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HARRINGTON - Construction is underway near Harrington School and Harrington Park as the city begins a sidewalk improvement project aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure and improving accessibility for residents. The project, funded through a $250,832 grant from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board, will replace and upgrade several wheelchair-accessible ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The existing ramps are at least...
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 July 21 Traffic Stops: 6 12:27 a.m. – Auto crash detection was reported. 3:45 a.m. – A man called to report his neighbor is blaring music. 6:10 a.m. – A woman called to report her neighbor...
This weekend I did what any respectable Harrington transplant does when the sun's out, the breeze is mild, and the fish haven't yet filed a restraining order against me: I grabbed my fishing gear, my wiener dog, and hit the great outdoors. Somewhere between Odessa and Harrington-coordinates redacted because a girl never gives away her secret fishing hole-I set off to finally catch the fish that have eluded me all season. But let's start at the beginning. Saturday morning...
HARRINGTON — Harrington Haus is celebrating the grand opening of its new outdoor patio with a live performance by local band Bonnie & the Extras at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 2. The new patio includes outdoor seating and a staging area, marking the venue’s first step into live outdoor entertainment. The show will also highlight recent upgrades to the building, including a newly completed ADA-compliant entrance. “Come check it out. Enjoy some live music and cold beer,” Harrington Haus officials said. Bonnie & the Extras will ki...
Davenport birthdays July 31: Sebastian Hardin Aug. 1: Lila Lust, Lincoln Johnson Aug. 2: Joseph Gunning, John Carruth, Chrissy Tucker Aug. 3: Charles Oliver, Kim Hardin, Brenda Gamache, Doreen Forest Aug. 4: Harold Thompson, Aaron Coley, Izaiah Bowdish, Ken Horner, Karom Thomas Aug. 5: Richard Gunning, Paula Furman Aug. 6: Jeff Gunning, Michelle Hopp, Kim Buchmann, Matt Schneider, Barb Zentz Davenport anniversaries July 31: Gabe and Traci Gants Aug. 1: Brian and Darci Dennis Aug. 3: John and Kathy Coley Aug. 5: Dick and...
1 years ago Last Saturday, a car driven by John Ragan, belonging to J. R. Ragan drove into the new plate glass front of the Washington Water Power company. Sheriff Gilpatrick and others were on hand recently for the opening of the vault of the Creston State Bank for the first time since the fire that ravaged the town. Everything in the vault was in pristine condition. 15 members of the Odessa Commercial club met last week and urged the establishment of an approved road between Odessa and Wilbur. A committee was appointed...
There are a few emails in life that change you. College admissions. Job offers. And one from Brian Curtis - Vice President of the Davenport Road Knights - personally inviting you to ride in his 1948 Chevy Fleetmaster for the Pioneer Days Parade. That, dear readers, is what we in the industry call a hard yes. I didn't even finish reading the message before I was mentally picking out my parade-day sunglasses. With that, I handed over the Parade photography assignment to our...
HARRINGTON - A packed house, classic rock hits and lively dancing made for a successful night at the Harrington Opera House as the Rusty Vikings performed Saturday, July 19. An estimated 150 people filled the historic venue for the free concert, which featured music from the 1950s and 60s. Attendees clapped, sang along and danced in the space between the pews and the stage throughout the evening. "It was fun, fabulous and fantastic - the house was absolutely packed," said...
DAVENPORT- A local teen recently earned one of the highest honors in Washington's high school rodeo community. Elly Bageant, a 16-year-old at Davenport High School's Virtual Academy, was crowned Miss High School Rodeo Washington 2024-25 during Memorial Day week 2024, serving in the prestigious role until Memorial Day 2025. The title marked a significant chapter in her journey with the Washington State High School Rodeo Association, where she had been an active member since six...
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 July 13 Traffic Stops: 2 1:14 a.m. – A loud party was reported. 5:36 a.m. – A man called to report someone on his property taking items. 12:04 p.m. – A disabled vehicle was reported on Highway 2...
DAVENPORT - Avista representatives briefed Lincoln County Commissioners on wildfire mitigation efforts during a regular board meeting Monday, July 21, outlining a four-part plan focused on grid hardening, vegetation management, situational awareness, and emergency response. Michele McCollum, regional business manager, and Nick Hamon, operations manager, said Avista is prioritizing areas classified as Tier 3, which pose higher risks of utility-sparked fires due to population de...
Davenport birthdays July 24: Zeke Tareski, Ed Johnston, Kyra Bowdish, Pam Zeiler, Wade Sand July 25: Ryan Janke, Mallory Kragt, John Sawyer, Andy Miller, Alvin Johnson, Brantley Wilkie July 26: Krista Becker, Amy Crandell July 27: Kathy Podowicz, Brian Buck July 28: Josh Dodson, Gerry Hein, Grace Lilje, Carmelyn Choate July 29: Rawleigh Fisk, Halie Ropp July 30: Dawn Hale, Lily Harden, Brielle Ballance Davenport anniversaries July 24: Bryan and Paula Furman, Evan and Ericka Johnson, John and Patsy Brown July 27: Anthony and S...
1 Years Ago Losses estimated to near $100,000 resulted from a fire that swept the business section of Creston. The fire started in dry grasses under the platform at the Milwaukee elevator and were swept by terrific winds. The first load of new wheat was brought to Big Bend Mill today from the Jake Reinbold farm near Egypt. The wheat was forty-fold. John Hoff Sr. sold 575 sacks of Baart wheat yesterday for $1,804.13 or $3.20 a sack. The wheat averaged 19 bushels to the acre and tested 60 pounds to the bushel and 153 pounds...
