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City of Davenport Public Hearing Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TOPIC OF ANNEXATION OF COUNTY DNR PROPERTY INTO THE CITY OF DAVENPORT. A public hearing will be held on December 10, 2025 at 7:25 pm, at the City Council Chambers, 411 Morgan Street. This Hearing will be to present and discuss the informal request to annex Department of Natural Resources Trust property in the city of Davenport. The information obtained at this hearing will allow the City Council to determine the interest level in the public to approved...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 24-4-00058-22 In the Matter of the Estate of JOANNE J. HERRICK, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving o...
Lincoln County certified its election Tuesday, Nov. 25, closing out a cycle marked by several close races and a modest bump in turnout. “Two years ago turnout was 40.56%, and this year it was 43.54%,” Elections Manager Norm Caley said. “Davenport mayor was really close — 14 votes difference. It could’ve changed if more people voted.” Caley said any of the contested races could have shifted with higher participation. Across 46 precincts, 3,836 of the county’s 8,811 registered voters cast ballots. Despite recent concerns about...
DAVENPORT — A local man who changed his plea to guilty on domestic-related charges was sentenced Tuesday to three days in jail and two years of community custody after completing a treatment program and outlining years of recovery from a traumatic brain injury sustained during military service. Christopher Matthew Kilian, 48, appeared for a readiness hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where Public Defender Dave Hearrean submitted Kilian’s guilty plea and documentation showing he had completed nearly three months of treatment thr...
DAVENPORT — The City Council will meet Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. to review committee recommendations and revisit a proposed rental agreement with Sunshine Disposal & Recycling. Three committees will meet ahead of the full session. The Park/Cemetery Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. to review bids for improvements at the city park and skate park. The Building/Planning Committee meets at 6 p.m. to consider updates to the city’s impact fee schedule. At 6:30 p.m., the Water/Sewer/Garbage Committee will review Sunshine Dis...
DAVENPORT — Two Davenport brothers charged with identical counts of second-degree assault returned to Lincoln County Superior Court this week for separate readiness hearings tied to an incident at their 12th Street home last month. Michael Jake Gatewood, 43, and Christopher Ray Gatewood, 45, previously pleaded not guilty to the charges during a court appearance on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Michael Gatewood’s attorney, Victoria Iverson, requested a continuance to allow more time to prepare for the brother’s trial. The court grant...
SPOKANE - Local runners from Lincoln County tested themselves against the Northwest's top high school cross country talent on Nov. 15, at Spokane's Polo Grounds during the debut of the Nike Cross Regionals Northwest. Davenport eighth-grader Jackson Henry competed independently in the junior high 3K race and finished 81st out of 154 in 11:34. Without a team or postseason coach, Henry ran on his own through the rolling hills. His regular-season coach, Brian Telford, said the...
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 Nov. 17 Traffic Stops: 14 12:54 a.m. — Alarm company reported a commercial burglary alarm set off at Angles Landing North. 8:03 a.m. — A resident called reporting a woman parked in/near the aba...
DAVENPORT - New permanent lights illuminated the Davenport Gun Club for only the second time Wednesday night, allowing young trap shooters to break clay targets long after sunset and ushering in a new era of evening practices at the rural facility. The $8,500 lighting system, funded primarily through a matching grant from the MidwayUSA Foundation with additional donations, enables youth involved in FFA and Washington Youth Shooting programs to train after school commitments...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners reviewed their six-year transportation improvement plan Monday, November 17, focusing much of their discussion on ongoing concerns surrounding Hardung Road. Public Works Director David Orvis, County Engineer James Wege and Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford outlined current priorities and funding limits. Wege noted that Hardung's small bridge does not qualify as an MBI-reportable structure because it measures 18 feet, falling short...
The Davenport Gorillas pose for a team photo after closing out the state tournament with a sweep of RiverView and a seventh-place finish. For more on state volleyball see Page 10....
DAVENPORT — Sharing Trees will begin popping up around town Thursday, Nov. 19, as the annual Christmas Care Project launches its season of giving with bright holiday tags waiting to be picked up by community members. “This is around the normal time we distribute them,” Christmas Care Project coordinator Carey Guhlke-Falk said. “The calendar is a bit wonky this year, so I think people are a bit ahead.” Tags will be placed at Davenport Pharmacy, Lincoln Hospital and Some Like It Hot Espresso. Each tag represents the holiday n...
