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LOS CABO, MEXICO - A Davenport High School graduate and Seven Bays native is hoping to see a children's hospital and pediatric medical center in Cabo after learning there is no such care for children in the city. Shayna (Damschen) Vedadi, a member of the Class of 2002 who now lives in Austin, is working with the Chileno Bay Foundation on the "Cabo Kid's Project" to raise money for the cause in memory of her father, Warren Damschen, the former pastor of Deer Meadows-based Lake...
Davenport senior cheerleader Rebecca Kent shares a meaningful and emotional moment with her family on Senior Night Saturday, Jan. 27. Turn to page 9 for more pictures from Senior Nights in Davenport, Odessa and Reardan....
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. Jan. 21 Traffic stops: 11 A caller who appeared to be at the Sprague Motel said she was being yelled at by her ex. A sudden death was reported at Serene Meadows in Davenport. A caller requested help jumpstarting his...
DAVENPORT — With the special election 12 days away as of Thursday’s press day, the School Board heard updates from superintendent Chad Prewitt regarding the last year and what the two replacement levies the District hopes to pass Feb. 13 will fund. Like other levies being posed to voters in Reardan, Edwall, Harrington and Odessa, educational programs and operations levies help fund safety officer positions, some curriculum, materials, extra and co-curricular activities like sports, choir and FBLA, bus travel and some sta...
DAVENPORT — In the first meeting conducted by recently-installed Mayor Jonathan Chapman, city council passed three business items and tabled two. Council tabled the second reading of an ordinance making “necessary changes” to a chapter of the city municipal code dealing with the sewer system. Discussion surrounded when a property owner is liable for sewer repairs, and when that responsibility should fall to the city. The reading was tabled so the sewer committee could hold a meeting prior to the next council meeting. Said...
DAVENPORT - The city planning commission elected to table a motion to approve a conditional use permit for the new owners of the 30 Logan Street parcel where the Black Bear Motel is located after the owners didn't show up for the commission's meeting Wednesday, Jan. 17. City clerk Dave Leath said owners requested a Zoom link to the meeting mere minutes before the meeting began, which the city didn't see until the following morning. Land use permit documents state that the new...
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. Jan. 14 Traffic stops: 15 A caller reported two “long-haired, scummy men” hunting on Limestone Road outside Edwall. An Edwall man said a youth was riding an offroad vehicle at Telecky and Hanlon Roads. A railroa...
DAVENPORT — A negative balance found in Lincoln County’s 911 fund forced the county to void a $50,000 internal warrant in order to balance the fund for January. In a special Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday, Jan. 23, Auditor Chandra Schumacher and Treasurer Emily Hansen told the commissioners that the roughly $19,000 deficit in the fund could be covered by voiding a $50,000 warrant that was an internal payment to IT staff. Hansen said she found the negative balance Thursday, Jan. 18. Sheriff Gabe Gants said Monday that the defi...
DAVENPORT — Most Lincoln County voters will soon receive ballots for the Feb. 13 Special Election, when area school districts are asking citizens to approve levies for extracurricular funding. In the county seat, the local School District is seeking passage of a 4-year Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy, estimated at an annual $2.30 per $1,000 assessed property value to be collected in 2025-28. The District is also seeking passage of a 4-year capital levy for technology, safety and facility improvements, e...
DAVENPORT – The current water supply outlook for Washington is an early assessment, but it shows little snowpack through December. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program hydrologist Matt Warbritton, the snowpack is significantly lower-than-average, but overall precipitation is only slightly below average, thanks to December rainfall. Because of the strong El Nino events this year, t...
David Orlyn Gunning Oct. 6, 1962- Jan, 15, 2024 David Orlyn Gunning, born on Oct. 6, 1962, in Spokane, Wash., passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Jan. 15, 2024. David was the beloved son of Richard and the late Shirley Gunning. He left a lasting impact on the lives of those around him and will be dearly missed. David's journey began in Davenport, Wash., where he graduated from Davenport High School in 1981. He further pursued his passion for hydraulics at Spokane Commu...
DAVENPORT—The Washington State University Extension here is hosting a “Wheat Academy on the Road” series of talks at Memorial Hall Thursday, Feb. 1. The morning-long event runs from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 511 Park Street. The first talk will be given by Ritzville-based Extension agronomist Aaron Esser, who will speak for 30 minutes giving a summary and research overview of the WSU Wilke farm about a mile east of the city. Next will be a 30-minute talk on regional canola production by Davenport-based Washington Oilseed Cropp...
HARRINGTON — The Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association voted to retain all its previous officers at the Association’s monthly meeting at the Harrington Haus Tavern Thursday, Jan. 18. President Matt Schneider, vice president Jon Hoard, secretary Maddi Overmyer and treasurer Jocilyn Schoesler were all re-appointed to their positions after brief discussion. The meeting consisted mostly of informal discussion surrounding beef credits and how the Association should approach the issue with the state Legislature. At Schne...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 26: Lance Strite Jan. 27: Curtis Guhlke, Seyler Lacy, Ezri Lacy, Jacob Taylor Jan. 28: Jacob Harvey Jan. 29: Tim Utley, Doug Reinbold, Eliza Lynn Bailey, Jaymie Bennett Jan. 30: Teresa Vesneske, Tyanna Evers Jan. 31: Debbie Orvis, Danita Hammond, Kalah Dehn, James Bellotti Feb. 1: Anna Cash, Sherrill Hansen, Brenda Guhlke, Carson Tucker, Ryker Plasencia Davenport anniversaries Feb. 1: Russ and Debbie Miller Reardan birthdays Jan. 27: Jenny Cesaratto Jan. 28: Paul Whitmore Jan. 29: Jeff Wagner, Sarah...
