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Lincoln County is one of five counties that the state Department of Health approved Friday to move on to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan to reopen the state economy, Health Administrator Ed Dzedzy confirmed to The Times. “We got approved,” Dzedzy said. “Phase 2, for everything except businesses, begins now. Businesses can open as soon as the governor announces his guidelines.” Once guidelines have been released, businesses such as barbershops and nail salons can reopen. R...
DAVENPORT - At least two county lakes will open May 5 to fishing. Lake Roosevelt and Sprague Lake will open the same day Gov. Jay Inslee is allowing state-managed outdoor recreation to reopen. While Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is federally managed, officials said they will follow the guidance offered by Inslee, who announced the opening of fishing, hunting, hiking and golf during a April 27 press conference. Until further notice, all camping remains closed at Lake...
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. Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. April 20 • A hit-and-run of a fence was reported (location was not provided to the pap...
Editor's note: After the positive feedback we received with our Teacher Profile Series last year, we wanted to present another set of community profiles. With everything happening right now with the coronavirus quarantine, getting to know our local nurses seemed fitting. DAVENPORT - "When you're in need, I want you to know I've got you. We will get through it." That is what Crystal Carter said when asked why she does what she does. Carter is a nurse, and it becomes clear when...
DAVENPORT — Schools across the state are not closed down; classes have just moved online. That’s part of the message Davenport schools officials hope parents understand. And while students can’t earn a failing grade in the final quarter of the year, they can earn an incomplete. When Gov. Jay Inslee announced schools would not reopen for in-person education for the rest of the school year, he also announced students would not receive an “F” in the spring. While many students and parents may believe that means summer vacation s...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - Hope Baptist Church is holding a weekly Sunday church service, drive-in movie-style. With churches not counted as essential under Gov. Jay Inslee's stay-at-home order, indoor religious services have not been able to take place since March. So, Hope Baptist Church Pastor Jon Schrock decided to pay homage to drive-in theaters and have an outdoor service where people stay in their cars. "We wanted to worship the Lord in an old-fashioned way, if you will,...
DAVENPORT — Davenport High School recently received three awards for academic achievement. The state Board of Education and Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction recognized the school for excellence in achievement in mathematics, English, graduation rate and keeping ninth-graders on track. The school was also recognized by U.S. News and World Report....
DAVENPORT — The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat is at $5.26. Hard Red Winter is down at $5.23. Dark Northern Spring is down at $5.74. Barley is $120 per ton....
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Mike Stauffer passed away Monday, the Sheriff's Office confirmed Tuesday. "It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of our beloved Sgt. Michael Stauffer," Sheriff Wade Magers said on Facebook. "Mike began his career at the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in November of 1996, where he began serving the citizens of Lincoln County as a corrections and dispatch deputy. In February of 1998, Mike transferred within the...
DAVENPORT - With the state still practicing social distancing, entertainment options are slim. But on April 18, Davenport residents Brian and Barb Curtis found a gem. Brian caught word that the Miss Shifters Car Club of Spokane was having a car cruise on Division Street in Spokane. Curtis, who is a member of the Davenport Road Knights Car Club, said knowledge of the cruise was spread only by word of mouth. He said he was told that because of the short notice, only about a...
DAVENPORT — The City Council extended its emergency quarntine rules Wednesday night, April 22. There have only been two confirmed coronavirus cases in Lincoln County. Under Resolution 2020-11, City Hall, the library, park restrooms and playgrounds will be closed to the public. Mayor Brad Sweet originally declared an emergency March 20 and ordered several precautionary steps to be taken, including suspending utility late fees. Five days later, the council authorized an altered version extending rules to April 2...
DAVENPORT — The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat is at $5.38. Hard Red Winter is down at $5.38. Dark Northern Spring is down at $5.93. Barley is at $125 per ton....
DAVENPORT — Despite the coronavirus and its effects, the Davenport Lions Club had another successful year. The club had to cancel the annual Easter Egg Hunt and breakfast, the Lions Club Surf and Turf dinner and its board and regular meetings. While honoring the social distancing request, some information and issues were discussed via e-mail and messenger. It was sufficient enough for the end of the Lions year. Meetings will resume after the social distancing request has been lifted. It is most difficult for our members to s...
