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Lincoln County certified its election Tuesday, Nov. 25, closing out a cycle marked by several close races and a modest bump in turnout. “Two years ago turnout was 40.56%, and this year it was 43.54%,” Elections Manager Norm Caley said. “Davenport mayor was really close — 14 votes difference. It could’ve changed if more people voted.” Caley said any of the contested races could have shifted with higher participation. Across 46 precincts, 3,836 of the county’s 8,811 registered voters cast ballots. Despite recent concerns about...
As the chill of November settles over Lincoln County, I’ve got that familiar itch again. Gym lights are flickering on, sneakers are squeaking, and the faint smell of floor wax is already in the air. High school winter sports are back, and in Davenport, Reardan, Odessa and Edwall, that means the heartbeat of winter is about to pound louder than a combine at harvest. Davenport’s Gorillas and Reardan’s Screaming Eagles are primed for Northeast 2B battles, with Davenport heading to Reardan for boys basketball on Dec. 12 and w...
1 Years Ago Conrad Schlimmer, of Odessa as well as Axel Carlson, Bendt Christensen, Soren Pederson, Otto Johnson, Fannie Evers and Joseph Lyons were the other residents granted citizenship last week. Mrs. Margaret Inkster, pioneer Davenport resident passed away in Spokane recently, following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church. The Edwall Basketball team defeated the Medical Lake team last week in Edwall, with a score of 21-18. A return game will be held next week in Medical Lake. 75 Years...
REARDAN — Reardan-Edwall Elementary is partnering with Champions to offer an after-school program focused on keeping students engaged, active and supported once the school day ends. The program includes STEM activities, group projects, creative play, movement such as dance and yoga, and dedicated homework time. Organizers say the goal is to provide a safe, structured environment where students can learn, socialize and explore new interests. Those interested in the program may contact Area Manager Haylie Mabe at h...
1 Years Ago Construction of the Union Oil station started in Odessa. The forms have all been laid and the concrete will be poured soon. The project is expected to last about four weeks. Trucks that have been hauling apples from Hunters to the rail depot in Davenport for the past two months have finished the job. More than 300 truckloads and about 90,000 boxes of apples were shipped. Proprietor C. H. Kildea of the Lincoln Hotel in Davenport was fined $10 and court cost for violating the eight hour labor law. 75 Years Ago All...
1 Years Ago The Mills-Keller Motor Company just received a train carload of new Fords. There were four touring, two coupes and one roadster, all of which are already sold. Defective wiring is blamed for a blaze that burned two trucks in the garage of Scharman meat market. Fortunately the building wasn’t damaged. The case of the State against Al Kruger, charged with stealing wheat is being tried before a jury in the superior court. A number of witnesses from the Almira area are also present for the trial. 75 Years Ago C...
DAVENPORT — Communities across Lincoln County are preparing a series of events to honor local service members and veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Davenport will host two events, beginning with a Veterans Day brunch and service at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1007 Washington Street. A light brunch will be served, and veterans, families and friends are welcome. The Davenport School District will also hold a Veterans Day assembly at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the high school gym. Refreshments will be a...
Looking Back 100 Years Ago 13 year old Florence Spadoni of Irby suffered a broken arm by a cow she was trying to drive the animal from the yard. She was treated by Dr. Thompson in Odessa and is on the mend. Frank Anderson of Peach was arrested and brought to the county jail. He is charged with grand larceny for his part in a calf stealing case that also involved Roy Gilmoure. Two Ford cars met in a head on crash near the Central Washington trestle on the Reardan-Edwall road. No one in either of the vehicles was seriously inju...
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 Oct. 13 Traffic Stops: 11 2:25 a.m. – A caller reported a male sleeping in a car in front of a Wilbur motel. 11:25 a.m. – Medical assistance requested at Davenport Elementary for a child that ha...
Looking Back 100 Years Ago Peter Barnes, a Washington Water Power company employee at Harrington while attending the Harrington-Odessa football game at Odessa last Friday was arrested on a charge of cursing a boy on the football grounds. The Edwall school district last week completed a deal to purchase a school bus from the Pioneer Motor company of Davenport. The bus will be used to transport pupils from a district seven miles south of Edwall. The Lauer school which has been closed for the past week as a precaution due 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 Oct. 6 Traffic Stops: 6 8:45 a.m. – A Sterling Valley resident called to report an ongoing issue with his neighbor’s dog killing his animals. 10:45 a.m. – A welfare check was requested on a Wilb...
REARDAN – When the R Store closed its doors on Sept. 15, the local food pantry was displaced from its space inside the building. On Oct. 4, a cadre of We C.A.R.E. (We Care About Reardan Edwall) volunteers moved the food pantry to a temporary location inside a local resident's shop at 310 S Lake Street. We C.A.R.E. coordinator Virginia Henderson said the pantry offers perishable food, including farm eggs, frozen chicken and ground beef, and also personal items. The pantry is o...
