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REARDAN - Easter may be a week away, but egg hunts begin this weekend in communities throughout the region. Reardan is up first, with a 10 a.m. Easter egg hunt in City Park, 205 S. Oak St. The hunt gets underway at 10 a.m. with children divided into separate age groups. Ritzville also has an Easter egg hunt planned for Saturday. That event takes place at 9 a.m. in City Park on South Division Street. It's for children younger than 12. Youngsters then have to wait a week for the...
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 March 16 Traffic stops: 6 8:25 a.m. - A suspicious vehicle reportedly parked at a tower for two days. 10:35 a.m. - Burglary-commercial reported at a shop. The owner found the door open and rev...
ODESSA — The town is exploring replacement of 2,200 linear feet of aging 8-inch water main at an estimated cost of $800,000. Mayor William F. Crossley said the project was first studied in 2016 and the Department of Health has offered two potential financing options, including a low-interest loan with possible forgiveness. “We’ve been trying to get a grant for this for a long time,” Crossley said. “Even though it’s an AC line, you know, it doesn’t seem like it should be that difficult....
DAVENPORT - The City Council on Wednesday approved an amended resolution granting $2,500 in tourism funds to Pioneer Days but deferred a decision on a $5,000 request for a new aviation and classic car festival over site-plan concerns. Mark and Lydia Vlk of Odessa presented the proposal for the Tailfeathers and Wheels Annual Swap Meet, a family-friendly non-profit event planned for Aug. 29-30 at Davenport Municipal Airport. The two-day gathering would feature hot air balloon...
DAVENPORT — A local Mexican restaurant racked up 63 violations during a recent health inspection. According to Lincoln County Public Health, El Ranchito had 43 "red points" after inspectors found a dirty ice machine, raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food, an expired food worker card and multiple temperature and storage problems. Public Health officials inspected 15 restaurant and food handling facilities countywide between Feb. 18 and March 11. While most passed with few or no violations, El Ranchito stood out and a f...
ODESSA — A local man charged with strangling his fiancée appeared Tuesday in Lincoln County Superior Court for a readiness hearing as his trial date was reset. Jacob Michael Bergstrom, 34, of Odessa, is charged with second-degree assault by strangulation and second-degree malicious mischief causing damage exceeding $750, court records show. He pleaded not guilty at an earlier arraignment and was released on $25,000 bail, court records show. A trial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. May 13, with a readiness hearing April 28, ac...
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...
March weather is spring one day and back to winter the next. Some days you need a coat and on others a sweater will do. It is still soup season, and Creamy Ham and Potatoes Crock Pot will have a hot meal ready at days end. Creamy Ham and Potatoes Crock Pot 4 medium red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 2 medium onions, finely chopped (about 2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cubed, fully cooked ham 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground...
Davenport Birthdays March 26: Lynda Leffel, Avery Prewitt March 27: Caleb Bowdish, Florence Fitzsimmons, Codie Linstrum, Michaela Goetz March 28: Andee Jacobsen, Kristine Reinbold, Josie Wynecoop, Stetson Sanford, Heidi Backell-Patton March 29: Craig Hardin, Buck Badgley, Lauren Fenn March 30: Jaeger Jacobsen, Jensyn Jacobsen, Tracy Rosman, Monte Tucker, Jordan Alspach, Debbie Cunningham March 31: Ann Johnston, Steve Bodeau, Sarah Guhlke, Cael Collins, Chad Shaver April 1: Karen Carruth, TyAnn Cate, Denton Deal, Tanner Deal,...
ODESSA — The 2026 motorcycle racing season kicks off this weekend with the Frostbite Grand Prix and White Knuckle Poker Run. The back-to-back Northwest Motorcycle Association events are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29, a mile south of town on state Highway 21. Organized by the Stumpjumpers Motorcycle Club, the Frostbite Grand Prix begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with the long course race, featuring classes such as senior, women and open. The short course follows at 9:30 a.m., long course at 11:45 p.m., with j...
ODESSA — The Odessa pool has hired eight lifeguards and one manager for the upcoming summer season. Clerk-Treasurer Jamie Nelson said lifeguard certification is complete for all but one hire and interviews for a new deputy clerk are set for March 31. “We hired eight lifeguards and one manager,” Nelson said. “All will be lifeguard certified or in renewal except one.” Police Chief Erika Rose said the department sent out nine nuisance notices since March 1 and has organized old evidence from thumb drives....
ODESSA — The town plans to resurface the pickleball court in early May, but fencing and lighting must be installed first. Mayor William F. Crossley said the Lions Club will help assemble the lights and Scott Cook will assist with the electrical work. “The guy who’s doing the surfacing of the court can do the lines on the basketball court as well,” Crossley told council members. Crossley added that adjusting the south-side curb to align with the fence would create a full-length basketball court only 5 feet short of regulat...
Kings, queens, princes and princesses from the Bi-County Prom pose for a group photo Saturday at the Spokane Convention Center. The event brought together students from Davenport, Reardan, Sprague, Harrington, Odessa and other Northeast Washington small schools....
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 March 9 Traffic stops: 9 2:25 p.m.- Suspicious circumstance reported at J&A cafe. 3:11 p.m. - Traffic stop nature changed to suspicious circumstance. 3:57 p.m. - Grandparent called to report her...
