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DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Description of proposal: This proposal shall include all work associated with the demolition and replacement of a drainage structure on Mohler Road, County Road No. 34560, County Road Project G-1047. The work shall include, but not necessarily be limited to: removing the concrete structure and upgrading drainage facilities; Resurface the road with crushed gravel and asphaltic surfacing; Reclaim and revegetate areas disturbed during construction, and other incidental work as required. The...
Douglas Earl Womack June 30, 1967-May 11, 2025 Douglas was born to Virginia and David Womack on June 30, 1967 in Cottonwood, Arizona, where he lived until the family moved to Riverton, WY. Doug graduated from Riverton H.S. in 1985. He soon joined the Army where he was a helicopter mechanic until 1990. Doug was married and divorced twice before he met and married the love of his life, Dianne Sorci, in 1999. They remained married until the day he passed. Doug was a die hard,...
Ransom Gray attempts to hold on during the Junior Boys Steer Riding event at the Davenport Junior Rodeo on Friday, June 20, before taking a tumble beneath the steer. The day featured a full lineup of youth events, including mutton busting, bronc riding, and barrel racing. For more on the Junior Rodeo, see Page 10....
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council addressed the vacant council seat left by the sudden death of Councilman Robert Jenkins during its regular meeting Wednesday, June 25. Jenkins died June 12, one day after the previous meeting. With Mayor Jonathan Chapman absent, Mayor Pro Tem Pattrick Katz led the meeting. Council members Heath Becker, Daniel Coriell, Cory Hollis, Lance Strite and Mike Wilkinson attended. No police report was given. During the public comment period,...
DAVENPORT - Following a week of near-normal rainfall, farmers and residents in Lincoln County are preparing for drier and warmer conditions expected this summer, raising concerns about crop yields and heightened wildfire risks. Daniel Butler, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Spokane office, which serves western Chelan, western Okanogan, and eastern Montana, reported that last week's cooler-than-average temperatures and 50% to 70% chance of precipitation...
DAVENPORT - A Davenport man was arrested June 23 on a warrant for allegedly violating a court-ordered furlough and appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on June 24. Seldon Schmoyer, 32, was appointed public defender David Hearrean and appeared before Judge Adam Walser, with prosecutor Ty Albertson present. Schmoyer, found indigent, is scheduled for a show-cause hearing Tuesday, July 1, to address the alleged violation of a 120-day jail furlough tied to a prior court...
DAVENPORT - A Davenport man accused of first-degree voyeurism appeared before Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey S. Barkdull for a readiness hearing Tuesday, June 24. Austin A. Anderson, 24, represented by public defender David Hearrean, had his original trial date of July 16, stricken for a continuance. A new trial date was set for Sept. 10, with a readiness hearing scheduled for Aug. 19. Barkdull noted the case's age and hesitated to grant the continuance but agreed...
DAVENPORT — Local towns will adhere to Washington state fireworks regulations, ensuring safe celebrations for the Fourth of July, a tradition symbolizing patriotism and freedom since the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Davenport, Reardan, Harrington, and Odessa will follow state ordinances, permitting fireworks use without local restrictions if safety guidelines are met. A proposed burn ban starting June 30 will not impact July 4 fireworks. No town-sponsored events are planned. Under Washington’s State Fir...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County has officially begun the process of updating its Five-Year Homeless Plan for 2025–2030, the Board of County Commissioners announced June 17. The update is being led by the Lincoln County Homeless Housing Taskforce and is required under RCW 43.185C. The current version of the plan is available for public review on the county website under the “Document Center – Board of County Commissioners” section. For more information on draft updates or upcoming public meetings, contact Cruze Thompson, housing d...
1 years ago A tourist headed for the gas pump in front of J. W. Fox’s store, missed the brake and hit the gas pedal and rammed into the pump smashing it considerably. The driver drove off and only Mr. Fox and the pump suffered. A number of Davenport people attended a bucking contest at the Wade West farm in the Rocklyn area. Six riders took part and put on an excellent show. Two special trains passed through Odessa last week. One was a load of cherries that were being sent east. The second was a load of silk headed for east...
Davenport birthdays June 26: Craig Deppner, Stephanie Zeiler, Karla Green June 27: Kelli Wilkie, Darcy Dennis, Cindy Warner June 28: Mariah Liebing, Emmett McCowan, Brady Dean June 29: Cade Hardin, Ryan Slahtasky, Lily Green June 30: Anthony B Smith, Jason Schillinger, Paige Van Buren July 1: Megan Miller, George Hein, Joshua Cursi July 2: Stacia Patterson, Elsa Bowen, Cheyenne King, Skyler King, Cody Hopkins Davenport anniversaries June 26: Roy and Susan Alspach, Brad and Kim Cole, Doug and Patti Ensor June 28: Darren 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 June 9 Traffic Stops: 10 6:47 a.m. – A Spokane hospital employee called to request a welfare check on a patient that missed an appointment. 11:07 a.m. – A verbal altercation was reported by one...
HARRINGTON - A Palouse woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison Monday, June 16, for a crash that killed three Davenport men. Jade A. Ellsworth, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular homicide in the June 7, 2024, collision that killed Alan Kysar, 26, Braedon Efraimson, 26, and Blake Wilson, 24. Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Jeff Barkdull emphasized allowing the victims' families to attend the plea and sentencing hearings. Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty...
