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DAVENPORT - Ballots for Lincoln County's upcoming levy-only election are landing in mailboxes this week, and voters may notice they look a little different from those in years past. About 4,200 ballots were mailed last Friday afternoon, according to Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley. There are no candidates on the ballot, only levy measures. The change comes after state legislation passed last year requiring uniform ballot envelopes statewide, replacing what had...
DAVENPORT — One Lincoln County town logged 1,360 police calls in 2025. Another had just eight. The county’s latest crime data reveal sharp contrasts, both in total incidents and per-resident activity, showing how population, location, and local law enforcement shape who interacts most with police and the sheriff’s office. Davenport, the county seat and largest town, with about 1,703 residents, recorded the most calls. Traffic offenses, domestic violence investigations, and suspicious person reports dominated. That works out t...
ODESSA — Residents may notice a stranger walking through neighborhoods and taking photos of homes, but county officials say there is no cause for alarm and no automatic increase in property taxes tied to the activity. The Lincoln County Assessor’s Office is conducting routine property assessments in the Odessa area to determine current market values, County Assessor Scott Liebing said. The work is part of a regular cycle required by the state and is not connected to tax increases. “We are assessing in that area,” Liebing said...
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 Jan. 18 Traffic Stops: 1 12:23 a.m. — A driver reported that two vehicles were racing while traveling toward Spokane. One was a Ford Focus and the other a Subaru WRX. 1:32 p.m. — An employee at Nat...
Meth case trial date set DAVENPORT - The most recent court activity in a Lincoln County drug case advanced Tuesday as a Superior Court judge set a new trial date during a status conference. Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser said the court received a letter that resulted in changes to the case, including a change in defense counsel. Victoria Iverson took over representation after Dave Hearrean removed himself from the case. The deputy prosecuting attorney Bruce Co...
ODESSA - Effective early defense helped one girls varsity basketball team establish a big halftime lead on the way to a senior night win. Odessa defeated St. John-Endicott 67-26 in a nonleague game Tuesday in Odessa. The Tigers jumped out to a 16-4 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 46-7 by halftime. St. John-Endicott mounted a brief rally in the third quarter, outscoring Odessa 11-4 to close the gap to 50-18. But the Tigers pulled away again in the fourth,...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION February 10, 2026 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, with: Creston School District No. 73; Odessa School District No. 105, joint with Adams County No. 157 and Grant County No. 166; Wilbur School District No. 200: Harrington School District No. 204: Ritzville School District No 160-67: Wilson Creek School District No. 167-202: Public Hospital District No. 1 and Park and Recreation District No. 2. There will be...
ODESSA - The Mary Walker Chargers rallied in the second half to overcome an early deficit and defeat the Odessa Tigers 37-33 in a girls varsity basketball game Wednesday.. The Chargers trailed 17-9 at halftime but outscored the Tigers 28-16 after the break to secure the road victory in a league matchup. Mary Walker coach Drew Curry credited his team's adjustment after struggling against Odessa's box-and-one defense early. "We played a lot better in the second half," Curry...
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 Jan. 12 Traffic Stops: 8 2:11 a.m. – A vehicle parked in the middle4 of Hawk Creek Rd was reported. 6:49 a.m. – A vehicle with someone sleeping in it was reported at Mountain View cemetery. 9:10 a....
1 years ago The banks of Lincoln County made the usual quarterly statement of business as the date of December 31, 1925. The deposits show $3,959,757 as compared with $4,424,659 on the previous call of September 30, 1925. Scarlet Fever has again made its appearance around Harrington. Fred Wagner's six children have it and the little son of Emery Bumgardner came down with it Monday. Both families are under quarantine. Not knowing she was heiress to a $12,000 estate, Miss Ella...
