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PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 25-4- 00031-22 In the Matter of the Estate of JOAN D. HERRINGTON, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving o...
DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) Description of proposal: This proposal shall include all work associated with the construction of road improvements and upgrades to a section of Duck Lake Road, County Road No. 92310 from Mile Post 18.71 to Mile Post 23.30. The work shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: widen and safety enhance existing subgrade to current design standards upgrade and or replace existing drainage facilities; resurface the road with crushed...
CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF VACATION OF STREET NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Davenport, Lincoln County, Washington, will hold a hearing on a request by Insula, LLC, to vacate a portion of 10th Street and the abutting alleyway setback. Insula Inc intends to use the acquired ROW for setback purposes and parking for an 8-plex residential complex. The property is described as a portion of the city right of way known as the north fifty (50’) foot by forty (40’) foot of 10th Str...
DAVENPORT - Harvest is underway across Lincoln County, where yellow peas, soft white wheat, club wheat and canola are the primary crops coming off the fields this year. "Those are probably the heavier hitters," said Brad Wiley of Mondovi, east region foreman for HighLine Grain Growers. "There are others, but those are the primary." So far, yields in the southern end of the county are above average, while the north is seeing mostly average returns on winter wheat. Quality...
DAVENPORT — Here are the preliminary results of the Tuesday, Aug. 5, primary election as of 8 p.m.: Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson 96.83% Write-in 3.17% City of Davenport Councilman No. 1 Michael Strite 54.88% Libbie Klettke 35.35% Daniel Coriell 8.84% Write-in 0.93% City of Sprague Mayor Lucas Becker 51.49% Scooter Dearing 35.64% Trace De Garmo 11.88% Write-in 0.99% Hospital District 1 Commissioner No. 4 Barbara A. Vogelsang 49.44% Dee Deife 27.97% Marlon K. Schafer 22.03% Write-in 0.56% Hospital D...
DAVENPORT — A special three-day filing period will be held Tuesday, August 19, through Thursday, August 21, for certain local elected positions across Lincoln County that received no candidates during the regular filing period. Accordion to Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley, anyone wishing to declare candidacy must file with the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office at the Courthouse in Davenport between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during those dates. Declarations sent by mail must be received by 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, and...
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 July 28 Traffic Stops: 3 6:41 a.m. – A Seven Bays area resident reported seeing 2 males on his property through his ring camera while he was not home. 8:17 a.m. – A resident called to complain abou...
DAVENPORT - A proposed state land acquisition in Lincoln County is raising economic concerns among local leaders who say the loss of taxable property could outweigh the public benefits. The Lincoln County Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 4, where officials from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife presented a proposal to purchase the 320-acre Lone Pine property, a landlocked shrub-steppe parcel owned by a private individual. The property, located near other conservation are...
DAVENPORT - A Fruitland man is facing three Class C felony charges including first-degree vehicle prowling, second-degree malicious mischief and second-degree theft in Lincoln County Superior Court following his arrest Tuesday, July 29. Andrew Lee Martin, 45, of Fruitland, appeared before Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser for his arraignment on Tuesday, August 5, during which Walser appointed Dave Hearrean as his public defender. Each charge carries a maximum...
DAVENPORT — Voters got their first look at primary results Tuesday night as ballots were tallied in the city’s three-way council race. Michael Strite leads in the race for Davenport City Council Position No. 1 with 54.88% of the vote, according to preliminary results from the Aug. 5 primary election. Libbie Klettke follows with 35.35%, while incumbent Daniel Coriell trails with 8.84%. Daniel Coriell, 24, of Davenport, said while the results are disappointing, he plans to finish out his term and stay involved in the com...
DAVENPORT — A man who left court-ordered treatment nearly a decade ago failed to appear for a newly mandated inpatient, prompting a $5,000 bond warrant for his arrest. Sheldon Dennis Schmoyer, 32, of Davenport, reportedly either did not report for court-ordered treatment or checked himself out again. His absence sparked discussion between Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson, defense attorney Dave Hearrean, and Superior Court Judge Adam Walser during Schmoyer’s Superior Court hearing Tuesday, Aug. 5. “Now, when...
Donna Lee (Bennetts) Armstrong Oct. 23, 1929 - July 12, 2025 Donna Lee (Bennetts) Armstrong passed peacefully the morning of July 12, 2025 in her Colorado apartment with her granddaughter Jennifer by her side. Donna had experienced a series of mini strokes over the preceding weeks. While plans were underway to move her back to Washington state, Donna left us, and Colorado, under her terms. Donna was born on Oct. 23, 1929, the day before the stock market crash. She was born in...
1 years ago Wheat hauling is now on in full blast at stations along the Milwaukee railway, where as high as 2500 sacks a day are received at a warehouse. 15 bushels is the average for the Odessa area. The Nee bridge across the Spokane river at Lincoln has been declared unsafe by J. L. Thayer, county engineer. The bridge must be abandoned or replaced immediately. The Central service station opened for business Wednesday morning. This new station is on the site of the former Columbia Hotel. It is billed as the most...
DAVENPORT — Voters got their first look at primary results Tuesday night as ballots were tallied in the city’s three-way council race. Michael Strite leads in the race for Davenport City Council Position No. 1 with 54.88% of the vote, according to preliminary results from the Aug. 5 primary election. Libbie Klettke follows with 35.35%, while incumbent Daniel Coriell trails with 8.84%. Daniel Coriell, 24, of Davenport, said while the results are disappointing, he plans to finish out his term and stay involved in the com...