Name: Kathy L Eastman Age: 66 Hometown: Reardan Experience/Employment: •24 years as a Washington State employee, retired 7/31/2024 •10 years in the banking industry •8 years serving on the Reardan-Edwall school board •Current District Secretary for Lincoln County Fire #4, Reardan/Edwall Civic activities: •Startup Board Member of the Wheatland Little-League •Chairman of the Lincoln County Jr Livestock Auction •Mule Days Association treasurer and volunteer •Reardan Comm...
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 Sept. 29 Traffic Stops: 10 7:59 a.m. – A Massachusetts man called to report that he sent a package to the wrong address and the recipient won’t return it. 9:48 a.m. – A CPS employee requested...
Jeanette Ann (Jarvis) Zellmer April 19, 1936 to Sept. 13, 2025 Jeanette passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus at the age of 89 in Davenport, Wash. She was born in Little Falls, MN, to Guilbert and Phyllis (Turnacliff) Jarvis and lived there with her elder siblings Kenneth (Mae Etta) and Marian (Harvey) until they moved to Austin, MN, where she spent her school years. Jeanette attended Austin Junior College for one year and then transferred to Iowa State Teachers...
REARDAN – John Rouse, Dan Graham, the school's 1967 boys' basketball team, and Dorothy Balum were inducted into Reardan High School's Wall of Fame in a halftime ceremony at the Screaming Eagles' game against Lake Roosevelt, Friday, Sept. 13. The selections were based on those who have shown exceptional commitment and service to the school through individual achievements, team success, or long-term dedication, while having a positive impact on the school and the community. Rear...
EDWALL - In a thrilling display of resilience and teamwork, the Christian Heritage High School Patriots outlasted the Kootenai High School Thunder in a four-set volleyball battle on Thursday, Sept. 11, with scores of 25-14, 14-25, 26-24, and 25-11. The Patriots dominated the first set, led by an eight-point serving run from sophomore Seyler Lacy. Kootenai responded in the second set, securing a 25-14 victory. The third set was tightly contested, with junior Maiyah Miller...
DAVENPORT - Lightning strikes over the Labor Day weekend sparked multiple fires in the area, including incidents on Sterret Road, Egypt Loop, and Linstrum, officials said. The National Weather Service reported about 20 lightning strikes over the weekend, with the most occurring Sunday, Aug. 31. Craig Sweet, District 5 fire chief, said his department handled three fires in the district while assisting neighboring stations with others. "In my district we had one at Sterret Road...
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 August 25 Traffic Stops: 5 3:04 a.m. – A residential burglary alarm was reported. 9:10 a.m. – A domestic dispute involving assault was reported. 9:18 a.m. – A Davenport area caller reported...
DAVENPORT - The 2025 Lincoln County Fair awarded grand champion, overall grand champion and best of show honors across multiple categories. Winners are listed by department: Educational Posters • Hesston Stanford, junior, Odessa: Best of show for lifecycle of a chicken poster. • Addison Benner, teen, Medical Lake: Best of show for Araucana vs. Ameraucana poster. Beef • Karson Knight, cloverbud, Almira: Grand champion in beef market classes. • Finn Cushman, interme...
REARDAN – Approximately 75 people attended the 6th Annual Community Gathering and Ice Cream Social, put on by the Town Council in the park Thursday, Aug. 21. "This is an event we hold each year so people can meet their neighbors, enjoy ice cream and gather information pertinent to the town," Mayor Gail Daniels said. Speakers included Reardan-Edwall School superintendent Eric Sobotta, Mule Days Chairman Stan Schwartz, We C.A.R.E. representative Virginia Henderson, f...
1 years ago Some one, presumably a dope fiend, worked his way into Dr. Thompson’s office and gained access to the vault. The only thing missing was a small bottle of morphine. Twenty-four feet of the Morgan Street bridge which recently caved in will be repaired immediately according to a decision made by the city council. The general merchandise store in Reardan formerly owned by A. J. Ryder has been sold to H. N. Rolfe of Cheney. The new owner has moved to Reardan and taken charge of the business. 75 years ago The B...
Fresh baked cookies are a treat, even on a hot summer day, as long as there is a cold glass of milk or lemonade to accompany them. Some years ago I purchased some frozen cookie dough balls from kids selling them for a fundraiser. Finding it so convenient to bake one pan at a time, I thought why not do this with my own recipes. I have found that it works well with any high fat cookie, like chocolate chip or peanut butter. Zucchini in cookies had always made me think they were...
REARDAN — Innovia Foundation recently awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to local students — many from Davenport, Wilbur-Creston, and Reardan-Edwall — to support their pursuit of higher education and career goals. Jakari Singleton from Reardan-Edwall High School was awarded a $1,000 Mondovi Grange/Wilson Farm Scholarship to study business management at Big Bend Community College. Singleton said the field matches his leadership and organizational skills while keeping career options open. Other Reardan students recei...
1 years ago Wheat hauling is now on in full blast at stations along the Milwaukee railway, where as high as 2500 sacks a day are received at a warehouse. 15 bushels is the average for the Odessa area. The Nee bridge across the Spokane river at Lincoln has been declared unsafe by J. L. Thayer, county engineer. The bridge must be abandoned or replaced immediately. The Central service station opened for business Wednesday morning. This new station is on the site of the former Columbia Hotel. It is billed as the most...
