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REARDAN-It may have been the inaugural game in program history, but that didn't stop the Reardan Indians from scoring early and often in a 7-1 drubbing of the Kettle Falls Bulldogs Tuesday, Feb. 23. Freshman Noelle Raczykowski scored the first goal for the Indians and didn't stop there, following up her first goal with a three-score rampage in the last 10 minutes of the first half. Raczykowski had four first-half goals total, and Reardan let 4-0 at intermission. Junior...
REARDAN - Reardan High School hosted the "Mudbowl Jamboree" tonight, Feb. 22, with football teams from Davenport and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague participating. It was the first time in about 15 months that these three Northeast 2B conference foes battled it out on a cold, muddy gridiron. We'll have coverage of the scrimmage in this week's edition of The Davenport Times....
REARDAN--Melloney Diefe had 21 assists and the Odessa Tigers got a road victory in Reardan over the Indians Tuesday in straight sets, 25-16, 25-21, 26-24. It was the first game for either school since Fall 2019, as the season has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Emily Scrupps added 12 kills for Odessa, while Maddie Scrupps had eight digs. Diefe added four aces, and Jocelynn Hottell had three blocks for the victorious Tigers. Kendall Little had 10 digs and two blocks for Reardan, while Emma Flaa had six assists and...
DAVENPORT – The state’s advancement to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s re-opening plan means that restaurants complying with the governor’s mandates can finally open up indoor seating at 25% capacity. Most local restaurants are therefore now open for indoor dining with those restrictions in mind, and some have adjusted their hours as they work their way back from an 11-month on-and-off shutdown. Here are some updates on those sit-down restaurants, including a meal recommendation from a staff member at those eateries. El Ranchit...
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. February 7 Traffic stops: 17 State Patrol informed the Sheriff’s Office of a felony warrant for a Michael Jackson for theft and selling the stolen vehicle. They advised he could cross county lines. A Grand Coule...
DAVENPORT – After a long, long, long wait, seniors playing fall sports are finally prepping for a season after a year-plus long hiatus. Fall sports haven't been a go in Lincoln County since November 2019, leaving 15 months since locals and students have last enjoyed the "Friday Night Lights." Athletes' emotions when reflecting on the new season range from excited, to relieved, to nervous, but all are hopeful and looking forward to getting back onto the field and court. P...
*All games subject to postponement or cancellation due to inclement weather or COVID-19 concerns. Thursday, Feb. 18 Harrington volleyball at Wilbur-Creston @ 6 p.m. Davenport volleyball vs. Ritzville @ 6:30 p.m. Reardan volleyball vs. Odessa @ 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 Harrington volleyball vs. Mary Walker @ Noon. 2B cross country meet at St. George’s @ 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 Football jamboree featuring Davenport, Reardan and Ritzville @ 4 p.m. Hosted by Reardan. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Reardan soccer vs. Kettle Falls @ 3 p...
DAVENPORT – Lincoln County isn’t known as a hotbed for Internet connectivity and high-speed broadbands, especially in the rural areas. Commissioner Scott Hutsell recognizes this, but also sees ways toward “the future,” which could include a more connected county…both in the towns and on the rural farmlands and ranches. The way to do that, however, is still rather unknown. Many possibilities exist, but there are seemingly endless factors in place and questions to be answered. How does the county ensure a fiber connectio...
REARDAN – House Bill 1356, first read Jan. 25 and moved to a public hearing Feb. 5, would ban Washington public schools from using any Native American names, symbols or images as mascots, logos or team names. If passed, the Reardan Indians moniker would have to change by the end of this year. Reardan is one of seven high schools in the state with the “Indians” nickname. Nearby Colville and North Central high schools are also nicknamed the “Indians.” Superintendent Eric Sobotta testified against the bill at the public he...
REARDAN – Due to the lack of action items and, as councilmember Clay Soliday noted, the concurrent Gonzaga men’s basketball game, council’s Feb. 4 meeting was adjourned after less than 20 minutes after reports from public works, police and the mayor. Public works report Public works director Bob Winn noted the many roads that have been tormented with potholes in town due to springtime weather. He said his department couldn’t do much at this time, because, “if I start grating, it’s going to make a bigger mess.” “We’re going...
REARDAN--"Fall sports" practices, including football, volleyball, cross country and girl's soccer, began Wednesday in Davenport and Reardan. Athletes were mandated to wear masks, but were thrilled to get back on the field and court. Competitions begin next week, including a jamboree Feb. 20 in Davenport....
"Fall sports" practices, including football, volleyball, cross country and girl's soccer, began Wednesday in Davenport and Reardan. Athletes were mandated to wear masks, but were thrilled to get back on the field and court. Competitions will begin next week after the East region, including Lincoln County, was cleared to move to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee's re-opening plan Feb. 11....
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. January 31 Traffic stops: 22 A Davenport woman reported a rock slide on Porcupine Bay Road. A man reported hearing gun shots around town. He was informed that there is a gun club on Sundays. A Medical Lake man reporte...
