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Notice of Sale of County Surplus Vehicles NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Treasurer of Lincoln County, by Resolution 2025-16 of the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County will auction the following surplus item: 2014 Ford Sedan 1FAHP2MTXEG170465 187982 Fair $2,500 2015 Ford SUV 1FM5K8AT9FGC08784 173061 Fair $3,500 2016 Ford SUV 1FM5K8AT1GGB97667 165526 Fair $4,500 This auction has been consigned to J. Stout Auctions and will be an online auction. The vehicles will be auctioned December 29, 2025 starting at 8:30 a.m. You can...
DAVENPORT – The high school swing choir held its annual Christmas banquet titled Joy to the World in the school auditorium, Sunday, Dec. 21. Prior to the concert, choir members served approximately 90 guests a pork tenderloin dinner with cheesecake dessert. Each table featured an intricate centerpiece and colorful table settings designed by their parents. Four Christmas trees decorated the stage, each with twinkling lights that contrasted the singers' black attire, giving t...
DAVENPORT — With Santa Claus expected to arrive in Lincoln County between 9 p.m. and midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 24, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for a busy Christmas Eve, reminding residents that patrols will be active while also ensuring Santa’s annual mission proceeds without interference. “With Santa expected to arrive this Wednesday, I’d like to take a minute to remind you that patrols will be covering the county, keeping watch for those who might qualify for the naughty list,” Lincoln County Sher...
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 Dec. 15 Traffic Stops: 7 5:28 a.m. – A man called to report that his mom won’t give him his medication and he wants her arrested. 11:59 a.m. – Violation of a no contact order was reported....
DAVENPORT — A Brewster woman facing the possibility of years in prison was instead sentenced under a joint recommendation after entering a guilty plea Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Kira Esmerelda Darle Oregon Hernandez, 24, pleaded guilty during a readiness hearing to one count of possession of a controlled substance while in a correctional facility. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser accepted the plea agreement and found Hernandez guilty as charged. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years, t...
DAVENPORT — A man involved in a Washington State Patrol pursuit was sentenced and released Tuesday, Dec. 23, after changing his plea to guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court. Marquis Andrew White, 33, pleaded guilty to attempted eluding and third-degree assault under a negotiated agreement. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser accepted the plea and found White guilty. Walser said the charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, though the standard sentencing range is one to three months. P...
DAVENPORT — County public works officials told Lincoln County commissioners on Monday, Dec. 15, that recent weather has tested road conditions and trees but crews remain in a relatively stable position heading into winter. Public Works Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford said crews will revisit roads that were recently bladed and then impacted by heavy rain, noting windstorms have also brought down trees across the county. Sanford said crews dealt with several downed trees earlier in the week, though none were reported a...
DAVENPORT - Davenport dominated the court Friday, Dec. 19, building a commanding lead en route to a 76-53 win over St. George's. Caige Colbert scored 31 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to pace the Gorillas. Colbert scored 14 points in the first half, while Bennett Wagner added 11, fueling a scoring surge that gave Davenport a 25-point lead midway through the second quarter. The Gorillas crashed the boards and out-hustled the Dragons, with Colbert grabbing 10 of the team's...
DAVENPORT - Davenport's offense was unstoppable Friday, Dec. 19, as the Gorillas rolled to a 70-37 rout of St. George's. Senior Glenna Soliday buried six 3-point shots and scored 26 points, leading the charge and posting the team's highest point total of the season. Davenport dominated St. George's from start to finish, using full-court pressure to generate 18 steals, while crisp ball movement created numerous open shots. In the first quarter, senior Clare Lathrop controlled t...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 25: Manuela Hinkey Dec. 26: Blaine Hendrickson, Emma Piper Dec. 27: Aaron Wilson Dec. 28: Blake Gants, Sydney Zeiler, Gemma Guhlke, Anton Bilodeaux Dec. 29: Meika Heath, Ericka Johnson, Jennifer Gillespie Dec. 30: Kristy Mielke, Bre Bailey, Reid Gants Dec. 31: Allison Hiccox, Justin Piper, Watson Posey Davenport anniversaries Dec. 31: Phil and Leona Carr, Bob and Rita Guhlke, Christopher and Treanna Briggs Reardan birthdays Dec. 27: Brad Ray, Mike Booker, Jaime Michels Dec. 28: Andrew Schulz Dec. 30:...
1 years ago Snowfall during the week here totaled 6 ½ inches. During the week .25 inches of rain fell. The rainfall melted the snow rapidly, and there is only a little on the ground now. The present month has been the warmest December in 38 years, according to pioneer residents. The lowest temperature recorded here during the month was 25 above zero. 75 years ago Santa comes to Davenport Friday, riding in the REA Weasel. First stop will be the Christmas tree adjacent the city hall at 6:30 p.m., when candy treats will be...