DAVENPORT — Here are the preliminary results of the Tuesday, Aug. 5, primary election as of 8 p.m.: Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson – 96.83% Write-in – 3.17% City of Davenport Councilman No. 1 Michael Strite – 54.88% Libbie Klettke – 35.35% Daniel Coriell – 8.84% Write-in – 0.93% City of Sprague Mayor Lucas Becker – 51.49% Scooter Dearing – 35.64% Trace De Garmo – 11.88% Write-in – 0.99% Hospital District 1 Commissioner No. 4 Barbara A. Vogelsang – 49.44% Dee Deife – 27.97% Marlon K. Schafer – 22.03% Write...
DAVENPORT — Preliminary results from Lincoln County’s Aug. 5 primary election show several candidates leading their races and strong voter support for a hospital levy, with final certification scheduled for Aug. 19. As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, 1,731 ballots were tallied out of 8,756 registered voters across 46 precincts, for a turnout of 19.77%. Approximately 100 ballots remain to be counted. The next scheduled count is Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. Results were last tabulated at 8:04 p.m. on Aug. 5. In Davenport Council Position No. 1, Mic...
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Davenport High School junior placed fifth in the nation in the 4x100 mixed relay at the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships at Ted Wright Stadium. Representing Spokane Speed Academy, David Coriell, 16, said the atmosphere was electric, describing the intensity of lining up on the track surrounded by some of the nation's fastest young athletes. "There was a lot of speed there," he said. "Many people were competing for the national title, and it...
DAVENPORT — Washington had 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Monday, July 28, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Spring wheat was rated 6% very poor, 42% poor, 36% fair, 12% good and 4% excellent. Barley was 3% very poor, 45% poor, 37% fair, 14% good and 1% excellent.. Winter wheat harvest reached 35%, up from 18% the previous week. At the same time last year and the five-year average were both 29%. Spring wheat harvest was 11%, up from 1% the week prior, compared to 4% last y...
DAVENPORT — A man accused of stealing a car earlier this year was granted a delay in his case Tuesday, July 29, after a new public defender was appointed and legal confusion stalled proceedings. Scott C.J. Skenandore-Kieffer, 38, who faces charges for motor vehicle theft and related crimes, returned to Lincoln County Superior Court with his new court-appointed attorney, Victoria Iverson, representing him via Zoom while appearing for a different case in another county. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser, who recently returned f...
DAVENPORT — Leffel, Otis & Warwick, P.S. has promoted two longtime certified public accountants to shareholder positions as part of its ongoing growth and leadership transition. Justin Hunt, CPA, of the Davenport office and Jared King, CPA, of the Ritzville office, were both named shareholders effective Tuesday, July 1. Both King and Hunt have extensive experience in audit, tax, advisory and client services. Managing Partner Brenik Iverson, CPA, said the two have shown consistent leadership and dedication to clients, p...
DAVENPORT — Students across Lincoln County will receive free, personalized backpacks filled with school supplies through a community-wide drive organized by Zion Lutheran Church and supported this year by Pioneer Title. The annual Back-to-School Supply Drive began Wednesday, July 30, and runs through Friday, August 15. Families must register in advance for their children to receive a backpack tailored to their school, grade level and teacher’s supply list. “We never turn anybody away,” said Brenda Guhlke, outreach committ...
Davenport birthdays July 31: Sebastian Hardin Aug. 1: Lila Lust, Lincoln Johnson Aug. 2: Joseph Gunning, John Carruth, Chrissy Tucker Aug. 3: Charles Oliver, Kim Hardin, Brenda Gamache, Doreen Forest Aug. 4: Harold Thompson, Aaron Coley, Izaiah Bowdish, Ken Horner, Karom Thomas Aug. 5: Richard Gunning, Paula Furman Aug. 6: Jeff Gunning, Michelle Hopp, Kim Buchmann, Matt Schneider, Barb Zentz Davenport anniversaries July 31: Gabe and Traci Gants Aug. 1: Brian and Darci Dennis Aug. 3: John and Kathy Coley Aug. 5: Dick and...
DAVENPORT - More child care, driver's education, licensing, and reliable transportation were among the top concerns raised by Lincoln County residents during a community input meeting hosted by Rural Resources on Tuesday, July 29. The meeting, held in the lower-level commissioners' room at the Lincoln County Courthouse, was led by Kristine Williams of Cheney, a contracted representative with Rural Resources. Williams gathered input from locals to better understand what...
1 years ago Last Saturday, a car driven by John Ragan, belonging to J. R. Ragan drove into the new plate glass front of the Washington Water Power company. Sheriff Gilpatrick and others were on hand recently for the opening of the vault of the Creston State Bank for the first time since the fire that ravaged the town. Everything in the vault was in pristine condition. 15 members of the Odessa Commercial club met last week and urged the establishment of an approved road between Odessa and Wilbur. A committee was appointed...
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District will hold its Back-to-School Night and Mandatory Athletics Night on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Reardan High School, 215 East Spokane Avenue. The elementary Back-to-School Night for pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students begins at 5 p.m. Families can meet teachers, tour informational booths, and enjoy free pizza. The event also introduces the new principal, Sarah Dinkins. The Mandatory Athletics Night starts at 5 p.m. with a student-athlete presentation, followed by a parent present...