DAVENPORT — The official filing period for the fall elections is set for May 11-15. All offices are subject to both primary and general elections, Lincoln County officials said. If more than two candidates file for a position, the primary will narrow the field to just the Top 2 candidates who would then appear on the November general election ballot. There is a filing fee equal to 1% of the annual salary for elected office, officials said. And the fee must be paid upon filing a declaration of candidacy. Positions open this y...
Joanne Irene Davis, 87, passed away April 15, 2020, in Moses Lake, Wash. Joanne was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Hunters, Wash., to Kermit and Lela Wesley. A private family burial will take place at Mt. View Cemetery, Davenport, Wash. Strate Funeral Home of Davenport, Wash., is caring for the Davis family....
Lyla Gilberta Alt-Oligher, 95, passed away April 16, 2020, in Kennewick, Wash. Lyla was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Reardan, Wash., to Joseph and Charlotte Wynecoop. Private family graveside services were held at Mondovi Cemetery, Mondovi, Wash. A Celebration of her life will be at a later date. Strate funeral Home, Davenport, Wash., is caring for the Alt-Oligher family....
As a student of history, I often wonder what we have learned from historic events in our world. I personally don’t believe history truly repeats itself, but that doesn’t mean there are not parallels. I tend to lean more toward a phrase Mark Twain has been credited for saying: “history doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” With that in mind, I spent time looking back at what our area experienced in 1918 during the influenza pandemic. I began looking through local his...
DAVENPORT — Tyson Jerred Heath, 30, remained in Lincoln County Jail on $15,000 bail after being booked April 6 on charges of felony harassment and two counts of fourth-degree assault -domestic biolence. According to court documents, Heath assaulted his mother, Deanna Heath, and his sister, Chantel Heath, on April 4 at Deanna and Chantel’s home in Davenport. Tyson Health also, according to court documents, threatened to kill Chantel Heath....
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. Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. April 13 • A Ritzville caller said a friend released from the hospital needed to go back....
DAVENPORT -- Lincoln County is getting an emergency helipad, thanks to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6248. Gov. Jay Islee signed the measure April 3; It allocates $75,000 in capital budget funds for the state Department of Transportation to construct an emergency-use helicopter landing pad at the Telford rest area. State officials said the rest area is already used an average of four times monthy as a “makeshift medical transer point.” Following a crash or a medical eme...
DAVENPORT - The community celebrated the Class of 2020 on April 10 with a new take on 'Friday Night Lights." Instead of a football game, students, families and area residents parked vehicles and honked horns at Davenport High School's football field. High school stadium lights were turned on for 20 minutes. Lincoln County Fire Department trucks joined in the celebration, blaring horns, too. "That was part of a national movement, all across the country at 20:20 military time,...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man was arrested on fourth-degree assault on April 6. Tyson Jerred Heath, 30 of Spokane, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the county jail. In addition to fourth-degree assault, he was being held on a U.S. Marshall detainer for harassment....
DAVENPORT — First half-2020 taxes and assessments are due in the Lincoln County terarsuer’s Office or postmarked by April 30. The office is currently closed to public access due to the coronavirus shutdown. Tax payments may be mailed to Lincoln County Treasurer, P.O. Box 370, Davenport, WA 99122, or paid online at www.co.lincoln.wa.us/treasurer....
DAVENPORT — The state Department of Natural Resources has banned burning on agency-protected lands in Eastern Washington. The ban includes several “fire danger rating areas” including the highlands, Kaniksu and lower and upper basin areas in the region, the agency said. Dry conditions and expected windy conditions prompted the burn ban, the agency said....
DAVENPORT — Avista Corp. ratepayers affected by the coronavirus pandemic may have a temporary reprieve on utility bills. Last week, the state Utilities and Transportation Commission approved temporary changes to Avista’s rate assistance program for ratepayers who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus. Natural gas and electric customers having trouble paying their bills will be able to apply for hardship grants of up to $350 and, Avista officials said. To apply for a grant, call 800-227-9187....
