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Notice of Sale of County Surplus Vehicles NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Treasurer of Lincoln County, by Resolution 2025-16 of the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County will auction the following surplus item: 2014 Ford Sedan 1FAHP2MTXEG170465 187982 Fair $2,500 2015 Ford SUV 1FM5K8AT9FGC08784 173061 Fair $3,500 2016 Ford SUV 1FM5K8AT1GGB97667 165526 Fair $4,500 This auction has been consigned to J. Stout Auctions and will be an online auction. The vehicles will be auctioned December 29, 2025 starting at 8:30 a.m. You can...
ORDINANCE 1211 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF 15TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY, CITY OF DAVENPORT, LINCOLN COUNTY, WASHINGTON. SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION This ordinance vacates that portion of 15TH Street Right of Way (ROW) described as the east forty feet (40’) and the northly one hundred feet (100’) of the original eighty (80’) foot wide (ROW) of 15th Street starting at the northern border of the alley between Ross Street and the city limits line. The ROW is commonly known to be adjacent and bordering Lot 1...
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2027 Periodic Update Grant Lincoln County is requesting submittal of qualifications for the purpose of completing the Lincoln County Growth Management Act Periodic Updates. Lincoln County is considered a Growth Management Act Partially Planning County. Work includes, but is not limited to, public involvement, ordinance/policy writing, and any supporting services such as drafting and potential field work. Work for this project will be accomplished with State of Washington grant funds through...
DAVENPORT - Five main county roads, Harker Canyon Road, Mill Canyon Road, Welsh Creek Road, Miles Creston Road and Baldridge Road, were temporarily blocked as strong winds swept through Lincoln County Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting crews to pull workers out of canyon areas during the worst conditions. "We pulled a lot of the guys out of the canyons during the worst part of the winds," Public Works Director David Orvis said. "We did have a lot of branches, limbs and debris....
DAVENPORT - County public works officials told Lincoln County commissioners on Monday, Dec. 15, that recent weather has tested road conditions and trees but crews remain in a relatively stable position heading into winter. Public Works Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford said crews will revisit roads that were recently bladed and then impacted by heavy rain, noting windstorms have also brought down trees across the county. Sanford said crews dealt with several downed trees...
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 Dec. 8 Traffic Stops: 13 9:06 a.m. — A resident on Porcupine Bay Road North, Davenport, requested a deputy to come and look at her computer because someone was posing as Microsoft and asking her f...
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1210 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, WASHINGTON FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026, AS FOLLOWS: SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION This ordinance adopted the 2026 Annual Budget for the City of Davenport. Copies of the full text of the ordinance and budget may be obtained from the undersigned at the Davenport City Hall, 411 Morgan Street, Davenport, WA 99122. Published this 11th day of December 2025. David M. Leath Clerk/Treasurer Published: Dec. 11, 2025...
PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1210 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, WASHINGTON FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2026, AS FOLLOWS: SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION This ordinance adopted the 2026 Annual Budget for the City of Davenport. Copies of the full text of the ordinance and budget may be obtained from the undersigned at the Davenport City Hall, 411 Morgan Street, Davenport, WA 99122. Published this 24th day of December 2025. David M. Leath Clerk/Treasurer Published Dec.11, 2025...
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2027 Periodic Update Grant Lincoln County is requesting submittal of qualifications for the purpose of completing the Lincoln County Growth Management Act Periodic Updates. Lincoln County is considered a Growth Management Act Partially Planning County. Work includes, but is not limited to, public involvement, ordinance/policy writing, and any supporting services such as drafting and potential field work. Work for this project will be accomplished with State of Washington grant funds through...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the vacation of an unused portion of 15th Street, took the first formal steps to annex two state-owned parcels managed by the Department of Natural Resources and authorized a new 30-year ground lease at the municipal airport. During a public hearing, resident Gary Buck questioned whether he would be entitled to any of the 15th Street right-of-way being vacated at the request of property owner Betty...
