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DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 27-August 2: July 27 Traffic stops: 4 1:00 a.m. — Suspicious circumstance and medical alarm, West Fourth Avenue, Odessa. 2:49 a.m. — Information, rubber speed bumps reported on Whispering Pines. 3:03 a.m. — Two-vehicle head-on collision, milepost 256 state Highway 2; one airlifted. 8:56 a.m. — Violation of court order; location not reported. 9:19 a.m. — Civil situation involving parenting plan; location not...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 20-26: July 20 Traffic stops: 8 7:37 a.m. — Disabled vehicle, location not reported. 8:11 a.m. — Vehicle hit a deer and caught fire, fully engulfed; location not reported. 8:26 a.m. — Commercial burglary; location not reported. 9:53 a.m. — Welfare check on Airport Way, Seven Bays. 10:17 a.m. — Suspicious circumstance involving jewelry; location not reported. 11:58 a.m. — Juvenile problem, location not re...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 13-19: July 13 Traffic stops: 12 7:38 a.m. — Medical call, semi driver dizzy at I-90 westbound on-ramp. 9:33 a.m. — Malicious mischief, vehicle drove through wheat field near Davenport; suspect admitted. 11:55 a.m. — Welfare check on Southeast Trinity in Wilbur. July 14 Traffic stops: 9 11:37 a.m. — Trespassing on Northwest Anderson Street in Creston; subject trespassed. 12:51 p.m. — Mental info, 17-year-old m...
DAVENPORT - Area water system representatives gathered Thursday, July 16, at Memorial Hall to share challenges with declining groundwater and aging infrastructure. The Lincoln County Water Purveyor Listening Session, organized by the Columbia Basin Sustainable Water Coalition, drew elected officials, public works employees and water system operators from Reardan, Harrington, Creston and other towns. The session is one in a series to discuss regional planning and funding...
SEVEN BAYS — A white Dodge Ram was reported doing donuts in a gravel parking lot before driving away July 18. David Rosenquist of Seven Bays Marina contacted authorities about the traffic offensenear North Miles Creston Road and North Mattox Way North, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records show....
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 6-12: July 6 Traffic stops: 11 6:19 a.m. — Commercial alarm, Exxon gas station, Davenport. No crime. 8:27 a.m. — Domestic verbal; no crime. 10:40 a.m. — Abandoned boat and trailer, 13th Street, Davenport. 10:41 a.m. — Welfare check, Maxwell Street, Davenport. 12:38 p.m. — Neighbor dispute over burning; resolved. 3:32 p.m. — Harassment at Seven Bays Marina Grill; subject trespassed. 5:20 p.m. — Disabled vehicle;...
CRESTON — A grass fire that started about 9:07 a.m. near the intersection of North Blenz and East Schuster roads burned about 4 acres Sunday, July 5. The flames damaged three power poles before firefighters contained the fire, according to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records. No buildings were damaged. Inland Power and Wilbur fire crews responded. Deputy Brian Hudspeth assisted until the fire was contained, according to the report. The cause of the fire remains unknown....
TELFORD — U.S. Highway 2 has reopened after lightning sparked a wildfire Wednesday evening near the Telford Rest Area. The fire, located on the east side of South Telford Road near the railroad tracks, grew to more than 112 acres before crews stopped its forward progress, officials said. One home was threatened, but property owner Brian Steadman built a defensive line to hold the flames until firefighters arrived. Lincoln County Fire District No. 5 Chief Craig Sweet said the fire was burning "aggressively "when the first c...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 29 to July 5: June 29 Traffic stops: 8 12:00 a.m. — A security check was conducted. 3:35 a.m. — Crash on state Highway 23 near Harding Road East. 6:26 a.m. — False burglary alarm activated; location not reported. 8:32 a.m. — Custodial concerns for court-ordered visit in Davenport. 8:35 a.m. — Welfare check; location not reported. 9:38 a.m. — Shipment of silver and gold arrived empty. 11:31 a.m. — Medical call; l...
