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Jacob, Mason and Wyatt Clark enjoy their donut at the Donuts with Dudes event put on by Davenport Elementary School Tuesday, Oct. 3. Elementary students and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles or father figures gathered in the middle school cafeteria for a donut prior to the school day. Community members were on hand to eat a donut with students who couldn't bring a father figure to the event....
DAVENPORT — The county commissioners heard an update from Northeast Washington Alliance Counseling Services executive director Dr. David Nielsen regarding a criminal justice treatment account (CJTA) panel and plan Monday, Oct. 2. The commissioners had just approved an amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement between Lincoln and Stevens Counties to provide outpatient substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services. Appointed to the panel were Nielsen, counselor Stephanie Littell, Sheriff Gabe Gants, S...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Sept. 24 Traffic stops: 10 A car versus deer crash was reported. A Davenport man reported a red pickup truck pulling a camper being pulled solely by a chain up the hill eastbound from Davenport. A caller said her Hon...
DAVENPORT — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will test the national public alert system at 11:20 a.m. (our time) today, Wednesday, Oct. 4. The test will mean all cell phones and broadcast companies will "tone out" at that time. If your mobile phone is within range of an active cell tower, you should receive the test. Wireless providers will be transmitting the test for a 30-minute window, but each phone is expected to sound the tone only once. A backup test is set for Oct. 11. The tests are planned to ensure e...
1 years ago Leonard Day, who claimed to walk 10,000 miles on foot across the United States, arrived in Davenport. A new oil company was granted permission to build on Northern Pacific railroad property near the Davenport water tank. Voters narrowly decided against a school tax levy to pay general fund deficits in Davenport. 75 years ago Lincoln County 4-H girls entering the costume selection contest at the State Fair in Yakima included Yolanda Rettkowski and Marilyn White of Govan, Verna Eagle of Wilbur, Betsy and Lora...
JOHNSTON, Edwin A. July 24, 1951-Sept 24, 2023 Passed away Sept. 24, 2023, at his home following after a short illness. Ed was born on July 24, 1951 in Spokane, Wash. to Arnold and Nadine Johnston. He grew up in Hunters, Wash. and attended Columbia High School graduating in 1969 as class salutatorian. He went on to attend SCC receiving his AA. He then attended EWU graduating Magna cum Laude, receiving his BA in Accounting & Financial, and passing the state CPA exam. He went...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County has signed franchise agreements for fiber-optic broadband access through several grants with seven of the eight county municipalities, but one municipality agreement remains outstanding: The county seat. And that’s because the city, spurred by concerns identified by attorney David Bingaman, has identified language in the proposed agreement that some key stakeholders worry could give the county access to city-owned property without giving the city the ability to negotiate any changes or updates to...
The Davenport High School Homecoming king, queen and court were announced at halftime of the football game Friday, Sept. 22. Shown are Queen Emma Cormier and King Jaeger Jacobsen (center), along with the court featuring Brody Schllinger, Jensyn Jacobsen (left), Samantha Odenrider and Jacob Harvey (right). Turn to Page 10 for more on the football game against Moses Lake Christian Academy....
DAVENPORT — A replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy, and a separate capital projects levy, will be the topic of discussion at a special school board meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. Superintendent Chad Prewitt and business manager Dana Telecky told the school board at a regular meeting Monday, Sept. 25 that the two current four-year levies, valued at approximately $2.50 per $1,000 assessed property value and $1.15 per $1,000 assessed property value respectively, will expire at the end of 2024. The district t...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Sept. 17 Traffic stops: 2 A disabled vehicle with hazard lights flashing was reported. A caller said he found some unknown baggies. A caller said a white Chevy was all over the road. A Davenport man said his neighbor...
DAVENPORT — Every year, the state requires students to take standardized tests in English/language arts, math and science. Students are given the Smarter Balanced Assessment in ELA and math in grades 3-8 and 10 and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science in grades 5,8 and 11. Results from last school year were recently released by the state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for each school district and measured based on what percentage of students in each grade “met grade level standards” in each subje...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 29: Aaron Carruth, Matthew Parsons, Nick Marriott, Cody Murdock, Shane Stiles, Ethan Wynecoop, Carissa Abbott Sept. 30: Rick Roemer, Everett Bailey, Theo Hein Oct. 2: Patrick Bodeau, Annalee Biles, Jason Pentzer Oct. 3: Joli King, Bethany McLachlan, Susie Friedland, Dede Shawley, Rikki Chavelas Oct. 4: Dixie Novak, Harrison Zaugg, Eamon Hein Oct. 5: Kevin Heid, Martha Cash, Brad Chappell, Jared Storer, Merilla Hopkins Davenport anniversaries Sept. 30: Daryl and Jan Ziemer Oct. 1: David and Leslie...
Fall is officially here, and a few cloudy days, some rain showers and foggy morning or two has us thinking pumpkin spice and wooly socks. Slow-cooker meals begin to top the dinner menu lists in many area kitchens. Lise’s Salsa Chicken, a recipe I received from Lise Ott in Irby, is super easy, and depending on the chicken cuts you use, and the size of your family, you will have planned-overs for additional meals. Enchilada’s, Posole Soup and chimichangas are just a few of the...
CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2024 BUDGET A public hearing will be held on October 11, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 411 Morgan Street. This hearing will be to present and discuss the 2024 preliminary budget, proposed revenue sources, utility rates and the proposed tax levy being considered for inclusion in the 2024 annual budget for the City of Davenport. Citizens attending the hearing will have the right to provide written or oral comments and ask questions concerning the city’s 2024 a...
LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR GEIB BRIDGE REPLACEMENT G-1041, GERALD ZELLMER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT G-1042, AND BLENZ BRIDGE REHABILITATION G-1043 Lincoln County is soliciting interest from consulting firms with expertise in bridge engineering and drafting bridge plans. This agreement will last until approximately December 2025, with the option for Lincoln County to extend the timeframe for additional time and money if necessary. Deliverables need to be done by June 1, 2024. “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) will be...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF L & A TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the logic and accuracy test of the ballot counting system to be used to tabulate the results of the General Election to be held November 7, 2023 will be conducted in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30). A public meeting will be convened by the Lincoln County Auditor or authorized representatives per RCW 29A.60.160 to conduct certification of the counting system for the aforementioned General Election. The meeting will be held in the Lincoln County...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF DAVENPORT CEMETERY MAINTENANCE BUILDING REPLACEMENT PROJECT Sealed bids will be received at Davenport City Hall, 411 Morgan Street, PO Box 26, Davenport, WA 99122, until 10:00:00 am, Thursday October 31, 2023, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Type of Project: Design-Build. This project will replace a maintenance building at the Mountain View Cemetery, Davenport, WA. This building currently houses a wellhead, sprinkler system mechanical equipment and a separate...
DAVENPORT - In a season where they're playing an independent, 8-man schedule with a combination of varsity and junior varsity games based on opponent availability, the Gorillas dropped their Homecoming opener to Moses Lake Christian Academy 32-22 Friday, Sept. 22. The Lions of District 6 came in undefeated and improved to 4-0 with the road victory. The game opened with an extended MLCA drive that got down to the Davenport goal line, but the Gorilla defense held tough to turn t...
REPUBLIC — The Davenport girls cross country team took first place at a District 7 league meet Tuesday, Sept. 26, according to “hypothetical team scores” posted to athletic.net. The Gorilla boys tied with Valley Christian and Jenkins (Chewelah) for fourth; Chesterton Academy won. Results from Reardan’s league meet at Liberty High School Tuesday had not been posted by press time. Here are individual Davenport results from Tuesday’s meet. Davenport girls at Republic — 3. Josie Wynecoop, 20:48.78; 5. Charlotte Soliday, 21...
DAVENPORT - Needing a win after a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat at Liberty two days prior, the Gorilla volleyball team rebounded with a fairly comfortable 3-0 (25-14, 25-12, 25-12) win over Kettle Falls Thursday, Sept. 21. Davenport improved its record to 2-2 with the easy victory. The Gorillas jumped out to a quick 9-4 lead in the first set before pulling away for the 25-14 win. Kettle Falls put up a much bigger fight to start the second set, taking a 7-3 lead that Davenport...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington and Christian Heritage. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Sept. 29 • Odessa football at Wellpinit @ 2 p.m. • Reardan volleyball at Sheridan Crossover Classic in Spokane @ 7 p.m. • LRS football vs. Northwest Christian @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 • Davenport, Reardan and LRS cross country at the Battle for 509 at Spokane Polo Grounds @ 9 a.m. • LRS volleybal...
DAVENPORT — Outside of the Reardan volleyball team, most soccer and volleyball teams around Lincoln County were on the road in the last week. Davenport volleyball went to Spangle and put up a dogfight against the Liberty Lancers, but fell in five sets 25-17, 25-22, 23-25, 23-25, 14-16 Tuesday, Sept. 19. Chloe Hammond led the Gorillas with 10 kills and five aces. Davenport dropped to 1-2 and hosts Kettle Falls at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. Davenport soccer earned a dominant 9-0 win at Kettle Falls to improve to 2-0 T...
ASOTIN - The Davenport cross country team was in action twice this week, with competition at the Les MacDowell Invite in Asotin Saturday, Sept. 16 and in a league meet held at Reardan's property in the Four Mound area Tuesday, Sept. 19. Results from the Tuesday league meet in Reardan had not been posted by Thursday when the newspaper went to print. Those outcomes will be posted to our website when shared. Davenport's girls results from the Les MacDowell Invite were not...
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of Sept. 22-28 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington and Christian Heritage. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, Sept. 22 • Reardan football vs. Colfax @ 4 p.m. • Christian Heritage volleyball vs. Spokane Classical Christian @ 5 p.m. • LRS football at Kettle Falls @ 6:30 p.m. • Davenport football vs. Moses Lake Christian Academy @ 7 p.m. • Odessa football vs. Wilbur-Creston @ 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 • Davenport and Rea...
