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DAVENPORT - Five main county roads, Harker Canyon Road, Mill Canyon Road, Welsh Creek Road, Miles Creston Road and Baldridge Road, were temporarily blocked as strong winds swept through Lincoln County Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting crews to pull workers out of canyon areas during the worst conditions. "We pulled a lot of the guys out of the canyons during the worst part of the winds," Public Works Director David Orvis said. "We did have a lot of branches, limbs and debris....
REARDAN - The aroma of fresh burgers and the buzz of conversation filled Kornfed Ted's on Saturday, Dec. 13, as Reardan's newest eatery welcomed a steady stream of enthusiastic diners to its grand opening. In the past, the building at 305 W Broadway Avenue housed restaurants named Sully's, The Red Rooster and the Highway Cafe. It is now home to Kornfed Ted's, an Australian Shepherd, movie star, and the restaurant's namesake. For local resident Jennie Wagner, attending the...
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 Dec. 8 Traffic Stops: 13 9:06 a.m. — A resident on Porcupine Bay Road North, Davenport, requested a deputy to come and look at her computer because someone was posing as Microsoft and asking her f...
REARDAN — Even Santa needs a quick break during the busy holiday season, and this weekend he is making time to roll into Reardan for an evening of hometown cheer with local families. The Reardan Lions Club and Reardan Fire & Rescue have teamed up to bring a Hometown Christmas to the Reardan Community Hall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20. Santa is scheduled to arrive at about 6:15 p.m., riding in on a Reardan fire engine after a festive loop through town with sirens and holiday music. The free event will include h...
DAVENPORT — Local food banks in Lincoln County are expected to see increased demand in 2025 as major changes to federal and state food assistance rules take effect, officials said at a County Commissioner meeting Monday, Dec. 15. Denise Porter, a liaison with Lincoln County Workforce Services, said the changes stem from new federal rules under the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which expand the age range and tighten exemptions for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) who receive SNAP benefits. Adults aged 55-64, as we...
SPOKANE VALLEY - A freshman standout claimed an individual title and four others earned podium finishes as Davenport finished sixth in the team standings at the Inland Empire Classic on Saturday. Davenport/Liberty Launch Academy scored 135.5 team points. Central Valley won the tournament with 233.5 points, followed by Ridgeline (218.5) and Deer Park (215). Freshman Samson Kjar went undefeated at 165 pounds, capping his run with a 9-7 decision over Deer Park's Eoin Bogle in the...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles boys basketball team improved to 6-1 and stayed atop the NE2B-North standings with wins over St. George's on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Chewelah on Tuesday, Dec. 16. In a half-filled gym, with no band or cheerleaders, Reardan won what felt more like a scrimmage than a league game with its 68-36 win over St. George's. It was their fourth win in five days. Reardan jumped out 14-0 before the Dragons scored their first basket with eight seconds left in t...
This week, Winnie and I made our annual pilgrimage to the vet in town. You know the routine: smiles, treats, betrayal. Winnie has spent the last few days deeply offended by her updated shots, while I have been informed, through dramatic sighs and side-eye from her, that this was entirely my fault. Our recovery plan has involved Christmas decorating and extreme lounging. Mostly for Winnie. While she has been roasting herself in front of the fireplace like a gas-station hot dog that’s been on the roller too long, I’ve been han...
1 Years Ago Odessa High School emerged victorious from a dual debate with Harrington High School and is now safely resting as champions of the south side, with the right to meet the winners of the North side for the championship of Lincoln County. Davenport High School’s basketball team started its 1925-1926 season auspiciously by winning from North Central High School of Spokane here Saturday night by a 9-8 score and also defeating Harrington Tuesday night by a 25-4 score. The annual Davenport High School play, which w...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 18: Katie Harvey Dec. 19: Kim Hansen, Vicki Nicholls, Tom Schreck Dec. 20: Acacia Plasencia, Delbert Bain Dec. 21: Emma Cash, Gary King, Miranda Sanford, Meghann Steinolfson, Mike Storer Dec. 22: Brad Sweet, Kevin Katz, Marlee McKeehan, Theresa Blankenship, Zeke Johnson, Dec. 23: Ken Vesneske, Regan Oliver, Kelly Graber, Lila Woodland Dec. 24: Rob Morcom, Marcos Munz Davenport anniversaries Dec. 18: Jim and Darci Linstrum Dec. 20: Loren and Barbara Ensor, Josh and Shawndale Smith, Daniel and Natalie...
DAVENPORT - Fueled by a loud Winterfest crowd, the Reardan High School boys and girls basketball teams came away with gritty rivalry wins over the Gorillas on Friday, Dec. 12. The Screaming Eagles' girls won 49-45, while the boys closed out the Gorillas 53-48. The first eight minutes of the girls' game pitted the skills of Reardan's Tenice Waters against those of Davenport's Clare Lathrop. Out of the gate, Waters scored eight points while Lathrop scored seven. It was on the...
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...
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...
