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Harrington second-grade students use newly learned math strategies to decode a recipe before putting their skills to work baking chocolate chip cookies for their class....
Davenport birthdays Jan. 15: Joan McLauchlan, Amber Stormo, Brendan Leep, Annie Bodeau Jan. 17: Dylan Carruth, Travis Telecky, Micah Choate, Hunter Wilkie, Kara Wilkie Jan. 18: Chris Jenness, Doug Booth Jan. 19: Denise Hayes, Pat Mandere Jan. 20: Jackson Sorensen, Nathan Mielke, Liberty Mielke Jan. 21: Hannah Mielke, Richelle Kowalkowski, Kay Zellmer Reardan birthdays Jan. 15: Teran Adams Jan. 20: Matt McDonald Reardan anniversaries Jan. 20: Dale and Arlene Swant Harrington birthdays Jan. 15: Grace Putney Jan. 20: Wayne...
DAVENPORT - As 2025 came to a close, the Lincoln County Record-Times looked back on a year that kept the county buzzing and has finished compiling a two-part review of what was deemed newsworthy. Schools, government offices and councils saw retirements and fresh faces, and countless other events shaped life across the region. JULY The Harrington School District shifted to a four-day school week this fall, the board announced Monday, June 30. Newly sworn-in Superintendent...
HARRINGTON - The Harrington Chamber of Commerce convened Wednesday, Dec. 7, for its first official meeting of the 2026 year, setting priorities for the months ahead and addressing routine business and upcoming community issues. The meeting opened with a standard call to order and approval of previous meeting minutes. Members discussed the Columbia Basin Herald Guide, including potential advertising opportunities for the chamber. Also on the agenda was the chamber's storage...
Davenport Birthdays Jan. 8: Jennifer Hargrave, Carter Ruiz Jan. 9: Dani Vesneske, Tony Hein, Susan Alspach, Steve Telecky, Brayden Bailey, Courtney Strozyk Jan. 10: Barbara Ensor, Leonardo Chavelas Jan. 11: Leslie Oliver, Morgan Morcom Jan. 12: Lorie Leath Jan. 13: Sandy Buchanan, Gracey Falk Jan. 14: Penny Pankey, Chuck Johnston, Becky Zeus, Jeremy Holderby, Jaye Jones Davenport Anniversaries Jan. 9: Troy and Andrea Morgan Jan. 10: Dave and Pat Mandere Jan. 11: George and Marilyn Arland Reardan Birthdays Jan. 9: Aspen...
1 Years Ago PRICE OF WHEAT: Hard White, $1.44. Soft White, $1.44. Forty Fold, $1.44. Club, $1.44. Federation, $1.44. Dark Northern Spring $1.46. There were 66 marriages performed in Lincoln County during 1925, and 28 divorces were granted, 38 more marriages than divorces, according to the records of Mrs. Maude Topping, county clerk. The county commissioners yesterday passed a resolution setting aside 30 percent of the permanent highway money for Lincoln County, obtained from the state motor vehicle license fund, to be used...
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 Dec. 28 Traffic Stops: 13 12:11 p.m. — A man called stating he wanted to return to his sister’s home on Crescent Road North, but she said he could only come with a police escort, as she does no...
DAVENPORT - As 2025 came to a close, the Lincoln County Record-Times looked back on a year that kept the county buzzing and compiled a two-part review of what was deemed newsworthy. Schools, government offices and councils saw retirements and fresh faces, and countless other events shaped life across the region. Inside, you'll also find a remembrance of those whose obituaries were published in the Record-Times during 2025. JANUARY Two Lincoln County commissioners, Scott...
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 Dec. 21 Traffic Stops: 3 1:16 p.m. — An Odessa man called to report that his wife won’t give him his debit card. 11:36 p.m. — A staff member at the B Motel in Wilbur reported that a guest, wh...
DAVENPORT — The holiday season brought a shift in schedules across Lincoln County, with all government offices, including the Lincoln County Courthouse and the Record-Times, adjusting operations due to Christmas last week and New Year’s Day landing this week on Thursday, Jan. 1. As a result, the Record-Times moved up press deadlines to make sure readers stayed up to date while staff enjoyed some well-earned time off. Students in Davenport, Odessa, Harrington, Reardan-Edwall and at Christian Heritage are also enjoying a bre...
1 Years Ago The Lincoln County game commissioners, Senator Charles E. Myers and C. A. Pettijohn of Davenport and P. Faldbord of Wilbur, met here last week and decided to offer a bounty of 10 cents a head for magpies killed during January and February 1926. Members of the game commission say that a resident of a neighboring county killed 5,000 magpies last year by poisoning the birds. PRICE OF WHEAT: Hard White, $1.47. Soft White, $1.47. Forty Fold, $1.47. Club, $1.47. Federation, $1.47. Dark Northern Spring $1.50. The...
