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School hires Kelp as new custodian
DAVENPORT – The school board approved the hire of a new full-time custodian at its regular meeting July 26. Aaron Kelp has been the custodial lead for the Mead School District since 2010 and is moving to Lincoln County, where... — Updated 7/29/2021
James H. Hoffman
Hoffman, James H. June 1, 1944 - June 13, 2021 James H Hoffman was born June 1, 1944 and passed away on June 13th, 2021 in Rocklyn, WA. He was born to Wilmer & Letha (Smith)... — Updated 7/15/2021
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Valedictorian's 2021 Address
Good morning, and again, welcome to the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2021! As I look out across the field and into the stands, I see not just our families, friends,... — Updated 6/10/2021
Covid spike prompts week of remote learning
ODESSA – Odessa School Superintendent Dan Read reported that the district had a spike in positive COVID cases over the past two weeks, with a total of 14 positive cases. The district therefore returned to remote learning for... — Updated 6/3/2021
Special board meeting on legislative issues
ODESSA – The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the high school library on Wednesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. The meeting was also available via ZOOM. The board also held a workshop in the district office at... — Updated 5/6/2021
Spring sports underway, recommended hires voted in
ODESSA – The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the library and the meeting was also available via ZOOM March 24, preceded by a workshop held in the district office to discuss the budget, ESSER fund planning... — Updated 4/1/2021
Members of the Odessa FFA
Back row: Ryan Melgren, PJ Finch, Kathryn Finch, Alyssa Iverson, Kaedin Schorzman, Nathan Melcher. Front row: Lily Starkel, Bo Walter, Levi Hardung, Casen Watson, Mackenzie Lutz,... — Updated 3/11/2021
Odessa FFA fundraiser comes to a close
ODESSA – The Odessa FFA fundraising effort for the Warden Food Bank, following a fire that destroyed a potato shed with connections to the food bank, has concluded with donations of more than 2,000 items weighing approximately... — Updated 3/4/2021
National FFA week quickly approaching
ODESSA – The Odessa High School FFA chapter is among more than 8,739 chapters of the National FFA Organization located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It is a school-based, national youth-leadership development organization... — Updated 2/17/2021
Local FFA assisting city of Warden following fire
ODESSA – Alyssa Iverson of the Odessa High School FFA Chapter reports that the local chapter is hosting a food drive for the Warden Food Bank. The food bank there is currently struggling following the potato-shed fires that took... — Updated 2/11/2021
Levies dot the Lincoln County ballot
LINCOLN COUNTY – School levies in Reardan, Sprague and Odessa are on the ballot for the Feb. 9 special election here, as is a levy for Lincoln County Hospital District No. 1. Ballots were mailed in the entirely vote-by-mail... — Updated 2/4/2021
McLagan promoted to Sergeant
DAVENPORT – Sheriff Wade Magers announced the promotion of Deputy Sheriff Jerad McLagan to Sergeant effective February 1. McLagan's knowledge, skills and professionalism, coupled... — Updated 2/4/2021
The Year in Review 2020
Continued from last week OCTOBER In-person instruction at the Odessa School District increased from one to two days/week. OHS junior Emily Scrupps was named the state’s FBLA Member of the Month. Odessa Quilt Club members were... — Updated 2/4/2021
Return to in-person learning expected Jan. 15
ODESSA – When the Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met via ZOOM December 16, 2020, Superintendent Dan Read shared the current COVID-19 case numbers for the county, the latest information from the Governor’s off... — Updated 1/20/2021
Dalles Deife leads boys basketball team
ODESSA – The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the library and via ZOOM on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 6 p.m., preceded by a workshop held at 5:30 p.m. in the district office during which the board... — Updated 1/20/2021
Town happenings and events to look forward to
HARRINGTON – Crisp air and a slight breeze lets one know that the seasons are changing as does the aroma of burning leaves in various piles about town. New fencing can be seen going up to enclose a yard, while trenches are being... — Updated 1/20/2021
Hannah Sheldon awarded American FFA Degree
ODESSA – Odessa High School 2018 graduate Hannah Sheldon, daughter of Don and Mo Sheldon, formerly of Odessa, has been awarded the American FFA Degree by the National FFA... — Updated 1/20/2021
School returning to activities, but lacks sports coaches
ODESSA – The Board of Directors of Odessa School District #105 met in the library and via ZOOM on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 6 p.m., preceded by a workshop at 5:30 p.m. in the... — Updated 1/20/2021
Washington wheat growers select new 2021 ambassadors
DAVENPORT – Grace Hanning and Julia Klein have been selected to represent Washington wheat farmers as ambassadors for the upcoming year. The two high school seniors were selected... — Updated 12/10/2020
Rep. Dent receives award from CropLife America
DAVENPORT – State representative Tom Dent, 13th district (R), was recently recognized by CropLife America (CLA) recognized Dent with its State Leadership Award for his support of... — Updated 12/4/2020
Dan D. Berry Sr.
Dan D. Berry Sr. 8/27/1944 – 8/31/2020 Dan passed away peacefully on 8/31/2020 in Moses Lake, WA, from the effects of Lewy Body Dementia Dan was born in Coffeyville, KS, on... — Updated 10/5/2020
Odessa School Board meets
ODESSA — The Odessa School Board met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020, preceded by a workshop at 5:30 p.m. at which the board reviewed and discussed the district’s proposed 2020-2021 budget. Present were board chairman Ed... — Updated 7/10/2020
Grant to assist Odessa High School ag program
ODESSA — Odessa High School ag teacher and FFA adviser HaLee Walter applied for an FFA Foundation CASE grant this spring to buy all sorts of new equipment for the school’s agriculture education shop. The grant was fully funded... — Updated 7/2/2020
Nails enters gubernatorial race
COLFAX – Stay home orders have prompted people to pursue a variety of activities they may not have otherwise. For Dylan Nails, 20, Colfax, that includes running for Washington... — Updated 5/28/2020
This Week in Odessa History
100 years ago May 7, 1920 Henry H. Becker was arrested and brought before Justice Schoonover Tuesday on the charge of violating the compulsory law that provides that all children under the age of 15 shall attend school regularly.... — Updated 5/8/2020
