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REARDAN - A restless mix of bright sunshine and sudden, cool breezes did not deter hundreds of spectators from lining Spokane Avenue on Saturday, June 6. Unfazed by the shifting weather, the crowd gathered for the 122nd annual Mule Days to celebrate a tradition that has long been the cornerstone of the community. The day centered on the parade, as it always does. Known as the largest in Lincoln County, the event kicked off with the Kiddie Parade before the main lineup made...
EDWALL - After years of watching classmates come and go, just three students stood together Saturday morning as the entire graduating Class of 2026 at Christian Heritage School. Presten Robins, Zoey Robins and William Victor received their diplomas in an intimate ceremony that celebrated their tight-knit bond, shared faith and the unique journey of a class that became more like family than classmates. Speakers described the small graduating group - which started with a...
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID PROJECT: Reardan High School HVAC Upgrade Reardan-Edwall School District 215 East Spokane Avenue Reardan, WA 99029 1. Sealed bids, addressed to Jim Porter will be received from qualified Contractors for the above project at the Reardan-Edwall School District Office, 215 East Spokane Avenue, Reardan, WA 99029 or PO Box 225, Reardan, WA 99029. Bids shall be delivered by mail or by hand on or before 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026. All bids will be opened at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2026. 2. Bid...
1 years ago Grain in the Odessa area has seldom looked better than it does this year. It is starting to get dry and a rain would definitely help the crops. Lawrence Leask a farm hand on the John Nichols farm just southeast of Davenport was killed by a lightning strike during a storm. One of Leask’s shoes was missing as well as his watch. An automobile driven by E. A. Rambo stuck Henry Atrops, Reardan area farmer, while he was crossing the main street in town. 75 years ago Joe Winter, employee of Davenport Tractor and I...
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID PROJECT: Reardan High School HVAC Upgrade Reardan-Edwall School District 215 East Spokane Avenue Reardan, WA 99029 1. Sealed bids, addressed to Jim Porter will be received from qualified Contractors for the above project at the Reardan-Edwall School District Office, 215 East Spokane Avenue, Reardan, WA 99029 or PO Box 225, Reardan, WA 99029. Bids shall be delivered by mail or by hand on or before 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026. All bids will be opened at 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2026. 2. Bid...
Willamae "Willy" Stuhlmiller April 4, 1937 – April 17, 2026 Willamae Josephine Stuhlmiller was born on April 4, 1937, in Seattle, Washington, to Gustaf C. and Alice W. Dahlberg Anderson. In her early years, Willy lived with her parents and brother, Reed, in Burien, Wash. She worked for her father at the Abrahamson Brick Plant, babysat for many neighborhood families, and also worked at a local drugstore. Willy attended Highline High School, where she played softball and sang i...
Ernest Robert "Bob" Stuhlmiller July 17, 1935 – April 28, 2026 Bob passed away on April 28, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1935, in Wenatchee, Wash. to Emil Rudolf and Engelena Martha Nusz Stuhlmiller. In his early years, Bob lived with his parents and siblings, Richard and Margaret (Ensor), on the family's Columbia View Farm in Trinidad, Wash. In 1939, the family relocated to their farm in Edwall, Wash. Bob attended elementary and high school in Reardan, Wash. where he was act...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Drama Club will hoist the Jolly Roger this weekend with a swashbuckling comedy full of sword fights, mistaken identities and plenty of laughs. Director Delia Breedlove, 49, of Davenport, said the students chose "The Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen" by Craig Sodaro because it offered the chance to play pirates, fight with swords and bring a light-hearted Treasure Island-style adventure to life. "Roger is not a pirate, and it's very obvious he's not a...
DAVENPORT - After two decades of creative play, structure and boundless enthusiasm, A long time Davenport teacher is retiring from Growing Gorillas Co-op Preschool. Scott Hopkins, 57, of Davenport, began as a parent helper at the co-op and stepped into the full-time teaching role 20 years ago. A history graduate from Washington State University with a background coaching sports, he became the heart of the program. Hopkins said the co-op model - with parents actively involved...
DAVENPORT — Candidate filing for the 2026 election closed Friday, May 8, with a single candidate for every major Lincoln County office. All countywide partisan offices drew a single Republican candidate. County-level candidates are J. Scott Liebing of Davenport, assessor; Chandra L. Schumacher of Harrington, auditor; Traci Gants of Davenport, clerk; Dan B. Johnson of Davenport, district court judge; Ty Albertson of Odessa, prosecuting attorney; Gabe Gants of Davenport, sheriff; Emily Lybbert-Hansen of Davenport, treasurer; a...
DAVENPORT — With one key local office vacant and most incumbents expected to seek re-election, Lincoln County’s 2026 election season kicks off next week as candidates can begin filing for a full slate of county positions. Elections Manager Norm Caley said the majority of courthouse positions are on the ballot this cycle, along with dozens of precinct committee officer spots for both major parties. A 1% filing fee based on salary applies to the paid offices. “Those positions, we have one Democrat lately who files, and 16 to...
