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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...
ODESSA - The Tigers overpowered Lake Roosevelt 66-46 in a high-scoring football home game Friday, Oct. 3, at Finney Field. Sophomore quarterback Kolter Watson led the charge, passing for 295 yards and four touchdowns with one interception while rushing for 22 yards. Junior Landon McMillan ran for 89 yards and a touchdown, adding 178 yards receiving with two scores. Freshman Hudson Walter contributed 69 yards rushing with three touchdowns and 65 yards receiving with one...
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...
Irene Evelyn (Simpson) Raines July 16, 1928- Sept. 27, 2025 Irene Evelyn (Simpson) Raines passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 27, 2025. Irene was born on July 16, 1928, on her family's farm in DeWitt, Iowa. She moved to Spokane Valley with her parents and siblings in 1937 and later graduated from Otis Orchards High School. In 1946, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Bill L. Raines. The two built their life together in Spokane Valley,...
LAKE ROOSEVELT — Federal operations across the country came to a halt Tuesday night after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding, leaving agencies like Lake Roosevelt with limited staff and services. Lawmakers remain deadlocked over enhanced health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. Non-essential federal operations were suspended at midnight, and staff at Lake Roosevelt are out of the office until the government reopens. Voicemail messages warn that some services may be unavailable and that employees are...
REARDAN – Under an autumn sky that shifted from golden afternoon to cool evening, the Davenport girls soccer team left no doubt why it is the dominant NE2B girls soccer team with its 7-1 win over the Screaming Eagles, Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Joe Johnson Field. Over their first four games, the Gorillas outscored their opponents 28-5 en route to a 4-0 record. The inexperienced Screaming Eagles entered the game 0-5, having scored only one goal. Davenport controlled the game from w...
REARDAN – John Rouse, Dan Graham, the school's 1967 boys' basketball team, and Dorothy Balum were inducted into Reardan High School's Wall of Fame in a halftime ceremony at the Screaming Eagles' game against Lake Roosevelt, Friday, Sept. 13. The selections were based on those who have shown exceptional commitment and service to the school through individual achievements, team success, or long-term dedication, while having a positive impact on the school and the community. Rear...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles dominated the Lake Roosevelt Raiders 46-20 in a varsity football game Friday night at Joe Johnson Field, showcasing a powerful rushing attack and a stingy defense. Reardan (2-0) jumped out to a 6-6 tie after the first quarter, then exploded for 20 points in the second and third quarters to lead 46-12 heading into the final period. Lake Roosevelt (1-1) managed a late touchdown but could not close the gap. Sophomore Treyson Singleton led Reardan's...
DAVENPORT - A sweeping water rights review that could reshape ownership and access to Lake Roosevelt is advancing, with state officials briefing Lincoln County commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 2, on plans to move forward with a formal adjudication. Representatives from the Department of Ecology outlined how decades of petitions, tribal claims and legislative directives have pushed the Upper Columbia River region toward what could be one of the largest water rights cases in state...
GRAND COULEE - A high-energy football jamboree at Lake Roosevelt High School on Aug. 30 showcased eight-man football with the host Raiders, Davenport Gorillas, and Tonasket Tigers. The scrimmage, featuring two-hand-touch in the pocket and tackle plays starting at the 40-yard line, used a round-robin format with each team running 10 offensive and defensive plays twice. Davenport, coached by Tim Rasmussen, relied on a young roster. Junior running back Asher Petersen gained a...
DAVENPORT - The sturgeon fishing season on Lake Roosevelt will open Sept. 16 and run through Nov. 30. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, Lake Roosevelt, from Grand Coulee Dam to the Canadian border, offers fishermen a chance to target white sturgeon in one of the region's premier fisheries. "The bulk of the sturgeon population occurs in the northern third of the lake from around Gifford upstream," state District No. 1 fish biologist Bill Baker said. To...
ODESSA - The local high school's volleyball program is entering a new chapter with Alli Schroeder as its first-year head coach. With a focus on fundamentals, mental toughness, and team unity, Schroeder is rebuilding the program and generating excitement among players and parents alike. Schroeder, a Wilbur native, brings a wealth of experience to the role. A former league MVP at Wilbur High School and an All-GSL selection at Gonzaga Preparatory School, she played college volley...
