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DAVENPORT — Barbecues, picnics and road trips will mark the unofficial start of summer for many Lincoln County residents this weekend. The county will honor military personnel who died in service on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. In Davenport, flags will line Morgan Street courtesy of the Department of Veteran Affairs. The Lincoln County Historical Society will hold a memorial service at Mountain View Cemetery at 10 a.m. Davenport Lions Club volunteers installed flags and flagpoles and cleared sod around mounting pipes W...
HARRINGTON - Despite on-and-off rain that sent some cars home early, the 14th annual Memorial Harrington Car Show drew crowds downtown Saturday, May 16. This year's event was dedicated to memory of founder Allen Jay Barth. Jill Barth, the event coordinator and Barth's daughter, said her father started the show 14 years ago with the Harrington Chamber of Commerce to bring more people to town during yard-sale days. After he died in 2017, she took over and turned it into an...
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 May 11 Traffic stops: 4 9:33 a.m. — A woman reported finding a driver’s license, cards and EBT card on Washington Street in Davenport and the items were returned to the owner on Merriam Street. 10:...
MOHLER - A Colville man who led Lincoln County deputies on a high-speed chase over two counties Monday, May 4, is being held in the Stevens County Jail. Joshua Michael Stultz, 44, is being held on $50,000 bond and awaiting extradition to Davenport, where he is expected to face charges in connection with a theft and the pursuit that exceeded 146 mph. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the farm off Harrington-Tokio Road for a reported...
DAVENPORT — Candidate filing for the 2026 election closed Friday, May 8, with a single candidate for every major Lincoln County office. All countywide partisan offices drew a single Republican candidate. County-level candidates are J. Scott Liebing of Davenport, assessor; Chandra L. Schumacher of Harrington, auditor; Traci Gants of Davenport, clerk; Dan B. Johnson of Davenport, district court judge; Ty Albertson of Odessa, prosecuting attorney; Gabe Gants of Davenport, sheriff; Emily Lybbert-Hansen of Davenport, treasurer; a...
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 May 4 Traffic stops: 12 12:24 p.m. —A woman in Tulsa, Okla., reported her husband filed fraudulent divorce papers in Lincoln County Superior Court in December, forging her signature. 12:50 p.m. —A...
OTHELLO – The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will break ground on its new EL 80.6 delivery system June 10. The event will run from 1-2:30 p.m. at the site off South Lucy Road, east of the city. The system will shift irrigation water for 5,862 acres from the Odessa aquifer to Columbia River surface water. The is the fourth system East Columbia Irrigation is installing to reduce the drawdown of the aquifer. “Celebrating this important milestone is exciting,” Secretary-Manager Craig Simpson said. “We have two systems op...
Davenport Birthdays May 14 — Justin Wood, Kylin Spangler and Alex Spangler. May 15 — Hailee Ensor and Wyatt Morcom. May 16 — Ethan Carruth, Isaiah Bircher, Josh Zeiler, Marie Wilken and Eidra Ezenyimulu. May 17 — Vanessa Easley and Melody Mielke. May 18 — Matthew Fisk, Cruz Plasencia and Marlene Nelson. May 19 — Becky Bailey, A.J. Floyd and Ashley Dawn Gunning. May 20 — Kenny Pearcy, Kathy Coley, Tim Honey, Dan Walsh, Megan Geissler and Allison Jorden. Anniversaries May 16 — Marcus and Kelsie Mann. May 17 — Michael and Diane...
How long have you lived in Odessa? Have you ever visited the Odessa Historical Museum? That is just a couple of questions for you to ponder. The season opening is coming up on Memorial Day weekend, and Sunday and Monday. Each week through the summer, it will be open each Sunday from 1-3 p.m. When we have folks who come from other areas, they always enjoy all that we have in the museum. There is a good chance that much of Odessa just hasn't made it to see. Come on down this...
1 years ago The contract for the construction of a 24 foot concrete bridge over Cottonwood Creek where the new grade is being built just east of Davenport will be awarded June 15 in Olympia. The Lincoln County Games commission is offering a bounty of 7.5 cents a head for magpies killed in the county. Heads of killed birds and an affidavit must be presented to the game warden. The Women’s Community Club of Odessa is sponsoring a cemetery clean up day next Thursday. Those with automobiles will convene at community hall to con...
