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DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the vacation of an unused portion of 15th Street, took the first formal steps to annex two state-owned parcels managed by the Department of Natural Resources and authorized a new 30-year ground lease at the municipal airport. During a public hearing, resident Gary Buck questioned whether he would be entitled to any of the 15th Street right-of-way being vacated at the request of property owner Betty... Full story
Davenport birthdays Dec. 11: Carol McPherson Dec. 12: Maggie Easley-Cate, Cora Easley-Cate, Raven Wright, Anya Morris Dec. 13: Patsy Brown, Krisah Plumb, Harrison Posey, Reid Van Buren, Tim Reinbold Dec. 14: Jim Hedgcock Dec. 15: Dick Howard, Kevin Hansen, Kendra Littell, Jennifer Zuber, Ellie Shepard Dec. 16: Mike Abbott Dec. 17: Rolf Panke, Joan Brock, Wyatt Telecky, Robin Rudolph, Jiselle Zaugg, Finn Curtaccio, Kayleb Hennings Davenport anniversaries Dec. 14: John and Karen Carruth Dec. 17: Rawleigh and Katy Fisk Reardan b...
1 years ago Next Monday evening at 7:30 the Odessa high school hoopsters will clash with the Odessa stars at the community hall. Two turkeys and half a dozen chickens were thrown off the building occupied by the Quality Store Tuesday, where the Gregson Sales Co. auctioned off the remaining dry goods stock of Wagner & Guiberson. A fire of unknown origin destroyed the farm residence of George Bull, northwest of Reardan on the Spokane River, Sunday. The residence was of the bungalow type and was well furnished. There was...
REARDAN - A lopsided forfeit count and six pins propelled Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy past rival Reardan 53-24 on Monday night, allowing the Gorillas to claim the traveling "Battle of the Belt" trophy in the Northeast 2B dual. The Gorillas received five forfeits while surrendering four, turning what could have been a closer contest into a decisive victory in front of a packed Reardan gymnasium. Davenport coach Jesse Hoff called his squad "real green" in only its second co...
As a sports and recreational writer covering the grit and glory of high school athletics in Lincoln County, I’ve always appreciated the raw thrill of competition, whether it’s a buzzer-beater on the basketball court or the quiet focus of an outdoor pursuit. But lately, my frustrations with Washington’s gun laws have pushed me toward a new passion: archery. And honestly, it’s been a revelation. Let’s be blunt, Washington’s firearm regulations feel like a straitjacke...
REARDAN - Reardan opened its season with back-to-back double-digit wins, rolling past Liberty 76-43 on Friday, Dec. 5, and defeating Brewster 66-46 four days later. Justin Vaughn and Fred Folov combined for 49 points to lead the Screaming Eagles to a 76-43 win over Liberty on Friday. Four days later, the team notched another decisive win. In the home opener against Liberty, Reardan unveiled its high-octane offense and smothering defense. After being tied 17-17 midway through...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles girls basketball team opened its home schedule with a pair of hard-fought games, narrowly losing to Liberty 50-45 on Friday, Dec. 5, before rebounding with a focused 56-47 victory over Brewster on Tuesday, Dec. 9. In its opener, Reardan shot 29% from the field and committed 17 turnovers in its loss to Liberty. The Lancers opened the game with a 12-3 run. In the second quarter, junior Marrin Landreth sparked the Screaming Eagles with consecutive...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 4: Jill Morrison, Christine Dickson, Trey Coffman Dec. 5: Clif Warwick, Shannon Sewall Dec. 6: Winston Telford, Todd Hargrave Dec. 7: Traci Linstrum, Addie Schneider, Jackson Hall, Matthew Hubbard Dec. 8: Makaylah Katz, Ryleigh Ruiz, Ally Slahtasky, Amillia Harvey, Amber Anderson Dec. 9: Bob Morrison, Elesha Johnston, Elias Wilkie, Nathan Cursi, Denny Jorden, Tyler Perry Dec. 10: Denise Sharer Davenport anniversaries Dec. 5: David and Karla Green Dec. 7: Pat and Kristi Abbott Reardan birthdays Dec....
ROCKFORD —Reardan swept Freeman in a varsity basketball doubleheader Tuesday night at Freeman High School. In the girls game, Reardan rolled to a 65-37 victory, leading 40-19 at halftime and never looking back. The Screaming Eagles (1-0, 1-0 Bi-County) outscored the Scotties in every quarter. The Reardan boys nearly pulled off the sweep but fell 55-54 in a thriller. Freeman (1-0) erased a 35-22 halftime deficit, outscoring the Screaming Eagles 33-19 in the second half to steal the one-point win. Both Reardan teams host L...
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 Nov. 17 Traffic Stops: 14 12:54 a.m. — Alarm company reported a commercial burglary alarm set off at Angles Landing North. 8:03 a.m. — A resident called reporting a woman parked in/near the aba...
REARDAN — Reardan’s wrestling program is already turning heads less than a week into official practice, fueled by energy and a roster that is young, hungry and ready to compete. First-year coach Carson Durbin has 17 wrestlers, including two girls, but only two seniors, yet the team has shown intensity and focus since practice opened Nov. 17. “The energy’s been really, really ready to go,” Durbin said. “They’ve got that go-getter attitude. I’m really happy with them. We’re going to do them over and over and over until it’s p...
ODESSA — Cold snaps across Lincoln and Adams counties have anglers in Odessa, Reardan, Davenport, Sprague, and surrounding areas looking to test early ice fishing conditions on smaller lakes and reservoirs. Ice fishing for trout, perch, and crappie is open year-round on select waters through March 31, 2026, under Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rules. Popular spots include Fourth of July Lake for rainbow trout in 15 to 25 feet of water, Upper Twin Lake for yellow perch and occasional rainbows, Sprague Lake for b...
As the chill of November settles over Lincoln County, I’ve got that familiar itch again. Gym lights are flickering on, sneakers are squeaking, and the faint smell of floor wax is already in the air. High school winter sports are back, and in Davenport, Reardan, Odessa and Edwall, that means the heartbeat of winter is about to pound louder than a combine at harvest. Davenport’s Gorillas and Reardan’s Screaming Eagles are primed for Northeast 2B battles, with Davenport heading to Reardan for boys basketball on Dec. 12 and w...
1 Years Ago Conrad Schlimmer, of Odessa as well as Axel Carlson, Bendt Christensen, Soren Pederson, Otto Johnson, Fannie Evers and Joseph Lyons were the other residents granted citizenship last week. Mrs. Margaret Inkster, pioneer Davenport resident passed away in Spokane recently, following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church. The Edwall Basketball team defeated the Medical Lake team last week in Edwall, with a score of 21-18. A return game will be held next week in Medical Lake. 75 Years...
Davenport birthdays Nov. 27: Tyson Heath, Jennifer Taylor Nov. 28: Tim Stromberger, Kamryn Jo Mann, Cole Cursi Nov. 29: Hannah Warwick, Amy Jenness, Sandy Morgan, Penny Piper Nov. 30: Dan Rinehart, Andy Semprimoznik, Megan Linstrum, LaVon Stiles, Caleb Cox, Cord Sweetland Dec. 1: Ernestine King, Andria Street, Gene Hinkey, Remy Easley-Cate, Janene Warner, Ainsley Phillips Dec. 2: Magnolia Mielke, Tristan Abbott, Greg Wilkie Davenport anniversaries Nov. 29: Jeff and Kelli Wilkie Dec. 2: Brendan and Savannah Calvert Reardan...
