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DAVENPORT - Early results from the Tuesday, Nov. 4, General Election show Brad Sweet leading the race for Davenport mayor, narrowly edging out incumbent Jonathan Chapman. According to preliminary tallies, Sweet received 171 votes (52.94%), while Chapman earned 150 votes (46.44%). Two write-in votes were recorded, bringing the total to 323 ballots cast. "I am pretty positive after seeing the election results start to trickle in," Sweet said Tuesday night. "Doesn't look like we...
DAVENPORT - Incumbents held their ground in Davenport's City Council races Tuesday, with several candidates securing clear leads in the preliminary election results. In the City Council Position No. 1 race, Michael Strite led with 230 votes (71.65%), defeating challenger Libbie Klettke, who earned 91 votes (28.35%). "I am pleasantly surprised and excited to take the next step and work with the rest of the committee and council on making Davenport the best it can be," Strite...
NOTICE OF HEARING A hearing for the Lincoln County Six Year Transportation Improvement Program will be held on November 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board of County Commissioner’s Office located on the lower level of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, WA 99122. David E. Orvis Lincoln County Public Works Director Published October 30 and November 6, 2025...
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 3, 2025, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County will include meetings with all county officials and department heads. A public hearing will be held to consider adoption of the 2026 Preliminary Budget. Any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against any part of the budget. County officials in charge of departments will meet with the Board and may be questioned by the Commissioners or any taxpayer present...
NOTICE AND SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION -DEPENDENCY SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF LINCOLN JUVENILE COURT No. 25-7-00007-22 In re the Dependency of: ALICE FROST DOB: 11/26/10 STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: AUGUSTUS MCCRAY (F.K.A. MICHAEL RAY BULLOCK JR) A Dependency Petition was filed on June 6, 2025. A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on November 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lincoln County Superior Court, 450 Logan St., Davenport, Washington 99122. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will...
DAVENPORT – The Gorillas soccer team added two more wins to its streak, making it six straight as they prepare for a key matchup with Freeman on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to determine 2B state tournament seeding. Davenport (14-1) topped Northwest Christian 3-1 on Oct. 23 and rolled past Upper Columbia Academy 6-1 on Oct. 28. The win over Northwest Christian proved crucial, with both teams battling for the top spot in the NE2B league — Davenport entered 12-1 and NWC 10-1. Senior Glenna Soliday opened scoring with a long shot tha...
DAVENPORT — With the federal government shutdown, local stores and food banks are preparing for increased demand as thousands of Washington residents risk losing access to food benefits by Nov. 1. The state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) announced that it “will not be able to issue food benefits after Friday, Oct. 31, if federal funding is not restored.” The lapse could halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, previously known as food stamps, which many families rely on to buy groce...
DAVENPORT — With the Tuesday, Nov. 4 General Election less than a week away, the Lincoln County Elections Office is reporting slower-than-usual ballot returns. As of Tuesday, Oct. 28, the county had received ballots from 14.8% of registered voters, with another 300 ballots expected to bring that number to about 18.2%. Of those received, approximately 98.9% have been accepted, according to Lincoln County elections manager Norm Caley. Caley reported that the elections office has received 1,313 ballots as of Tuesday, Oct. 28, w...
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 Oct. 19 Traffic stops: 14 4:06 p.m. – A three vehicle collision was reported at U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 253. Oct. 20 Traffic stops: 21 7:33 a.m. – A suspicious vehicle was reported on the side o...
DAVENPORT – A local man is facing two felony charges following an investigation into alleged sexual exploitation and possession of explicit material involving a minor. James Boss, 57, is scheduled for arraignment at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Lincoln County Superior Court. He faces one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree. Bail was set at $250,000, surety or cash. According to court records, Odessa P...
DAVENPORT — A man accused of two counts of first-degree rape saw his case dismissed Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Lincoln County Superior Court. William Zackary Carroll, 33, of Spokane, was released from custody the same day. The case was dismissed without prejudice on the state’s motion, which also terminated protection orders. According to court documents, Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson cited that the State has not yet received evidence back from the Washington State Crime Laboratory, leading to the dismissal. Car...
DAVENPORT — With the Mohler Road project wrapped up, Lincoln County public works crews are turning their focus toward upcoming construction and winter preparation, according to Public Works Director Dave Orvis. “The Mohler project is pretty much wrapped up and finished,” Orvis said. “There are a couple of things to button up, but the road is all done. It turned out nice, and we didn’t run into any hiccups. That structure that was taken out had weight restrictions, and now we don’t have those anymore.” Next on the county’s...
DAVENPORT — Costumed trick-or-treaters may have some company from Mother Nature this Halloween night on Friday, as forecasters predict a chance of light rain during prime candy-collecting hours. According to Rachael Feukes, 25, a meteorologist based in Spokane, there’s a 40–50% chance of showers between 5–11 p.m. Thursday, October 31. “We have a system moving in,” Feukes said. “The good news is it does look like it will be a really light rain during that time. Kids shouldn’t be caught in any downpours.” Daytime highs are expe...