ODESSA - Three teams from Odessa High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter have qualified for the national competition after strong showings at the state level moved them up in the standings. The teams will represent the small-school program at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, from June 29 through July 2. The event brings together thousands of students from across the country to compete in business, leadership, finance, marketing...
SPOKANE – Runners from Davenport, Odessa and Harrington were among the 38,341 participants who took part in the 50th annual Bloomsday Run on Sunday, May 3. Davenport's Jason Schillinger led the area finishers with a time of 52:00. Here are the results for Lincoln County competitors, from fastest to slowest by city: Davenport Jason Schillinger, 19–22, 52:00; Morgan Hunt, 30–34, 59:08; Jesse Raugust, 19–22, 1:01:33; Jackson Guhlke, 16–18, 1:02:59; Jackson Henry, 16–18, 1:...
VALLEY CHRISTIAN — Odessa High School track and field athletes posted several standout performances and earned multiple district berths at the NE 1B Sub-District Qualifier Tuesday, May 12, at Valley Christian School. Landon McMillan led the boys with a first-place finish in the 110-meter hurdles in 16.17 seconds (personal best). He also won the 100-meter dash in 12.13 (PB), took second in the long jump (19-6.5) and second in the triple jump (41-0 PB). Aiden Schmierer placed second in both hurdle events — 17.64 in the 110 hur...
PUBLIC NOTICE SURPLUS PROPERTY Town of Odessa (WA) has declared the following to be surplus property: 1980 Chevy G/EX Truck, non-functional wiring harness, non-running vehicle.Vehicle is as is where is. Sealed bids must be submitted by 4:00pm on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Town of Odessa PO Box 218, 21 E First Ave. Odessa WA 99159. Opening of bids will be at 12:30pm on Friday at the Town of Odessa Library. Winning bidder will be contacted. To view or inquire further please contact Gerald Greenwalt, 509-988-3093. The...
1 years ago Rev. Jacob Morach preached his farewell sermon at Philadelphia Congregational church last Sunday and is retiring from the ministry after many years of faithful service. Officers and directors of the Lincoln-Adams Pioneer and Historical association met to plan for the annual Pioneer Picnic that will be June 15-17 at the picnic grounds on Crab Creek. 75 years ago A one percent tax on all real estate transactions in the county was passed by the commissioner’s at the most recent meeting. The action was taken a...
Max Michael Evavold Oct. 3, 1940 – April 29, 2026 Max Michael Evavold passed away surrounded by family at his home in Sumner, Wash., on April 29, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on October 3, 1940, in Spokane, Wash., to Donald Harrington Evavold and Carol Rita Walter. The family soon returned to Odessa, Wash., where Max grew up on Lakeview Ranch near Pacific Lake with his five younger siblings. Growing up on the ranch, Max developed a strong work ethic and a lifelong l...
Davenport Birthdays May 7: Brett Gustaveson, Braxton Cloud, River Crandell May 8: Sarah Jane Johnson, Ethan Plasencia, Jeanne Newcomb, Bryan Furman, Robert Jenkins, Aleisha Zaugg, Sienna Alspach May 9: Stehpanie Hileman May 10: Brett Alspach, Judge Calvert, Hudson Easley, Avery Hunt May 11: Marsha Hendrickson, Kaycee Hennings, Kevin Schweiger, Sharon Buck, Frosty Freeze May 12: Rochelle Hopp, Jalaina Jacobsen, Tyler Bailey, Alan Steinolfson, Willa Winzer May 13: Emily Dixon, Elizabeth Waldher Davenport Anniversaries May 7:...
Starting with dessert first this week. Had several requests for the Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bars I made for several occasions recently. I got the recipe from a Diamond Brand walnuts package in 1995. These easy to prepare bars are versatile as they look elegant on a fancy cookie tray, yet please the substantial cookie fans, Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bars 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate chips, divided...
NEWPORT - Athletes from Davenport, Reardan and Odessa turned in several standout performances and personal bests at two recent track meets. At the May 5 meet in Newport, Davenport and Reardan athletes led the way in multiple events. Davenport senior Caige Colbert placed second in the 110-meter hurdles (15.96 seconds, personal best) and third in the 300 hurdles (41.58). Teammate Kacen Landreth ran a personal best 11:35.31 to finish fourth in the 3,200 meters. On the girls...
