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DAVENPORT - Harvest is underway across Lincoln County, where yellow peas, soft white wheat, club wheat and canola are the primary crops coming off the fields this year. "Those are probably the heavier hitters," said Brad Wiley of Mondovi, east region foreman for HighLine Grain Growers. "There are others, but those are the primary." So far, yields in the southern end of the county are above average, while the north is seeing mostly average returns on winter wheat. Quality...
DAVENPORT — A special three-day filing period will be held Tuesday, August 19, through Thursday, August 21, for certain local elected positions across Lincoln County that received no candidates during the regular filing period. Accordion to Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley, anyone wishing to declare candidacy must file with the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office at the Courthouse in Davenport between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during those dates. Declarations sent by mail must be received by 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, and...
WILBUR - A Reardan woman accused of burglarizing a Wilbur home is scheduled to stand trial later this month following a readiness hearing held Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Justina Buffington, 40, appeared in court, where Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson said the trial is not expected to take the full amount of time scheduled. "I am fine with whatever the court's availability is," Albertson said. Judge Adam Walser set the next hearing for...
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 July 28 Traffic Stops: 3 6:41 a.m. – A Seven Bays area resident reported seeing 2 males on his property through his ring camera while he was not home. 8:17 a.m. – A resident called to complain abou...
DAVENPORT - A Fruitland man is facing three Class C felony charges including first-degree vehicle prowling, second-degree malicious mischief and second-degree theft in Lincoln County Superior Court following his arrest Tuesday, July 29. Andrew Lee Martin, 45, of Fruitland, appeared before Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Adam Walser for his arraignment on Tuesday, August 5, during which Walser appointed Dave Hearrean as his public defender. Each charge carries a maximum...
Davenport birthdays July 31: Sebastian Hardin Aug. 1: Lila Lust, Lincoln Johnson Aug. 2: Joseph Gunning, John Carruth, Chrissy Tucker Aug. 3: Charles Oliver, Kim Hardin, Brenda Gamache, Doreen Forest Aug. 4: Harold Thompson, Aaron Coley, Izaiah Bowdish, Ken Horner, Karom Thomas Aug. 5: Richard Gunning, Paula Furman Aug. 6: Jeff Gunning, Michelle Hopp, Kim Buchmann, Matt Schneider, Barb Zentz Davenport anniversaries July 31: Gabe and Traci Gants Aug. 1: Brian and Darci Dennis Aug. 3: John and Kathy Coley Aug. 5: Dick and...
1 years ago Last Saturday, a car driven by John Ragan, belonging to J. R. Ragan drove into the new plate glass front of the Washington Water Power company. Sheriff Gilpatrick and others were on hand recently for the opening of the vault of the Creston State Bank for the first time since the fire that ravaged the town. Everything in the vault was in pristine condition. 15 members of the Odessa Commercial club met last week and urged the establishment of an approved road between Odessa and Wilbur. A committee was appointed...
REARDAN - A Reardan High School graduate's skill and determination in bull riding have earned him a statewide award. Justice "JC" Merriott, 19, was named Washington's Cinch Outstanding Athlete by the Washington State High School Rodeo Association. The award recognizes his standout performances and grit in the demanding sport of bull riding. "It means a lot to me," Merriott said. "It makes me happy to see people look up to me, making a difference for the younger generation and...
Laramie Gray, of Reardan, rounds the arena during the National Anthem at the Cheney Rodeo on Friday, July 11....
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District will hold its Back-to-School Night and Mandatory Athletics Night on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Reardan High School, 215 East Spokane Avenue. The elementary Back-to-School Night for pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students begins at 5 p.m. Families can meet teachers, tour informational booths, and enjoy free pizza. The event also introduces the new principal, Sarah Dinkins. The Mandatory Athletics Night starts at 5 p.m. with a student-athlete presentation, followed by a parent present...
DAVENPORT - The annual Kids Fishing Derby at Cottonwood Creek drew 127 registered children, along with an estimated 10 additional young anglers, on Friday, July 18, according to coordinator Bob Guhlke. Hosted by the Davenport Lions Club, the derby offered children the chance to fish for trout, some of which were tagged for a chance to win new fishing poles. This year, the event focused on participation and fun rather than recording fish sizes or weights, a change from...
WILBUR - A woman accused of breaking into a Wilbur home and stealing property is heading to trial, after one final delay was granted in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, July 22. Justina Buffington, 40, of Reardan, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for a readiness hearing, where her public defender, David Hearrean, requested one final continuance. "It looks like this is heading to trial, but Ms. Buffington is asking for one final continuance," said Buffington's...
DAVENPORT - Avista representatives briefed Lincoln County Commissioners on wildfire mitigation efforts during a regular board meeting Monday, July 21, outlining a four-part plan focused on grid hardening, vegetation management, situational awareness, and emergency response. Michele McCollum, regional business manager, and Nick Hamon, operations manager, said Avista is prioritizing areas classified as Tier 3, which pose higher risks of utility-sparked fires due to population de...
REARDAN - Tenice Waters, a 16-year-old junior at Reardan High School, has garnered attention from Division I basketball programs at Idaho State University, Utah, and UC Santa Barbara. The Wellpinit native and member of the Colville Tribes has not yet committed but is weighing her options after a standout spring and summer on the AAU circuit and at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chicago. "I cried on the phone," she said. "Everything I dreamed of and worked for started to...
