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DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners considered requests for hire from multiple department heads at their regular meeting Monday, July 3. First, the Commissioners approved a request from information services director Keith Nelson, who asked to open up a part-time position for an intern to stay with the department while noting many of the current workers are expected to retire in the next two to five years. The Commissioners tabled a request from Treasurer Emily Lybbert Hansen, who asked for a full-time position to help t...
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. June 25 Traffic stops: 2 A caller said he heard someone walking around near his driveway. A Davenport woman said she locked her keys in her car in the local Safeway parking lot. A caller reported two loose brown cow...
DAVENPORT — A swimmer that was reported missing Sunday, July 2 was found deceased after washing up near a cabin by Laughbon Landing on the Spokane arm of Lake Roosevelt in the morning of Tuesday, July 4. 28-year-old Kyle O’Malley of Spokane was the missing swimmer, officials said. A friend called 911 reporting him missing after he began swimming Sunday. Crews from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane Tribal Police, National Park Service and Spokane Dive Rescue began a two-day search for the swimmer Sunday, which...
DAVENPORT — City councilmembers were in favor of four ordinances placed before them at a regular meeting Wednesday, June 28, but were unanimously opposed to one. Council denied vacating a portion of Logan Street near First Street and the Black Bear Motel for property consolidation as requested by Mark and Kim Elwood. Councilmembers had previously indicated their opposition to relinquishing the parcel from city ownership at the June 14 council meeting during discussions. However, council did approve vacating two parcels in t...
DAVENPORT - Several dozen wheat farmers, Washington State University students, staff members and some state politicians crowded bleachers pulled by tractors and farm trucks through the fields of Wilke Farm during the annual Wilke Field Day on Thursday, June 29. Attendees registered in the main barn east of the city, then were directed to one of two bleacher-style mobile seats that would pull attendees around the farm to different stations. Groups were given talks on the...
DAVENPORT - Despite rather windy conditions on some of the days and locals taking full advantage of legal fireworks opportunities, Fourth of July weekend was almost completely incident-less for fire and EMS crews around East, Central and South Lincoln County. Fire District No. 5 Commissioner Matt Schneider said the district, which includes the greater Davenport, Deer Meadows, Seven Bays and Egypt areas, didn't receive a single call for service over the weekend. "Clearly we're...
1 years ago - Rookie principals Chad Prewitt and Courtney Strozyk of Davenport and Reardan completed their first school years as local administrators. - Organizers prepared for Sprague Hay Days to celebrate the city’s 130 years. - The Legislature approved $74.5 million for the next stage of the Odessa Subarea aquiferproject. 25 years ago - Travis G. Homer of Davenport was sentenced to 55 months in prison on each count of two second-degree assault charges for assaulting two Davenport police officers. - Fort Spokane hosted the...
Davenport birthdays July 7: Jim Gunning, Duane Emery, Koda Coffman, Traci Gants, Rebecca Choate, Ana Umtuch July 8: Bo Gunning, Kathy Johnson, Sarah Vesneske, Alton Leisle, Joyce Walsh, Kaiden Bodeau July 9: Bob Guhlke, Bob Fisher, Claudia Thompson, Wylie Hendrickson, Rachel Lacy, Maia Goetz July 10: Nick Nicholls, Logan Eldred, Bronson Pankey July 11: Tommy Wilkie July 12: Margie Hall, Juliann Janke, Theresa Telford, John Stiles, Sam Posey, Jason Schimek, JJ Kowalkowski July 13: Milei Floyd, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Judy Miller,...
Jane E. St Clair Feb. 26, 1944 -June 18, 2023 Jane E. St Clair, 79, of Davenport, Wash., passed away June 18, 2023, surrounded by love and the singing of her children. Jane was born at the end of World War II to Colonel Richard Fordyce Silver and Marie Dustin Silver in Fairfield, Iowa. As a military brat, Jane moved frequently and lived in Iowa, Florida, Kansas, Rhode Island, California, Virginia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania and Japan. She attended Narimasu High School...
Andrew Linscott Charlson Oct. 26, 1946 – June 28, 2023 Andrew Linscott Charlson passed away peacefully June 28, 2023, after a long battle with COPD. Andy was born Oct. 26, 1946 to Ancher and Shirley Charlson in Laramie Wyo. He was the oldest of four children and spent his youth in Vancouver, Wash. After graduating from Battle Ground High School, Andy enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his tours of duty in Vietnam, he met his future wife, Mimi Truong. Together, they rais...
William G Hein Feb. 24, 1939 – June 24, 2023 William “Bill” G. Hein, 84, passed away June 24, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. Bill was born Feb. 24, 1939, in Reardan, Wash. Memorial services will be in August. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport is caring for the Hein family....
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER OF SALE FOR PROPERTY ADDRESS: 24946 STATE ROUTE 28 NORTH DAVENPORT, WA 99122 SHERIFF’S # 23C124 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 CLA...
PUBIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 1189 THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF TWO PARCELS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPERTY CONSOLIDATION IN THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, LINCOLN COUNTY, WASHINGON SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION This ordinance vacates two parcels of land located in Columbia Addition to the City of Davenport. The first parcel is a total of 74.3 square feet located north of Logan Street and east of First Street in the southeast portion of lot 9, Block 89, and the second parcel, is located north of Logan Street and east of First Street, in the southern...