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 April 20 Traffic stops: 8 7:48 a.m. — Motor vehicle theft. (Details redacted.) 9:03 a.m. — Fraud. (Details redacted.) 9:06 a.m. — Death investigation. (Details redacted.) 10:14 a.m. — Medical. A...
REARDAN - More than 75 walkers and a record 136 registered participants turned out Sunday for the 13th annual Reardan Community Walk for Water, raising more than $2,700 for Water Mission to bring clean drinking water to people in developing countries. The event, organized by Reardan Presbyterian Church at Reardan City Park, drew families and supporters from Reardan, Edwall, Davenport, Airway Heights and even Idaho. Participants carried buckets along a four-mile route - or a...
William Michael "Mike" Paul July 7, 1949- March 17, 2026 With great sadness, the family of William Michael "Mike" Paul (76), of Sprague, Wash., announces his passing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Spokane to William Malcolm "Bill" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Dobbins) Paul of the Reardan-Edwall community, Mike grew up on their family farm southwest of Reardan, helping around the farm and raising and showing cattle. He famously had a live champion steer on display in the lobby...
REARDAN — Several churches across The Record-Times coverage area will hold special sunrise services and other observances this Sunday, April 5, to mark Easter. In Reardan, Reardan Presbyterian Church will host a community Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. at Reardan Cemetery, 600 S. Central Ave. The public is invited; attendees are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a chair if needed. The service is sponsored by the congregations of We CARE. Pastor Katie Waltar said guest preacher Pastor Pat Hogan will deliver the message. ...
1 years ago While Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Durand were asleep, a thief entered their home and took $40 from Mr. Durands pants and rifled through Mrs. Durands purse. The thief left no clues. A purchase of the Banner Meat company grocery departments in Davenport and Harrington was recently made by E.S. Burgan and company of Spokane. After an exceptionally warm March, freezing temperatures and a quarter of an inch of rain surprised residents of Lincoln County this last week. 75 years ago The central division of the Big Bend...
DAVENPORT — Most Lincoln County public school districts will observe spring break April 6-10, according to district calendars and the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Davenport, Odessa, Reardan-Edwall, Sprague and Harrington school districts will all be closed that week with no classes, the calendars show. Students return to school April 13. Christian Heritage School in Edwall has scheduled its spring break for April 13-17, according to the private school’s 2025-26 calendar. No dis...
1 years ago Trap shooting enthusiasts of Davenport met at Denson & Cassels store and organized the Davenport Gun Club. The club has purchased a trap and will hold a shoot each week. Lincoln county courthouse employees have formed a baseball team to be known as Lincoln County Courthouse White Sox. They challenge any courthouse team in the state. Two Ford cars belonging to Fred Schneider of Odessa and William Sayers of Lamona collided at the intersection of First Avenue and Fourth Street. No one was injured. 75 years ago The...
DAVENPORT - From permanent jewelry that never needs removing to fair-trade African baskets supporting Ghanaian villages, vendors offered a variety of unique handmade and specialty goods at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds this weekend. The annual Craft and Direct Sale event drew shoppers to the fair and event center Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15. Troy Hildebrand of Spokane, who sells under Galaxy Sunglasses and Hats, used the two-day event to test new products. "I basically c...
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...
REARDAN— After 24 years with the Reardan Edwall School District, transportation director Mike McCain is leaving to take a regional role overseeing school transportation in northwest Washington. McCain will become one of the state’s five regional transportation coordinators, providing technical support and guidance to 35 school districts. His new position is based in Anacortes. A Reardan High School graduate, McCain joined the Washington National Guard in 1995 at age 17. He initially trained as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle inf...
DAVENPORT - As a phone call between alarmed superintendents in Davenport and nearby Colfax, highlighted mounting fears over state budget cuts that could strip rural districts of up to $250,000 in funding, the Davenport School Board on Monday approved retirements, sports cooperatives and a new calendar while decrying threats to early learning and levy equalization aid. Superintendent Chad Prewitt, during the meeting at the high school media center with in-person and Zoom...
EDWALL - The Christian Heritage Patriots showed resilience in a close contest but fell short against Spokane Classical Christian School in a girls high school basketball game Thursday night. The Patriots trailed 10-4 after the first quarter, 22-12 at halftime and 28-23 entering the fourth. They narrowed the gap to three points in the final period before Spokane Classical Christian pulled away for a 39-33 victory. Christian Heritage coach Adrienne Benner praised his team's effo...
REARDAN — Nominations are now open for the Reardan-Edwall Wall of Fame. The program honors former students, coaches and community members who have demonstrated leadership, character and success. Nomination forms are available online, and the district encourages residents to submit candidates to celebrate those who have contributed to the Reardan legacy....
REARDAN — A decade of feeding children has earned a local nonprofit statewide recognition. We C.A.R.E., short for We Care About Reardan Edwall, has received the Catherine Klingel Bite2Go Service Award for its commitment to addressing child hunger in Reardan schools. The group will accept the award Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Wolff Family Child Hunger Solution Center in Spokane. The organization adopted Reardan schools into the Bite2Go program about 10 years ago, providing weekend meals and snacks for 111 students. The program q...