ODESSA – On Feb. 2, all of the schools in the Bi-County were invited to participate in the 11th Annual Bi-County STEM Challenge. Out of the districts of Reardan, Davenport, Wilbur, Creston, ACH, Ritzville, Sprague, Lind, Liberty, Spangle, Soap Lake, Odessa and Harrington, only Odessa and Wilbur-Creston logged in virtually to compete in the annual science-based “Junkyard Wars.” Each school assembled a team of five students to vie for the traveling trophy. Team Odessa consi...
1 years ago Feb. 11, 1921 The Odessa High School debate team climbed one round higher on the ladder that leads to the state debate championship for northeastern Washington, when it defeated the strong team from Oroville when they met at the English Congregational Church in Odessa. The team consists of Mary Glass, Florence Schoonover and Christoph Horn. The local debaters will go victorious to the final debate next month. Lewis and Clark HS of Spokane was defeated by Reardan, putting the big school out of the race. It now...
DAVENPORT--All five levies on the Lincoln County ballot for the Feb. 9 special election, including four school and one hospital levies, were passing as of press time, according to the Lincoln County Auditor’s website. Proposition No. 1 in the Sprague School District had received 145 "yes" votes to just 60 "no" votes for a 70.73% to 29.27% margin. The replacement levy would be an estimated $1.68 per $1,000 of assessed property value for two years. Total collection in 2022 would be $195,000, and the same number in 2023. The l...
DAVENPORT—“Fall sports” may finally be arriving. Athletic directors in Davenport, Reardan and Harrington have created schedules for sports their schools are participating in. All games are subject to cancellation or movement, depending on whether the “East” region is in Phase 2 of the governor’s re-opening plan or not. Only cross country is approved to compete in Phase 1. Most practices begin Feb. 10. The WIAA recently ruled that Phase 1 practices, while restrictive, can count toward the practice count needed for competition...
LINCOLN COUNTY – School levies in Reardan, Sprague and Odessa are on the ballot for the Feb. 9 special election here, as is a levy for Lincoln County Hospital District No. 1. Ballots were mailed in the entirely vote-by-mail Lincoln County Jan. 20, and must be postmarked by Feb. 9. Reardan-Edwall School District seeks three-year replacement levy By Drew Lawson The Times REARDAN – The school district is looking to pass a three-year replacement levy for collection in 2022, 2023 and 2024 of $2.00 per $1,000 of assessed pro...
DAVENPORT – As state leadership in Olympia touts the success of four mass vaccination clinics inoculating thousands in Spokane, Wenatchee, Clark County and Kennewick with shots aimed at preventing COVID-19, the Lincoln County Health Department continues to wonder how many-or few-doses it will receive to give those eligible here. This week, it received zero. Health department public administrator Ed Dzedzy shared that fact with the Lincoln County Commissioners Feb. 1, noting that Lincoln Hospital was expected to receive 100 d...
Dark clouds swiftly blow over Audubon Lake north of Reardan Feb. 2. High winds and graupel, or soft hail or snow pellets, briefly passed over the Davenport and Reardan area on Tuesday....
REARDAN—A brief discussion surrounding the district’s plans for comprehensive sexual education and approval of several action items were among the notable moments of the school board’s Jan. 27 meeting. Superintendent Eric Sobotta told the board that a stakeholder group of roughly 15 parents and a number of staff will help with developing the district’s sexual education strategy, in accordance with the recently voter-approved Referendum 90 that requires Washington public schools to provide comprehensive sexual health education...
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. January 24 Traffic stops: 6 A Wilbur woman reported she got a call from a private number with just breathing on the other end. A Spokane man was cited for speeding. Washington State Patrol reported a semitruck hauling...
DAVENPORT – January 12, 2021 – The Washington Anytime Library surpassed 1.7 million digital book checkouts in 2020—an all-time record. This milestone affirms that more people are choosing eBooks, audiobooks and the convenience of online lending, particularly at a time when numerous libraries had to close due to the pandemic. The Washington Anytime Library, which comprises 46 smaller and mid-sized libraries around the state, has been providing readers 24/7 access to eBooks and audiobooks for a decade, through OverDrive and i...
1 years ago Feb. 4, 1921 The Odessa High School debate team will meet the strong team from Oroville High at the English Congregational Church in the third debate of the state series in what promises to be one of the hardest contested school debates ever held in Odessa. Neither school has lost a debate this season, and the winner of this debate is considered to be the probable runner-up for the final championship contest for the district of northeastern Washington, which will be held next month. The team that will represent...
Continued from last week JUNE The Chamber board announced that the 50th anniversary of Deutschesfest would be postponed. Odessa High School senior Maddy Wagner was named a U.S. Presidential Scholar by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, one of only 161 high school seniors in the U.S. to be so honored. The senior class held a parade of cars along First Avenue in downtown Odessa, then gathered at the golf course for photos. A windstorm damaged farm homes in the Mohler and rural Harrington areas, sparing Odessa by veering...