Lincoln County Public Works Request for Proposals Lincoln County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for long-term solid waste disposal services for the Municipal Solid Waste collected by Lincoln County at the Lincoln County Transfer Station. Sealed proposals are due Aug 30, 2025 c/o Dave Orvis, Public Works Director, 27234 SR 25 N, Davenport, WA 99122. Evaluation of proposals will be concluded Sep 15, with contract negotiations scheduled for award by November 1, 2025. Proposers must be experienced entities that are...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County workers earned significantly less than their state and national counterparts at the end of 2024, according to new data released Tuesday, June 17, by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. During the fourth quarter, Lincoln County reported an average weekly wage of $1,064—nearly $450 less than the national average of $1,507 and more than $800 below Washington’s statewide average of $1,897. The data includes workers covered by unemployment insurance programs, accounting for 2,687 total jobs acros...
EDWALL - A grant in the amount $10,645 from the Washington State Conservation Commission will fund efforts to address chronic flooding in Edwall, where late February 2025 deluges inundated State Route 231 near Reardan and flooded homes and garages in the town, located between U.S. Highway 2 and Interstate 90. The roadway was temporarily closed due to the flooding. Edwall has faced similar conditions before. In February 2014, record rainfall caused Simpson Creek, upstream from...
DAVENPORT - On June 6, twenty-three students from the elementary school's fourth grade classes were rewarded with an end-of-the-year pizza feed at the 6th Street Café by teachers, Morgan Hunt and Karen Lyle. This was the twenty fifth-year Lyle has recognized her students for achieving their reading goal for the year. This year the students read at least 2025 minutes at home. In addition to the pizza, Hunt and Lyle made hats for each of the students. "It is a great way to...
Robert Wayne Jenkins May 8, 1970 – June 12, 2025 Robert Wayne Jenkins, 55, of Davenport, Wash., passed away on June 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Robert was a man of strength, passion, and unwavering integrity whose presence filled every room he entered. He leaves behind a legacy of service, love, and devotion to family and community. Robert dedicated his career to serving others. He worked in the IT department at Lincoln County Hospital and was an active member of t...
Schafer, Jerry D Sept. 5, 1938 - June 6, 2025 Jerry was a lifetime resident of Odessa, Wash. He passed away June 6, 2025. Jerry (Age 86) was born on Sept. 5, 1938 in Odessa, Wash. to Henry (HB) and Mollie Schafer. He grew up and attended school in Odessa, graduating high school in 1956. Jerry served the US Army after high school. Jerry and Ellen Janke married on May 29, 1965 in Odessa, Wash. where they made their home and raised their two children Marlon and Dana. Over the...
DAVENPORT - More than 100 people attended Lincoln County Health Department's community health fair at the middle school Thursday, June 12. This year's focus was injury and substance abuse prevention. The event included free food provided by Rural Resource's Produce Pantry, a meal provided by Hazel's Dozen of Harrington, 21 vendors and a raffle. Carey Guhlke-Falk, Director of Community Collaboration for Lincoln County Public Health, organized the event. "We have held this event...
Davenport birthdays June 19: Gerry Rambo, Chris Gunning June 20: Shelly Johnston, Luke Hammond, William Briggs, Todd Winzer June 21: Cody Johnston, John Badgley, Harlow Janke June 23: Libby Murdock, Dustin Jenness, Josh Warwick June 24: Patty Hupp, Linda Spencer, Emma Johnson, Callen Wynecoop June 26: Craig Deppner, Stephanie Zeiler June 27: Kelli Wilkie, Darcy Dennis, Cindy Warner Davenport anniversaries June 19: Jacob and Mallory Kragt June 20: Tim and Kathy Podowicz June 21: Rob and Vicki Morcom, Tyson and Stephanie Linstr...
1 years ago All driver’s licenses in Washington expire July 31 and the new ones become effective August 1 and are good for two years. Licenses cost $1.00 and every person who drives an automobile or truck must have one. Two Harrington youth were struck by a car while walking on the sidewalk in front of state bank. Herbert Armstrong and Donald Oestrich were knocked down and narrowly escaped serious injury. The car was driven by Pete Smensen. Jake Woitt, formerly of Odessa is wanted by Federal authorities for a liquor c...
LINCOLN COUNTY - The Davenport Public Pool opened for the summer on Thursday, June 12. Hours are Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Two-week swim lesson sessions begin July 7. About 120 children are enrolled in the first session, which is full, with a similar number for the second session, which has openings. "I'm excited for the summer and eager to see how the rest of the year goes," said Emma Cormier, a senior lifeguard of...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport Junior Rodeo is set to return June 20-21, bringing two days of youth rodeo action to town with new prize offerings and expanded sanctioning. This year’s event is sanctioned by both the Eastern Washington Junior Rodeo Association (EWJRA) and the Columbia Tie-Down Junior Rodeo Association (CTJRA), drawing contestants from across the region to compete in a full slate of events. A new prize format debuts this year, offering awards to top performers across all age divisions. One saddle will be awa...
REARDAN – Springtime not only tickles the senses, but it also invites athletes to leave the confines of the gym and to chase their dreams on the track, tennis court, or ball field. With the conclusion of the WIAA Track & Field Championships, we look back on how Lincoln County schools fared in their spring sports. Overall, track and field athletes experienced the most success, while area softball and baseball teams experienced underclassmen’s growing pains. Davenport The Gorillas concluded another successful season track sea...