Davenport Birthdays Jan. 1: Amanda Plumb Jan. 4: Megan Hopp, Brandon Stiles Jan. 2: Sabrina Burger, Kaitlynne Guhlke, Samantha Odenrider Jan. 5: Mary Wright, Kennedy Hargrave Jan. 6: Jarod Gunning, Hayley Gill Jan. 7: Tanya Scharff, Kristi Abbott, Ray Dashiell, Nina Fisk Jan. 8: Jennifer Hargrave, Carter Ruiz Davenport Anniversaries Jan. 3: Greg and Mahta Hein Reardan birthdays Jan. 1: Colleen Ellis, Garrett Ellis Jan. 3: Dale Swant Jan. 7: Tammy Booker Harrington Birthdays Jan. 1: Issabella Putney Jan. 4: Brian Els Jan. 7:...
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 Dec. 15 Traffic Stops: 7 5:28 a.m. – A man called to report that his mom won’t give him his medication and he wants her arrested. 11:59 a.m. – Violation of a no contact order was reported....
DAVENPORT — A Brewster woman facing the possibility of years in prison was instead sentenced under a joint recommendation after entering a guilty plea Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Kira Esmerelda Darle Oregon Hernandez, 24, pleaded guilty during a readiness hearing to one count of possession of a controlled substance while in a correctional facility. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser accepted the plea agreement and found Hernandez guilty as charged. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years, t...
The Holiday Season is an especially tough time for anyone grieving lost loved ones. Evergreen wreaths placed on veterans' graves across America help to ease that pain. On December 13, an ISIS shooter killed two members of the Iowa National Guard and their American interpreter while they were serving in Syria, causing another tragic loss. More than 3.1 million red-ribboned wreaths were placed by thousands of volunteers, including many family members, on December 13. Those...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 25: Manuela Hinkey Dec. 26: Blaine Hendrickson, Emma Piper Dec. 27: Aaron Wilson Dec. 28: Blake Gants, Sydney Zeiler, Gemma Guhlke, Anton Bilodeaux Dec. 29: Meika Heath, Ericka Johnson, Jennifer Gillespie Dec. 30: Kristy Mielke, Bre Bailey, Reid Gants Dec. 31: Allison Hiccox, Justin Piper, Watson Posey Davenport anniversaries Dec. 31: Phil and Leona Carr, Bob and Rita Guhlke, Christopher and Treanna Briggs Reardan birthdays Dec. 27: Brad Ray, Mike Booker, Jaime Michels Dec. 28: Andrew Schulz Dec. 30:...
1 years ago Snowfall during the week here totaled 6 ½ inches. During the week .25 inches of rain fell. The rainfall melted the snow rapidly, and there is only a little on the ground now. The present month has been the warmest December in 38 years, according to pioneer residents. The lowest temperature recorded here during the month was 25 above zero. 75 years ago Santa comes to Davenport Friday, riding in the REA Weasel. First stop will be the Christmas tree adjacent the city hall at 6:30 p.m., when candy treats will be...
DAVENPORT — Local food banks in Lincoln County are expected to see increased demand in 2025 as major changes to federal and state food assistance rules take effect, officials said at a County Commissioner meeting Monday, Dec. 15. Denise Porter, a liaison with Lincoln County Workforce Services, said the changes stem from new federal rules under the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which expand the age range and tighten exemptions for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) who receive SNAP benefits. Adults aged 55-64, as we...
This week, Winnie and I made our annual pilgrimage to the vet in town. You know the routine: smiles, treats, betrayal. Winnie has spent the last few days deeply offended by her updated shots, while I have been informed, through dramatic sighs and side-eye from her, that this was entirely my fault. Our recovery plan has involved Christmas decorating and extreme lounging. Mostly for Winnie. While she has been roasting herself in front of the fireplace like a gas-station hot dog that’s been on the roller too long, I’ve been han...
1 Years Ago Odessa High School emerged victorious from a dual debate with Harrington High School and is now safely resting as champions of the south side, with the right to meet the winners of the North side for the championship of Lincoln County. Davenport High School’s basketball team started its 1925-1926 season auspiciously by winning from North Central High School of Spokane here Saturday night by a 9-8 score and also defeating Harrington Tuesday night by a 25-4 score. The annual Davenport High School play, which w...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 18: Katie Harvey Dec. 19: Kim Hansen, Vicki Nicholls, Tom Schreck Dec. 20: Acacia Plasencia, Delbert Bain Dec. 21: Emma Cash, Gary King, Miranda Sanford, Meghann Steinolfson, Mike Storer Dec. 22: Brad Sweet, Kevin Katz, Marlee McKeehan, Theresa Blankenship, Zeke Johnson, Dec. 23: Ken Vesneske, Regan Oliver, Kelly Graber, Lila Woodland Dec. 24: Rob Morcom, Marcos Munz Davenport anniversaries Dec. 18: Jim and Darci Linstrum Dec. 20: Loren and Barbara Ensor, Josh and Shawndale Smith, Daniel and Natalie...