COULEE DAM - Two Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy grapplers pinned their way to individual championships in a field dominated by host Lake Roosevelt. Freshman Lincoln Hoff won the 126-pound title at the Powerhouse Tournament on Dec. 20 with a fall in 3:35, while senior Conner Horwath claimed the 285-pound crown with a fall in 3:36. Freshman Dom Whittington finished second at 165 pounds. Lake Roosevelt won the team championship with 174.5 points at Lake Roosevelt High School....
SPOKANE VALLEY - A freshman standout claimed an individual title and four others earned podium finishes as Davenport finished sixth in the team standings at the Inland Empire Classic on Saturday. Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy scored 135.5 team points. Central Valley won the tournament with 233.5 points, followed by Ridgeline (218.5) and Deer Park (215). Freshman Samson Kjar went undefeated at 165 pounds, capping his run with a 9-7 decision over Deer Park's Eoin Bogle in the...
This week, Winnie and I made our annual pilgrimage to the vet in town. You know the routine: smiles, treats, betrayal. Winnie has spent the last few days deeply offended by her updated shots, while I have been informed, through dramatic sighs and side-eye from her, that this was entirely my fault. Our recovery plan has involved Christmas decorating and extreme lounging. Mostly for Winnie. While she has been roasting herself in front of the fireplace like a gas-station hot dog that’s been on the roller too long, I’ve been han...
1 Years Ago Odessa High School emerged victorious from a dual debate with Harrington High School and is now safely resting as champions of the south side, with the right to meet the winners of the North side for the championship of Lincoln County. Davenport High School’s basketball team started its 1925-1926 season auspiciously by winning from North Central High School of Spokane here Saturday night by a 9-8 score and also defeating Harrington Tuesday night by a 25-4 score. The annual Davenport High School play, which w...
Jamie Eugene Schorzman May 17, 1978- Nov. 25, 2025. Jamie Eugene Schorzman was born in Spokane, Wash. on May 17, 1978 to his parents Randy Schorzman and Sue Weishaar both of Odessa, Wash. Jamie grew up a typical happy country kid with his older brother Bart as they split time between Spokane and Odessa. Jamie loved riding 4-wheelers & motorcycles, shooting guns, driving tractors, wheat trucks, and combines on the farm, hot summer days boating with family on Lake Roosevelt,...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 18: Katie Harvey Dec. 19: Kim Hansen, Vicki Nicholls, Tom Schreck Dec. 20: Acacia Plasencia, Delbert Bain Dec. 21: Emma Cash, Gary King, Miranda Sanford, Meghann Steinolfson, Mike Storer Dec. 22: Brad Sweet, Kevin Katz, Marlee McKeehan, Theresa Blankenship, Zeke Johnson, Dec. 23: Ken Vesneske, Regan Oliver, Kelly Graber, Lila Woodland Dec. 24: Rob Morcom, Marcos Munz Davenport anniversaries Dec. 18: Jim and Darci Linstrum Dec. 20: Loren and Barbara Ensor, Josh and Shawndale Smith, Daniel and Natalie...
Christian “Chris’ C. Rosman passed away on Dec. 7, 2025 at his home in Wilbur, Wash. Chris was born on April 22, 1944 in Davenport, Wash. Services will be announced at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Rosman family. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport is caring for the family....
DAVENPORT - Fueled by a loud Winterfest crowd, the Reardan High School boys and girls basketball teams came away with gritty rivalry wins over the Gorillas on Friday, Dec. 12. The Screaming Eagles' girls won 49-45, while the boys closed out the Gorillas 53-48. The first eight minutes of the girls' game pitted the skills of Reardan's Tenice Waters against those of Davenport's Clare Lathrop. Out of the gate, Waters scored eight points while Lathrop scored seven. It was on the...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas boys basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to erupt in the fourth quarter against Tonasket, then followed with a commanding home win over Kettle Falls. In the most recent game Tuesday, Davenport defeated Kettle Falls 60-42. The Gorillas led 15-11 after one quarter, 37-22 at halftime and 53-29 entering the fourth. Davenport coach Matt Henry credited improved defensive focus. "It was just more focus defensively, you know, just understanding our...
DAVENPORT - The girls' basketball team continued its dominant start to the season with two convincing home wins this week, overwhelming visiting opponents with strong defense and balanced scoring. Davenport cruised to a 67-9 victory over Kettle Falls on Tuesday in Davenport. The Gorillas shut out the Bulldogs in the first quarter and led 42-6 at halftime before emptying the bench in the second half. "We were shooting for a team win tonight," Davenport coach Dusty Oestreich...
