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DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 29 to July 5: June 29 Traffic stops: 8 12:00 a.m. — A security check was conducted. 3:35 a.m. — Crash on state Highway 23 near Harding Road East. 6:26 a.m. — False burglary alarm activated; location not reported. 8:32 a.m. — Custodial concerns for court-ordered visit in Davenport. 8:35 a.m. — Welfare check; location not reported. 9:38 a.m. — Shipment of silver and gold arrived empty. 11:31 a.m. — Medical call; l...
CRESTON - A new distillery has opened its doors along the shores of Lake Roosevelt, offering grape-based spirits in a family- and pet-friendly setting. Michael and Tara Haig launched Moonshine Bay Distillery on Saturday, June 27, with a grand opening that drew a crowd despite heavy rain. The couple is leasing space in the former Whitestone Winery building at 42395 N. Jump Canyon Road. They produce brandy, gin and vodka using Lincoln County-grown grapes. Michael Haig, who...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from June 22-28: June 22 Traffic stops: 9 7:14 a.m. — Hay truck blocking Coffee Pot Road west of Harrington.. 7:38 a.m. — Child custody papers served on Ross Street, Davenport. 7:45 a.m. — Civil paper service on Southeast Railroad Avenue, Creston. 8:05 a.m. — False alarm at Reardan School. . 11:24 a.m. — Multiple hulk vehicles on property near Ritzville. 12:41 p.m. — Civil dispute over vehicle titles and legal documents...
WILBUR — A California-based company has taken over the long-neglected River Rue RV Park near Keller Ferry and is working to restore the popular Lake Roosevelt-area campground as a welcoming destination for visitors this season. Harmony Communities, an affordable housing provider based in Stockton, California, purchased the property at the end of April. It is the company’s first location in Washington state. George Antypas, a representative for Harmony Communities, said the company saw potential in the scenic spot and wan...
DAVENPORT - A Wilbur woman has been named as the new Lincoln County Economic Development Council director. Shari Miller, 48, of Wilbur, brings more than a decade of hands-on hospitality experience, including work with Keller Ferry Marina and Seven Bays Marina. She also operated two bed-and-breakfasts on Lake Roosevelt with her husband, John Miller, a Keller ferry captain. "Shari brings extensive hospitality, marina, Lake Roosevelt and small-business Airbnb experience,"...
FORT SPOKANE — Families and new anglers looking for an easy introduction to fishing can reel one in this weekend at the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Fish Fest. The free event is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Fort Spokane Day Use Area. It coincides with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Weekend, when anglers can fish without a license for select species. Fish and Wildlife spokeswoman Staci Lehman said the event provides a low-pressure entry into the sport. “You don’t...
YAKIMA – Three area girls fastpitch softball teams competed last weekend, May 21-23, in the state 1B and 2B tournaments at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima. Wilbur-Creston and Almira/Coulee-Hartline were amid the 1B ranks, while Lake Roosevelt was in 2B. All three went 2-1 and returned without a trophy. Lake Roosevelt lost it's opening game to eventual state runner-up. The Raiders then eliminated Colfax before themselves being eliminated by Kittitas. Wilbur-Creston e...
David Ernest Mandere July 7, 1942 – April 23, 2026 David Ernest Mandere was born July 7, 1942 to Jules and Claudia (Goff) Mandere in San Francisco, Cali. Two years later David's little sister, Karen joined the family. David passed away peacefully surrounded by his five loving children, holding his wife's hand on the evening of April 23, 2026 following a short illness. David attended High School at San Rafael High where he met the love of his life Patricia McCurdy, he graduated...
DAVENPORT - Low snowpack in Eastern Washington has melted weeks ahead of schedule in many areas, leaving Lincoln County's dryland wheat farmers to rely more on spring rain and local soil moisture than distant mountain runoff as they head into the growing season. USDA-NRCS Snow Survey water supply specialist Toby Rodgers and National Weather Service meteorologist Jeremy Wolf in Spokane analyzed the April 1 Washington Water Supply Outlook Report. "Snowpack as of Monday, April...
DAVENPORT — The Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center in Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is temporarily closed for repairs, the National Park Service announced Monday. The landmark building, which dates to 1880 and originally served as the fort’s guardhouse, is the primary hub for visitor information, exhibits, a park film and ranger programs. It is expected to reopen in July, park officials said. The project, funded through the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund signed into law by President Donald J...
REARDAN — Several churches across The Record-Times coverage area will hold special sunrise services and other observances this Sunday, April 5, to mark Easter. In Reardan, Reardan Presbyterian Church will host a community Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. at Reardan Cemetery, 600 S. Central Ave. The public is invited; attendees are encouraged to dress warmly and bring a chair if needed. The service is sponsored by the congregations of We CARE. Pastor Katie Waltar said guest preacher Pastor Pat Hogan will deliver the message. ...
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...
