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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...
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...
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...