DAVENPORT - A man accused of leading law enforcement on a dangerous, multi-county pursuit in a rented moving truck appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for arraignment Tuesday, Nov. 18. Marquis Andrew White, 33, pleaded not guilty to third-degree assault and attempting to elude a police vehicle. Both charges carry maximum penalties of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines, plus restitution, assessments and court costs. White was found eligible for a public defender...
DAVENPORT — The change-of-plea case for a Cheney man accused in an alleged August assault was pushed back Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Lincoln County Superior Court as attorneys requested more time to negotiate a deal. According to defense attorney Dave Hearrean, the defense moved to waive speedy-trial requirements to continue discussions on a potential plea agreement. A new readiness hearing was set for Monday, Dec. 2, with trial scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31. The speedy-trial expiration would shift to January 31. Andre Marcel D...
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 Nov. 9 Traffic Stops: 5 5:33 p.m. — A 21-year-old male was reported to be overly intoxicated, and medical was requested. The man was reported to be seeing things, yelling, and acting out. 5:53...
YAKIMA - The Davenport Gorillas capped a memorable weekend at the WIAA Class 1B state volleyball tournament Thursday, Nov. 13, rallying from a morning deficit and finishing seventh with a straight-set sweep of River View. After a quarterfinal loss Wednesday, the No. 13-seeded Gorillas (18-6) entered the consolation bracket determined to keep their season alive. Thursday morning, Davenport faced Tri-Cities Prep in a dramatic five-set loser-out match. Down two sets 15-25, 13-25,...
Davenport senior Naomi Rainwater, center, signs her letter of intent to play volleyball at St. Martin University in Washington on Tuesday Nov. 18. With her, from left, are father Brandon Rainwater, sister Raquel Rainwater, mother Kara Rainwater and grandfather Rod Vereb....
FREEMAN - Freeman punched its ticket to the Class 1B/2B girls soccer state semifinals with a 4-1 victory over Davenport in a loser-out quarterfinal match Saturday at Freeman High School. The third-seeded Scotties struck early and often, building a 2-0 halftime lead and never looking back against the No. 6 Gorillas. Freeman wasted little time, as senior Rylee Russell scored just 90 seconds into the contest, assisted by freshman Allison Gould. Freshman Gabriella Daniel doubled...
DAVENPORT — The Cottonwood Redhatters are bringing the magic back with their annual Hometown Christmas celebration, promising a festive evening full of fun, treats, and community cheer. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m., and a mischievous Grinch and his dog Max will make surprise appearances. “We’re really excited to bring everyone together again,” said Davenport local and Cottonwood Redhatter member Debbie Meserve. In additio...
DAVENPORT — The annual Davenport Holiday Bazaar will bring homemade crafts and direct-sale vendors together under one roof on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lincoln County Event and Fair Center....
1 Years Ago Construction of the Union Oil station started in Odessa. The forms have all been laid and the concrete will be poured soon. The project is expected to last about four weeks. Trucks that have been hauling apples from Hunters to the rail depot in Davenport for the past two months have finished the job. More than 300 truckloads and about 90,000 boxes of apples were shipped. Proprietor C. H. Kildea of the Lincoln Hotel in Davenport was fined $10 and court cost for violating the eight hour labor law. 75 Years Ago All...
Davenport Birthdays Nov. 20: Janelle Hein Nov. 21: Debbie Hutsell, Kathleen Posey, Anthony Honey, Isaac Harvey, Rayland Guhlke Nov. 22: Abbygail Storer, Delaney Lacy, Don Oehlwein, Duane Oehlwein , Aspen Perry Nov. 23: Phyllis Oliver, Garrett Linstrum Nov. 25: Alicia Wilson, Cameron Wilken Nov. 26: Jean Parsons, Maverick Morcom, River Huxley Sand Davenport Anniversaries Nov. 20: Charles and Phyllis Oliver, Bryce and Becky Bailey Nov. 21: Ed and Shelly Johnston Nov. 23: Marco and Sydney Munz Nov. 24: Ray and Susan Dashiell Nov...
