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Davenport Gorilla basketball fans dressed for the occasion at the state 2B basketball tournament last week, including one fan who brought a little divine intervention with him as the girls took on the defending state champion Northwest Christian Crusaders. The fans celebrated as the Gorilla girls dunked the Crusaders to advance to the semifinals against rival Reardan. For more Davenport girls basketball coverage from state, see Page 10 and log onto www.odes...
DAVENPORT – Heavy winds early Thursday morning, March 12, knocked out power, brought down trees and damages buildings across the county. As of press time, Inland Power and Light was reporting 1,086 customers remained without power among sustained winds. Most of those still without power were in northern Lincoln County, along state Highway 25, near Fort Spokane and in the vicinity of Seven Bays. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said the storm brought gusty winds, but that law enforcement did not receive any reports of maj...
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 March 2 Traffic Stops: 10 7:32 a.m. - a man called to report a vehicle pulled up to his property and appeared to be taking pictures. March 3 Traffic Stops: 10 8:27 a.m. - WDFW requested a dep...
DAVENPORT — The City Council approved aid for an indigent resident, upheld an infrastructure fee for new development and saluted retiring local grocers, closing with light chatter on snow plows and sparse police patrols. The council, led by Mayor Brad Sweet remotely from Seattle, met Wednesday with members Patrick Katz, Michael Wilkinson, Chris Stein, Heath Becker and Cory Hollis present. Michael Strite was absent. City Administrator Steve Goemmel, Clerk-Treasurer David Leath and Sabrina Warwick were present. During the s...
Gordon Morris Neale Aug. 28, 1937 - Feb. 10, 2026 Gordon Morris Neale came into this world on Aug. 28, 1937, in Seattle, Wash. He was the second child of Fred and Marjorie Neale. Growing up in West Seattle, Gordon started his walk of faith at West Seattle Presbyterian Church where both of his parents were very active. Gordon graduated from Highline High School in 1955. He married the love of his life, Virginia Metzenberg, on June 27, 1959. Gordon always said he couldn't...
James Alvin Bostwick Jan. 13, 1934- Mar. 2, 2026 Jim Bostwick, 92, was born to Elizabeth Bandy in Wilbur, Wash., and grew up with his mother and grandparents, George and Martha Bandy. His grandfather, the local pharmacist, greatly influenced the kind, cheerful, and hardworking man he became. The family lived above the pharmacy, now a flower shop. As a child, Jim loved playing sports, hanging out with friends, and spending time with the big Bandy family. After graduating, Jim...
Davenport birthdays March 12: Ridge Gunning, Camryn Slahtasky March 13: Levi Schenk, David Thomas, Dahlia Strozyk, Gina Bowman March 14: Lynn Leisle, Mary Morgan-Gamble, Sidney Fleming, Jake Hennings, Mike McDaniel March 15: Peggy Semprimoznik, Brad Floyd, Lynee Carpenter, Jan Ziemer March 16: Emmett Kilps, Rob Hopkins, Noah Street March 17: Boone Easley-Cate, Dick Wandling, Chance Smith, Lisa Semprimoznik, Crystal Sellers, Ron Warner, Maetie Harvey March 18: Kayleigh Phillips, Pauline Drefs, Colton Jenkins Reardan birthdays...
SPOKANE – Coming off a semifinal loss to Reardan less than 24 hours earlier, Davenport returned to the court Saturday, March 7, at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena looking to finish the 2B girls state basketball tournament on a strong note. In their final battle, the Gorillas held the upper hand for much of the game before the Napavine Tigers rallied late to pull out a 62–61 overtime win in the third-place game. The Gorillas were left with the fifth-place trophy. Davenport set...
SPOKANE - Reardan stood one win away from a long-awaited state championship, but the breakthrough proved elusive. Playing on the state's biggest stage for the first time since 2013, the Screaming Eagles saw their title hopes end in a hard-fought 49–43 loss to Cle Elum-Roslyn on Saturday, March 7 in the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. The Screaming Eagles showed no sign of stage fright in the championship game. Sisters Tenice and Chasyn Waters attacked the basket fearlessly i...
SPOKANE – Fresh off a 24-point performance in Davenport's opening-round win over Mabton, Glenna Soliday came out firing again Wednesday night, scoring 25 points to power the Gorillas to a convincing 52–34 victory over Mount Vernon Christian in the second round of the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament at the Spokane Arena. The Hurricanes briefly looked ready to challenge Davenport, racing out to a 7–1 lead. That momentum didn't last long. Once Soliday found her rhyth...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter dominated the regional competition last week, securing seven first-place finishes and qualifying 32 students for the state conference in April. The chapter excelled at the Washington FBLA Northeast Region Winter Conference on Feb. 6 at Spokane Falls Community College, competing against 389 students from across the region. Members earned 11 second-place finishes and 17 third- through sixth-place...
