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DAVENPORT - Five main county roads, Harker Canyon Road, Mill Canyon Road, Welsh Creek Road, Miles Creston Road and Baldridge Road, were temporarily blocked as strong winds swept through Lincoln County Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting crews to pull workers out of canyon areas during the worst conditions. "We pulled a lot of the guys out of the canyons during the worst part of the winds," Public Works Director David Orvis said. "We did have a lot of branches, limbs and debris....
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...
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. 8 Traffic Stops: 13 9:06 a.m. — A resident on Porcupine Bay Road North, Davenport, requested a deputy to come and look at her computer because someone was posing as Microsoft and asking her f...
DAVENPORT — A man accused of possessing a large quantity of methamphetamine and other controlled substances with intent to distribute appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, Dec. 16, where a trial date and readiness hearing were discussed. David Randall Priest, 57, requested a new trial date of Feb. 4, while prosecutors and Superior Court Judge Adam Walser discussed the upcoming speedy trial deadline. Walser stressed the importance of the date, warning Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox that failure to meet t...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners on Monday, Dec. 15, received an update on public defense services, including caseload pressures, statewide standards and a contract adjustment for the county's public defender. Public defender Dave Hearrean told commissioners his workload is manageable but requires careful monitoring to remain sustainable. Hearrean said he currently carries 83 cases and is working with judges to resolve certain low-level matters efficiently. "If I get...
DAVENPORT — A man accused of leading law enforcement on a dangerous, multi-county pursuit in a rented moving truck was found competent to stand trial in court on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and has a readiness hearing set for Tuesday, Dec. 23. Marquis Andrew White, 33, pleaded not guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court in November to third-degree assault and attempting to elude a police vehicle in November. Both charges carry maximum penalties of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines, along with restitution, assessments, and c...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man accused of driving under the influence in Lincoln County was found competent to stand trial, with a readiness hearing set for Tuesday, Dec. 23, and a trial scheduled for Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. Freddie L. Franklin, 45, is charged with felony DUI, first-degree driving while license suspended, and violation of an ignition interlock device after a police stop on Oct. 31, 2025. The charges carry enhanced penalties due to Franklin’s prior DUI convictions, including one felony conviction in 2021. During his Dec...
DAVENPORT — Local food banks in Lincoln County are expected to see increased demand in 2025 as major changes to federal and state food assistance rules take effect, officials said at a County Commissioner meeting Monday, Dec. 15. Denise Porter, a liaison with Lincoln County Workforce Services, said the changes stem from new federal rules under the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which expand the age range and tighten exemptions for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) who receive SNAP benefits. Adults aged 55-64, as we...
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...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Lions Club announced the winners of its 2025 Peace Poster Contest, selecting Raylee Murdock, an eighth grader at Davenport Middle School, as this year's first-place winner. Her poster, designed around the theme "Together as One," depicts the world surrounded by interlocking puzzle pieces featuring different national flags. Visual arts teacher Kathleen Posey said Murdock's work stood out for its detail and interpretation of the theme. Murdock's poster...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 11: Carol McPherson Dec. 12: Maggie Easley-Cate, Cora Easley-Cate, Raven Wright, Anya Morris Dec. 13: Patsy Brown, Krisah Plumb, Harrison Posey, Reid Van Buren, Tim Reinbold Dec. 14: Jim Hedgcock Dec. 15: Dick Howard, Kevin Hansen, Kendra Littell, Jennifer Zuber, Ellie Shepard Dec. 16: Mike Abbott Dec. 17: Rolf Panke, Joan Brock, Wyatt Telecky, Robin Rudolph, Jiselle Zaugg, Finn Curtaccio, Kayleb Hennings Davenport anniversaries Dec. 14: John and Karen Carruth Dec. 17: Rawleigh and Katy Fisk Reardan b...
DAVENPORT — The Road Knights car club announced details for its annual Christmas party in its most recent newsletter. The event is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at 6th Street Pizza. The club will cover the cost of pizzas, though members will need to pay for their own drinks. A gift exchange is planned, with men asked to bring a gift for men and women asked to bring a gift for women. The newsletter also reminded members that 2026 dues are now due, and club elections are approaching. Members interested in volunteering w...
DAVENPORT — Innovia Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants Program, which awards more than $1 million annually to nonprofit organizations serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho. This year’s theme, “Building Stability and Belonging,” emphasizes programs that provide access to basic needs such as food, housing, healthcare, childcare, and education, as well as initiatives that foster community connections and inclusive spaces. Shelly O’Quinn, CEO of Innovia Foundation, said the grants ai...
DAVENPORT - The Gorillas swept a nonleague basketball doubleheader Friday night, holding off late charges from visiting Lind-Ritzville/Sprague in both varsity games. In the girls contest, Davenport defeated Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 57-53. The Gorillas raced to a 24-13 lead after one quarter and were tied 33-33 at halftime. Lind-Ritzville/Sprague carried a 48-44 edge into the fourth before Davenport closed on a 13-5 run. "We weren't always the best team on the floor, but we...
1 years ago Next Monday evening at 7:30 the Odessa high school hoopsters will clash with the Odessa stars at the community hall. Two turkeys and half a dozen chickens were thrown off the building occupied by the Quality Store Tuesday, where the Gregson Sales Co. auctioned off the remaining dry goods stock of Wagner & Guiberson. A fire of unknown origin destroyed the farm residence of George Bull, northwest of Reardan on the Spokane River, Sunday. The residence was of the bungalow type and was well furnished. There was...
REARDAN - A lopsided forfeit count and six pins propelled Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy past rival Reardan 53-24 on Monday night, allowing the Gorillas to claim the traveling "Battle of the Belt" trophy in the Northeast 2B dual. The Gorillas received five forfeits while surrendering four, turning what could have been a closer contest into a decisive victory in front of a packed Reardan gymnasium. Davenport coach Jesse Hoff called his squad "real green" in only its second co...
As a sports and recreational writer covering the grit and glory of high school athletics in Lincoln County, I’ve always appreciated the raw thrill of competition, whether it’s a buzzer-beater on the basketball court or the quiet focus of an outdoor pursuit. But lately, my frustrations with Washington’s gun laws have pushed me toward a new passion: archery. And honestly, it’s been a revelation. Let’s be blunt, Washington’s firearm regulations feel like a straitjacke...
