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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) Hoffman. Jim was raised on the Seven Springs Ranch, west of Davenport, Washington. He graduated from Harrington High School in 1962. Jim attended and played basketball at Yakima Valley Community College, where he met Linda Pearson who he later married. Jim loved his children, Lori Hashimoto, Janine Noel,...
DAVENPORT – The burn and fireworks bans instituted by fire districts across Lincoln County over the Fourth of July holiday weekend appear to have done the trick in preventing catastrophic fires, as no firework-related fires were reported or required response in the greater Davenport/Harrington/Reardan area. Fire District No. 5, which covers the Davenport area, had no fires to respond to last weekend in city limits or district wide. “My phone was quiet,” District No. 5 chief Craig Sweet said. “Compared to what it could’v...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. June 27 Traffic stops: 17 A welfare check was requested in the Grand Coulee area. A custody issue was reported. A stolen vehicle was reported at Two Rivers Resort by the Fort Spokane boat launch. A Davenport wom...
DAVENPORT—County citizens celebrating Independence Day should use an option other than fireworks and other burns this year, all eight Lincoln County fire districts have said this week. The record-high temperatures, dry climate and high winds have forced all fire districts in Lincoln County to enact burn bans that include fireworks through the 4th of July. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Board of Commissioners and Reardan Police Department have said they won’t enforce burn bans with criminal punishments because an ordin...
DAVENPORT – A 95-year-old record was broken here Monday, June 28. The National Weather Service (NWS), which measures local temperatures from Wellpinit entered a high temperature of 108 degrees around 4 p.m., while the Weather Channel recorded a high temperature of 106 degrees. The city’s previous highest recorded temperature was recorded at 105 degrees on July 26, 1928. The National Weather Service recorded even higher temperatures the next day, Tuesday, June 29 at a whopping 111 degrees by 3 p.m., while the Weather Cha...
DAVENPORT —Several Lincoln County residents have been named named to an honor roll, and deans‘ list and presidents’ List at Gonzaga University, Whitworth University and Washington State University for spring term. Kaysa Panke of Davenport made the President’s List at Gonzaga, which requires a grade-point average between 3.85-4.0. Grace Lilje of Davenport made the Dean’s List for a GPA between 3.5-3.84. Lilje graduated with a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and Riley Utley of Davenport graduated Magna Cum Laude wit...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. June 20 Traffic stops: 6 An illegal campfire was reported on Fifth and Sinclair Streets in Davenport. A suspicious vehicle was reported on 11th and Jefferson Streets in Davenport. A Creston man said his ex-wife was...
HARRINGTON – Harrington's First Annual Vintage Country Fair officially started June 26 at 11 a.m. with temperatures in the 90s and functioned through 3 p.m., when the heat touched 101 degrees as the fair closed down. Mayor Luck orchestrated a safety area between the vendors and traffic, marked off parking lines, put up signs and safety tape prior to the event. The Homemakers were located in the shade of the repurposed grain bin where they sold out in record time. Several a...
COULEE DAM — Due to extreme conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area are prohibited effective 12:01 am, Friday, June 25, 2021 until further notice. No open flames are permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, all fires in NPS provided fire rings and boxes, shoreline fires, charcoal fires, tiki torches, incense burners, candles, and propane campfires. Self-contained propane or gas stoves and lanterns are still allowed during the full fire ban. For the most current information regarding the fire b...
DAVENPORT-Three teachers with the district here celebrated their retirements at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year after a combined 102 years here with the district. Jean Parsons, Karen Brewster and Rawleigh Fisk will head out of their educational careers, with most having plans to remain in the area in their post-career lives. Parsons was Spanish teacher Jean Parsons was employed by the district full-time in 1984, but was a substitute teacher for seven years prior,...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. June 13 Traffic stops: 4 A Davenport man reported suspicious circumstances. A Harrington man said he was threatened by his girlfriend’s brother. A caller reported a calf out on Highway 2 at milepost 240.5. A sudde...
SPOKANE – On Tuesday, June 15, the Odessa Tiger girls defeated the Valley Christian Panthers in Spokane. After a big first quarter, the Odessa team steadily outscored the Panthers to get the 52-21 win. Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Fin Ode 20 10 10 12 52 VC 7 4 6 4 21 Maddie Scrupps led the Tiger team offense with 17 points, and Ashlyn Neilsen added another 14. Kenzy Kuchenbuch led the defense by hauling in 11 rebounds. Neilsen had one blocked shot against VC. On Wednesday, June 16, the T...
