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PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel number is 47.341325-118 526794 APPLICATION for Coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management Notice is hereby given that Busy B’s Farm is applying to the Washington State Department of Ecology for coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. Busy B’s Farm manages domestic septage through a land application program. Septage is applied to Farmland located at 21008 State Route 28 E Odessa, WA 99159. Busy B’s Farm’s Application for Coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Ma...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Odessa in the Library, 21 E 1st Ave., Odessa, WA 99159, on February 23, 2026, at 7pm. Odessa Town Council has been presented with a petition to vacate a portion of the alley located in Block 5 between E 5th Ave. and E 6th Ave. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss a partial closure of the alleyway located in Block 5 between E 5th Ave and E 6th Ave. and determine if vacation is necessary. Comments may also be submitted in writing...
DAVENPORT — Here are the preliminary results of the Tuesday, Feb. 10, Special Election as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Creston School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 57.23% No 42.77% Odessa School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 72.41% No 27.59% Odessa School District Proposition No. 2 Yes 71.23% No 28.77% Wilbur School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 55.52% No 44.48% Wilbur School District Proposition No. 2 Yes 55.40% No 44.60% Harrington School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 69.68% No 30.32% Wilson Creek School District P...
DAVENPORT — Romance, creativity, and a little mischief are in full swing across Lincoln County this Valentine’s season. From Galentine’s gatherings to teen sweetheart dances, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate. Arrow M. Saddlery in Davenport is hosting a Galentine’s Workshop on Friday, Feb. 13. Participants can craft beginner-friendly projects such as hat bands, mini jewelry boxes, claw clips, and mini makeup bags. Pizza, tools and materials will be provided. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees are urged to RSVP...
DAVENPORT — As the season drags on, Lincoln County health officials are reporting an uptick in respiratory illnesses, with influenza A currently leading the surge. According to Lincoln County Public Health, cases of influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are all trending upward across the county. Officials said influenza A is the most prevalent infection at this time. Public health officials have received notification of one influenza A-related death in Lincoln County. Statewide, 74 i...
ODESSA — Routine governance, long-term planning and student-focused programs took center stage during the school board meeting late last month. The Board of Directors met in regular session Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the high school library following a workshop on athletics and results from a district cell phone survey. Chris Crossley was unanimously elected board chairman, with Carmen Weishaar elected vice chairman. Sheena Starkel was named legislative representative, and Zach Schafer was selected as the district’s WIAA rep...
ODESSA - Good food, live music and a strong community turnout helped make the Odessa Lions Club's annual crab feed a smooth and successful night, organizers said. The fundraiser, held Friday evening, Feb. 6, drew at least 200 people despite being short a few people, according to Lions Club President Marlon Schafer. "We grossed about $8,500," Schafer said. "I don't know net, but we probably raised $4,000 to $5,000. It went really well." Schafer said feedback from attendees was...
1 years ago The Tinner family of Harrington has been quarantined with Scarlet Fever. This is the first confirmed case in the town even though there have been a couple of cases in the area. 75 years ago The shelves in Burgan’s Grocery came tumbling down last week resulting in a loss of about $30. New shelves are being constructed and are expected to be filled soon. Avocados $0.17/ea. 2lb. loaf of Velveeta $0.99 50 years ago 17 Property owners on the north and east of Odessa recently met with the town council. A petition w...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners grappled with budget constraints and vehicle acquisitions Monday, Feb. 2, approving a slate of financial measures while expressing reservations over unexpected expenditures in a session marked by fiscal scrutiny. The board swiftly handled consent items, including payroll totaling $917,012.04 and vouchers exceeding $760,000 across various funds. A vehicle purchase sparked debate. "Is this something that we authorized in the 2025 budget...
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. 26 Traffic Stops: 6 8:40 a.m. — Lincoln Hospital requested a welfare check on a person parked in a vehicle who appeared to be slumped over in the driver’s seat. 11:15 a.m. — The BLM Wild Hors...