Bradley "Brad" Dale Frederick Sept. 1, 1962 –Jan. 10, 2026 Bradley "Brad" Dale Frederick, 63, of Chewelah, Wash., passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Brad was born on Sep.1, 1962, in Spokane, Wash., to Ronald Eugene and Shirley Ann Frederick. He grew up in Odessa, Wash., where he attended school and earned his high school diploma. He later continued his education at Spokane Community C...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 22: Trevor King Jan. 23: Lisa Prewitt, Tyler Zaugg Jan. 24: Sam Graber, Asia Hardin, Debbie Roemer, Loren Ensor, Ayron Easley, Mark Mandere Jan. 25: Aayla Hubbard Jan. 26: Lance Strite, Asher Petersen Jan. 27: Curtis Guhlke, Seyler Lacy, Ezri Lacy, Jacob Taylor, Juniper Bilodeaux, Karson Glick Jan. 28: Jacob Harvey Reardan birthdays Jan. 23: Amanda Bonstrom-Meier Jan. 25: Doris Dormaier Jan. 27: Jenny Cesaratto, Rylee Holwegner Jan. 28: Paul Whitmore Harrington birthdays Jan. 22: Jim Knapp Jan. 24:...
Some people collect memories. Others collect auction paddles. I, your local editor, appear to be collecting fundraising events, and this year's Sprague Chamber of Commerce auction did not disappoint. First, let's address the elephant in the room, or rather, the margarita machine that I did not accidentally win this year. For those still emotionally recovering from the Odessa Hospital semi-formal soirée of last year, rest assured: no one pulled their own name this time....
ODESSA — A woman wanted in the drug overdose death of a Ritzville man has been located and taken into custody in southern Lincoln County. According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Brittney Marie Jones, 35, was apprehended after Odessa police followed up on community tips that led authorities to a specific residence. Adams County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Cale Yount, the lead investigator in the case, said detectives had established probable cause for Jones’ arrest prior to her apprehension. Yount said a citizen tip receive...
DAVENPORT - A felony trial involving allegations of sexual exploitation of a minor has been pushed back just weeks before it was set to begin, after the defense requested additional time to conduct interviews. James Boss, 57, appeared for a readiness hearing during a Tuesday, Jan. 13, Superior Court hearing, where the defense asked to delay the trial, citing the need for additional interviews. The deputy prosecuting attorney, Bruce Cox, did not object. Superior Court Judge...
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 Jan. 5 Traffic Stops: 6 2:22 a.m. — A man reported several cows loose on the roadway near the intersection of Highway 231, Highway 23 and Brown Road. 12:45 p.m. — A woman reported that her cat had...
Myrl Winton Miller Mar. 20, 1945 - Dec. 11, 2025 Myrl Winton Miller, 80, passed away Dec. 11, 2025. He was born March 20, 1945, in Spokane Wash., to Fred and Catherine Miller. The Miller family later moved to Davenport, Wash., where Myrl attended school. Myrl married the love of his live and best friend, Mary Estelle Finch, in 1964. They were together for 61 years, they built a beautiful life Rooted in faith, family and hard work. They began raising their family in Davenport,...
Davida Judy Renner June 2, 1938 – Dec. 9, 2025 Davida Judy Renner passed away Dec. 9, 2025. She was born June 2, 1938, to Dave and Gertie (Kanzler) Weber on the family farm 14 miles southeast of Odessa, Wash. She attended Odessa schools, graduating high school in 1956. She then married Cecil Schell with whom she had four children. After a divorce in 1975, she moved to Ritzville. Judy married Walt Renner in 1978 and together they farmed until his death in 1997. Judy worked m...
Start the new year with a pantry tidy, and not harboring any ancient products too old to use. Set aside 15 minutes to go through and pull any items past or nearing use by dates. Toss anything you wont use and decide what to make with the remaining items, then work them into your January menus. Part of a package of pancake mix, Chow Mein noodles, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, tomato paste, sliced peaches, whole-berry cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, mandarin oranges and a jar...
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...
ODESSA - The Chesterton Academy Knights built a steady lead and held off a brief Odessa rally to secure a 40-31 nonleague girls basketball win Tuesday night at Odessa. Quarter-by-quarter scoring showed Chesterton taking control gradually: The Knights led 7-4 after the first quarter, 21-16 at halftime and 32-25 heading into the fourth before closing out the game. Knights coach Amber Hartman praised her team's balanced effort. "I thought the game went well," Hartman said. "We...
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...
