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DAVENPORT — A longtime Eastern Washington journalist has been selected as the new editor of The Davenport Times. Jamie Henneman of Addy, said she is enthusiastic about joining The Times and serving Lincoln County. “I have a strong commitment to ensuring our rural communities in Eastern Washington have a voice,” Henneman said. “I have been so fortunate to share the stories of the resiliency and grit of Eastern Washington’s towns and farms and ranches in my work. We have something special here and it is a pleasure to share tha...
CHENEY – A former Easterner newspaper managing editor has joined the staff of the Cheney Free Press and Free Press Publishing, Drew Lawson, 22, now of Cheney, will be covering news and sports in the Cheney, Medical Lake, Airway Heights and Reardan areas for both the Cheney Free Press and its sister newspaper, The Davenport Times. “Drew’s college newspaper experience makes him an idea candidate to join our news team,” Publisher Roger Harnack said. “His digital media skills will be a nice addition to our traditional newspaper...
REARDAN – Instead of gathering in-person to celebrate its 49 graduates, Reardan High School conducted a virtual graduation honoring the Class of 2020 Saturday, June 13. Graduates logged onto a Google Meet at 11 a.m. to interact with each other before a 45-minute virtual slideshow, which acted as the ceremony. The slideshow was simulcast on Facebook Live for the public to view. The ceremony opened with a short video of drone footage surveying the school campus, including 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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. June 8 A Davenport man reported an illegal dumping on an old junk pile. An Odess...
RENTON – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association released guidance for opening high school athletics and activities for 2020-21 in accordance with Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-phase state re-opening plan Monday. The guidance document detailed guidelines for schools for each of the four phases. The document also noted that if a school or school district is closed over COVID-19 concerns, than all training, practices and games for that school or district should be can...
DAVENPORT – According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, fireworks may be used from 9 a.m. until midnight July 4 and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 5. Firework sales are allowed from June 29 to July 5 from 9am to 11pm within the county. Lincoln County follows the firework rules outlined in state Revised Code of Washington 70.77.395. Sheriff Wade Magers said the fireworks that are allowed in Lincoln County are those considered “safe and sane.” Fireworks purchased on the Colville Indian Reservation, like M80s and other h...
Reardan teachers, principals and superintendents lined Spokane Street outside Reardan High School on June 18 for a summer send-off. Third grade teacher Heidi Nelson, who coordinated the event, said she got the idea from seeing other schools around the country do a similar event. Parents and caretakers drove students up and down the street while teachers, principals and superintendents waved goodbye, handed out candy and wished the children a happy summer....
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. June 15 A 60-year-old man was found deceased. Location was not disclosed in report t...
Jenae has been doing an excellent job communicating and asking questions through our virtual classroom. She continues to put forth great effort, even through distance learning. We are very proud of her! Her parents are Joshua and Lisa Tanninen....
INCIDENT LOG Editor’s note: Most items in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emergency agencies. May 18 A caller reported a collision by Creston. The caller hung up, but a ambulance was dispatched. A caller reported a pickup truck with a load not loaded properly. An employee for the Wilbur School District reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name. An employee for Lincoln County Public Works reported that someone filed an unemployment claim in his name. An employee f...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. May 12 A commercial alarm company reported an alarm sounded in the company. A Crest...
Nathan has been working extremely hard during the school closure. His work is consistently showing an amazing effort being put forth. We appreciate all Nathan is doing to complete his fifth-grade year strong. His parents are Stephanie and Nick Denio....
INCIDENT LOG Editor’snote:Mostitems in this section reflect the starting point for response by local police and emer- gency agencies. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office does not release names of indi- viduals who report possi- ble criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this col- umn. Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. May 4 An Almira caller reported a door to a vacant house open for the second time...
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. Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. April 27 A Wilbur caller found two weed eaters thrown in creek. He thinks they may have be...
SPOKANE — Several Lincoln County students have made the winter quarter honor roll for area community colleges based on their fall quarter grades. To make the list for the quarter, which ended in March, students had to maintain a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Lincoln County students making the grade include: Spokane Community College Davenport — Avalon Diviney, Jon Knittel and Daniel Moldrem. Edwall — Lillian Nielsen. Harrington — Christopher Wyatt. Reardan — Riley Blauert, Realm Pope, Logan Rosenlund, James Barris, D...
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. Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. April 20 • A hit-and-run of a fence was reported (location was not provided to the pap...
Gary is a very hard worker who always tries to do his best. He puts in an incredible amount of effort to do quality work. Gary is a model of what good citizenship looks like. He is kind and respectful to everyone he knows and solves problems in a positive way. Congratulations, Gary! His parents are Kristyne and William Tylock....
REARDAN — The coronavirus pandemic is not stopping some local musicians from playing music. Reardan-Edwall School District Band Director Ramona Hoff is organizing events people can take part in while staying home. Hoff is using a local Facebook group, “Reardan-Edwall COVID,” to promote so-called “Porch Concerts and Sofa Singings.” Porch Concerts are exactly what they sound like. At 5 p.m. each Monday, local musicians are encouraged to play on their porches for their neighbors...
Lyla Gilberta Alt-Oligher, 95, passed away April 16, 2020, in Kennewick, Wash. Lyla was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Reardan, Wash., to Joseph and Charlotte Wynecoop. Private family graveside services were held at Mondovi Cemetery, Mondovi, Wash. A Celebration of her life will be at a later date. Strate funeral Home, Davenport, Wash., is caring for the Alt-Oligher family....
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. Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. April 13 • A Ritzville caller said a friend released from the hospital needed to go back....
ODESSA — While Lincoln County has only two confirmed coronavirus cases, health officials have made testing availble. Clinics and hospitals in Davenport and Odessa are ready to test residents with related symptoms, which include fever, coughing and difficulty breathing. But don’t just show up at a clinic or hospital, call first, officials said. Local residents can call Odessa Rural Health Clinic at 509-982-2614 and Odessa Memorial Hospital at 509-982-2611. In the Davenport and Reardan areas, residents should call Dav...
DAVENPORT — A Sprague man was booked into the Lincoln County Jail on April 3. Lodai Douglas McSpadden, 41, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for residential burglary. In an unrelated arrest, Kurt James Buntin, 45, of Airway Heights, was arrested by the Reardan Police Department. He was booked into the jail for physical control on April 3....
INCIDENT LOG For March 30 to April 4 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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office did not include in its report to the media. March 30 False commercial alarm Maliscious mischief; windo...
DAVENPORT — High school sports in Davenport, Reardan and Harrington are the newest casualty of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay safe” quarantine. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association — the organization that helps organize sports and other activities, confirmed Monday that the school shutdown ordered Monday by the governor also includes all spring sports. That means baseball, softball, track and field, golf, tennis and boys soccer are canceled for the 2020 spring season. “This will include all regular sea...
March 23 Motorcycle found in the ditch on state Highway 28 Wallet found in field Inmate William E. Crist, 21, scheduled to be released, but wanted on Spokane warrant Suspicious circumstances reporter on Spring Canyon Road Security check Traffic stop Private security alarm General panic alarm Security check Speeding complaint east of Grand Coulee Property check at 310 W. Watson, Creston Traffic stop Assist resident on South Blomgren Traffic stop Noise complaint about man shouting, playing religious speech near South Fifth...
