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Reardan Lions Club president Dale Swant presenting Kathy Eastman her award for being named Reardan's Citizen of the Year at the Lions Club picnic on June 16....
DAVENPORT — Local towns will adhere to Washington state fireworks regulations, ensuring safe celebrations for the Fourth of July, a tradition symbolizing patriotism and freedom since the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Davenport, Reardan, Harrington, and Odessa will follow state ordinances, permitting fireworks use without local restrictions if safety guidelines are met. A proposed burn ban starting June 30 will not impact July 4 fireworks. No town-sponsored events are planned. Under Washington’s State Fir...
1 years ago A tourist headed for the gas pump in front of J. W. Fox’s store, missed the brake and hit the gas pedal and rammed into the pump smashing it considerably. The driver drove off and only Mr. Fox and the pump suffered. A number of Davenport people attended a bucking contest at the Wade West farm in the Rocklyn area. Six riders took part and put on an excellent show. Two special trains passed through Odessa last week. One was a load of cherries that were being sent east. The second was a load of silk headed for east...
Davenport birthdays June 26: Craig Deppner, Stephanie Zeiler, Karla Green June 27: Kelli Wilkie, Darcy Dennis, Cindy Warner June 28: Mariah Liebing, Emmett McCowan, Brady Dean June 29: Cade Hardin, Ryan Slahtasky, Lily Green June 30: Anthony B Smith, Jason Schillinger, Paige Van Buren July 1: Megan Miller, George Hein, Joshua Cursi July 2: Stacia Patterson, Elsa Bowen, Cheyenne King, Skyler King, Cody Hopkins Davenport anniversaries June 26: Roy and Susan Alspach, Brad and Kim Cole, Doug and Patti Ensor June 28: Darren and...
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 June 16 Traffic Stops: 9 10:19 a.m. – A welfare check was requested for some horses that appeared to be malnourished. 10:22 a.m. – A resident called to report that her neighbors goats were on her...
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 June 9 Traffic Stops: 10 6:47 a.m. – A Spokane hospital employee called to request a welfare check on a patient that missed an appointment. 11:07 a.m. – A verbal altercation was reported by one...
REARDAN – Twelve girls basketball teams took part in the 4th annual Reardan Slam Basketball Tournament at the high school June 13-15. The Screaming Eagles went 5-1 and defeated Garfield-Palouse 48-43 to win the championship. Other teams in the tournament were Medical Lake, Kettle Falls, Moses Lake, Pullman, Lake Roosevelt, Colville, Liberty, Brewster, Pomeroy and Saint George's. "Summer is the building block to the following season," Reardan coach Bob Swannack said. "And t...
Reardan Elementary School students Lyrick Engh, Everett Addington and Colin Wharton savor their popsicles after the end of the year fun run Thursday, June 12....
Kindergartners Selah Logwood and Emmalyn Wagner wave to the crowd after dancing at the Reardan Partners in Education talent show on Friday, June 13....
EDWALL - A grant in the amount $10,645 from the Washington State Conservation Commission will fund efforts to address chronic flooding in Edwall, where late February 2025 deluges inundated State Route 231 near Reardan and flooded homes and garages in the town, located between U.S. Highway 2 and Interstate 90. The roadway was temporarily closed due to the flooding. Edwall has faced similar conditions before. In February 2014, record rainfall caused Simpson Creek, upstream from...
LINCOLN COUNTY — The Innovia Foundation has awarded $1,250,414 to 113 organizations across Eastern Washington and North Idaho through its annual Community Grants Program. The grants support initiatives in education, youth development, health, arts, culture, economic opportunity, and community well-being. Funded by donors addressing regional needs, the program prioritizes projects selected by local volunteer advisory committees. This year’s grants focus on nonprofit efforts to engage youth and reduce isolation. “For 51 years...
Davenport birthdays June 19: Gerry Rambo, Chris Gunning June 20: Shelly Johnston, Luke Hammond, William Briggs, Todd Winzer June 21: Cody Johnston, John Badgley, Harlow Janke June 23: Libby Murdock, Dustin Jenness, Josh Warwick June 24: Patty Hupp, Linda Spencer, Emma Johnson, Callen Wynecoop June 26: Craig Deppner, Stephanie Zeiler June 27: Kelli Wilkie, Darcy Dennis, Cindy Warner Davenport anniversaries June 19: Jacob and Mallory Kragt June 20: Tim and Kathy Podowicz June 21: Rob and Vicki Morcom, Tyson and Stephanie Linstr...
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 June 2 Traffic Stops: 21 4:11 p.m. – A man called to report feeling threatened by the owners of the RV Park he was staying at. 4:47 p.m. – A resident called for help with being locked out of his...