ODESSA — A woman asked a Lincoln County judge Tuesday to drop a domestic violence no-contact order against her boyfriend, but the judge declined to do so for now as the case could be sent to District Court, according to court records. Austin Douglas Barnes, 40, of Odessa, appeared in person for a readiness hearing before Judge Adam Walser, according to court records. Prosecutor Ty Albertson represented the state and public defender Dave Hearrean represented Barnes. The victim, Leslie Horak, addressed the court and r...
Davenport birthdays March 20: Rachae Pearcy March 21: Luna Bilodeaux, Brendan Calvert March 22: Benjamin Hein, Jude Falk , Jeremy Buck March 23: Denise Arland, Owen Telford, Kathy Reinbold, Matt Littell March 24: Zach Carey-Cannon, Mahta Hein, Kylee Dennis, Alivia Tucker, Jacob Munz March 25: Casey Mason, Anna Viers, Sadie Plasencia Davenport anniversaries March 20: Todd and Lynne Guhlke March 21: Chuck and Ann Johnston March 24: James and Elsa Bowen Reardan birthdays March 19: Benjamin Hedrick, Benjamin Landt March 20: John...
1 years ago A move has been started to open Snoqualmie pass. There is currently 3 to 4 feet of snow at the summit. The state highway department wants to wait until June 1 to attempt to open the pass. The state patrol is on a mission to find and fine motorists with glaring headlights. Those who are in doubt about their headlights should take care to have them adjusted properly. The Model Steam Laundry of Davenport has purchased a new Star delivery truck and will start a route visiting Harrington, Odessa, Wilson Creek,...
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ODESSA, WA ODESSA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RUNWAY 2-20 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE AIP PROJECT 3-53-0040-017-2025 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for Odessa Municipal Airport – Runway 2-20 Pavement Maintenance, will be received by in person delivery or by courier at the Town Clerk’s Office, located at 21 E. 1st Avenue, Odessa, WA 99159, until the bid opening time of 12:30PM, on the 1st day of April 2026, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read at Old Town Hall, 104 W. 1st Avenue, Odessa, WA 99159. Any...
ODESSA - In a spirited nod to March Madness, a small-town chamber banquet turned into a casual bash with game-day grub, comedy and a lively auction, uniting locals for awards and fun. The Odessa event Saturday at Old Town Hall highlighted community honors, as Vice President Zach Schafer, 45, of Odessa, touted its role in building ties under a "big game day" theme. The Odessa Chamber of Commerce named Das Kraut Haus Business of the Year, praising owners Alyssa and Winston Wade...
ODESSA — The Odessa Town Council voted Monday to deny a request to vacate a portion of an alley in Block 5 between East Fifth and East Sixth avenues, citing concerns over access costs and safety after a public hearing drew opposition from residents worried about utility maintenance and vehicle navigation. The decision followed a letter from resident Dennis Bergquist’s attorney, who supported the closure as long as it didn’t restrict his access. Council members debated the undeveloped west end, filled with rocks and trees, est...
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 March 2 Traffic Stops: 10 7:32 a.m. - a man called to report a vehicle pulled up to his property and appeared to be taking pictures. March 3 Traffic Stops: 10 8:27 a.m. - WDFW requested a dep...
Gordon Morris Neale Aug. 28, 1937 - Feb. 10, 2026 Gordon Morris Neale came into this world on Aug. 28, 1937, in Seattle, Wash. He was the second child of Fred and Marjorie Neale. Growing up in West Seattle, Gordon started his walk of faith at West Seattle Presbyterian Church where both of his parents were very active. Gordon graduated from Highline High School in 1955. He married the love of his life, Virginia Metzenberg, on June 27, 1959. Gordon always said he couldn't...
J.P. Luiten Feb. 25, 1937- Mar. 6, 2026 J.P. Luiten was born on Feb. 25, 1937, in Odessa, Wash., to Alvin and Leona Luiten. He passed away peacefully on Mar. 6, 2026, in Odessa. J.P. grew up in Odessa with his siblings. He joined his older sister, Coleen, and brother, Bud, and later became the big brother to Fritz, Coletta, and Charlene. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1955. In Aug. 1956, J.P. enlisted in the United States Army and served until June 1958. During his se...
March weather is salad one day, and soup the next.. This seemed a good time to test some recipes submitted by Anita De Mars of Odessa. I had asked readers to share recipes for excess sourdough starter and her recipe for Sourdough Skillet is a meat and vegetable filled meat pie/casserole cross. A good transition to spring. Sourdough Skillet 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter 3 eggs 1 tsp salt 1 tsp crushed basil 3 Tbsp butter or cooking oil 1 pound ground beef 2 tsp baking powder 4...
Davenport birthdays March 12: Ridge Gunning, Camryn Slahtasky March 13: Levi Schenk, David Thomas, Dahlia Strozyk, Gina Bowman March 14: Lynn Leisle, Mary Morgan-Gamble, Sidney Fleming, Jake Hennings, Mike McDaniel March 15: Peggy Semprimoznik, Brad Floyd, Lynee Carpenter, Jan Ziemer March 16: Emmett Kilps, Rob Hopkins, Noah Street March 17: Boone Easley-Cate, Dick Wandling, Chance Smith, Lisa Semprimoznik, Crystal Sellers, Ron Warner, Maetie Harvey March 18: Kayleigh Phillips, Pauline Drefs, Colton Jenkins Reardan birthdays...