DAVENPORT - The City Council met for its regular session Wednesday, July 23, addressing key infrastructure, personnel and grant items while also hearing updates from local and state officials. Among the new business, the council approved a resolution setting a hearing date for the proposed vacation of a portion of 10th Street and an adjacent alley. The hearing will be held at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, at City Council Chambers. Insula LLC is the petitioner requesting the...
Davenport birthdays July 24: Zeke Tareski, Ed Johnston, Kyra Bowdish, Pam Zeiler, Wade Sand July 25: Ryan Janke, Mallory Kragt, John Sawyer, Andy Miller, Alvin Johnson, Brantley Wilkie July 26: Krista Becker, Amy Crandell July 27: Kathy Podowicz, Brian Buck July 28: Josh Dodson, Gerry Hein, Grace Lilje, Carmelyn Choate July 29: Rawleigh Fisk, Halie Ropp July 30: Dawn Hale, Lily Harden, Brielle Ballance Davenport anniversaries July 24: Bryan and Paula Furman, Evan and Ericka Johnson, John and Patsy Brown July 27: Anthony and S...
1 Years Ago Losses estimated to near $100,000 resulted from a fire that swept the business section of Creston. The fire started in dry grasses under the platform at the Milwaukee elevator and were swept by terrific winds. The first load of new wheat was brought to Big Bend Mill today from the Jake Reinbold farm near Egypt. The wheat was forty-fold. John Hoff Sr. sold 575 sacks of Baart wheat yesterday for $1,804.13 or $3.20 a sack. The wheat averaged 19 bushels to the acre and tested 60 pounds to the bushel and 153 pounds...
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FORFEIT PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.30 TO: CHENG YANG LI A.K.A “JONATHAN CHAN” & 13420 Infinite Real Estate, LLC You are hereby notified that the Real Estate Contract of Sale described below is in default and you are provided with the following information with respect thereto: 1. The name, address and telephone number of the seller and, if any, the seller’s agent or attorney giving the notice: Seller’s Name: Ronald D. Christman and Kathryn D. Christman, husband and wife. Seller...
REARDAN-EDWALL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 09 LINCOLN COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2025-2026 BUDGET, AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Reardan-Edwall School District No. 09, Lincoln County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular business meeting on July 23, 2025, commencing at 6:30 PM in the Reardan High School 101st Innovation Center at 215 E. Spokane St., Reardan, Washington. The meeting is called...
REARDAN - At 25, Mason Payne is carving a path as a rising star in professional rodeo, representing Reardan, Washington, with grit and ambition. A three-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Columbia River Circuit finals qualifier, Payne currently ranks fourth in the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association and eighth in the Columbia River Circuit. This year, he has placed first through fourth in multiple rodeos, including events in Colville, Tonasket, and Yakima; Grange...
Davenport Birthdays July 17: Rick Allinger, Autumn Abbot July 18: Royal Winzer, Art Deppner, Yvonne Bailey, Zach Johnson July 19: Ryan Utley July 20: Daryl Parsons, Austin Telford, Remington Taylor, Nolan Pearcy, Kyle Zellmer, Jessica A. Strite July 21: Joseph Buck, Chad Prewitt July 22: Elliette Chappell, Roger Hutfless, Riley Ensor, Lynne Coppersmith, Dave Leath, Lindsey Van Buren, Colt Curtaccio July 23: Jody Hardin, Johanna Orvis, Keira Katz, Tyler Dehn, Lacy Gustaveson Davenport Anniversaries July 21: Rob and Chris...
When I first saw the smoke rise over the hills on Wednesday, July 9, I was driving home from Cheney. Within minutes, Fire Watch confirmed what my gut already told me - it was growing fast. I dropped Winnie off at home, changed into my field gear, and got out there. For three straight days, I documented as much as I could. From Cayuse Cove to Western Pines Road, from the destruction at Moccasin Bay to the cliffs above Seven Bays. I walked through scorched fields, down roads...
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 July 7 Traffic Stops: 6 6:36 a.m. – Loose cattle were reported on Highway 2 a few miles west of Davenport. 10:02 a.m. – A resident called to report a pickup parked in front of her house that ha...
1 years ago The erection of a steel bridge across Hawk Creek near its junction with Indian creek has been completed according to J. L. Thayer, county engineer. The old bridge was washed out during high water last spring. D. C. Humphrey who farms four miles north of Reardan has sold his 160 acres and 40 acres of timber to W. W. Koopman. Mr. Humphrey settled on the land more than 30 years ago. A little blaze at the Odessa Hardware building sent a call for the fire department. A prompt response was made to the call but the fir...
Davenport birthdays July 10: Nick Nichols, Logan Eldred, July 11: Thomas Wilkie, Felicity Mielke, Stan Liebing July 12: Margie Hall, Juliann Janke, Theresa Telford, John Stiles, Sam Posey, JJ Kowalkowski July 13: Milei Floyd, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Judy Miller, Gene Johnson, Marilyn Arland, Mitchell Hale, Marlena Guhlke July 14: Jan Stone, Robert Mielke July 15: Jesslyn McCluskey, Tennessa Cox July 16: Brandy Wood, Joshua McBride, Linda Miller Davenport anniversaries July 10: Aaron & Andee Jacobsen, Tyson & Rachel Lacy, Jeff &...
