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REQUESTS FOR SMALL WORKS ROSTER APPLICATIONS The City of Davenport is accepting applications for our Small Works Roster in accordance with RCW39.04.155. Applicants must be licensed contractors in the State of Washington. When using the Small Works Roster to award contracts in the amount of $300,000 or less, the city will invite proposals from all appropriate contractors on the Small Works Roster and whenever possible, will invite at least one proposal from a minority or woman contractor who otherwise qualifies. The contract...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION February 11, 2025 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, with: Sprague School District No. 8; Odessa School District No. 105, joint with Adams County No. 157 and Grant County No. 166; and Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J. There will be held a Special Levy Election, conducted all by mail. The purpose of this election is to approve and adopt or to reject a local school or special district proposition or...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the Lincoln County Courthouse Commissioners’ Chambers, at the hour of 8:45 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard by the Commission. The agenda will include consideration of a grant application from the Washington State Department of Commerce Broadband Office. The application will be for Broadband Equity A...
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) LINCOLN COUNTY FOR AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONITORING PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that proposals will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025 at one of the following locations: by mail to the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners P.O. Box28, Davenport WA 99122-0028 OR in person: Office of the Board of County Commissioners Clerk of the Board’s desk at 450 Logan Street, lower level of the County Courthouse, Davenport WA. I...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: 23-66567 Title Order #: TSG2310-WA-3856682 Grantor: TRE SCHALK AND KAITLIN COOPER, HUSBAND AND WIFE Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Current trustee of the deed of trust: North Star Trustee, LLC Current mortgage servicer for the deed of trust: Planet Home Lending, LLC Reference number of the deed of trust: 2022 0492498 Parcel Number(s): 0702015001020 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee, North Star Trustee, LLC will on 1/24/2025, at 9:00 AM a...
Davenport's Mya Harden shoots a single-leg on Karis Butller of Almira/Coulee-Hartline during the Deer Park Mix-and-Match on Thursday, Jan. 7. Davenport, Reardan and Wilbur-Creston all competed in the event. For more girls wrestling, see Page 10....
DAVENPORT - Adam Walser officially took his oath as the Superior Court judge for Lincoln County on Wednesday, Jan. 8, succeeding retiring Judge Jeff Barkdull. The swearing-in ceremony at the Lincoln County Courthouse was a bittersweet moment for Walser, who previously served as the county's elected prosecutor. "This job as a prosecutor has been the best job I have ever had," Walser said. "I remember four years ago I was in the same situation Ty is in. Jeff was swearing in as...
DAVENPORT — A California woman accused of causing a fatal Interstate 90 crash that killed 22-year-old Angel A. Cuevas of George, Wash., appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, January 14, through her attorney. Litzy Arvizo, 22, of Merced, Calif., faces charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault stemming from a Washington State Patrol investigation. Her defense attorney stated in court that they are “close to a resolution” in the case. Arvizo, who is currently in California, signed a waiver of physi...
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. As of press time there are no Incident reports or Jail logs available. District Court Judge Dan B. Johnson Criminal Benjamin Gerald Reitz, Hit/Run unattended property, Dismissed Jesse Randall Smith, Nine Mil...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council on Wednesday, January 8, discussed adding new stop signs near the school and reviewed the first reading of a long-overdue franchise agreement renewal with Avista Utilities. The council reviewed an ordinance granting Avista Utilities a nonexclusive franchise to construct, operate, and maintain electrical infrastructure within city limits. The agreement, which has not been updated in years, required clarification of the effective date and...
DAVENPORT - After a legal career spanning nearly four decades, Superior Court Judge Jeffery "Jeff" Barkdull officially retired Friday, Jan. 10. His retirement party was held Wednesday, Jan. 8, celebrating his years of service as both a prosecutor and judge in Lincoln County. "I thank the citizens of Lincoln County. It has been an honor to serve them as both prosecutor and judge. I have enjoyed most of it," Barkdull said. Barkdull, who turns 73 next month, began his legal...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council discussed adjustments to cemetery fees on Wednesday, January 8, addressing increases to grave-related services. Councilmember Daniel Coriell introduced the proposed changes, emphasizing the need to update prices to reflect the cost of labor and services. The price for grave plots will remain at $500, but fees for opening and closing graves will significantly increase. The cost of opening and closing a grave on weekdays will rise from $100 to $650, matching the new fee for Saturdays. F...
