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Craig Holman, 68, a lifetime resident of the Odessa area, passed away May 26, 2020. Craig was born June 30, 1951 in Odessa, Wash., to Henry and Betty Holman. He attended school in Odessa, graduating in 1969 and attended Eastern Washington State College, where he earned his first bachelor of arts in music composition, and then returning to Eastern Washington University to earn his bachelor of arts in music education. Craig taught music in both Harrington and Odessa for several years before retiring in 2017. He was a member of...
DAVENPORT — The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat is at $5.06, Club Premium of $0.50, and Barley at $105.00 per ton....
Courtesy of Brian Buck Date H L Prec, June 24 86 58 .05 June 25 86 49 June 26 83 49 June 27 86 52 June 28 74 42 T June 29 66 42 .11 June 30 76 46 June precipitation: 0.85...
DAVENPORT — A longtime Eastern Washington journalist has been selected as the new editor of The Davenport Times. Jamie Henneman of Addy, said she is enthusiastic about joining The Times and serving Lincoln County. “I have a strong commitment to ensuring our rural communities in Eastern Washington have a voice,” Henneman said. “I have been so fortunate to share the stories of the resiliency and grit of Eastern Washington’s towns and farms and ranches in my work. We have something special here and it is a pleasure to share tha...
Courtesy of Brian Buck Date H L Precip. June 10 54 44 .26 June 11 72 48 June 12 74 50 T June 13 74 48 .13 June 14 53 38 .25 June 15 59 40 T June 16 55 45 .18 June precipitation: 0.84...
REARDAN – Instead of gathering in-person to celebrate its 49 graduates, Reardan High School conducted a virtual graduation honoring the Class of 2020 Saturday, June 13. Graduates logged onto a Google Meet at 11 a.m. to interact with each other before a 45-minute virtual slideshow, which acted as the ceremony. The slideshow was simulcast on Facebook Live for the public to view. The ceremony opened with a short video of drone footage surveying the school campus, including a...
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 in its report to the media. June 8 A Davenport man reported an illegal dumping on an old junk pile. An Odess...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Treasurer’s Office reported the following land transactions for publication in the June 18 edition of the newspaper: William R. and Shelly C. Johnson, Wilbur, to Rick T. Smith, Davenport-a portion of Section 14, Township 26 N, Range 32 E.W.M. in Lincoln County. $35,000. John P. and Jody M. Clough, Enumclaw, to Jeremiah and Nicole Willis, El Paso, TX-Plot 2 of Magpie Short Plat in Lincoln County. $64,000. Barbara L. Collier, Wenatchee, to Grant and Michelle Rice, Seven Bays-39355 Sun Ridge N,...
Myron Huston "Bill" Floyd, 105, was the eighth child born to William and Ida Floyd in Dayton, Wash. He was their Christmas Eve gift in 1914. Two more siblings came later. Growing up in Dayton gave Bill the chance to explore, hike, fish and hunt in the Blue Mountains. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1932. For many years (including last year), he was the oldest living graduate at the Dayton High Alumni Reunion. As a young man in a big family during the Great Depression,...
HARRINGTON – Open meeting laws require city government to notify the public of the time and place of city council meetings and of the agenda for that meeting. The June 10 city council meeting was advertised to be either a conference call or to be held at Memorial Hall. However, four of the five council members had met at city hall based on an email received earlier in the week. The clerk informed the public as late as 4:30 p.m. on June 10 that the 7 p.m. meeting would be by conference call. According to Peter Davenport, ...
DAVENPORT – Lincoln County entered Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s state re-opening plan on June 5. Some downtown Davenport businesses and services have re-opened or adjusted guidelines as a result. Others are maintaining previous restrictions or waiting to re-evaluate their guidelines. El Ranchito and Tribune Smokehouse are both now allowing seating at 75 percent capacity. In Phase 2, they were only able to seat at 50 percent capacity. Tribune Smokehouse co-owner Debbie Brickner said she hopes business will perk up as peo...
DAVENPORT — Face masks? Daily health checks for students? Parents using cell phone apps to verify their child isn’t coming to school sick? All these possibilities were discussed at the School Board meeting that took place over the online Zoom meeting platform on June 22. The district is set to have an official reopening plan by Aug. 4. Although there have only been two confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Lincoln County since its initial outbreak this spring, the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is...