As salmon restoration ramps up on the Columbia River above Chief Joseph Dam, it is important to establish balances between those fish already in reservoirs behind dams and salmon being introduced. Completed in 1942, Grand Coulee Dam became the largest U.S. hydropower plant. It generates enough power to supply about 2 million households with electricity for one year. Water stored in Lake Roosevelt, which is 150 miles long and as deep as 375 feet, reduced downstream flooding....
MOCCASSIN BAY - Several cabins and other properties in the Moccassin Bay area have been destroyed by the Western Pines Fire. Fire officials reported the blaze had grown to 3,787.3 acres and was 0% contained at press time Thursday morning, July 10. Evacuation advisories had been issued for the area that borders Lake Roosevelt. The Western Pines Fire broke out in the early afternoon Wednesday, July 9, with dispatch receiving calls around 12:44 p.m. for the initial response, acco...
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 — As temperatures climb and wildfire risk intensifies, fire districts across Lincoln County are enacting burn bans, with the National Park Service imposing some of the most stringent restrictions leading into the Fourth of July weekend. A total fire ban will take effect at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area at 12:01 a.m. On Wednesday, July 3, the National Park Service announced. The ban prohibits all open flames, including those in designated fire rings and barbecue boxes. Shoreline fires, charcoal grills, t...
GRAND COULEE — The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Festival of America on July 4-5, featuring a spectacular fireworks display launched from the top of Grand Coulee Dam, following the “One River, Many Voices” laser light show at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4. A separate professional fireworks show is scheduled for Saturday, July 5 at Two Rivers Resort, across from Fort Spokane in Stevens County, as part of the resort’s annual celebration. The Festival of America, held in the park below the Grand Coul...
REARDAN – Twelve girls basketball teams took part in the 4th annual Reardan Slam Basketball Tournament at the high school June 13-15. The Screaming Eagles went 5-1 and defeated Garfield-Palouse 48-43 to win the championship. Other teams in the tournament were Medical Lake, Kettle Falls, Moses Lake, Pullman, Lake Roosevelt, Colville, Liberty, Brewster, Pomeroy and Saint George's. "Summer is the building block to the following season," Reardan coach Bob Swannack said. "And t...
DAVENPORT - As Memorial Day weekend began, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, conducted mandatory watercraft safety and aquatic invasive species inspections on May 23 off Highway 25 in the Lincoln County Public Works parking lot. "We just want everyone to be safe," said Sheriff's Deputy Evans. "Anything that goes on the water - jet skis, paddle boats, rafts, even kayaks. Everything except inner...
DAVENPORT — The lowland lakes fishing season officially opens Saturday, April 26, across Washington state, including Lincoln County. While many area lakes are already open year-round, the season kickoff marks the beginning of one of the busiest times of year for local anglers. “This is the lowland lake opener, not free fishing weekend,” said Jolynn Beauchene, Fish and Wildlife officer for Lincoln County. “You still need a valid fishing license.” In Washington, anyone age 16 or older must have a fishing license. Youth age...
Richard Lee Walter May 21, 1948 – Apr. 8, 2025 Richard “Rick” L. Walter, a beloved husband, father, grandpa and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Coulee City, Wash, on April 8, 2025. Born on May 21, 1948, in Spokane, Wash, to Carl and Ruth Walter, Rick grew up in Odessa and graduated from Odessa High School in 1966. Rick married the love of his life, Kim Bryntesen, on Feb. 22, 1974, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. In 1975, they moved to Odessa to take over the family...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles's boys basketball team defeated Lake Roosevelt 70-58 and then lost to Bonners Ferry, 66-57 to place second in the Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament Dec. 27-28. Reardan and Lake Roosevelt both entered the game unbeaten and highly ranked in 2B basketball. From the get-go, the teams knew they were in for a battle when their efforts to score were thwarted by their opponents' stingy and physical defense. The Raiders blocked shot-after-shot, a...