CRESTON - A new distillery has opened its doors along the shores of Lake Roosevelt, offering grape-based spirits in a family- and pet-friendly setting. Michael and Tara Haig launched Moonshine Bay Distillery on Saturday, June 27, with a grand opening that drew a crowd despite heavy rain. The couple is leasing space in the former Whitestone Winery building at 42395 N. Jump Canyon Road. They produce brandy, gin and vodka using Lincoln County-grown grapes. Michael Haig, who...
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...
ODESSA - Grand Coulee dominated the final round-robin tournament of the modified slow-pitch softball season here Saturday, while local teams from Odessa, Wilbur and Davenport showed strong moments and standout individual performances. Grand Coulee finished the day with four decisive victories, including a 34-4 win over Odessa and a 41-1 rout of Bat Intentions. Odessa, meanwhile, opened with a dominant 27-1 victory over Bat Intentions and followed with a 14-4 win against Whiske...
ODESSA - Odessa's bats stayed hot as the team rolled to a 25-1 victory over Wilbur in community slow pitch softball Wednesday evening. Coach Abby Lindberg credited strong hitting and a full roster for the dominant performance. "We hit well," she said. "We had more players today, and it was just nice to have everyone out on the field again." Wilbur catcher Courtney Wyborney said the game was one-sided but still enjoyable. She praised pitcher Brittany Ross for her hitting 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 June 8 Traffic stops: 5 8:23 a.m. — Keys locked in car at 2307 Buick Road. 9:34 a.m. — Welfare check. 3:24 p.m. — Blue Volkswagen sedan driven recklessly at Milepost 254. 4:36 p.m. — Elderly man...
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 1 Traffic stops: 12 9:01 a.m. — A man reported he was denied a refund of $525 in lot rent after leaving a hotel early and claimed the hotel manager made threats to kill him during a phone...
DAVENPORT — High schools seniors countywide will graduate this week and next as students cross the stage in commencement ceremonies. Christian Heritage kicked off graduations on Saturday, May 30 (see related story). And Harrington is next, with graduation at 6 p.m. Friday night, June 5. Davenport, Odessa, Sprague and Wilbur-Creston high school seniors graduate Saturday, June 6. Reardan seniors graduates Saturday, June 13. This week’s graduations include: Davenport In getting ready for graduation this week, some Davenport sen...
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 18 Traffic stops: 8 6:18 a.m. — A sex assault was reported early Monday morning. 10:51 a.m. — Deputies located a lost dog and returned it to its owner. 11:08 a.m. — Deputies checked on a man de...
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...
DAVENPORT — Candidate filing for the 2026 election closed Friday, May 8, with a single candidate for every major Lincoln County office. All countywide partisan offices drew a single Republican candidate. County-level candidates are J. Scott Liebing of Davenport, assessor; Chandra L. Schumacher of Harrington, auditor; Traci Gants of Davenport, clerk; Dan B. Johnson of Davenport, district court judge; Ty Albertson of Odessa, prosecuting attorney; Gabe Gants of Davenport, sheriff; Emily Lybbert-Hansen of Davenport, treasurer; a...
DAVENPORT — With the filing deadline for the Aug. 4 primary election set for 5 p.m. Friday, Lincoln County residents and area candidates have filed for a range of local, legislative and congressional offices. All incumbents filed for re-election. As of 3:30 p.m. today at press time, the following positions have candidates filed. All countywide and commissioner races drew single Republican candidates. Several Republican precinct committee officer positions also received filings across the county. Filing remains open through Fr...
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...
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 April 20 Traffic stops: 8 7:48 a.m. — Motor vehicle theft. (Details redacted.) 9:03 a.m. — Fraud. (Details redacted.) 9:06 a.m. — Death investigation. (Details redacted.) 10:14 a.m. — Medical. A...
ODESSA — The Odessa Tigers baseball team canceled its home game against Waterville-Mainsfield on Tuesday, April 21, due to a shortage of players. The Tigers’ next game is scheduled for Saturday at Wilbur-Creston-Keller....
