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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...
Almira — The final defendant linked to a January burglary in Almira pleaded guilty Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Thea Rose Wenz, 29, of Moses Lake, admitted to residential burglary. Charges of second-degree burglary, second-degree theft, and second-degree possession of stolen property were dismissed under a plea agreement. A status hearing is scheduled for Dec. 16. Wenz, who has no prior criminal history, was sentenced to 90 days in jail, suspended upon completion of outpatient treatment, 12 months of co...
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. 6 Traffic Stops: 6 8:45 a.m. – A Sterling Valley resident called to report an ongoing issue with his neighbor’s dog killing his animals. 10:45 a.m. – A welfare check was requested on a Wilb...
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...
DAVENPORT — As cooler temperatures arrive and the National Weather Service predicts a wetter fall, some burn bans across Lincoln County are being lifted. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Districts 1 in Sprague and 5 in Davenport are no longer under burn restrictions. In addition, National Park Service lands have lifted all fire restrictions. Burn bans are placed and lifted by fire commissioners in each district. By press time, several districts remained under restriction: District 3 in Odessa (as of June 13), Dis...
1 Years Ago A severe frost visited the Davenport area last night and the ground was white this morning and the thermometer registered a chilly 25 degrees. An abandoned Buick sedan was found on the highway three miles from Almira. It was discovered that the car belonged to s Spokane man and had been reported stolen. The first new Ford car was brought to Odessa on Sunday by L.A. Mills and is now on display at the Mills-Keller Motor company. 75 Years Ago The biggest sale of the year, possibly of all time, was recently held at...
HARRINGTON — Pancakes, parades and plenty of small-town charm are on tap this weekend as Harrington hosts its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27. The celebration kicks off early with the FFA Pancake Feed at Memorial Hall from 8 to 10 a.m. and continues with a parade at 11 a.m., followed by an afternoon packed with activities. Highlights include the Huff N Puff Fun Run at 9 a.m., an alumni gathering at noon, and kids’ carnival games beginning at 12:30 p.m. Vendors and the Lions Club barbecue will run through the aft...
DAVENPORT - The 2025 Lincoln County Fair awarded grand champion, overall grand champion and best of show honors across multiple categories. Winners are listed by department: Educational Posters • Hesston Stanford, junior, Odessa: Best of show for lifecycle of a chicken poster. • Addison Benner, teen, Medical Lake: Best of show for Araucana vs. Ameraucana poster. Beef • Karson Knight, cloverbud, Almira: Grand champion in beef market classes. • Finn Cushman, interme...
ALMIRA - The last defendant linked to a January burglary in Almira that involved the theft of multiple firearms, a safe and a Jeep returned to court Aug. 26, where her case was continued as she and her attorney discussed a possible change of plea. Thea Rose Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, has pleaded not guilty to one count each of residential burglary, second-degree burglary, second-degree theft and second-degree possession of stolen property. The hearing began with Deputy Prosecuti...
ALMIRA - The last defendant linked to a January burglary in Almira that netted multiple firearms, a safe, and a Jeep returned to court Aug. 12, where her case was continued as she and her attorney discussed changing her plea. Thea Rose Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, has pleaded not guilty to one count each of residential burglary, second-degree burglary, second-degree theft, and second-degree possession of stolen property. Public defender Victoria Iverson asked the court to push...
DAVENPORT — A special three-day filing period will be held Tuesday, August 19, through Thursday, August 21, for certain local elected positions across Lincoln County that received no candidates during the regular filing period. Accordion to Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley, anyone wishing to declare candidacy must file with the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office at the Courthouse in Davenport between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during those dates. Declarations sent by mail must be received by 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, and...
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 July 28 Traffic Stops: 3 6:41 a.m. – A Seven Bays area resident reported seeing 2 males on his property through his ring camera while he was not home. 8:17 a.m. – A resident called to complain abou...
PULLMAN - Another year of seven young women being their best selves and forming friendships ended with a 2026 Distinguished Young Women named. During the Saturday, July 26 program this year's title went to Yutong Liang, of Ellensburg. Coming in as runner-up was Isabella Huntley, of Colfax. Liang received a $4,000 schoalrship and a scholarship from WSU. She received $250 awards in the Fitness, Talent and Self Expression judging categories. Liang also received the $500 Overall...
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 July 13 Traffic Stops: 2 1:14 a.m. – A loud party was reported. 5:36 a.m. – A man called to report someone on his property taking items. 12:04 p.m. – A disabled vehicle was reported on Highway 2...
1 Years Ago Losses estimated to near $100,000 resulted from a fire that swept the business section of Creston. The fire started in dry grasses under the platform at the Milwaukee elevator and were swept by terrific winds. The first load of new wheat was brought to Big Bend Mill today from the Jake Reinbold farm near Egypt. The wheat was forty-fold. John Hoff Sr. sold 575 sacks of Baart wheat yesterday for $1,804.13 or $3.20 a sack. The wheat averaged 19 bushels to the acre and tested 60 pounds to the bushel and 153 pounds...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council adopted a resolution for the Lincoln County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for 2024-2029 during its regular meeting Wednesday, July 9. The council approved Resolution 2025-10, which adopts the plan developed by Lincoln County in collaboration with the cities of Davenport, Harrington, and Sprague, and the towns of Almira, Creston, Odessa, Reardan, and Wilbur, per RCW Chapter 70A.205. The plan outlines guidelines...
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 June 30 Traffic Stops: 12 1:11 a.m. – A woman called to report a house near her is selling drugs and making porn and her daughter and other females are being drugged. 2:55 a.m. – A woman called...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners convened Monday, July 7, in the Commissioners’ Chambers to discuss infrastructure such as construction contracts, broadband initiatives, and local governance. Commissioners Scott Hutsell (District 2), Chair Jo Gilchrist, and Rob Coffman (District 3) were present. The board approved construction contracts with Legacy Telecom, doing business as Legacy Power, for the Reardan Colocation Facility (PBC22-96104-004, broadband) and with Zero dB Communications for networks in Rea...
DAVENPORT — As temperatures climb and wildfire risk intensifies, fire districts across Lincoln County are enacting burn bans, with the National Park Service imposing some of the most stringent restrictions leading into the Fourth of July weekend. A total fire ban will take effect at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area at 12:01 a.m. On Wednesday, July 3, the National Park Service announced. The ban prohibits all open flames, including those in designated fire rings and barbecue boxes. Shoreline fires, charcoal grills, 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 June 2 Traffic Stops: 21 4:11 p.m. – A man called to report feeling threatened by the owners of the RV Park he was staying at. 4:47 p.m. – A resident called for help with being locked out of his...
