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DAVENPORT – In Washington state, Lincoln County is "Trump Country." During an initial count in the Nov. 3 general election tonight, voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots for incumbent President Donald J. Trump. Lincoln County voters led the state with 72.29% support for President Trump and running mate Vice President Mike Pence. Only 25.69% of voters here supported Democrat challenger Joe Biden and his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris. Only two Eastern Washington counties — Whitman and Walla Walla — were leaning towar...
DAVENPORT – Despite vehement local objection to an “inclusive” sexual education mandate, Referendum 90 was passings statewide after an initial election night tally Nov 3. Approval of R-90 reaffirms a law passed by Democrats in Olympia last spring that requires all public schools to start teaching a sexual education curriculum, including mandatory alternative lifestyle intimacy, in all public schools starting with kindergarten. The initial count showed the measure had 1,916,159 supporting votes statewide, or 59.38%, as of pr...
DAVENPORT — On the Lincoln County voters’ ballot, two spots were being heavily watched during the 2020 general election. Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, will likely retain his 13th Legislative District seat for two more years. The incumbent legislator leads with 69 percent of the vote district-wide over Democrat challenger Eduardo Castañeda-Díaz of Quincy. County voters are also backing Jeff Barkdull, who currently serves as Lincoln County prosecuting attorney, to replace retiring Lincoln County Superior Court Judge John Stroh...
DAVENPORT – According to the National Weather Service, the early snowfall last Friday made Oct. 23 the “snowiest” on record for the City of Davenport. The city received 3.2 inches of snow that day. The new record is exclusive to the city, as Lincoln County saw a record of 6.5 inches of snow in 1935. The wintery weather pattern also brought in temps that were colder than usual. From Thursday to Sunday, Lincoln County saw temperatures drop 12 to 22 degrees colder than usual, according to the weather service. The Lincoln Count...
LINCOLN COUNTY – Of the 7,853 registered voters in eastern Washington’s Lincoln County, 3,506 had submitted their ballots as of as of October 27 for a total of 44.6 percent of its voting public. In all of Lincoln County, only 37 voters have had their ballots rejected by the auditor’s office. Of those 37 voters, 15 reside in Davenport precincts; four in Reardan; three each in Odessa, Sprague and Wilbur; two each in Almira, Creston and Harrington; and one each in Irby, Edwall and Deer Meadows. Most of the rejected ballo...
HARRINGTON – The School Board is considering adopting a “gender inclusive” policy that would create procedures for addressing the needs of transgender and gender-expansive students. The board had the first reading of the policy at their meeting on Sept. 30. The policy affirms that an “inclusive approach” to transgender and gender-expansive students in regards to “use of names and pronouns”, “restroom and locker room use”, dress codes and other items. The goal of adopting the policy would be to “provide these students with...
DAVENPORT – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Friday afternoon and night in advance of a cold front that's expected to bring moderate to heavy snow to the U.S. Highway 2 corridor. The watch includes much of Northeast Washington, mostly north of U.S. Highway 2. Davenport, Reardan, Airway Heights, Medical Lake and Cheney are in the watch area. "Travel could be very difficult, including the Friday evening commute," the weather service said. "Heavy, wet snow may lead to broken tree limbs and p...
LINCOLN COUNTY--In the aftermath of the Whitney Fire that burned over 130,000 acres and impacted nearly 40 ranches in Lincoln County, community members and agency heads discussed potential needs at a meeting last Monday. The meeting held at Stockland Livestock in Davenport was coordinated by Sen. Judy Warnick and Rep. Tom Dent. Dent was unable to attend the meeting designed to discuss land use issues due to becoming ill with the Coronavirus. He is expected to make a full recovery. Sen. Warnick led the discussion that...
DAVENPORT-- As you drive north on Highway 25 from Davenport you’ll encounter beautiful fields of golden grain as you climb in elevation for many miles before descending down into a canyon full of pine trees. This canyon north of Reinbold Road has been known as Bockemuehl Canyon for well over 100 years, and is still labeled that way on many maps today. The story behind Bockemuehl Canyon is one full of history, perseverance, and myth and it all begins with one man: Bernard B...
If there was any doubt about a need for change in the Governor’s Mansion occupancy, political newcomer Loren Culp swept them away in the only gubernatorial debate two weeks ago. Gov. Jay Inslee, who has been occupying the mansion for the last two terms, should’ve come ready to take on a small town police chief. Instead, he ran for his typical cover — everything is the fault of President Trump, global warming, systemic racism and the coronavirus. The problem is that misma...
OCT 19, 1950 70 YEARS AGO MOBILE X-RAY UNIT CHECKS 788 DURNING 3 DAY STOP HERE The number of Davenport persons getting free X-Ray checks for tuberculosis rose to 788, as the mobile unit made its last stop here last Thursday, according to Mrs. Rex F. Carpenter, executive secretary of the county T. B. League. The unit is working in Wilbur today and will be at Creston Friday which will complete its work in Lincoln county. Serving as hostesses for the unit Thursday were Mrs. J.D. McChallum, Mrs. Ira Rowe, Mrs. C.G Dekker, Mrs....