Carol Darlene Downing Jan. 31, 1937 Feb. 6, 2026 Carol (89) was born to Ernest and Lila (Peltonen) Korpi in Hibbing Village, Minnesota in 1937, the eldest of two children. In 1942, Ernest moved his family to Bremerton, Wash., and then to Grand Coulee, Wash., in 1945 to work on the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. Carol attended Grand Coulee High School and was a drum majorette. As a young high schooler working her first job at the Grand Coulee movie theatre, she met her...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy Gorillas rallied for a 37-29 nonleague boys wrestling victory over Northwest Christian on Thursday, overcoming forfeits at 150 and 157 pounds that surrendered 12 team points. Northwest Christian built an early lead with pins from Kyler Parry (106, 1:28 over Lincoln Holmberg), Roman Goulet (120, 2:26 over Parker Bundy) and Micah Rocha (126, 1:07 over Lincoln Hoff), plus a 18-0 technical fall by Nakoa Rocha (132, 4:40 over Daman...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles' boys basketball team defeated Bonners Ferry 75-53 to win the 79th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Dec. 30. In the opening minutes, Reardan's top scorers, Justin Vaughn, Maveric Sobotta and Fred Frolov, made a strong statement. Bonners Ferry quickly realized that if they wanted to stay competitive, they would have to shut them down. The Badgers couldn't do it. In the first quarter, Vaughn hit two long bombs, and Sobotta and...
REARDAN - The Bonners Ferry girls basketball team, which plays at Idaho's 4A level, beat the Screaming Eagles 55-50 in a see-saw battle on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to win the 79th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament. For three quarters, neither team could gain separation from the other, as they matched each other basket-for basket. After one quarter, Reardan led 17-15. Bonners Ferry took the halftime lead 29-27 and took a 40-39 into the fourth quarter. In the fourth, the...
Every January, once the holiday hustle subsides, my wife, Laura, our loyal black-and-tan bloodhound, Ladybird, and I head out for our cherished tradition: exploring the scenic banks at Two Rivers, where the Spokane and Columbia rivers converge on Lake Roosevelt. The winter light casts a serene glow over the water, and the crisp air invigorates as Ladybird enthusiastically sniffs along the shoreline trails, her long ears flapping with every excited bound. Laura and I follow at a leisurely pace, savoring the quiet that...
COULEE DAM - Two Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy grapplers pinned their way to individual championships in a field dominated by host Lake Roosevelt. Freshman Lincoln Hoff won the 126-pound title at the Powerhouse Tournament on Dec. 20 with a fall in 3:35, while senior Conner Horwath claimed the 285-pound crown with a fall in 3:36. Freshman Dom Whittington finished second at 165 pounds. Lake Roosevelt won the team championship with 174.5 points at Lake Roosevelt High School....
REARDAN – The Lions Club will host its 79th annual Christmas Basketball Tournament at Reardan High School on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30. This is the longest-running Christmas tournament in Washington, and all proceeds will benefit the school’s athletic department. The Reardan girls, who play in the 2B classification, host Lake Roosevelt (2B), Lakeside (1A) and Bonners Ferry (4A). The Reardan boys, also in the 2B classification, host Lake Roosevelt (2B), Peninsula (Gig Harbor-3A) and Bonners Ferry (4A). The Scr...
Jamie Eugene Schorzman May 17, 1978- Nov. 25, 2025. Jamie Eugene Schorzman was born in Spokane, Wash. on May 17, 1978 to his parents Randy Schorzman and Sue Weishaar both of Odessa, Wash. Jamie grew up a typical happy country kid with his older brother Bart as they split time between Spokane and Odessa. Jamie loved riding 4-wheelers & motorcycles, shooting guns, driving tractors, wheat trucks, and combines on the farm, hot summer days boating with family on Lake Roosevelt,...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport girls basketball team opened its season with a victory and the boys fell short as the Gorillas split a doubleheader against Lake Roosevelt on Tuesday night. Clare Lathrop and Glenna Soliday each scored 19 points in the girls' game, leading the Gorillas to a 69-39 win while dominating the boards from start to finish. Davenport never trailed, building an 18-9 lead after the first quarter and maintaining control throughout. Lathrop pulled down 17 rebound...
A view from inside one of the basalt caves above Hawk Creek Campground on Sunday, Nov. 23, overlooking Lake Roosevelt and the surrounding canyon....
DAVENPORT - This season, with local trails unusually accessible and no major snakes or predators reported, hikers still have time for one of the area's most striking short climbs. A .38-mile uphill trail, roughly the equivalent of 40 flights of stairs, leads to sweeping canyon views and basalt caves. Hawk Creek Falls, a 47-foot horsetail cascade along Lake Roosevelt, is one of eastern Washington's most accessible waterfalls. The falls drop directly into the lake just above...
LAKE ROOSEVELT — Anglers are focusing on Lake Roosevelt’s upper reaches as the 2025 white sturgeon season winds down ahead of the Nov. 30 closure. Decades of hatchery work have turned the fishery near the Canadian border into one of Washington’s premier big-game opportunities. This year, WDFW introduced a 55- to 63-inch harvest slot to protect smaller hatchery fish while allowing harvest. “We want people to enjoy fishing but also keep these amazing fish in our waters,” said Staci Lehman, WDFW Region 1 communica...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Gorillas unleashed a commanding offensive display at their home venue, Hering Field, defeating the Lake Roosevelt Raiders 7-0 in a soccer match Saturday, Oct. 4. Senior Glenna Soliday scored all seven goals, propelling the Gorillas to a decisive victory with sharp passing and relentless pressure. Soliday opened the scoring at 3:00 in the first half, assisted by sophomore Charlotte Soliday. She added her second at 12:00 with an assist from senior...