• In a report on quarterly expenses, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office reported officers went on 3,328 patrols in which 312 traffic citations and 425 verbal warnings were issued. The information was incorrect in a Page 3 story published Oct. 23, 2025, in the Lincoln County Record-Times. • The Davenport City Council was incorrectly identified in the Oct. 23,2025, issue of The Lincoln County Record-Times in a caption of a front page photo....
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners is expected to meet Monday, Nov. 3, at the county courthouse to review departmental updates, budget matters and ongoing projects across multiple county offices. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. with voucher approvals and consent agenda items before the board meets with Sheriff Gabe Gants and Chief Civil Deputy Denise Liebing. Margie Hall of the Lincoln County Broadband Action Team is scheduled to provide an update at 9:45 a.m., followed by Public Works Director David O...
DAVENPORT — Driver’s education is returning to Davenport High School this winter after several years’ absence. The Davenport School Board approved the program’s return and partnered with instructor David Brennan, who has led driver’s education courses in other districts. Classes will begin in January and run for about nine to 10 weeks, with morning classroom instruction before school and behind-the-wheel sessions after school. A parent meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 5, and the first class will be held on Sunday, J...
DAVENPORT - Davenport's own royalty, Queen Alyssa Breedlove, 16, of Davenport, spent part of her reign encouraging a love of reading among local children during a recent storytime event at the Davenport Public Library, Monday, Oct. 27. "When the kids got here, they all made their crowns," said Head Librarian Delia Breedlove. "After that, they all sat down and Alyssa read them a couple of books." One story focused on how princesses can do anything - from climbing trees to...
Davenport birthdays Oct. 30: Chris Tareski, Rowan Janke, Terry Reed, Brooks Bennett, Kamryn Dehn, Shane Hopkins Oct. 31: Alex Plasencia, Logan Tucker, Ramira Becker, Kristin Zellmer, Trenton Briney, Michelle Musgrave Nov. 1: Rita Sawyer, Erin Fletcher Nov. 2: Peri Kersten Nov. 3: Dalton Wilkie, Bonnie Warwick, Grant Wagner Nov. 4: Scott Hopkins, Rita Guhlke, Bryce Gustaveson, Jacob Stephens, Liam Gillespie Nov. 5: Nicole Trumble, Caleb Dennis, Connor Boyer Davenport anniversaries Oct. 30: Rick and Debbie Roemer Oct. 31:...
1 years ago An automobile driven by Mrs. Clyde Warwick of Bluestem collided with a car driven by Thomas Underwood of Spokane. No one was injured but both cars were badly damaged. Mother nature had the Davenport area hopping last week. A severe dust storm hit on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday saw over a half inch of rain and Wednesday morning the ground was white. Roy Joyner and Henry Gettman, farmers who reside a short distance east of Odessa have become converts of egg production and believe that a good laying hen is one of...
Kyler Davenport, Solomon Holmberg and Josie Wynecoop stand with their parents during Senior Night at Thursday's volleyball match in Davenport....
Samantha Stiles, Glenna Soliday, Sawyer Raugust, Addie Schneider and Amillia Harvey with Coach Monty Soliday on Senior Night before the Gorillas' 6-0 win over Upper Columbia Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 28....
Stormy Conway, Ricki Chealvas, Julia Everett, Clara Denison, Chloe Hammond, McCall Knopp, Faith Bell, Astraya Sosa, Emma Cash, Naomi Rainwater....
DAVENPORT - Dominant offense and sharp teamwork carried Davenport to a straight-set victory over Reardan, 25-18, 25-15, 25-14, in Northeast 2B League volleyball Thursday on senior night. The match honored seven seniors, including setter Faith Bell, who was recognized for surpassing 1,000 career assists, while Naomi Rainwater powered the Gorillas with 20 kills. "It's a special moment for all of them," coach Jill Morrison said. "They've been five-year varsity players. This is...
As your newest voice in the sports section, I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’m not just scribbling from the press box. I’m living it. Five kids call me Dad, and three of them are suiting up in uniforms this fall. The youngest, a kindergartener with pigtails and boundless energy, just hung up her flags for the season. The older two are grinding under Friday night lights at Davenport High. And me? I’m the guy wiping turf off scraped knees one minute and chasing deadlin...
Gorillas, Eagles chase state berths in Colfax COLFAX — Runners from Davenport and Reardan will compete Friday at the District 6 Regional Cross Country Championships, a WIAA state qualifier at the Colfax Golf Course. The meet is Oct. 31. All varsity athletes from area 1B and 2B schools are entered. Top performers advance to the state championships Nov. 8 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. In 2B boys, the top four teams and top 28 individuals qualify. The 1B/2B girls division sends the top five teams and top 35 i...
