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PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance 2503 The Town of Reardan has passed Ordinance 2503 which amends Ordinance 660. In summary the purpose of this ordinance is to establish that regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Reardan Bible Fellowship. For a complete copy of the Ordinance, please contact Reardan Town Hall at (509) 796-3921. Published August 28th and September 4th, 2025...
REARDAN — A local woman was found guilty of residential burglary but cleared of malicious mischief after a jury returned its verdict in her trial this week. Justina Buffington, 40, faced charges stemming from a March 8 incident when deputies discovered her at a vacant home on North East Main Street. Court records state she was taken into custody at about 12:27 a.m. after a deputy noticed a white minivan outside the residence, which had been under routine patrol following previous break-in attempts. The deputy reported the doo...
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 August 25 Traffic Stops: 5 3:04 a.m. – A residential burglary alarm was reported. 9:10 a.m. – A domestic dispute involving assault was reported. 9:18 a.m. – A Davenport area caller reported...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 5: Kerri McGuire, Emmett Prewitt, Austin Anderson, Raychell Sand Sept. 7: Tammie Buck, Luke McCluskey Sept. 8: Audrey Oehlwein Sept. 9: Roy Alspach Sept. 10: Savannah Plasencia, Scottie Kilps Davenport anniversaries Sept. 6: Scott and Debbie Hutsell Sept. 7: Brian and Morgan Morcom, Brett and Jordan Alspach, Lance and Melissa Johnson Sept. 8: Jesse and Jill Morrison, Cody and Libby Murdock, Matt and Desirae Wagner Sept. 9: Nick and Debbie Marriott Sept. 10: Cody and Shae Parker, Tom and Samantha Wilk...
1 years ago Fred Doolittle, state highway engineer, reports that Albert Smith, Spokane contractor, is about halfway through with his contract surfacing the North Central highway between Davenport and Harrington. The road is in better shape but a good rain couldn’t hurt. Sheriff Gilpatrick was called to Wilbur to investigate wheat thefts in the area. Fourteen sacks of wheat were stolen from Ed Gieb. Other farmers in the area had sacks stolen as well. Lincoln County Treasurer C. C. Gibson has filed suit against First N...
DAVENPORT - The 2025 Lincoln County Fair awarded grand champion, overall grand champion and best of show honors across multiple categories. Winners are listed by department: Educational Posters • Hesston Stanford, junior, Odessa: Best of show for lifecycle of a chicken poster. • Addison Benner, teen, Medical Lake: Best of show for Araucana vs. Ameraucana poster. Beef • Karson Knight, cloverbud, Almira: Grand champion in beef market classes. • Finn Cushman, interme...
PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance 2503 The Town of Reardan has passed Ordinance 2503 which amends Ordinance 660. In summary the purpose of this ordinance is to establish that regular meetings will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Reardan Bible Fellowship. For a complete copy of the Ordinance, please contact Reardan Town Hall at (509) 796-3921. Published August 28th and September 4th, 2025...
WILBUR - A Reardan woman returned to Lincoln County Superior Court ahead of her trial next Wednesday to review pretrial information and address inadmissible evidence. Justina Buffington, 40, of Reardan faces charges related to breaking into an unoccupied Wilbur home. The court discussed which statements and evidence would be excluded during the trial. Her attorney, Dave Hearrean, told the court, "I have met with the prosecutor in the case and what the case doesn't want is 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 August 18 Traffic Stops: 10 6:11 a.m. – A dead deer was reported laying in the center of Highway 2 east of Reardan. 6:11 a.m. – A resident called to request a check on her residence after receivi...
REARDAN – Approximately 75 people attended the 6th Annual Community Gathering and Ice Cream Social, put on by the Town Council in the park Thursday, Aug. 21. "This is an event we hold each year so people can meet their neighbors, enjoy ice cream and gather information pertinent to the town," Mayor Gail Daniels said. Speakers included Reardan-Edwall School superintendent Eric Sobotta, Mule Days Chairman Stan Schwartz, We C.A.R.E. representative Virginia Henderson, f...
ODESSA - Food, games and community brought about 200 residents together Tuesday, Aug. 20, for Odessa's National Night Out, a campaign designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The event, originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, was held later this year due to scheduling conflicts. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, watermelon and ice cream were served, with the Odessa Fire Department and family members behind the grill. Odes...
