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DAVENPORT - A brisk response by local and state crews prevented the Green Canyon Fire near State Highway 25 and Porcupine Bay Road from doing much damage Tuesday, July 25. The fire, which burned 11.5 acres according to Dept. of Natural Resources spokesman Guy Gifford, was 100% trailed by Wednesday morning. "The fire burned through scattered timber, grass and understory," Gifford said. "We had three hand crews, five trucks for about a total of 60 firefighters." "We also had...
SPOKANE — A young Davenport man was killed after colliding with a semitruck while bicycling on State Highway 206 Thursday, July 20. 19-year-old Kenneth S. Brandenburg was pronounced deceased at the scene after crashing into a white 2019 Peterbilt truck driven by Jonathan M. Fron of Spokane Valley near North Newport Highway, State Highway 206 and North Market Street, according to a Washington State Patrol press release. According to the release, Brandenburg crashed into the truck on its passenger side while bicycling e...
DAVENPORT - A longtime city staple became dust and rubble this week. The old Edna's Drive-In, now owned by Les Schwab, was demolished Tuesday, July 25. The move comes roughly a year after the regional tire company bought the property from Edna's owners Mike and Virginia Fries, who elected to sell in anticipation of retirement. Locals who grew up going to Edna's, which opened in the 1950s, shared their thoughts and memories of the longtime go-to local spot for a burger and...
DAVENPORT — The 2023 primary election is nigh. Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1. On this year’s ballot are three-person contested races for council races in Odessa, Harrington and Sprague and another three-person race for Odessa Mayor. Incumbent Bill Crossley and challengers Ed Hayden and Jeremy Smith are running for Odessa Mayor, while incumbent Marlene Kramer is being challenged by Mike Igo and Laura Caler for town council seat No. 5. In Harrington, Gavin Wagner, Kelly Foreman and Steven Wright are running for cit...
REARDAN - The Reardan-Edwall School District conducted realistic active shooter training at the school Friday, July 21, preparing for something it hopes never happens. Local and state law enforcement agencies, along with local emergency medical services and police chaplains, all converged on the school in what event organizer Brad Eylar called "an amazing success." At 11:15 a.m., four men clad in black and armed with simulated weapons entered the school through unlocked...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. July 16 Traffic stops: 5 A death notification was requested in the Reardan area. An abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 2. A caller said his kid was drugging him and his mother. A caller reported two cars doi...
1 years ago - Pioneer Days winners were announced, including Craig Sweet in the belly flop, Addie Schneider, Sydney Zeiler, Shaylen Eldridge and Virginia Fries in the chalk art contest and - - - - - - Davenport Fire Department for best in show in the Main Parade. Sherman Johnson and Taria Holcomb shared their thoughts with the public as candidates for Reardan Mayor, as did Joy Howard and Leanne Merkel in a contested race for town council. - Wildfire danger escalated in north Lincoln County, creating new rules around forest...
DAVENPORT - After 43 years working for the city, city maintenance supervisor Fred Bell is ready to hand in the keys to the daily operations sustained around Davenport. Bell is retiring from his position effective Tuesday, Aug. 1. "I'm just wore out," Bell said. "I need something else." "But Davenport's been a great place to work. They've allowed be to me on the volunteer fire department. They've allowed me to come and go as I please. They've allowed me to coach basketball."...
Davenport birthdays July 28: Josh Dodson, Gerry Hein, Grace Lilje, Carmelyn Choate July 29: Rawleigh Fisk, Halie Ropp July 30: Dawn Hale, Lily Harden, Brielle Ballance, Jamie Kunz July 31: Sebastian Hardin Aug. 1: Lila Lust, Lincoln Johnson Aug. 2: Elly Bageant, Joseph Gunning, John Carruth Aug. 3: Charles Oliver, Kim Hardin, Brenda Gamache, Doreen Forest Davenport anniversaries July 28: Micah and Carmelyn Choate July 29: Brandon and Leslie King July 30: Sam and Kathleen Posey, Mike and Renee Honey July 31: Gabe and Traci...
Kenneth Brandenburg 2003-2023 Kenneth "Kenny" Brandenburg, 19, passed away on July 20, 2023. He grew up in Sultan, Wash. before moving to Davenport, Wash. in Aug. 2020. He was ready to give up on his high school education before learning about the "Pathway" program being started at Davenport High School. Pathway changed his education desires, cooking, technology, and helping others. He was employed at Hot Stuff Pizza and repaired laptops. He just moved in with his Great...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Alcohol/Drug Center will soon be no more. The County Commissioners elected to shut down the office at a regular meeting July 3, and gave a closure date of Aug. 11 at a regular meeting Monday, July 17. “We had 30 days to notify our clients of the closure, which we did July 12,” Commissioner Jo Gilchrist said. “We gave them three providers (to transfer to), including two in Airway Heights or Northeast Washington Alliance Counseling Services.” Alliance Counseling Services is the most local opt...
DAVENPORT — The city finance committee reviewed the second quarter finances ahead of city council’s regular meeting Wednesday, July 12. 57% of the projected revenue came in, while the city spent 64% of its budget for second quarter expenditures. However, the city spent only $305,581 of the budgeted $1,605,767 out of the current expense budget. In total, the city spent $2,748,625 of its budgeted $4,300,798 for the quarter. Expenditures out of current expense included: $22,730 to legislative and executive services $30,610 to...