There's a certain hilarity in being a 22-year-old managing editor for a small-town paper. It's not just the job title that makes me chuckle -it's the moments that remind me I'm somehow both "too young" and "too old" all at once. This week, I attended the Davenport City Council meeting, a staple in my routine now. I'm making it a point to show up to every local meeting, not just because it's my job, but because, oddly enough, I enjoy them. Where else can you witness democracy i...
Sprague School Board seeks applicants SPRAGUE — The Sprague School District Board is accepting applications for the vacant Director Position #2. The appointed candidate will serve the remainder of the current term, which ends in November 2027. Applicants must reside within the Sprague School District. To apply, visit the district’s website at www.spraguelamont.org under the employment and director’s listings. The vacancy will remain open until filled through an application and selection process, in accordance with Washi...
Katherine (Kathy) Ann Johnson July 8, 1949 –Jan. 1, 2025 Long time Davenport resident passed away Jan. 1, 2025. Kathy was born July 8, 1949 in Spokane, Wash. to Vernon and Lois (Lyse) Sautter. She was raised in Harrington, Wash. until graduating HS in 1967. Her family moved to Davenport, Wash. She lived in Spokane while attending college before returning to Davenport where she later met R.E. (Gene) Johnson. They married on Sept. 27, 1975 joining their families while staying i...
DAVENPORT — Residents are invited to the weekly Harvest Table Community Dinner, held every Wednesday at Harvest Community Church, 310 7th St., across the street north of the post office. The event offers a free meal to anyone who wishes to attend. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the first gathering of 2025 scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 8. Local husband-and-wife duo Christina “Chris” and Richard “Dick” Denson, of Davenport, have partnered with fellow church members to host the dinners. “God just laid it on my...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 17: Dylan Carruth, Travis Telecky, Micah Choate, Hunter Wilkie Jan. 18: Chris Jenness, Doug Booth Jan. 19: Denise Hayes, Pat Mandere Jan. 20: Jackson Sorensen, Nathan Mielke, Liberty Mielke Jan. 21: Hannah Mielke, Richelle Kowalkowski, Kay Zellmer Jan. 22: Trevor King Reardan birthdays Jan. 20: Matt McDonald Reardan anniversaries Jan. 20: Dale and Arlene Swant Harrington birthdays Jan. 18: Sarah Dryden Jan. 20: Wayne Mahrenholz Jan. 21: JJ Tyrrell, Teale Zeller, Hannah Mielke Jan. 22: Jim Knapp...
DEER PARK - Davenport and Reardan girls wrestled Jan. 7 at a mix-and-match at Deer Park High School. Davenport girls finished 15th overall as a team with 30 points; Reardan finished 18th with 22.0. Cheney won the event with 103.5 team points, followed by Lewis and Clark with 96.5 and Republic in third with 66.5. Wilbur-Creston rounded out the Top 4 teams with 57.0 points. Here are the local results from the event: Davenport 120B - Gracelynn Woosley was pinned by Jeanne Coloma...
MEDICAL LAKE – The Davenport girls basketball team won their sixth out of their last seven games, this time defeating the Cardinal 57-15 Thursday, Jan. 9. It was the eighth time this season the Gorillas won a game by 20 points or more. So far this season Davenport has shown the ability to jump on its opponents early with demoralizing scoring runs. Against the Cardinals, they opened the game 12-0 and led 22-4 at the end of the first quarter. The Gorillas extended their lead to...
MEDICAL LAKE – Freshmen Gabe Smith and Hudson Gilbert scored 53 points between them to lead the Cardinals' boys basketball team to a 75-59 win over Davenport, Thursday, Jan. 9. Gilbert had the hot hand early in the game for the Cardinals. He hit three 3-point shots in the game's opening minutes to spearhead a scoring run that saw Medical Lake jump to a 16-2 lead. Davenport's Caige Colbert found his rhythm and within minutes scored 10 points to prevent an early blowout. At t...
DAVENPORT – Brock Gustaveson won five matches to place 4th at the Gut Check Wrestling Tournament Jan. 3-4 in Kent, Washington. Gustaveson and teammates Wayland Holmberg and Malachi Hoff scored 37 points for the Gorillas which earned Davenport 54th place out of 97 schools. The Gut Check Wrestling Tournament is billed as “The Northwest’s Elite High School Wrestling Tournament,” and one in which athletes compete against each other regardless of school size. Holmberg, wrestling at 126 pounds, won one of his three matches to earn...
