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Complaints about feral cats overrunning yards and tall weeds creating fire risks highlighted public concerns at a city council meeting, where officials also considered managing a veterans’ columbarium and debated an electric vehicle charger’s future. The Wednesday, Jan. 28, meeting featured public comments, committee reports and approvals for aid and bills. Michelle Ward of Davenport raised issues with overgrown weeds and feral cats in her neighborhood. “The procedure for just...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners grappled with budget constraints and vehicle acquisitions Monday, Feb. 2, approving a slate of financial measures while expressing reservations over unexpected expenditures in a session marked by fiscal scrutiny. The board swiftly handled consent items, including payroll totaling $917,012.04 and vouchers exceeding $760,000 across various funds. A vehicle purchase sparked debate. "Is this something that we authorized in the 2025 budget...
DAVENPORT - A once-empty downtown corner is buzzing again after a new hub for local merchants, artisans and artists opened its doors. The Davenport Merchant celebrated its grand opening Saturday, Jan. 31, at 549 Morgan Street, bringing together a dozen local vendors under one roof. Owner Dawn Shaver, 54, of Davenport, said the idea grew out of years of selling handmade bath and body products at markets. She began making natural products during the COVID-19 pandemic and...
DAVENPORT — With the February special election fast approaching, Lincoln County voters have just one week to submit ballots. As of Monday, Feb. 2, only 20% of ballots had been returned, according to the Lincoln County Elections Office. Norm Caley, elections manager, said 4,400 ballots were sent out and 853 have been returned so far. “Next Tuesday is the last day to submit ballots,” he said. Drop-off locations include the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office inside the Lincoln County Court house and outside at the east side pa...
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 Jan. 26 Traffic Stops: 6 8:40 a.m. — Lincoln Hospital requested a welfare check on a person parked in a vehicle who appeared to be slumped over in the driver’s seat. 11:15 a.m. — The BLM Wild Hors...
WILBUR — What began as a routine traffic stop on a rural highway escalated into a high-speed pursuit and a dangerous confrontation that ended with a driver hospitalized and an active criminal investigation underway. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an incident that unfolded Tuesday, Jan. 28, involving a fleeing vehicle, spike strips and a standoff with an armed driver. According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on state Route 2 at ab...
DAVENPORT — Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Monday morning, signaling six more weeks of winter. But for Lincoln County, that might not mean a deep freeze. The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center forecasts above-normal temperatures and precipitation for the next six weeks. Meteorologists put the chances at 50-60% for higher-than-average temperatures and 40-50% for above-average precipitation. “This time of year, the average high in Davenport and surrounding areas is around 48 degrees, and that is on the h...
DAVENPORT — A man accused in a 129-mph Lincoln County chase appeared in court Tuesday as his attorney sought more time to review discovery. John Michael Beeler, 51, of Olympia, is charged with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle, first-degree malicious mischief and third-degree assault, according to court records. His bail was originally set and remains at $100,000. Beeler appeared in restraints during the Feb. 3 hearing in court before Superior Court Judge Adam Walser. Public defender Grant Riva told the court h...
DAVENPORT — A Lincoln County judge on Tuesday delayed a felony assault case alleging an assault during a custody exchange last summer. The defendant Kevin Raymond Duclos, accused of one count of second-degree assault with a domestic violence designation, appeared for a readiness hearing. According to court documents, the case stems from an Aug. 17, 2025, incident on State Route 174. The man’s 13-year-old son reported that during transport to a custody exchange in Grand Coulee, the father became angry, pulled over, ord...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 17th day of February, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., in the office of the Board of County Commissioners, Davenport, Washington, has been fixed as the time and place for hearing upon the report of the County Road Engineer appointed in the matter of the vacation of the alignment of the Washington St., Lincoln St., & the north alley between; the termini, and general course, as recommended in such report being as follows: That portion of Section 36, Township 22 North, Range 34 E.,W.M....
DAVENPORT — A domestic violence case collapsed in court Tuesday when prosecutors admitted losing contact with a key witness, prompting the defendant’s immediate release. The 60-year-old defendant Mark Patrick Cranefield, of Davenport, was released Tuesday, Feb. 3, following a readiness hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court. He faced charges of second-degree assault by strangulation or suffocation and unlawful imprisonment from a December incident. Deputy prosecuting attorney Bruce Cox told Superior Court Judge Adam Wal...
DAVENPORT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AIRPORT ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DAVENPORT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT (68s) Davenport, Washington STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SELECTION CRITERIA STATEMENT DUE: February 27, 2026 I. Introduction: The Davenport Municipal Airport (City of Davenport) seeks a qualified engineering firm that has knowledge, expertise, and experience in engineering design and construction management and inspection services, and planning and environmental...
DAVENPORT - A dominant display of defense and offense turned a high school girls basketball game into a rout, with one team holding its opponent to single digits through three quarters. The Davenport Gorillas defeated the Chewelah Cougars 75-16 in a Northeast 2B League matchup Tuesday night at Davenport High School. Davenport led 32-5 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 48-6 at halftime and held a 66-9 advantage heading into the fourth. Glenna Soliday scored 22...
