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DAVENPORT – Brain Freeze, a company owned by Craig and Melodie Dowdy of Porcupine Bay, will be operating an ice cream truck in Lincoln County this summer. Dowdy bought and refurbished a 1971 GMC Value Van, retrofitted it with four chest freezers, and painted the doors pink to match the custom pink seats. Craig, a hunting and fishing guide, and Melodie, a medical researcher, "wanted something fun to do in the summertime for the community." He plans on posting when and where h...
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: 11 6:53 a.m. — A disabled vehicle with a flat tire on Wagner Lake Rd. was reported. 7:14 p.m. — A man called to report that he thinks his caregiver stole money from his roo...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved funding for multiple vouchers and contracts during its Monday, June 2, meeting, which began at 8 a.m. Approved vouchers included $57,279.41 for current expenses and small funds, $17,357.20 for current expense P-cards, $15,297.57 for the noxious weed board, $15,406.54 for public health, $21,520.74 for county roads, $211.58 for solid waste, $32,864.46 for equipment rental, $11,122.60 for pits and quarries, $445.16 fo...
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 19 Traffic Stops: 7 8:13 a.m. – A man called to say his step-daughter and her husband were having a physical altercation. 9:45 a.m. – Lock out assistance was requested at Ricky’s corner ma...
YAKIMA — Lincoln County will be well-represented in the state 1B/2B/1A track meet this weekend at Zaepfel Stadium, with students from Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Wilbur-Creston competing. The meet opens tonight, Thursday, May 29, at the stadium, 704 S. 40th Avenue. Events begin at 3:40 p.m. with the National Anthem. The boys 1B 100-meter dash will start gun at 6:20 p.m. Lincoln County will be represented in that race by senior Chase Lutton of Wilbur-Creston. He enters the state meet with the fastest qualifying time of 1...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County was well represented at the 87th Annual Lilac Parade on Saturday as Miss Davenport, Alyssa Breedlove, made her debut as queen, despite a soggy start to the celebration. "It was her first appearance. Her brothers and sisters walked with her and her father drove, and they got dumped on with rain," said Delia Breedlove, Alyssa's mother. "By the end, she was cold and tired, but she had a great time. She loved the attention from the little girls thinking...
You know it's been a big week when the most exciting events in the county happen three blocks from your own driveway. I'm still reeling. If this past week were a movie, it would be called "Harrington: The Musical," starring classic cars, camera flashes, kids who now call me "camera lady," and a dog with a big attitude in a tiny package. It all started with something I've had on my calendar for nearly two months: speaking to the students at Harrington School-with some visitors...
DAVENPORT — Filings for the upcoming primary election closed Friday, May 9. The withdrawal deadline was Monday, May 12, and the primary election is scheduled for August. Below is a list of candidates who have filed for offices across Lincoln County. Countywide, Ty Albertson of Odessa filed as a Republican for the unexpired term of Prosecuting Attorney. In Davenport, three candidates filed for Councilman No. 1 (unexpired term): Libbie Klettke, Daniel Coriell and Michael Strite. Victoria Lynn Gunning and Lance Strite filed for...
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 5 Traffic Log: 8 6:58 a.m. – A call was received reporting a tilt deck trailer with no decking, no plates, pared behind a gravel pile near Alexander Rd. 7:31 a.m. – A Reardan woman fell an...
1 years ago C. Embury recently returned from Trinidad and reports that the cherry trees along the river are full of ripe cherries. The owner of the ranch Embury visited was picking the ripe cherries for market. The Colonial Construction company of Spokane will begin work on the new bridge on the north central highway at Lamona this week. The new bridge will lessen the dangerous curve of the current bridge. 75 years ago The Junior Livestock show in Spokane was attended by several buyers from Lincoln County including...
ODESSA - Students from Odessa, Harrington, Almira-Coulee, Wilbur-Creston and Hunters gathered Monday, May 12, at Weismill Farms and Finney Field for Odessa High School's first-ever Precision Ag Day, a hands-on introduction to careers and technology in modern agriculture. The event, hosted by Odessa School District, featured five rotating stations where students operated farm equipment, learned about cutting-edge innovations, and interacted with industry professionals from RDO...
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE T.S. Number: 131690-WA APN: 0203-006-004010 WHEREAS, on 8/13/2009, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust was executed by DALE M. BLY AND SHIRLEY D. BLY, HUSBAND AND WIFE as trustor in favor of URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP as beneficiary, and was recorded on 8/28/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0453143, in Book 99, Page 4776, in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Washington; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development...
