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DAVENPORT--Avista customers on and south of Merriam Street here will experience a planned power outage Saturday, May 6, according to a press release from Avista Utilities. Approximately 844 customers in the Davenport and Reardan areas will be affected. The outage is planned from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. so crews can perform maintenance work on local equipment. No road closures are expected, the release said....
DAVENPORT - Tennessee Rainwater has found his college home. The senior who was the best player on the state championship boys basketball team announced his commitment to the Utah Tech Trailblazers Wednesday, April 19. Rainwater, who received two Division I offers, chose the Trailblazers of the Western Athletic Conference over Idaho State of the Big Sky. He made his decision shortly after visiting Utah Tech in St. George last weekend. "It was a beautiful campus with great...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Fairgrounds is set to receive a large amount of dollars in the state biennial budget to aide in the construction of a new covered arena. 1 million dollars, to be exact. The money will be more than 50% of the estimated $1.9 million cost to complete the project. “We’ve been asking for a replacement for the old beef barn for three (budget) cycles,” Lincoln County Commissioner Scott Hutsell said. “The idea was (from) Gerry Stiles, who used to be the Fair Advisory Committee chair. He had a vision of...
Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 4-part series. BLUESTEM - Sometimes, you just need to take a drive. Whether it's a quick 20-minute getaway or a four-hour day trip, going for a drive is a method people often employ to clear the head and see more of the world. And some of those drives are right here in Lincoln and western Spokane Counties. In a four week stretch, we've been exploring four drives that one can take in The Record-Times' coverage area. The only rules are that the...
First half taxes due Sunday DAVENPORT — First half taxes and assessments are due Sunday, April 30, according to a release from the Lincoln County Treasurer issued Wednesday, April 19. Taxes can be paid by mailing a check to the Treasurer’s Office, PO Box 370 in Davenport, or by dropping payment off in a dropbox on the north end of the Lincoln County Courthouse. Online payments are also available. Interest will be charged for payments not received or postmarked by April 30, the release said. Sun should shine this weekend DAVEN...
DAVENPORT - Hundreds of friends, family, colleagues and community members poured into the Middle School gym to remember longtime principal and teacher Jill Freeze in a public memorial service Saturday, April 22. Freeze died at age 61 from complications of myelofibrosis, a form of bone-marrow cancer, Friday, April 7. Best friend Sarah Aho offered the eulogy, noting Freeze's love of horse-riding and her roots in the Methow Valley. "She believed in the goodness of people. She...
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. April 16 Traffic stops: 13 A caller said her neighbor was playing music too loud within city limits. A caller said he saw a Toyota flipped over in a ditch. A Davenport woman said a tenant at Safeway Apartments was...
DAVENPORT — The 2023-25 biennial capital budget includes funding for a few area projects. The budget cleared the last legislative hurdle Sunday, April 23, and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The budget includes $32.8 million for the Odessa Groundwater Replacement Project, $5 million in construction funds for the Sprague School District, $3.492 million for Farmland Preservation-Davenport Cattle Agricultural Easement, $2.186 million in construction for the Davenport School District, $25,000 more to the School Dis...
DAVENPORT - For the third time, an Old Time Mule & Horse Plowing event will be hosted at a farm outside the city. The event is Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 at 42501 Four Corners Road. Roughly a dozen teamsters will harness, hitch, plow and harrow with mules and horses like famers of old did, organizer Jon Overmyer said. "We're looking at probably...ending up with 40 head of horses and mules, depending on how many each outfit brings," Overmyer said. "Probably 12...
DAVENPORT — School safety officer Mike Jacoby resigned his position with the school district last week. Jacoby submitted a letter of resignation Thursday, April 20 that was approved by the school board at a regular meeting Monday, April 24. When asked for comment about his departure, Jacoby pointed to his letter of resignation. “The reason for my resignation comes from harassment received after taking measures to protect my child,” Jacoby wrote, referencing an ongoing issue between his child and another student that resul...
Dave Leipham May 5, 1942 – Apr. 3, 2023 Dave Leipham, 81, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., passed away on April 3, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1942, in Davenport, Wash. to his parents Albert & Margaret Leipham, who have since passed away. He is survived by his beloved wife Sharon Leipham; his children: Kurtis (Cathy) Tott and Kevin (Maureen) Tott; his grandchildren: Ashley, Kylie, and Darren; his brother Jay Leipham; sister Bonnie Acuff, and several nieces and nephews. Dave was a...
Davenport birthdays April 28: Sami Guhlke April 29: Brian Madison, Josh Smith, Bonnie Singer April 30: Evan Dennis, Terry Geissler, Aria Crandell May 2: Michael Ellstrom, Aubrey Atkinson, Heather Becker, Doris Ensor † May 3: Rod Pankey, Glenn Arland, Cassandra Collins, Lynne Guhlke, Charlie King, Noraly Ezenyimulu, Jacob Anderson, Riley Hennings, Mary Lou Golden † May 4: Ron Burnett, Marty Parsons, Kariya Lacy, John Dorgan † Davenport anniversaries May 1: Brian and Theresa Telford Reardan birthdays April 28: Lucy Cesar...