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 Jan. 18 Traffic Stops: 1 12:23 a.m. — A driver reported that two vehicles were racing while traveling toward Spokane. One was a Ford Focus and the other a Subaru WRX. 1:32 p.m. — An employee at Nat...
Meth case trial date set DAVENPORT - The most recent court activity in a Lincoln County drug case advanced Tuesday as a Superior Court judge set a new trial date during a status conference. Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser said the court received a letter that resulted in changes to the case, including a change in defense counsel. Victoria Iverson took over representation after Dave Hearrean removed himself from the case. The deputy prosecuting attorney Bruce Co...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorillas celebrated senior night with an upset, rallying to defeat a favored visiting team by 12 points in a high school wrestling dual in Davenport on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The Gorillas topped the Kettle Falls Bulldogs 48-36 in a matchup that showcased multiple quick pins and strong home performances. Davenport coach Jesse Hoff credited his wrestlers for rising to the occasion against an opponent with recent momentum. "I thought...
I write this column with the kind of caution usually reserved for handling live grenades. Why? Because this time last year, I innocently mentioned sunshine, a lack of snow, and, oops, the county apparently thought I was issuing a challenge. Snow piled in, my inbox nearly exploded with frustrated messages, and the latest gem arrived just in time for this column: if anyone has to shovel snow after I write this, I’ll be receiving a bill. Consider this a very polite, slightly nervous preemptive apology to Mother Nature… and my...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo is seeking entries for the 2026 premium book cover contest. Entries are due by March 31. The theme of this year’s fair is continuing the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. “Honor the Past, Imagine the Future and the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo. This year the fair takes place from August 20th to the 22nd. There are four age divisions for entries with a winner selected from each age division. All division winners with have their entries published in the p...
1 Years Ago The coldest temperature of the season was recorded here last Thursday evening when the thermometer registered 14 above zero. The coldest previous temperature had been 18 above. A bull on the S. A. Weipert farm south of Reardan gored five horses Monday when the stock came to a straw pile to feed. One of the horses will not recover. Davenport was victorious in four high school basketball games last weekend, the high school first team defeating Creston, 29-16, Friday, and Reardan, 44-14; Saturday, while the grade s...
Harold "Sam" Schneider, 77, of Davenport, passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 8, 2026, with his wife of 55 years by his side. Sam was born on June 30, 1948, in Davenport to Harry and Marge (Knack) Schneider. Sam attended school in Davenport, where he participated in FFA and showed steers, though most of his time was spent working on the family farm. He graduated in 1966. After high school, Sam worked for a short time at a gas station in Spokane, where he met the...
DAVENPORT — Spokane Community College has released its honor roll for the Fall 2025 quarter, recognizing students from across Lincoln County for their academic achievement. Students from Davenport earning honors include Jessica Thao, Marlaena McKeehen, Koda Coffman, Jerrica Razpotnik and Avneet Sekhon. From Reardan, honorees are Melissa Warwick and Keivon Singleton. Odessa students named to the honor roll are Hayden Schuh, Lily Starkel and Bo Walter. From Sprague, students recognized are Harlee Hennings and Heather K...
Davenport Birthdays Jan. 29: Tim Utley, Doug Reinbold, Eliza Lynn Bailey, Jaymie Bennett Jan. 30: Teresa Vesneske Jan. 31: Debbie Orvis, Danita Hammond, Kalah Dehn, James Bellotti Feb. 1: Anna Cash, Sherrill Hansen, Brenda Guhlke, Carson Tucker, Ryker Plasencia Feb. 2: Greg Hein Feb. 3: Braelynn Carruth, Susan Coffman, Jeanne Morrision, Sydney Abbott, Jason Raugust, Blake Warwick Feb. 4: Dawn Shaver, Amber Hubbard Reardan Birthdays Jan. 29: Jeff Wagner, Sarah Spearman, Jennifer Kieffer, Ruth Wollweber Jan. 31: Rhett Dormaier...
Public Notice Lincoln County Public Works, David Orvis, 27234 State Route 25 N Davenport, WA 99122-9579, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Duck Lake Road, is located at the intersection of HWY 28 and Duck Lake Road East, and is the EOP in Harrington in Lincoln County. This project involves 41.1 acres of soil disturbance for Highway or Road, Utilities, and construction activities. Some discharges a...
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER OF SALE FOR PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24946 STATE ROUTE 28 NORTH DAVENPORT, WA 99122 SHERIFF’S # 26C020 CAUSE # 20-2-00015-22 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF WASHINGTON BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, FKA. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CW ABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11., Plaintiff vs TANNIS E JESCHKE; and OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants TO: TANNIS E JESCHKE; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY UNKOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION; OR CLAIMING A RIGHT...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on February 17, 2026, for the purpose of receiving public testimony and making written findings as to whether the proposed contract is in the public interest, is financially sound, and is advantageous to the County regarding the selection of a vendor for Solid Waste Disposal Services pursuant to RCW 36.58.090. TIME AND LOCATION: The hearing will be held in the C...