Davenport birthdays June 12: Scott Hutsell, Tyler Furman, Sydney Munz, David Johnson June 13: RiTessa Semprimoznik June 14: Jerry Newcomb, Raylee Murdock, Jerry Warner June 15: Kyler Hopkins, Scott Hardin, Ronnie Wilkie, Alex Davis, Chris Jannett, Harper Morcom, Oliver Fisk June 16: Autumn Cursi, Lori Paluck June 17: Debbie Meserve, Chantel Heath, Andrew Bennett June 18: Ashley Jay, Brayden Duff, Barb Curtis, Mason Kent Davenport anniversaries June 12: Adam and Cassandra Collins, Todd and Erica Winzer June 13: Levi and...
REARDAN – Families, friends and community members packed the high school gymnasium to witness 51graduates receive their diplomas at the commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 8. As Pomp and Circumstance played, the crimson clad graduates walked in two-by-two and sat facing the audience. Senior Class President Ally Burtenshaw welcomed the crowd and the high school band, led by Billy Taylor, played the National Anthem. Co-valedictorians Amelia Ray and Luci Smith took turns at t...
DAVENPORT – Brain Freeze, a company owned by Craig and Melodie Dowdy of Porcupine Bay, will be operating an ice cream truck in Lincoln County this summer. Dowdy bought and refurbished a 1971 GMC Value Van, retrofitted it with four chest freezers, and painted the doors pink to match the custom pink seats. Craig, a hunting and fishing guide, and Melodie, a medical researcher, "wanted something fun to do in the summertime for the community." He plans on posting when and where h...
1 years ago • The annual Lincoln-Adams County Pioneer picnic at Crab Creek is planned for this upcoming week. Many events are planned with the highlight being the 5 horse races daily. M. F. Van Hook, county game warden has planted 150,000 eastern brook trout fry in streams around the county. The fry were secured from the state hatchery in Spokane. • A new fire siren was installed at the Odessa community hall. The siren installed was not the one that was ordered by the city but it will be used until the correct siren is rec...
REARDAN – The town was bustling with activity Saturday, June 7 as hundreds of people gathered in close to 90-degree temperatures to celebrate Mule Days. This 121st version featured an hour-long parade, car show, games, food, vendors, and fun for everyone. The Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard kicked off the parade by leading a procession of 51 entrants down Spokane Avenue. Most in the crowd stood on the sidewalk, while others huddled in the shade of nearby trees. Kids e...
REARDAN – Springtime not only tickles the senses, but it also invites athletes to leave the confines of the gym and to chase their dreams on the track, tennis court, or ball field. With the conclusion of the WIAA Track & Field Championships, we look back on how Lincoln County schools fared in their spring sports. Overall, track and field athletes experienced the most success, while area softball and baseball teams experienced underclassmen’s growing pains. Davenport The Gorillas concluded another successful season track sea...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved funding for multiple vouchers and contracts during its Monday, June 2, meeting, which began at 8 a.m. Approved vouchers included $57,279.41 for current expenses and small funds, $17,357.20 for current expense P-cards, $15,297.57 for the noxious weed board, $15,406.54 for public health, $21,520.74 for county roads, $211.58 for solid waste, $32,864.46 for equipment rental, $11,122.60 for pits and quarries, $445.16 fo...
1 years ago Andrew Jackson Scott, 96 year old pioneer of the Lord’s Valley passed away at the soldiers home in Orting, WA. Mr. Scott took up his homestead before the town of Harrington was founded. Harold Tyndall, age 27, drowned last week wile fishing at Northrup lake, about 18 northwest of Odessa. Tyndall, an Almira man, fell from the boat he was trolling in with friend George Sanford. 75 years ago The county Commissioners will supply sodium chlorate to farmers that agree to treat weeds on the roadsides adjoining their f...
Davenport birthdays June 5: Janaye Wilkie, Bonnie Booth June 6: Addison Smith, Gary Kersten, Shelby Hargrave June 7: Kaysa Panke, Ruth Oehlwein June 8: Jeff Semprimoznik, Jasper Linstrum June 9: Keaton Hupp, Virginia Morrison, Kasen Brown June 10: Roberta Telecky, Bennett Wagner June 11: Jamie Chappell, Cheyne Odenrider Davenport anniversaries June 5: Jeremy and Shannon Sewall June 7: Chris and Amy Jenness, Bryan and Linda Miller June 8: Bill and Marlena Guhlke June 9: Jeff and Peggy Semprimoznik, Gary and Sharon Buck June...
YAKIMA – Three area athletes won individual gold medals at the WIAA 1B/2B/1A Track and Field State Championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima, May 29-31. Davenport junior Glenna Soliday won two hurdle races, Reardan senior Evan Krupke won the triple jump and Odessa senior Lily Starkel won the high jump. In addition, the Screaming Eagles' 4x400 relay team consisting of Jakari Singleton, Blake Wynecoop, Krupke and Gabe Branstetter also won a state championship. Saint George's s...
