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SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Michael Anthony Kuest, 27, of Odessa, pleaded guilty April 23 to attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle during a Jan. 16 incident in the Odessa area. His sentence includes 75 days in jail or 60 days electronic home monitoring, plus payment of $700 in court assessments. Austin Justus Proctor, 26, of Almira, pleaded guilty April 23 to second-degree trafficking in stolen property in connection with the taking of jewelry from a Rocklyn Road residence between... Full story
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. Monday, April 22: A small metal garbage can was damaged as a result of someone riding a dirt bike across the Harrington golf course. Deputies investigated a report that a large dog attacked two wiener dogs being wal... Full story
The Undeberg Invitational was held Saturday, April 27, at Lind-Ritzville High School in Ritzville and included 1B, 2B, 1A and 2A schools. Participating teams: Colfax, College Place, Columbia (Burbank), Columbia (Hunters), Colville, Cusick, Davenport, Dayton-Waitsburg, Entiat, Garfield-Palouse, Kettle Falls, Kittitas, Lakeside (Nine Mile), Liberty (Spangle), Lind-Ritzville, Medical Lake, Moses Lake Christian Academy, NW Christian (Colbert), Northport, Oakesdale, Odessa,... Full story
The official filing period for the fall elections will be held May 13 through May 17, 2019. All offices are subject to both Primary and General Elections. If more than two candidates file for a position, the Primary Election would narrow the field to two candidates who would then appear on the General Election ballot. The filing fee of one percent of the annual salary shall accompany the Declaration of Candidacy. There is no fee if the office sought is without a fixed salary. Anyone wishing to file may do so at the Lincoln Co... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencing Scott Wayne Gage, 45, of Spokane, pleaded guilty April 16 to theft of a motor vehicle in connection with the taking of a vehicle from Whitman County between Nov. 21 and 26 of last year that was located near Sprague. Gage was subsequently arrested in Cheney. As a result of plea negotiations, prosecutors withdrew a charge of second-degree theft in connection with the taking of a tractor battery owned by Lincoln County Public Works. His sentence includes 26 days in... Full story
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. Monday, April 15: BNSF railroad workers were sent to repair a malfunctioning crossing at Max Harder Road near Sprague. Responding to the 1400 block of Morgan Street, Davenport ambulance personnel assisted an 81-... Full story
The 2019 Nike-Van Kuren Invite was held Saturday, April 13, at Spokane Falls Community College. It was a very large meet with participating schools from eastern Washington and Idaho. Participating teams were Almira/Coulee Hartline, Asotin, Bonners Ferry, Central Valley, Cheney, Clarkston, Coeur D’Alene, Colfax, Cusick, Davenport, East Valley (Spokane), Garfield-Palouse, Gonzaga Prep, Grandview, Joel Ferris, Kettle Falls, L.V. Rogers, Lake City, Lake Roosevelt, Lakeland, Lakeside (Nine Mile), Lewis and Clark, Liberty (... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Timothy Albert Evenson, 31, pleaded guilty April 9 to third-degree escape in connection with his failure to report on Jan. 2 to begin serving four months in jail, part of his sentence for second-degree trafficking in stolen property that was handed down Nov. 27, 2018. As a result of a plea agreement with prosecutors, the charge was amended from bail-jumping. Ten days of jail were added to his four-month sentence, along with $700 court costs and 12 months probation.... Full story
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. Monday, April 8: Emergency personnel unsuccessfully tried to revive a Harrington man who fell inside a residence in the 200 block of North Second Street. A Harrington woman claimed someone opened an Avista Uti... Full story
City Council The Harrington City Council met April 10 with Mayor Justin Slack at the helm. City Clerk Bunny Haugan, maintenance man Scott McGowan, council members Peter Davenport, Tim Tipton, Levi Schenk, Nathan Luck and Cherie MacClellan, and the following visitors Jess Silhans, Mark Johnson, Marge Womach and Lauren Stout were present. A brief interesting exchange of information occurred with one addition to the agenda, namely, the sighting of a cougar within the city limits. Several vague possible sightings had piqued... Full story
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Criminal Sentencings Brandon Cleveland, 22, of Spokane, pleaded guilty April 2 to second-degree identity theft in connection with a June 12, 2018, crime. As a result of a plea agreement, prosecutors withdrew charges of making a false statement to law enforcement and driving without a license. His sentence includes 3 months in jail (credit for time served), $700 court costs and $300 public defender reimbursement. Sharayah Leona Kretschmer, 32, of Fruitland, pleaded guilty Jan. 29 to...
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. Monday, April 1: A one-vehicle rollover collision was reported on Interstate 90 near Sprague. Almira ambulance personnel transported an 86-year-old man suffering extreme pain and vomiting to Coulee Community Hospital. Signs dam...