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 1191 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF DAVENPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION An Ordinance by the Davenport City Council Amending the 2023 Budget for a TIB Grant. Copies of the full text of the ordinance may be obtained from the undersigned at the Davenport City Hall, 411 Morgan Street, Davenport, WA 99122. David M. Leath Clerk/Treasurer City of Davenport Published on this 6th day of July 2023....
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed in the office of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County by Highline Grain Gowers, Inc., a corporation, requesting a franchise amendment authorizing and empowering the applicant to enter upon the right‑of‑way of certain county roads within Lincoln County for the purpose of relocating utilities; also the right to construct and maintain any and all other necessary and proper appliances and appurtenances in connection therewith, ove...
SPOKANE – Gorgeous weather and competitive basketball drew an enthusiastic crowd to the heart of the city on June 24-25 to enjoy Hoopfest, the largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament in the world. Teams from as far away as France shared the streets with local teams, including those from Reardan, Davenport, Odessa and Harrington. After the pandemic halted the event for two years, 16,000 players welcomed the return of one of Spokane’s signature events. 422 basketball courts spannin...
1 years ago - Davenport Mayor Karen Carruth welcomed Stacie Eichinger to the city. Eichinger crossed through town during a 3,800-mile trek across the country on behalf of young cancer patients. - Organizers in Sprague prepared for Sprague Hay Days. - Davenport city council elected to leave the welcome sign in City Park as is, despite councilman Alan Coriell's concern that it contained offensive language. 25 years ago - Traffic congested in Reardan due to construction on U.S....
Davenport birthdays June 30: Anthony Smith, Jason Schillinger, Paige Van Buren July 1: Chris Stout, Joshua Cursi, Megan Miller, George Hein July 2: Cody Hopkins, Stacia Patterson, Elsa Bowen, Cheyenne King, Skyler King, Wyatt Brooks July 3: Darren Hansen, Chris Phillips July 4: Bruce Dehn, Ozius Harden, Tom Plumb July 5: Debbie Miller, Gary Van Roy July 6: Lorie Wandling, Kira Strite, Mike Hardin, Ian Cassidy, Tami Dobson Davenport anniversaries June 30: Robert and Kristy Meilke, Josh and Katie Harvey July 1: Nick and Vicki N...
DAVENPORT — Several natives of Davenport, Reardan, Odessa and other parts of Lincoln County were on the spring President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University. Students achieved Honor Roll by achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 with at least 15 hours of graded work or 3.75 with at least nine graded hours in a semester. Locals on Honor Roll included: Brayden Duff, Davenport Kylene Edwards, Davenport Tate Foster, Davenport Cody Jenkins, Davenport Joshua Zeigler, Davenport Jaylee Pratt, Reardan Cody Spr...
Robert K Ehlenfeldt "Bob" May 5, 1940 – June 22, 2023 Bob was born to Keith and Helen Ehlenfeldt in Mason City Wash., in 1940. The oldest of three siblings, he grew up in Davenport, Wash., where he was active in sports and worked alongside his father in the wheat fields and in the local auto shop. He enlisted in the U.S. National Guard at the age of 18 and proudly served his country for 39 years, serving in the Gulf war in Iraq, and retiring in 1997 at the Rank of Command C...
TRUSTEE SALE TS No WA07000145-22-1 TO No 220505061-WA-MSO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: JEREMIAH C KOELLER AND MARISSA L KOELLER HUSBAND AND WIFE Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Idaho Housing and Finance Association (which also dba HomeLoanServ) Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FRONTIER TITLE & ESCROW CO LINCOLN COUNTY BRANCH Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed o...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed in the office of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County by K & L Schafer Family LLC, a corporation, requesting a nonexclusive franchise authorizing and empowering the applicant to enter upon the right‑of‑way of certain county roads within Classified DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Monday Email: classifieds@ cheneyfreepress. com Lincoln County for the purpose of installing irrigation; also the right to construct and maintain any and all other nece...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been filed in the office of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County by Highline Grain Gowers, Inc., a corporation, requesting a franchise amendment authorizing and empowering the applicant to enter upon the right‑of‑way of certain county roads within Lincoln County for the purpose of relocating utilities; also the right to construct and maintain any and all other necessary and proper appliances and appurtenances in connection therewith, ove...
DAVENPORT — The school board approved a motion to resurface the high school gym floor at its regular meeting Wednesday, June 21. The floor hasn’t been resurfaced for three years, plant operations director Brian Telford told the board. He and athletic director Tim Rasmussen shared a quote for $27,751 and various possible logo designs that could go on the updated floor. Superintendent Chad Prewitt told the board there is over $900,000 in the school district’s capital projects budget, indicating there is financial stand...
DAVENPORT—Several high and middle school coaching resignations were accepted by the school board Wednesday, June 21. Heather Jacoby resigned as head high school volleyball coach and assistant high school track coach. Eric Orvis resigned as assistant high school football coach and Tyson Linstrum resigned as assistant middle school baseball coach. Additionally, Ethan Wynecoop won’t be brought back as head high school baseball coach, he said this week....