1 years ago • More than 100 people attended a meeting at the Lincoln County Courthouse to hear a discussion of the wheat export bounty plan for raising the price of wheat. • An outbreak of rabies was reported amongst animals in Irby. • Gas prices were raised two cents per gallon, making the retail price 23 cents a gallon. 75 years ago • Sub-zero temperatures dipped to 19 below, forcing the Lincoln Lumber company to shutdown after seven inches of ice formed on the mill pond. • James Forney, a Davenport farmer and pioneer,...
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF LINCOLN SUMMONS SERVED BY PUBLICATION (SMPB) No. 23-4-00070-22 In RE Guardianship of Brooklin Simpson To Charles Ray Simpson and Nicole Christine Larson. I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is:Minor Guardanian Ship Petition. You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: Jan. 11, 2024. If you do...
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICEBOARD OF LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chairman, Scott M. Hutsell, District 2 Vice Chairman, Jo M. Gilchrist, District 1 Member, Rob Coffman, District 3 TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners has called a SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with the Auditor, Treasurer, Sheriff and 911 Coordinator. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to address the negative balance in the 911 Fund. Final disposition shall not be...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION February 13, 2024 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, with: Reardan-Edwall School District No. 9; Almira School District No. 17; Creston School District No. 73; Odessa School District No. 105, joint with Adams County No. 157 and Grant County No. 166J; Wilbur School District No. 200; Harrington School District No. 204; Davenport School District No. 207; Ritzville School District No. 67, joint with Adams County...
DAVENPORT - Despite advocacy from School District administration, Davenport will remain a 2B school for at least the next four years. Davenport's appeal to move down to 1B was rejected by the WIAA last weekend after the Northeast 1B League voted against accepting Davenport into the league. The WIAA released classification numbers for the 2024-28 cycle Sunday, Jan. 21. Davenport came in at 131.88 students, which is the number of ninth through 11th grade students adjusted for...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Jan. 26 • Davenport basketball vs. St. George’s @ 6 p.m. • Odessa basketball at Mary Walker @ 6 p.m. • Reardan basketball at Chewelah @ 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 • Davenport, Reardan and LRS wrestling at league duals at Almira-Coulee-Hartline @ 10 a.m. • Davenport basketball vs. Chewelah @ 4:30 p.m. • Odessa basketball vs...
REARDAN -Davenport took both its boys and girls wrestlers to its rival school for a mix-and-match league meet Thursday, Jan. 18. And two Harrington boys were part of the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington Bronco team that also competed in Reardan last Thursday night. Davenport got eight wins and took 11 losses in the 8-school mix-and-match. Host Reardan had the best record at 14-3, while LRSWH was 6-11. For the Davenport girls, Emma Cash pinned Liberty's Lillie Unruh...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles won 14 of 17 matches on Senior Day in an NE2B league wrestling meet Thursday, Jan. 18. Their win total was the highest of the eight teams that competed in the event. Joey Matusik, wrestling at 106 pounds, went 2-0 on the day. He pinned Micah Rocha of Northwest Christian in 5:32 and Ty Scott of Colfax in 1:12. His brother Alex Matusik, wrestling in the 120-pound weight class, pinned his two opponents as well. He defeated Cooper Ramos of...
REARDAN - Two rivals separated by a 13-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 2 play a similar style: Gritty, tough, scrappy and not afraid to make the game ugly. That was apparent Tuesday night, and it was the Reardan Screaming Eagle girls that played that style just a bit better than Davenport. Reardan held on for a 51-41 win Jan. 23 to improve to 11-5 this season and maintain a 1-game lead in the NE2B North Division with a week left before the District 7 Tournament. "I loved our...
REARDAN - Almost all of Davenport's 2022-23 state championship boys team graduated last year, but the Gorillas still had just enough firepower to make sure they didn't lose to Reardan this year. Davenport found enough offense and stops on defense in the second half en route to a 53-50 win over the Screaming Eagles Tuesday, Jan. 23. The win gave Davenport two wins in as many tries over Reardan this season and puts the Gorillas in control of its destiny for the No. 4 seed in...
DAVENPORT — Four athletes from Lincoln County were named to the 1B/2B Washington High School All-State Cross Country team. Locally, two boys and two girls were recognized. From Davenport, Josie Wynecoop and Charlotte Soliday were on the girls All-State Team, while Jaeger Jacobsen represented the Gorillas on the boys team. Gabe Branstetter was Reardan’s solo representative, also on the boys All-State Team. Jacobsen finished fourth at the 1B/2B State Cross Country Meet in Pasco in November with a time of 16:36.7, while Bra...