SOAP LAKE — The Odessa Tigers rallied from an early deficit to edge the host Soap Lake Eagles 31-29 in a nonleague boys high school basketball game on Jan. 28. The Tigers trailed 7-10 after the first quarter and 13-16 at halftime. Soap Lake held a slim 20-19 lead entering the fourth quarter. Odessa outscored the Eagles 12-9 in the final period to secure the victory. Odessa coach Deric Schmierer praised his seniors for stepping up in the clutch. “The boys fought through a difficult game on the road,” Schmierer said. “A sh...
PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel number is 47.341325-118 526794 APPLICATION for Coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management Notice is hereby given that Busy B’s Farm is applying to the Washington State Department of Ecology for coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. Busy B’s Farm manages domestic septage through a land application program. Septage is applied to Farmland located at 21008 State Route 28 E Odessa, WA 99159. Busy B’s Farm’s Application for Coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Ma...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town of Odessa in the Library, 21 E 1st Ave., Odessa, WA 99159, on February 23, 2026, at 7pm. Odessa Town Council has been presented with a petition to vacate a portion of the alley located in Block 5 between E 5th Ave. and E 6th Ave. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss a partial closure of the alleyway located in Block 5 between E 5th Ave and E 6th Ave. and determine if vacation is necessary. Comments may also be submitted in writing...
1 Years Ago 300 plus men and women from around the county attended the 3rd annual Farmer’s Conference in Spokane. Sixteen counties from Eastern Washington were represented as well as attendees from Idaho, Oregon and Montana. Lincoln County engineer J. L. Thayer reported that our share of state permanent highway for 1926 will be $42, 833. This money will be used for constructing and maintaining roads in the county. Mrs. Schriver of Spokane, a substitute teacher, will fill in for Home Economics teacher Mrs. Hazel Peth who i...
Odessa FFA students participated in the Employment Skills competition in Ephrata....
ODESSA — The Odessa PTO has opened registration for its third annual Car & Bike Show, set for Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the corner of 1st and Division streets. The event will feature live music, food and shop vendors, an FFA plant sale, quilt show, local yard sales, swag bags and trophies. The first 20 registrants will receive a swag bag filled with goodies from local businesses....
Davenport birthdays Feb. 6: Della Reinbold, Wendy Bodeau, Tyson Linstrum, Jesse Raugust Feb. 7: Lillian Lyle, Katie Hiccox Feb. 8: Easton Chappell Feb. 9: Brynna Hopkins, Alex Zeiler, Jackson Guhlke, Chuck Woodland Feb. 10: Cory Hollis, Chris Holderby, Logan Briggs Feb. 11: Riley Utley, Norea Hughes-Capua Feb. 12: Craig Sweet Davenport anniversaries Feb. 6: Troy and Dawn Canfield Feb. 7: Scott and Kim Hardin Feb. 8: Kelly and Lisa Graber Reardan birthdays Feb. 6: Miriam Supinger, Todd McLaughlin Feb. 9: Jacquie Hedrick Feb....
ODESSA — Get ready to shell out for a good time. The Odessa Lions Club will host its annual crab feed Friday, Feb. 6, featuring fresh crab from the Western Washington coastline and prime rib for those who prefer land over sea. Tickets guarantee each guest a crab and a half or a hearty slice of prime rib. The event, a longtime club tradition and one of its top fundraisers, typically sells out each year, according to Marlon Schafer, president of the club. . Organizers expect a couple hundred attendees at the Odessa Community C...
ODESSA - The Odessa High School gymnasium buzzed with energy Friday as 35 alumni, ranging from the classes of 1982 to 2025, returned to share career experiences with students. Four additional alumni attended virtually. All students in grades six through 12 participated, connecting with former graduates from a wide variety of fields. Careers represented included medicine, agriculture, technology, law, engineering, firefighting, and law enforcement. Among those present were...
Patchwork quilting weather is here. Cold, dreary days are perfect for settling in with a winter project. This weeks column is a patchwork of recipes with no particular theme. Some would be perfect for a game day buffet, others ideal for everyday family meals or celebrations. Charlene Kagele recently shared a King Arthur brand recipe for Chewy Granola Bars at a recent quilt gathering. These fruit and nut filled bars are made with oat flour, making them a gluten free option for game day buffets. Chewy Granola Bars 1 2/3 cups...
