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1 locals receive Innovia scholarships The Times 10 students from the Davenport, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague area have earned Innovia scholarships for higher education. Most local scholarships were awarded by the Mondovi Grange/Wilson Farm donation fund. Two girls from Sprague were lucky enough to receive multiple scholarships. Kelsey Billigmeier received a $1,000 award from Mark and Kay Burkett, a $2,000 award from William and Flossie Sanborn and $1,900 from the Mondovi Grange/Wilson Farm donation fund. She plans to...
LINCOLN—Details of a crash involving a personal watercraft (Jet Ski) and boat during the evening of Aug. 14 have been released by Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers. Nicholas Densley, 24, of Spokane suffered serious head injuries and was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane when his personal watercraft crashed into a boat around 9 p.m. on Lake Roosevelt that smoky Saturday night. “The two collided kind of in the front third of the boat and the starboard side of the personal watercraft,” Magers said. Densley remai...
LAKE ROOSEVELT – Two people were reportedly injured in an accident just outside the boat launch just outside Lincoln late Saturday night, Aug 14. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office's media report described the crash as a jet ski colliding with a boat. However, the official report was not available by press time. We will update more official details of this crash when they are confirmed, not just rumored....
Lois Marie (Tiffany) Harp passed away on July 31st, 2021, looking out at one of her favorite places - Lake Roosevelt – from the house of her dreams in Lincoln, Wash. Friends and family will forever remember the countless afternoons on the beach and water - soaking up sun, deep belly laughs, and making beautiful memories. Lois loved those afternoons and the people she spent them with. Lake Roosevelt was an extension of “home” for Lois, and she got to spend her final days “at h...
CLARK – The Keller Ferry, also known as M/V Sanpoil, re-opened Wednesday, Aug. 4 around 5 p.m. after being shut down for four days for repairs. The ferry had previously opened July 29. That lasted about two days before the ferry was shut down again Saturday, July 31 due to more mechanical issues with no timetable for re-opening. Before the July 29 short opening, the ferry was shut down for 20 days for more repairs. Drivers from Lincoln County heading north had to take a...
Smoke affects the normally spectacular view of Lake Roosevelt into Ferry and Stevens Counties from Seven Bays. The picture was taken from the point where Fish and Wildlife Officer Curt Wood was checking a black bear trap during a ride-along Friday, July 30. Smoky skies have persisted into this week....
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. July 25 Traffic stops: 5 A caller complained about people speeding on Miles-Creston Road near her house, saying the speeding cars were close to causing accidents. A collision was reported at Fort Spokane where a you...
KELLER--The Keller Ferry had re-opened as of 11 a.m. this morning. The ferry, located 15 miles north of Wilbur, links Lincoln County across Lake Roosevelt to Ferry County and the Colville Reservation via Highway 21. The ferry, also known as M/V Sanpoil, had been shut down since July 9 for repairs. The ferry had previously shut down this year due to high winds and dust concerns. WSDOT estimates that 60,000 vehicles per year rely on the service to cross Lake Roosevelt from the reservation to Lincoln County and...
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. July 18 Traffic stops: 16 A Hunters woman reported a possible domestic violence situation. A woman reported her vehicle was hit by a car. A Colbert woman reported a disabled boat on Lake Roosevelt. A Davenport wom...
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. July 11 Traffic stops: 7 An Odessa woman reported a man trying to get in her neighbor’s car on East Fourth Avenue. Two lost dogs were reported on East Fifth Avenue in Odessa. A person was reportedly looking in a vehic...
DAVENPORT – Grandview Ranch, a 1,125+ acre property with a northeast high-bank border overlooking the Spokane arm of Lake Roosevelt, has sold for $3.2 million to two Spokane-based brothers who reportedly wish to use the ranch as a retreat for their family and grandkids to enjoy. The ranch had been owned by three friends based in Palouse under the business name Lakeview Orchards, Inc. The three friends went to Washington State University together many years ago and have been tr...
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. July 4 Traffic stops: 34 An LCSO deputy assisted with a tire change. Fireworks were reported a quarter mile east of Hanson Harbor around Crescent Bay. A disabled vehicle was reported at North Highway 174 and North Mic...
REARDAN – The mascot isn't known yet, but the high school has released its tentative fall sports schedule, with a full docket of games returning for athletes competing in football, volleyball, soccer and cross country. Football practice starts Aug. 18, while other sports start practice Aug. 23. Here is the Reardan varsity schedule as it stands as of press time. FOOTBALL Aug. 27 – Jamboree vs. Freeman and Liberty Sept. 3 – at Northwest Christian (Colbert) Sept. 11 – vs. Oro...
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...
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...
DAVENPORT--There's a good chance the high-temperature record held since 1928 will be broken on three consecutive days here this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures of 107 degrees Fahrenheit here today (June 28), which would break the recorded high mark of 105 degrees set on July 26, 1928. If that record still holds today, it likely won't tomorrow, when temperatures are expected to reach an astounding 111 degrees. Wednesday isn't expected to be much cooler, with the high forecast reading 109...
DAVENPORT--The city has banned fireworks for Independence Day weekend as heat records here begin to fall, conditions remain dry and fire danger remains high. "After much discussion and speaking with all stakeholders, The city of Davenport has decided to not allow fireworks in city limits this year due to the extreme heat and dry conditions," mayor Brad Sweet wrote on Facebook. "We want everyone to be safe this season and have a Happy 4th." A burn ban has been implemented in Fire Districts 3-9. All bans include fireworks, with...
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...
OLYMPIA—Washington State Parks is prohibiting wood campfires and charcoal use in state parks east of the Cascades beginning today, June 25. A press release from the state said “With extreme hot and dry conditions affecting the entire state, the campfire ban is necessary to help prevent accidental wildfires.” Eastern Washington state parks are under a level 3 campfire ban or hire. A level 3 ban prohibits wood and charcoal fires but allows for gas and propane camp stoves and firepits. Total fire restrictions remain in place...
DAVENPORT-A Hawk Creek resident and Washington native has been hired to staff the front office at The Times. Sheila Hatton joined the staff and had her first day Wednesday, June 16. Hatton grew up with stops in the Tri-Cities and Western Washington. She moved to the Hawk Creek area with her husband of 19 years, Dave Hatton, in 2018. "We were drawn to the beautiful Lake Roosevelt area and the kayaking," Hatton said. "We wanted to get out of the rat race after my husband worked...
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...
DAVENPORT-Yes, this time the grand opening news is real. 6th Street Café and Pizza, a new restaurant aptly located on 6th Street between Morgan and Park Streets, is hosting its grand opening Friday, June 25 at 6:30 a.m. Owned by a local husband and wife, Ian Riley and Jessica Friedland, the restaurant will feature artisan pizza, gourmet coffee, gourmet ice cream, pastries and beer and wine on tap. "We think there's very good demand for something good and fresh," Riley said. Ri...
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...
OLYMPIA-- Anglers across Washington will be able to fish without a license on the state’s lakes, rivers, and marine waters during this year’s annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 12-13. Residents and non-residents can fish or gather shellfish across the state on those days, in any waters open to fishing, all without a license. “Free Fishing Weekend is a great opportunity to try fishing for the first time, or maybe the first time in a long time,” said Steve Caromile, Inland Fish Program manager with the Washington Departm...