DAVENPORT — Seven Lincoln County locals had filed for previously unfiled positions by press time during a special filing period running Tuesday, July 18-Thursday, July 20. Lane Collier and Brian Benham will face off for Reardan-Edwall school board seat No. 4. Uncontested filers include Jim Baye of Edwall for Cemetery District No. 1 and Andy Schreck, Ericka Johnson, Lindsey McCluskey and Alton Leisle for separate Parks/Recreation District No. 3 (Davenport) Commissioner positions. Yet unfiled local races by press time included...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. July 9 Traffic stops: 18 A Davenport man reported a speeding car. A caller reported a possibly high woman wanting an ambulance ride in Odessa. A Creston woman requested a welfare check near the local park. A Dav...
DAVENPORT — As the city prepares to host an influx of visitors for Pioneer Days, one could consider it worthwhile to recall the most famous of visitors past. Along the same wavelength, a Davenport Elementary School teacher posed the question, “Who was the most famous visitor to ever come to Davenport?” during a recent visit to a fourth-grade classroom for a local history discussion. Davenport has hosted visits from numerous people who could be argued as the most famous person to have come through town. This is a diffi...
1 years ago - Davenport Theatrical’s performance of “Arsenic and Old Lace” wrapped up summer productions. - 20,000 honeybees quietly invaded the play area at Davenport United Methodist Church, requiring the assistance of a Reardan-based beekeeper to exterminate. - State Reps Matt Manweller and Judy Warnick met with 10 locals in the Lincoln County Commissioners meeting room to discuss the 2013 legislative session. 25 years ago - The Davenport school board planned to vote on a $3.35 million budget for the upcoming schoo...
DAVENPORT - The 51st Annual Pioneer Days was held here July 14-16, with prospective artists and fishermen taking part in the two contests that occurred this year. The chalk art contest and fishing derby were held Friday morning July 14, while awards were also given to standout entries in the Pioneer Days Parade Saturday, July 15. The Pioneer Plod and belly flop contest were both cancelled due to a lack of participation. No one signed up for the belly flop, organizer Tim...
Davenport birthdays July 21: Joseph Buck, Chad Prewitt July 22: Elliette Chappell, Roger Hutfless, Riley Ensor, Lynne Coppersmith, Dave Leath, Lindsey Van Buren, Colt Curtaccio July 23: Jody Hardin, Johanna Orvis, Keira Katz, Tyler Dehn, Lacy Gustaveson July 24: Zeke Tareski, Ed Johnston, Kyra Bowdish, Pam Zeiler July 25: Ryan Janke, Mallory Kragt, John Sawyer, Andy Miller, Alvin Johnson July 26: Krista Becker, Amy Crandell July 27: Kathy Podowicz, Brian Buck, Ashley Brooks Davenport anniversaries July 21: Rob and Chris...
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (60 DAYS) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN CASE NO. 23-4-00041-22 IN RE: THE INTEREST OF: EMERSYN AVERY SMITH DOB:07/04/2014 A person under the age of 18. Petitioners: Ruth L. Kammenga and Brian M. Kammenga. Repondents: Kimberly Gurnee and Jessie Smith Petition for Minor Guardianship. You must respond in writing if you want the Court to consider your side. DEADLINE: Your response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is publishe...
NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY SURPLUS VEHICLES & MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Treasurer of Lincoln County, by Resolution 22-10,22-50, 23-08, and 23-23 of the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County will auction the following surplus items: 2007 Chevy Impala Vin # 2G1WS58R279416886 Fair to Poor 2015 Ford SUV Vin # 1FM5K8AT7FGC08783 Mileage: 148,640 2017 Ford SUV Vin # 1FM5K8AT5HGC26234 Mileage: 151,367 Miscellaneous equipment from the Sheriff’s Office Including: 15 Havis computer mounts 3 vehicle s...
Public Notice The Davenport School District #207, Lincoln County, Washington, has completed preparation of a budget for fiscal year 2023- 24 and a four-year budget plan. The completed budget and a summary of the four-year budget plan are on file in the school district administration office located at 801 7th Street, Davenport, WA. A copy of the budget and summary of the four-year budget summary will be furnished to any person at the above address and will also be posted on the district’s financial reports webpage. The B...
PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Davenport hereby announces its proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 5.3% for the FAA-funded contracts/ agreements. The proposed goal pertains to federal fiscal years 2024 through 2026. A teleconference will be held on August 4th, 2023 for the purpose of consulting with stakeholders to obtain information relevant to the goal-setting process. For detailed information on attending the teleconference, please email Rick Nichols at rnichols@ centurywest.com. The proposed...
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID LINCOLN COUNTY Construction/Provisioning of Colocation Facilities in Almira, Creston, Harrington, and Wilbur NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that bids will be received until 12:00 p.m., Thursday August 3rd at one of the following locations: Regular Mail: Board of Lincoln County Commissioners P.O. Box 28 Davenport, WA 99122-0028 Or In Person/FedEx: Office of the Board of County Commissioners Clerk of the Board’s Desk 450 Logan Street Coun...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DAVENPORT SIX-YEAR STREET PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Davenport City Council that a hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 7:05 PM in the City Council Chambers, @ 411 Morgan Street, on the Six-Year Street Plan. All citizens that have input or would like to find out more about the six-year street plan are invited to attend a Public Hearing with the City Council in person, with limited audience, or call City Hall for “Zoom” meeting information. A draft copy of the proposed plan is...