DAVENPORT - Last week, 22 Davenport High School Future Business Leaders of America members traveled to Spokane to compete in the Washington FBLA State Business Leadership Conference. Members competed in a wide range of events, from Public Service Announcement to Business Plan. Davenport FBLA's efforts did not go unnoticed, as 12 out of 22 members qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta June 25-July 1. The chapter was awarded the Gold Seal Chapter...
Davenport junior Maddox Schumacher connects on a drive during a 9-hole match at Harrington Golf and Country Club Thursday, April 20. The Gorilla golf team is winding down its regular season and preparing for postseason competition....
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of April 28-May 4 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Saturday, Apr. 29 • Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and LRS track at Undeberg Invite in Ritzville @ 11 a.m. • Davenport baseball vs. Chewelah @ noon • Davenport softball doubleheader vs. Chewelah @ noon • Odessa baseball doubleheader vs. Springdale @ noon • LRS baseball doubleheader at Kettle Falls @ noon • LRS softball doubleheade...
DAVENPORT-Lincoln County baseball and softball teams were all in action this week, with the Odessa and Reardan baseball squads being the only to pick up wins. Odessa fell to Almira-Coulee/Hartline in a doubleheader 7-1 and 21-10 Saturday, April 22. The Tigers bounced back with a 7-6 win in the first game of a doubleheader against Wellpinit Tuesday, April 26, but the Redskins exacted some revenge with a 21-10 victory in the succeeding match. The Tigers are currently 7-8 and...
DAVENPORT-A Reardan-hosted league track meet at Davenport High School had plenty of Lincoln County flavor, with the Gorillas, Screaming Eagles, Odessa, Wilbur-Creston, Almira-Coulee/Hartline and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington all present Tuesday, April 25. The Gorilla boys and girls took home another team victory, while the Odessa girls and Reardan boys finished second in their respective genders. Davenport, Odessa and Reardan will all be at the Undeberg Invite...
PUBLIC NOTICE PROPERTY TAXES The Lincoln County Treasurer’s Office would like to remind all Lincoln County Taxpayers that first half 2023 taxes and assessments are due April 30, 2023. Interest is due if payment is not received or postmarked by April 30, 2023. We encourage you to pay your taxes by mailing them to: Lincoln County Treasurer, PO Box 370, Davenport WA 99122, or drop off your tax payment in the secure drop box located on the North side of the courthouse. Also, you may pay your taxes or obtain tax information on t...
Davenport pitcher Dylan Jordan comes home on a pitch against Reardan Tuesday, April 18. This year, the Gorillas are playing a junior varsity schedule and fell to the Screaming Eagles 14-4....
DAVENPORT - The runs came almost as often as the weather changed in a doubleheader between the host Gorillas and visiting Reardan Screaming Eagles. Reardan took the first game 21-4, then Davenport exacted some revenge with a 20-10 win in the second game Tuesday, April 18. The Screaming Eagles poured the runs on the first game. Jaylynn Nave led the way with three hits, while Colleen Ellis added two. Davenport managed a home run from Katelyn Bell and received two hits from...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of April 21-27 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Apr. 21 • Reardan baseball doubleheader at Colfax @ 2 p.m. • Reardan softball doubleheader at Colfax @ 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 22 • Reardan track at Mooberry Relays at Rogers High School in Spokane @ 9 a.m. • Davenport track at MacDougall Invite in Colfax @ 10 a.m. • Odessa track at Quincy @ 10:30 a.m. • Davenport softball doublehe...
CHENEY - Lincoln County track and field teams were out in full force at the Van Kuren Invite Saturday, April 15. The top local finishing team was the Davenport boys, who finished fourth amongst 32 qualifying schools with 48 points. Timberlake took first for the boys. The Odessa girls were Lincoln County's best on the female side, finishing tied for seventh amongst 30 teams with 41 points. Host Cheney won the meet with 86 points. The Davenport girls finished 11th with 23...
PUBLIC NOTICE 2023 SCHEDULE REGULAR MEETINGS The 2023 regular Lincoln Hospital District #3 Board Meetings will be relocated to Lincoln Hospital Board Conference Room and scheduled as follows:; May 18, 2023 @ 3:30 pm; June 15, 2023 @ 1:30 pm; July 20, 2023 @ 1:30pm; August 17, 2023@ 1:30 pm; September 21, 2023 @ 3:30 pm October 19, 2023 @ 3:30 pm; November TBD, Public Hearing for 2023 Budget; November 16, 2023 @ 3:30 pm; December 21, 2023 @ 3:30 pm (third Thursday of each month). The regularly scheduled meetings will be held...
DAVENPORT SR2 SAFETY MEETING A public information meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Davenport City Hall, 411 Morgan Street, Davenport. Recent vehicle and pedestrian conflicts have raised awareness and the City of Davenport is currently evaluating potential pedestrian safety improvements on Highway 2 between 1st Street and Gunning Road. This meeting is the first of two meetings and will be held to present and discuss these potential improvements and gather public input prior to finalizing...
LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC 197-11) FILE NO. SEPA – 01-23 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Construction of 17038 SF addition to existing church and add 205 parking stalls. PROPONENT: Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Davenport 35900 SR 25 N Davenport, WA 99122 LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: 35900 SR 25 N Davenport, WA 99122 LEAD AGENCY: Lincoln County Land Services DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determine...
