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PUBLIC NOTICE Public hearing for 2026 budget at City Hall, 119 w 2nd street, Sprague, WA, 12/10 at 1 pm. Published December 4, 2025...
City of Sprague Request for Qualifications - Engineering Consulting Services The City of Sprague is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from individuals or firms interested in providing professional engineering services during the 2026-2028 calendar years. Potential services include planning, design, construction management/contract administration, on-call consulting and grant applications for sewer, water, sidewalk, and street projects. Individuals or firms wishing to be considered for projects during 2026-2028...
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. 24 Traffic Stops: 12 8:47 a.m. — A caregiver responsible for a man with dementia said one of his friends came over and took his medications. 9:54 a.m. — A false panic alarm was reporte...
City of Sprague Request for Qualifications - Engineering Consulting Services The City of Sprague is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from individuals or firms interested in providing professional engineering services during the 2026-2028 calendar years. Potential services include planning, design, construction management/contract administration, on-call consulting and grant applications for sewer, water, sidewalk, and street projects. Individuals or firms wishing to be considered for projects during 2026-2028...
SPRAGUE — Small towns across Lincoln County are set to appear on the big screen in the upcoming road-trip comedy Supermassive, with filming wrapping in the area last month. The production spent the bulk of its three-week shoot in Lincoln County, including four days in Sprague and multiple scenes at the Speed Trap in Reardan. Seattle writer and director Steve Utaski said the story follows characters on a road trip who get delayed while waiting to be picked up, with much of the film set in small-town locations. “That all too...
Lincoln County certified its election Tuesday, Nov. 25, closing out a cycle marked by several close races and a modest bump in turnout. “Two years ago turnout was 40.56%, and this year it was 43.54%,” Elections Manager Norm Caley said. “Davenport mayor was really close — 14 votes difference. It could’ve changed if more people voted.” Caley said any of the contested races could have shifted with higher participation. Across 46 precincts, 3,836 of the county’s 8,811 registered voters cast ballots. Despite recent concerns about...
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...
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...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County hunters still have two late-season opportunities in Game Management Units 250 and 251. The archery deer season runs through Dec. 8 and allows one antlered or antlerless deer with bow and arrow. The modern firearm late season closed Nov. 19. All deer harvested in eastern Washington must have their heads submitted for chronic wasting disease testing at designated sites, including Davenport and Sprague. Fall turkey season remains open statewide through Dec. 31, with a limit of one bird of either sex b...
SPRAGUE - The Sprague Chamber of Commerce celebrated a stronger financial showing this year at Turkey Bingo during its Thursday, Nov. 20, meeting. The popular event raised $186.30 more than last year, selling 2,203 tickets and keeping every table packed from the start. After covering the cost of turkeys, the chamber netted $603.50. The meeting, called to order at 7 p.m., included a review of previous minutes and updates on upcoming events. The chamber's ending balance is...
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...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Bazaar Sunday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sprague Community Hall, 3rd and C streets. Local vendors will offer crafts, goods, and holiday items. Vendors are encouraged to bring tables, chairs, canopies, or display racks, though some equipment is available on site. Spaces with electricity can be arranged in advance. Check-in is 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and completed forms should be submitted ahead of time for booth mapping. The event offers a f...
City of Sprague Request for Qualifications - Engineering Consulting Services The City of Sprague is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from individuals or firms interested in providing professional engineering services during the 2026-2028 calendar years. Potential services include planning, design, construction management/contract administration, on-call consulting and grant applications for sewer, water, sidewalk, and street projects. Individuals or firms wishing to be considered for projects during 2026-2028...
City of Sprague Notice of Public Hearing Property and EMS Levy Ordinances 923 & 924 A public hearing for the Property and EMS Levy and for Ordinances 923 & 924 water and sewer rate increases will be held by Sprague City Council on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Sprague City Hall, 119 W Second, Sprague, WA. For more information, call Sprague City Hall at 509-257-2662. Published November 13 and 20, 2025...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners reviewed their six-year transportation improvement plan Monday, November 17, focusing much of their discussion on ongoing concerns surrounding Hardung Road. Public Works Director David Orvis, County Engineer James Wege and Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford outlined current priorities and funding limits. Wege noted that Hardung's small bridge does not qualify as an MBI-reportable structure because it measures 18 feet, falling short...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, Nov. 20, to establish its rules of standard orders of procedure. The special meeting is set for 6:30 -7:30 p.m. and will be followed by its regularly monthly membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the Community Center, During the special meeting, chamber members will discuss procedures for events, sale and disposal of real and personal property, dispersing funds and managing operating procedures. In addition, the membership will discuss ...
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. 9 Traffic Stops: 5 5:33 p.m. — A 21-year-old male was reported to be overly intoxicated, and medical was requested. The man was reported to be seeing things, yelling, and acting out. 5:53...
SPRAGUE — A Spokane man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Sprague appeared for arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday and will return to court on January 13. Nelson Olsen, 43, faces two counts of 1st degree child molestation-DV, both class A felonies carrying maximum penalties of life imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine. His trial date was set for February 4 after he pleaded not guilty. According to Lincoln County Deputy Jon Evans’ original report, on Oct. 8, he was dispatched to Spokane to con...
There’s something electric about November in eastern Washington, when the wheat fields turn gold under a crisp sky, and the echoes of Friday night lights bleed into the weekend. As a kid who grew up chasing grounders on dusty diamonds and dreaming of gridiron glory, I can’t help but feel the pull of these moments — when our local heroes lace up for state glory, and even the pros remind us why we fell in love with the game. This week, it’s Davenport soccer braving the cold in Freeman, Gorillas volleyball spiking toward the Sun...
City of Sprague Notice of Public Hearing Property and EMS Levy Ordinances 923 & 924 A public hearing for the Property and EMS Levy and for Ordinances 923 & 924 water and sewer rate increases will be held by Sprague City Council on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Sprague City Hall, 119 W Second, Sprague, WA. For more information, call Sprague City Hall at 509-257-2662. Published November 13 and 20, 2025...
City of Sprague Notice of Public Hearing Property and EMS Levy A public hearing on the Property and EMS Levy will be held by the Sprague City Council on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Sprague City Hall, 119 W Second, Sprague, WA. For more information, call Sprague City Hall at 509-257-2662. Published October 30 and November 6, 13, 2025...
1 Years Ago The Mills-Keller Motor Company just received a train carload of new Fords. There were four touring, two coupes and one roadster, all of which are already sold. Defective wiring is blamed for a blaze that burned two trucks in the garage of Scharman meat market. Fortunately the building wasn’t damaged. The case of the State against Al Kruger, charged with stealing wheat is being tried before a jury in the superior court. A number of witnesses from the Almira area are also present for the trial. 75 Years Ago C...