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION August 5, 2025 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, there will be held a Primary Election, conducted all by mail Countywide. The purpose of this election is to nominate candidates to be voted for at the General Election, to be held on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November, 2025. Registered voters residing in Lincoln County, jurisdictions listed below, will be mailed a ballot on or about July...
DAVENPORT— Roughly 8,700 ballots are set to be mailed Wednesday, July 16, for Lincoln County’s upcoming primary election, which will determine the top two candidates in several contested local races. The August 6 primary includes races for Davenport City Council, Sprague Mayor, and an Odessa hospital board position, as well as a maintenance and operations levy for Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center. “Washington is a vote-by-mail state, so most can and will vote by mail,” said Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley....
Davenport Birthdays July 17: Rick Allinger, Autumn Abbot July 18: Royal Winzer, Art Deppner, Yvonne Bailey, Zach Johnson July 19: Ryan Utley July 20: Daryl Parsons, Austin Telford, Remington Taylor, Nolan Pearcy, Kyle Zellmer, Jessica A. Strite July 21: Joseph Buck, Chad Prewitt July 22: Elliette Chappell, Roger Hutfless, Riley Ensor, Lynne Coppersmith, Dave Leath, Lindsey Van Buren, Colt Curtaccio July 23: Jody Hardin, Johanna Orvis, Keira Katz, Tyler Dehn, Lacy Gustaveson Davenport Anniversaries July 21: Rob and Chris...
When I first saw the smoke rise over the hills on Wednesday, July 9, I was driving home from Cheney. Within minutes, Fire Watch confirmed what my gut already told me - it was growing fast. I dropped Winnie off at home, changed into my field gear, and got out there. For three straight days, I documented as much as I could. From Cayuse Cove to Western Pines Road, from the destruction at Moccasin Bay to the cliffs above Seven Bays. I walked through scorched fields, down roads...
HARRINGTON - The Harrington Heart and Soul core team established a firm meeting schedule during their most recent planning session to ensure they stay connected ahead of Harvest Festival. The team, which typically meets once a month is hoping to organize subgroups to also convene between meetings. The core team determined they only need three more core meetings before the next major event, Harvest Festival, which will mark the end of the current phase of their project. "This...
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 June 30 Traffic Stops: 12 1:11 a.m. – A woman called to report a house near her is selling drugs and making porn and her daughter and other females are being drugged. 2:55 a.m. – A woman called...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners convened Monday, July 7, in the Commissioners’ Chambers to discuss infrastructure such as construction contracts, broadband initiatives, and local governance. Commissioners Scott Hutsell (District 2), Chair Jo Gilchrist, and Rob Coffman (District 3) were present. The board approved construction contracts with Legacy Telecom, doing business as Legacy Power, for the Reardan Colocation Facility (PBC22-96104-004, broadband) and with Zero dB Communications for networks in Rea...
1 years ago The erection of a steel bridge across Hawk Creek near its junction with Indian creek has been completed according to J. L. Thayer, county engineer. The old bridge was washed out during high water last spring. D. C. Humphrey who farms four miles north of Reardan has sold his 160 acres and 40 acres of timber to W. W. Koopman. Mr. Humphrey settled on the land more than 30 years ago. A little blaze at the Odessa Hardware building sent a call for the fire department. A prompt response was made to the call but the fir...
Davenport birthdays July 10: Nick Nichols, Logan Eldred, July 11: Thomas Wilkie, Felicity Mielke, Stan Liebing July 12: Margie Hall, Juliann Janke, Theresa Telford, John Stiles, Sam Posey, JJ Kowalkowski July 13: Milei Floyd, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Judy Miller, Gene Johnson, Marilyn Arland, Mitchell Hale, Marlena Guhlke July 14: Jan Stone, Robert Mielke July 15: Jesslyn McCluskey, Tennessa Cox July 16: Brandy Wood, Joshua McBride, Linda Miller Davenport anniversaries July 10: Aaron & Andee Jacobsen, Tyson & Rachel Lacy, Jeff &...
There are few things more humbling than a freshly graduated 23-year-old-lovingly called "Big City Girl" by her small-town friends-trying to become a homesteader after moving straight from college to Harrington. I like to joke that I "served" my time in Detroit before enlisting in the Army, but let's be honest: 8 Mile was a warzone long before basic training. These days, my biggest battles are with haybales and sourdough. Speaking of battles, let's talk garden warfare. I...
HARRINGTON — The sounds of classic rock will fill the Harrington Opera House on Saturday, July 19, as The Rusty Vikings take the stage for an evening performance. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the historic opera house, located at 19 South Third Street. Admission is by donation at the door. The Rusty Vikings, known for their high-energy renditions of 1950s and 1960s rock and roll, originated in 1969 when several members were students at Sprague High School. The band reunited in 2010 for the Sprague High School Class of 1...
HARRINGTON - Representatives from the Innovia Foundation visited the Harrington Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, July 2, to propose combining two major community development efforts: the Harrington Heart & Soul project and the local Hearts in Harrington initiative. Chief Community Investment Officer Molly Sanchez, Community Development Director Josh Kaiel, and Director of Community Development Dave Sonntag shared details about Innovia's mission and praised the town's ongoing...