Although COVID-19 restrictions cancelled the Lincoln Hospital Foundation’s annual Sharing Hearts Luncheon, volunteers were still able to raise over $27,000 in funds last month by collecting donations. The “Sharing Hearts” effort raised over $27,000 for a special project, $340 to grow the Endowment Fund, and $840 to add to the medical scholarship for scholarships to go to Lincoln County students going into a medical field. The annual “Sharing Hearts” luncheon event raises funds for Lincoln Hospital, all the clinics, and suppo...
DAVENPORT--Local student-athletes have been practicing track, cross country, softball and golf since Oct. 5....
KENNEWICK--The always-intense rivalry between the Reardan Indians and Davenport Gorillas reached another level in 2005, with the two schools facing off twice, once in the regular season and once in the state semifinals. This week, The Times looks back to the state 2B semifinal matchup where Reardan exacted revenge for its regular season home loss to Davenport, rolling 29-7 over the rival Gorillas. The win sent the Indians to the state championship, where they would defeat DeSales 14-10 to become state champions. The look back...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include them in its report to the media. OCT 11 Number of traffic stops: 11 Medical assist requested. Welfare check...
CHENEY -- Two Free Press Publishing staffers were honored for their newspaper work in 2019. Graphic artist Walter Willand and Publisher Roger Harnack were among those recognized in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Willand and Harnack contribute to all of Free Press Publishing’s newspapers and websites, including the Davenport Times and Odessa Record. Willand received second place for his 2019 Outdoors section cover design. Harnack, was recognized for his photography, taking thi...
REARDAN – The always-intense rivalry between the Reardan Indians and Davenport Gorillas reached another level in 2005, with the two schools facing off twice, once in the regular season and once in the state semifinals. This week, The Times looks back to the regular season matchup where Davenport came out on top 29-22 in Reardan. The win snapped Reardan’s four-game winning streak in the regular season. The look back is told through the eyes of players and coaches from both teams. Both teams came into the Oct. 13 game und...
The Times Note: The WIAA announced Oct. 9 that it extended the open coaching season from Nov. 30 to Dec. 19. Local athletic directors didn’t yet know how their schools would adjust practice schedules based on this extension. Davenport Times readership local schools coaches and fall practice schedules Reardan Indians Practice schedule: Oct. 5-8—All-sports conditioning Oct. 12-22—Baseball, softball, tennis, track, cross country Oct. 26-Nov. 5—Football, volleyball, girl’s...
DAVENPORT – Senator Judy Warnick and 13th legislative district rep. Tom Dent are hosting a meeting at Stockland Livestock in Davenport on Monday, Oct. 19 at 8:30am to discuss land management issues with residents. The event is being co-sponsored by the Washington Cattlemen’s Association and Cattle Producers of Washington. The event will include presentations by the state Department of Natural Resources, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the state Dept. of Agriculture, USDA and the U.S. Forest Service. Topics wil...
LINCOLN COUNTY – While some counties in Washington are allowing residents to delay paying their property tax due to COVID-19, there is no delay scheduled for Lincoln County. Second half tax payments are due October 31st. For residents paying their taxes in two installments, the first half was due April 30th. Tax payments can be mailed to the Lincoln County Treasurer at P O Box 370, Davenport, WA 99122 and must be postmarked by October 31st. Taxes can also be paid through the county website at: www.co.linco...
Every Vote Counts While the primary voter turnout was impressive at 64%, it’s also disturbing because that means over one-third of Lincoln County’s registered voters didn’t bother to take a few moments to exercise one of the most important and fundamental rights the United States of America offers its citizens. The vote is often viewed as our only way to decide who will lead us, and in which direction. In such a divided political climate, every vote is important and every vote counts. The American Legion’s National Command...
WILCOX, KATHRYN JOAN MARIE – Kathryn Joan Marie Wilcox passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born on September 10th, 1957 in Spokane, Wash. to Gale and Irma Gfeller who preceded her in death. Kathryn grew up in Lind, Wash. and graduated from Lind High School. She then attended WSU, EWU, and Gonzaga University studying education. Kathy married Jim Wilcox on October 21st, 1978 and they raised their family in Harrington. K...
7 years ago Oct 12th, 1950 High School football game to be broadcasted on TV Another milestone will be passed Saturday when the high school football game with Moses Lake will be broadcasted on TV. It’s not too illogical to believe that next year we might be running such headlines as “Gorillas to get 75,000 T.V rights at the Wilbur game.” However, gate receipts may hit by the modern miracle of television and other headlines will blare forth, “ Davenport High Says No to T.V. As Gate Receipts fall” 50 years ago Oct 15th, 197...
Former Davenport resident Josh Fitzpatrick, the son of Mike and Peggy Fitzpatrick of Davenport, took this big bull moose during a recent hunting trip in Alaska. To have your hunting photo published, email high-resolution images to Editor Jamie Henneman at DTEditor@centurytel.net....
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include them in its report to the media. OCTOBER 4 Number of traffic stops: 27 A hunter reported being shot at by anothe...