1 years ago Some one, presumably a dope fiend, worked his way into Dr. Thompson’s office and gained access to the vault. The only thing missing was a small bottle of morphine. Twenty-four feet of the Morgan Street bridge which recently caved in will be repaired immediately according to a decision made by the city council. The general merchandise store in Reardan formerly owned by A. J. Ryder has been sold to H. N. Rolfe of Cheney. The new owner has moved to Reardan and taken charge of the business. 75 years ago The B...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 29: Leslie King, Cam Jessup, Lisa Lehman Aug. 30: Brian Telford, Steve McLachlan, Peggy Elliott, Shae Parker Aug. 31: Emily Warwick, Nick Morgan, Michael Wade, Rosie Bain Sept. 1: Pete Schweiger, Shannon Janke, Carol Horner, Cass Jacobsen, Daryl Ziemer, Evan Johnson, Clay Fleming, Dylan Jorden Sept. 2: Kacen Mann Sept. 3: Ashley Schenk, Billy Hopkins, Wrenly Sand, Natalie Fenn Davenport anniversaries Aug. 29: Bill and Kathy Reinbold Aug. 31: Sean and Danyel Deane Sept. 1: Bob and Diane Martin Reardan...
DAVENPORT - Football practices started Aug. 20 for high school teams in Davenport, Odessa and Reardan, launching the 2025 season in Lincoln County. The Davenport Gorillas have transitioned to an independent 8-man schedule due to low turnout, with 12-15 players practicing. The Odessa Tigers remain in 8-man, with practices with the team hoping to improve on last year's performance. The Reardan Screaming Eagles have a solid 30-athlete roster as they return to the Northeast 2B...
Flames smolder outside Reardan as crews gain control of the Crescent Road Fire, which started Wednesday, Aug. 13, and has burned 881.6 acres. It was 81% contained as of press time Wednesday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center....
DAVENPORT — Classrooms across Lincoln County will welcome students next week, with Davenport, Harrington, and Odessa schools starting Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Reardan School District beginning Monday, Aug. 25. Davenport superintendent Chad Prewitt said staff have been preparing for the new year. “Next Wednesday will be our first day of school,” he said. “Everyone is excited to welcome the kids back.” The district added new staff, is considering bringing back driver’s education, and expanded college-level classes for student...
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 August 11 Traffic Stops: 11 8:43 a.m. – A man called to report a neighbor that appears to have mental health issues. 11:44 a.m. – A citizen called to request contact regarding a person staying...
1 years ago Someone evidently in need of an automobile tire, jacked up the wheel of Mrs. Helena Schmike’s car right in front of her home on Third St in Odessa and took a new casing, tube and rim. A. L. Smalley, president of the First National Bank of Sprague, a pioneer and prominent citizen of Lincoln County for more than 35 years, was killed when his automobile was struck by a train. F. B. Rennie, state highway patrolman was here Saturday looking over trucks in this section to see that they were not overloaded. Mr. R...
Howard Gene Kelly Nov. 03,1930 - July 30, 2025 Howard Gene Kelly was born Nov.3, 1930 in La Verne, CA to Arch Kelly and Gladys Parks. He entered eternal life at home in Spokane, Wash. on July 30, 2025 with family by his side. In 1946, Howard moved to Reardan with his family where he enrolled at Reardan High School and graduated in 1951. He joined the US Army and served in Alaska during the Korean War from 1951-53. Upon returning from his service, he married his high school...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 21: Peyton Smith, Johnathon Cannon, Rusty McGuire, Patti Anderson Aug. 23: Reklynn Todd Aug. 24: Desirae Wagner, Quinton Withey, Scout Sewall Aug. 25: Braxton Collins Aug. 26: Alex Merserve, Cliff Anderson Aug. 27: Brilee Sewall, Ellie Telford, Jimmy Cunningham Davenport anniversaries Aug. 21: Colin and Lila Woodland, Stan and Lee Liebing Aug. 23: Matt and Kylee Balance Aug. 25: Ken and Teresa Vesneske, Tyler and Kalah Dehn, Andrew and Janie Schreck Aug. 26: Bo and Victoria Gunning, Ralph and Alice...
REARDAN — As the 2025 high school football season kicks off, Reardan High School coach Matt Clouse and Davenport High School coach Tim Rasmussen are readying their teams for a competitive year in Northeast Washington. Both coaches, also educators, shared expectations, key players, and the broader impact of football on their student-athletes. At Reardan High School, head coach and math teacher Matt Clouse has high hopes for his team. “We want smart, disciplined, hard-nosed Reardan football,” Clouse said. “We aim to improve wee...
REARDAN - The 6U tackle football team will kick off its 2025 season under the Inland Northwest Youth Football and Cheer League. Head coach Josh Cobb said the program focuses on building skills, teamwork and sportsmanship among young athletes. "Our goals are to teach players how to work together, understand the game, learn the high school playbook, and instill pride and discipline on and off the field," Cobb said. The team, a mix of new and returning players, practices five...
DAVENPORT —Lincoln NFL Flag Football has opened registration for its upcoming season, inviting boys and girls ages 5 to 12 across Lincoln County to participate. The non-contact program, serving Davenport, Reardan, Ritzville, Harrington, Odessa, and Wilbur, fosters football fundamentals, sportsmanship, teamwork, and community engagement in an inclusive environment. “This is our third year as league and town coordinators. We both have kids who play, so when we were presented with the opportunity to become coordinators, we sai...