HARRINGTON – The city presently has two city clerks. The newly hired permanent city clerk is Jere Lee, who has been training under temporary clerk, Cynthia Silhan. The two are working together with the state auditor's representative on the audit following the deadline for the city's annual report. The plan is for each of the clerks to have training on the BIAS system. The clerks and Mayor Nathan Luck agreed that the most recent office design changes by former clerk Janice 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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. June 6 Traffic stops: 13 A Davenport woman said someone drove through her fence on the 33200 block of East Hawk Creek Road. Washington State Patrol asked if a deputy could check on a bent-over male. A woman requested...
ODESSA – Friday, June 11, was the date of the "soft" opening of a new downtown Odessa business, filling an empty storefront on First Avenue. Proprietor Brandy Manke and her family were on hand to meet and greet customers. Brandy Manke is a native of Bozeman, Mont., a retired Army veteran and former employee in the corporate world with an overriding passion for quilting. She is married to Andy Manke, originally from Harrington, although he attended and graduated from Ritzville...
HARRINGTON – Harrington City Council met in regular session at city hall on June 9 at 7 p.m. Council members present were David Buddrius, Peter Davenport, Justin Slack, Stephen Hardy and Levi Schenk. The Zoom line was live, and the entire meeting was streamed on YouTube. Mayor Luck led the meeting, which was attended by the two clerks, Cynthia Silhan and Jere Lee with two visitors, Denisa Holling and Jess Silhan. An additional visitor, Cherie MacClellan, arrived late in the meeting to present information on the vendor s...
HARRINGTON – Thursday afternoon, June 3, a few local citizens caught a preview of the graduation parade when a beautiful Belgian team in full harness pulled a four-seat surrey along the parade route, allowing the horses the opportunity to adapt to the sights and sounds in town and learning how they would manage crossing the railroad tracks. Driving the surrey was Riley Roller with his grandfather, Skip Simpson, behind him with instructions, and the two passengers were B...
Lidia Mattozzi hits the ball as her sister Bella Mattozzi backs her up in the June 1 middle school volleyball game played against Tekoa-Rosalia in Rosalia. Coach Justin Ikehara looks on from the sidelines....
DAVENPORT--After the high school graduation this afternoon, family members and community folks lined the streets to celebrate the 42 graduates. Fire trucks from Fire District No. 5 and deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office gave an escort as the graduates went from the baseball field, by the courthouse, down Morgan Street, by the schools and to City Park. Look for more photos and coverage from the graduation ceremony, as well as ceremonies and parades in Reardan...
Graduations around the area are coming up this weekend. Harrington High School kicks off the weekend’s events with graduation at 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 4. Davenport High School’s graduation follows Saturday, June 5 at 1 p.m. in the high school gym. It will be followed by a parade through downtown from the baseball field to City Park. There’s no Mule Days in Reardan this year, but the town will host community events June 5-6. A car show will be June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the high school band will perfo...
HARRINGTON – Harrington High School Graduation Activities Harrington High School’s Baccalaureate service was held Sunday, May 30, in the city park. The seniors next event will be the Harrington High School Graduation Parade, walking up Third Street to the school for commencement at 5:15 p.m. June 4. Banners, each with a photo of a graduate, are flying on Third Street near city hall bearing the following names: Nagib Ayache, Riley Roller, Izabelle Burke (Kramer), Ashley Breault, Aidyn Lee and Alexys Crawford (Miss Har...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. May 23 Traffic stops: 20 A Davenport woman reported two huskies running around near El Ranchito. A woman reported a loose German shepherd between Ninth and Merriam Streets. A Seven Bays woman reported an 84-...
HARRINGTON – The Panther volleyball program made great strides last week. In addition to team and individual growth, they garnered their first win of the season against the Oakesdale NightHawks. Behind some outstanding serves by both Sami Crawford and Alika Samuels, the Panthers won 2-1. Both Shawna Williams and Carmen Meincke successfully served (for the first time in a game) and accrued a handful of points. The game was filled with many heart-stopping rallies by both t...
ODESSA – The Odessa High School girls defeated the Harrington Panthers in a game played in Odessa's home gym June 1. Ashlyn Neilsen was named Player of the Game and scored a game-high 25 points for the Tigers, while also leading the team with nine assists and eight steals. Hayden Schuh scored 15 and led in rebounding with nine. Neilsen and Schuh also were responsible for two blocked shots each on defense. Ode 15 22 19 10 66 Har 2 3 10 2 17 The Odessa team is young. With o...
HARRINGTON – Harrington High School's Baccalaureate service was held Sunday, May 30, in the city park. The seniors next event will be June 4 at 5 p.m. for the Harrington High School Graduation Parade, "marching towards greater heights," walking up 3rd Street to the school for Commencement at 5:15. Banners, each with a photo of a graduate, are flying on 3rd Street near city hall bearing the following names: Nagib Ayache, Riley Roller, Izabelle Burke (Kramer), Ashley Breault, Aidyn Lee and Alexys Crawford (Miss Harrington f...