DAVENPORT - A fire broke out at El Ranchito, a Mexican restaurant on Morgan Street, around 10:30 a.m. Monday, but was quickly extinguished by firefighters. The Davenport Fire Department responded to the call and contained the blaze, which originated from a malfunctioning stove, according to restaurant owner Pablo Gutierrez. No injuries were reported, and damage was minimal. Firefighters remained on scene until Avista utility workers inspected the gas connections and confirmed...
DAVENPORT — Broadband Director Margie Hall updated county commissioners Monday on progress in several high-speed internet projects, including completions in Wilbur and Davenport and upcoming bids for Seven Bays and Deer Meadows. Northwest Line Builders will return to finish two home drops disrupted by rock in Wilbur and Davenport, Hall said. The work falls under Phase 2 of the Davenport Wilbur Grant, as Phase 1 closeout has begun. Crews are heading to a Wilbur site near the golf course. In Odessa, invoices for underground a...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners tackled safety concerns at the Mohler and Harrington-Tokio Road intersection Monday after a recent crash, amid calls for improvements via safety grants. Commissioner Jo Gilchrist noted worsening skid marks and speeding. “I just wish that we could address something with just the history of Mohler and Harrington-Tokio Road. It's awful to see all those skid marks and they’re getting worse. People are going faster, and people are bombing across the other way,” Gilchrist said. “So it...
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 Feb. 22 Traffic stops:0 6:36 a.m. – A welfare check on an absent employee was requested. 1:04 p.m. – A hit and run with extensive damage was reported in Odessa. 3:31 p.m. – Lockout assistanc...
Bail reduced in Boss exploitation case DAVENPORT — A felony trial involving allegations of sexual exploitation of a minor has been delayed again, with bail reduced from $100,000 to $50,000, according to court records. James Alan Boss, 57, appeared in restraints during a March 3 hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court before Judge Adam Walser, records show. Defense attorney Bevan Jerome Maxey appeared via zoom requested the continuance, and Boss waived his right to a speedy trial. The trial is now set for July 22, with a r...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Lions Club hosted its annual Surf and Turf Dinner on March 3 at Memorial Hall, drawing a record 135 attendees for an evening of fellowship and community engagement. Club President Tim Hosking said the event, which opened at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m., is not a fundraiser but an open meeting to invite spouses, family and potential new members. "It was started by Dean Anderson back in the day, Lion Dean Anderson," Hosking said. "It was kind of his...
Davenport Birthdays March 5: Donna Fisher March 6: Angie Nicholls-Stiles, Jake Mattox, Lynnzee Zeus, Jennifer Gill, Ayla Wagner, Fia Sharer March 7: Jesse Morrison, Trissie Sanguinet, Ginny Hein, Alex Guhlke, Macie Hopkins March 8: Gabe Gants, Becke Alexander, Gio Bellotti, Piper Kowalkowski, Ella Morris March 9: Casey Parsons, Isabelle Singer, Bob Rambo March 10: Sawyer Semprimoznik, Vinny Bellotti, Mack Dehn, Mary Hollis, Shirley Williams March 11: Whitney Mead, Mike Honey, Mark Downey Reardan Birthdays March 5: Paul...
1 years ago The White River Lumber Company buildings at Moody burnt to the ground. The blaze was seen by neighbors who arrived too late to help. The nearby Farmers warehouse was saved. March came in like a lamb this year. The mildest first days of March in recent memory. Highs in the 50’s and nothing lower than 28 degrees. 75 years ago Paul Schafer and Paul Hoefel of Odessa were fishing below the Grand Coulee Dam when their boat hit a submerged cable and capsized. They were rescued and taken to Coulee Dam Community Hospital...
CHENEY - From the opening tip, Davenport made it clear Friday night it was ready for the state tournament stage. Glenna Soliday poured in a game high 24 points as the Gorillas powered past Mabton 72–39 in the opening round of the 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament on Feb. 27 at Cheney High School. The convincing win sends Davenport into a quarterfinal matchup with Mount Vernon Christian on Wednesday, March 4, at the Spokane Arena. Experience and size were firmly on D...
The names of Davenport High School girls basketball athletes appear on the tinted windows of the team bus as it prepares to parade through town for the state tournament send-off Wednesday, March 4....
