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers honored six seniors on Senior Night Tuesday by splitting a baseball doubleheader with Curlew, winning the opener 11-9 before falling 18-8 in the nightcap. It marked one of the first games for the Tigers under new head coach Cam Smith and assistant Zach Schafer following the sudden resignation last week of longtime coach Joe Scholmer and assistant Travis Powers, who both attended the contest. Senior pitchers Miller Stout and Aiden Valline led Odessa...
1 years ago Floyd Milner was dragged several feet by a team of runaway horses while working at a railroad crossing in Govan. The team became spooked and dashed from the elevator where grain was being unloaded and ran across the tracks. Milner saw the horses and sprang for the bridles but missed. More than 100 people joined in a general cleanup of Mountain View Cemetery. Every business in Davenport closed during cleanup hours, and every firm in town was represented in the workforce. The Odessa Hardware Co. offered a set of p...
SPOKANE – An Almira/Coulee-Hartline wrestler won three freestyle matches at the Women's National Championships on Saturday, April 11, at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Wrestling in the U17 division at 61 kg, Karis Butler opened the tournament with a 6-5 decision over Karris Carter of Betterman Elite Wrestling of Colorado. In her second match, she lost by technical fall (10-0) in 38 seconds to eventual national champion Landri VonGonten of Boneyard Wrestling of Texas. The l...
DAVENPORT — A local Mexican restaurant racked up 63 violations during a recent health inspection. According to Lincoln County Public Health, El Ranchito had 43 "red points" after inspectors found a dirty ice machine, raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food, an expired food worker card and multiple temperature and storage problems. Public Health officials inspected 15 restaurant and food handling facilities countywide between Feb. 18 and March 11. While most passed with few or no violations, El Ranchito stood out and a f...
1 years ago A move has been started to open Snoqualmie pass. There is currently 3 to 4 feet of snow at the summit. The state highway department wants to wait until June 1 to attempt to open the pass. The state patrol is on a mission to find and fine motorists with glaring headlights. Those who are in doubt about their headlights should take care to have them adjusted properly. The Model Steam Laundry of Davenport has purchased a new Star delivery truck and will start a route visiting Harrington, Odessa, Wilson Creek,...
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...
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...