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 Dec. 1 Traffic Stops: 6 8:39 a.m. — A mother called to report that her 15-year-old had locked themselves in their bedroom and would not come out to go to school. 10:24 a.m. — A Sprague residen...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Lions Club announced the winners of its 2025 Peace Poster Contest, selecting Raylee Murdock, an eighth grader at Davenport Middle School, as this year's first-place winner. Her poster, designed around the theme "Together as One," depicts the world surrounded by interlocking puzzle pieces featuring different national flags. Visual arts teacher Kathleen Posey said Murdock's work stood out for its detail and interpretation of the theme. Murdock's poster...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 11: Carol McPherson Dec. 12: Maggie Easley-Cate, Cora Easley-Cate, Raven Wright, Anya Morris Dec. 13: Patsy Brown, Krisah Plumb, Harrison Posey, Reid Van Buren, Tim Reinbold Dec. 14: Jim Hedgcock Dec. 15: Dick Howard, Kevin Hansen, Kendra Littell, Jennifer Zuber, Ellie Shepard Dec. 16: Mike Abbott Dec. 17: Rolf Panke, Joan Brock, Wyatt Telecky, Robin Rudolph, Jiselle Zaugg, Finn Curtaccio, Kayleb Hennings Davenport anniversaries Dec. 14: John and Karen Carruth Dec. 17: Rawleigh and Katy Fisk Reardan b...
DAVENPORT — The Road Knights car club announced details for its annual Christmas party in its most recent newsletter. The event is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6th Street Pizza. The club will cover the cost of pizzas, though members will need to pay for their own drinks. A gift exchange is planned, with men asked to bring a gift for men and women asked to bring a gift for women. The newsletter also reminded members that 2026 dues are now due, and club elections are approaching. Members interested in volunteering w...
DAVENPORT — Innovia Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants Program, which awards more than $1 million annually to nonprofit organizations serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho. This year’s theme, “Building Stability and Belonging,” emphasizes programs that provide access to basic needs such as food, housing, healthcare, childcare, and education, as well as initiatives that foster community connections and inclusive spaces. Shelly O’Quinn, CEO of Innovia Foundation, said the grants ai...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas swept a nonleague basketball doubleheader Friday night, holding off late charges from visiting Lind-Ritzville/Sprague in both varsity games. In the girls contest, Davenport defeated Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 57-53. The Gorillas raced to a 24-13 lead after one quarter and were tied 33-33 at halftime. Lind-Ritzville/Sprague carried a 48-44 edge into the fourth before Davenport closed on a 13-5 run. "We weren't always the best team on the floor, but we...
1 years ago Next Monday evening at 7:30 the Odessa high school hoopsters will clash with the Odessa stars at the community hall. Two turkeys and half a dozen chickens were thrown off the building occupied by the Quality Store Tuesday, where the Gregson Sales Co. auctioned off the remaining dry goods stock of Wagner & Guiberson. A fire of unknown origin destroyed the farm residence of George Bull, northwest of Reardan on the Spokane River, Sunday. The residence was of the bungalow type and was well furnished. There was...
REARDAN - A lopsided forfeit count and six pins propelled Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy past rival Reardan 53-24 on Monday night, allowing the Gorillas to claim the traveling "Battle of the Belt" trophy in the Northeast 2B dual. The Gorillas received five forfeits while surrendering four, turning what could have been a closer contest into a decisive victory in front of a packed Reardan gymnasium. Davenport coach Jesse Hoff called his squad "real green" in only its second co...
As a sports and recreational writer covering the grit and glory of high school athletics in Lincoln County, I’ve always appreciated the raw thrill of competition, whether it’s a buzzer-beater on the basketball court or the quiet focus of an outdoor pursuit. But lately, my frustrations with Washington’s gun laws have pushed me toward a new passion: archery. And honestly, it’s been a revelation. Let’s be blunt, Washington’s firearm regulations feel like a straitjacke...