DAVENPORT — A total of 36 candidates have filed for 31 open positions across Lincoln County ahead of the Tuesday, August 5, primary election. The candidate filing week opened Monday, May 6, with contested races appearing in multiple jurisdictions, including city council and mayoral seats, school and fire districts, and hospital and park boards. The following individuals had filed for office by press time: In countywide races, Ty Albertson, of Odessa, filed as a Republican candidate for Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney. T...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners opened four broadband infrastructure bids during their regular meeting Monday, May 5, as part of an effort to expand fiber optic access through several communities. The meeting began at 8 a.m., with bid openings scheduled for 9:15 a.m. The bids, for fiber-to-the-premises (FTTx) service to Odessa, Reardan and Sprague, as well as mid-mile fiber between Creston and Hawk Creek Road, were submitted by four companies. Zero DB submitted the lowest bids at $1,930,052.15 for the FTTx portion 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 April 28 Traffic Stops: 18 12:11 a.m. – A 73 year old female requested assistance after a fall. 10:05 a.m. – Violation of a court order was reported. 11:44 a.m. – Damage to a road was reported...
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE T.S. Number: 131690-WA APN: 0203-006-004010 WHEREAS, on 8/13/2009, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust was executed by DALE M. BLY AND SHIRLEY D. BLY, HUSBAND AND WIFE as trustor in favor of URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP as beneficiary, and was recorded on 8/28/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0453143, in Book 99, Page 4776, in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Washington; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development...
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE T.S. Number: 131690-WA APN: 0203-006-004010 WHEREAS, on 8/13/2009, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust was executed by DALE M. BLY AND SHIRLEY D. BLY, HUSBAND AND WIFE as trustor in favor of URBAN FINANCIAL GROUP as beneficiary, and was recorded on 8/28/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0453143, in Book 99, Page 4776, in the Office of the Recorder of Lincoln County, Washington; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development...
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 21 Traffic Stops: 7 8:10 a.m. – A verbal altercation was reported. 10:24 a.m. – A man called to report that he was having anxiety issues and wanted an escort to the hospital. 2:27 p.m. ...
WILBUR — A nationwide shortage of high school and league sports referees is affecting local sports. The National Association of Sports Officials reports a 25% shortage across the country and this is becoming a concern for the future. Wilbur-Creston Athletic Director Darin Reppe said finding baseball and softball officials has been challenging. “This season, the local teams have been forced to play games with only one umpire,” he said. Bruce Shields is the Assigning Secretary for Central Columbia Basin Umpire Assoc...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County will open candidate filing for 82 local offices from Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9, 2025, according to Elections Manager Norm Caley. The county will begin accepting mailed Declarations of Candidacy on Monday, April 21. Filings can be mailed to P.O. Box 28, Davenport, WA 99122. In-person filings will be accepted at the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office, 450 Logan Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Online filings will be available from 8 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 April 14 Traffic Stops 10 11:23 a.m. – A resident called to report a dead dog that appears to have been placed on her property. 2:28 p.m. – A red Plymouth Sundance just off the highway by Corner...
Since taking office just over 100 days ago, I’ve cast 100 votes–focused on securing our borders, combating fentanyl, strengthening national security, and supporting a responsible federal budget to keep our government open while we start to tackle the challenge of our national debt. I’ve introduced four bills, co-sponsored more than 50, and become the first freshman in Congress to pass a bill through the House. I’ve held seven town halls, and met with hundreds of constit...
INVITATION FOR BID - CONNECTING LINCOLN COUNTY PROJECT FTTx in Odessa, Reardan and Sprague and Mid-Mile Fiber between Creston and Hawk Creek Rd. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that sealed bids for a broadband construction project will be received until noon on Friday, May 2, 2025 through the following methods: by mail to Board of Lincoln County Commissioners, P.O. Box 28, Davenport, Washington 99122-0028 OR in person to the Office of the Board of County...
DAVENPORT — Communities across Lincoln County are celebrating Easter with events for all ages, from sunrise services to egg hunts and train rides. In Davenport, the Lions Club will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast and egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, at Davenport City Park. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. and includes scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, pancakes, coffee, orange juice and milk. The Easter egg hunt begins at 9 a.m. On Easter Sunday, April 20, Christ Lutheran Church (Egypt) will hold a service at 8:30 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 March 30 Traffic Stops: 10 9:29 a.m. – A caller requested a welfare check on a friend going through a break up. 11:58 a.m. – An Odessa resident called to file a report about someone smearin...