Steve Timm passed away June 13, 2020 in Harrington, Wash. There was a graveside service. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport is caring for the Timm family....
DAVENPORT - A group of local citizens recently marched through the streets of Davenport on June 20 to show their appreciation for local law enforcement during a difficult time in the United States. Bill Dehler, who helped organize the event, said he hoped the march let people in Lincoln County know they "aren't alone." "I know a lot of people are alone right now and watching American cities burn on TV. They are watching the negative way the police and military are being...
RENTON – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association released guidance for opening high school athletics and activities for 2020-21 in accordance with Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-phase state re-opening plan Monday. The guidance document detailed guidelines for schools for each of the four phases. The document also noted that if a school or school district is closed over COVID-19 concerns, than all training, practices and games for that school or district should be can...
DAVENPORT – According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, fireworks may be used from 9 a.m. until midnight July 4 and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 5. Firework sales are allowed from June 29 to July 5 from 9am to 11pm within the county. Lincoln County follows the firework rules outlined in state Revised Code of Washington 70.77.395. Sheriff Wade Magers said the fireworks that are allowed in Lincoln County are those considered “safe and sane.” Fireworks purchased on the Colville Indian Reservation, like M80s and other h...
DAVENPORT – At its June 15 regular session, the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners unanimously approved the commitment of $100,000 of CARES Act funding to be disbursed to small businesses. There is a cap of $5,000 to each approved business application for the first round of CARES monies, according to the commisioner meeting minutes. The commissioners authorized auditor Shelly Johnson to be “the lead for any County expenses and purchases,” per documentation. Lincoln County Economic Development Council director Margie Hall...
Reardan teachers, principals and superintendents lined Spokane Street outside Reardan High School on June 18 for a summer send-off. Third grade teacher Heidi Nelson, who coordinated the event, said she got the idea from seeing other schools around the country do a similar event. Parents and caretakers drove students up and down the street while teachers, principals and superintendents waved goodbye, handed out candy and wished the children a happy summer....
DAVENPORT – The Lincoln County Jail has experienced an estimated quarter million dollar loss in revenue due to restrictions related to the Covid-19 virus, as the jail has not been able to rent out their extra beds to other counties. Sheriff Wade Magers said he estimates the jail has lost upwards of $250,000 in revenue over the last 90 days by having to turn away bed rental from other counties due to the virus. The annual jail budget, which includes money for county dispatch services, ranges from $1.3 million to $1.5 million....
DAVENPORT – As the country continues to experience unrest due to the Corona virus and recent riots by the Black Lives Matter and Antifa movements, locals in Eastern Washington are clearing the shelves of local gun stores. Davenport Sporting Goods co-owner Jonn Chapman said that the store that features handguns, hunting rifles, ammo and accessories has been growing in business since it opened in 2016. "Our sales have grown every year but this year has blown last year out of t...
DAVENPORT — The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat is at $5.06, Club Premium of $0.50, and Barley at $110.00 per ton....
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will not be issuing citations or fines for citizens who choose not to wear a face mask per Governor Inslee’s order on June 23. After nearly 100 days after the Covid-19 outbreaks began, Inslee said all Washingtonians must now wear a face mask when in a public space, both indoor and outdoor. Residents with respiratory problems, those who are deaf and children younger than 5 are not required to wear face masks. The order takes effect on Friday, June 26. When asked about enfor...
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 in its report to the media. June 15 A 60-year-old man was found deceased. Location was not disclosed in report t...
DAVENPORT — This year’s FBLA State Business Leadership Conference looked very different than in years past for Davenport High School FBLA. Instead of being a four-day conference in Spokane during Spring Break in April, it was a month long virtual conference A total of 14 members chose to continue to compete in the virtual state conference. The Davenport chapter once again was named a Gold Level Champion Chapter. The chapter was also awarded the Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit, an award Davenport High School FBLA has rec...
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. May 18 A caller reported a collision by Creston. The caller hung up, but a ambulance was dispatched. A caller reported a pickup truck with a load not loaded properly. An employee for the Wilbur School District reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name. An employee for Lincoln County Public Works reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name. An employee f...