SUPERIOR COURT John F. Strohmaier, Judge Civil Judgments Galaxy International Purchasing LLC, of Las Vegas, Nev., was awarded a $2,889.25 default judgment against Jeff Ramsdell (and spouse), of Davenport, in a matter involving credit account debt. In two separate matters, Baum Jesse Quinn, doing business as The Tree Whisperer, of Edwall, must pay $5,540 and $5,490 in construction compliance penalties to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. New Criminal Cases Carl Wayne Clark, 63, of Davenport, is charged... Full story
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. Monday, March 25: Davenport ambulance personnel assisted a 32-year-old man suffering back spasms and unable to get up from the floor and an 82-year-old woman with breathing difficulties. A Davenport woman exp... Full story
History Pioneer days must have been terrifying when a fire was out of control. One of the earliest recorded fires in Harrington was that of a saloon building owned by F.B. Wright that was totally destroyed by fire on a wintry January night in 1893. The fire caught from a defective flue. The building was a wooden structure and burned rapidly. Two men were sleeping in the building, F.C. Lee and Harry Long, and they were nearly suffocated by the intense smoke. The only item salvaged from the burning building was the piano. The... Full story
The Inland Northwest Rail Museum opens its third season at its Reardan location on Friday, April 5. From opening day on, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until the season ends on December 15. Over the winter months, volunteers have rearranged and categorized many of the museum artifacts and memorabilia by railroad so visitors can better learn the history of railroads in the Inland Northwest. Several rail cars in the museum... Full story
DISTRICT COURT Dan B. Johnson, Judge Editor’s note: These reports are based on forms filled out by the presiding judge during court sessions and subsequently reviewed by the newspaper. Joshua Ryan Granchie, Davenport, driving while license suspended and resisting arrest, pleaded guilty, 7 days jail (credited as served), $250 court assessments, 12 months supervised probation. David Alexander Sugai, Spokane, probation violation (driving while license suspended), 5 days jail (1 credited as served); driving while license s... Full story
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. Monday, March 18: Downs Road to Yarwood Road was reported closed until further notice. Tennis ball-sized rocks were reported on SR 231 north of Reardan. A Wilbur woman reported a scam call from someone claiming a fam... Full story
The State House of Representatives recently passed two bills sponsored by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent and one bill by newly appointed Rep. Alex Ybarra (who fills the post vacated by Matt Manweller). Senator Judy Warnick’s bill to fund rural skill centers was also approved unanimously and sent to the House. Dent’s House Bill 1866 would give childcare centers until August 1, 2024, to comply with changes to professional development requirements being required of them. “Childcare providers need more time to meet the educa... Full story
MARRIAGE LICENSE Lincoln County Auditor Ronald Charles Wilkie, 25, and Justina Katherine Toop, 22, both of Davenport. MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS Lincoln County Clerk New filings: 39 involving persons living outside Lincoln County. Petitions for legal separation: 1 involving persons living outside Lincoln County. Petitions for annulment or invalidity of marriage: 1 involving persons living outside Lincoln County. PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS Lincoln County Treasurer Hugh L. and Sandra K. Goin, Creston, to Clay James Goin, Mead – p... Full story
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. Monday, March 11: Deputies responded to a report that a no-contact order had been violated in Creston. After a Davenport woman told dispatchers that her 14-year-old son had refused to go to school, a responding dep... Full story
City Council The Harrington City Council met March 13 at 7:30 p.m. with the following present: Mayor Justin Slack; Cherie MacClellan, Nathan Luck, Peter Davenport and Levi Schenk (council members); Bunny Haugan (clerk); Scott McGowan (maintenance) and three visitors, Jess Silhan, Steve Marsh (TD&H), and Marge Womach. Steve Marsh of TD&H gave a presentation pertaining to the "big picture" of monies from the Transportation Improvement Board. He commended the work of Margie Hall... Full story
Lincoln County Treasurer Jody Howard has completed the 2019 Tax & Assessment roll for collection, providing notification the treasurer shall now accept payment and issue receipts for 2019 taxes and assessments per RCW 84.56.020. Tax statements for 2019 are scheduled to be mailed within the next two weeks. Taxpayers, whose mortgage companies request their tax statement, will not receive a statement. For further information or questions, please contact the Treasurer’s office, 450 Logan, Davenport, (509) 725-5061, e...
Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, and Reps. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, and Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, invite community members to their town hall meetings on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23. The lawmakers will provide a 2019 session update and constituents will have the opportunity to share opinions, ideas, and comments. The town hall meetings will take place in the following locations: Ellensburg Date: Friday, March 22 Time: 5 – 7 p.m. Where: Ellensburg City Hall, 501 N. A... Full story
(Davenport, WA March 7, 2019) The Lincoln County Economic Development Council has good news to share about some familiar companies making big broadband advancements in 2019. The EDC has communicated with many providers over the past year, and they find it no surprise that it is those companies already serving Lincoln County that are stepping up to the plate and moving Internet services forward. Local Internet service provider Odessa Office Equipment currently provides high-speed Internet service to hundreds of Lincoln County...
