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SPRAGUE - Authorities are investigating the death of a 26-year-old Moxee woman whose body was found in a Sprague backyard a week after she was reported missing. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office identified the woman as Aspen Jada Valdez. She was last seen Feb. 26 after exiting a family vehicle on state Route 23 near Sprague, saying she wanted to go to Spokane, according to a sheriff's office press release. Valdez's body was discovered about 10:05 a.m. March 3 by a resident...
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 Feb. 22 Traffic stops:0 6:36 a.m. – A welfare check on an absent employee was requested. 1:04 p.m. – A hit and run with extensive damage was reported in Odessa. 3:31 p.m. – Lockout assistanc...
Bail reduced in Boss exploitation case DAVENPORT — A felony trial involving allegations of sexual exploitation of a minor has been delayed again, with bail reduced from $100,000 to $50,000, according to court records. James Alan Boss, 57, appeared in restraints during a March 3 hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court before Judge Adam Walser, records show. Defense attorney Bevan Jerome Maxey appeared via zoom requested the continuance, and Boss waived his right to a speedy trial. The trial is now set for July 22, with a r...
AMENDED NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN Grantor: Todd P. Jones Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: RiverBank Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: Lukins & Annis, P.S. Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust: RiverBank Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: 2022 0490902 Parcel Number: 2833-020-900090 Abbreviated Legal Description: PTN OF W2 OF NW OF SEC 20 T28N R33EWM GRANTOR/BORROWER: OCCUPANTS/PARTIES IN POSSESSION: Todd P. Jones 4212 John Deere Lane Pasco, WA 99301 44892 State Route 21 N Wilbur, W...
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 Feb. 12 Traffic stops: 14 9:13 a.m. — Report of a two-vehicle collision on Seven Bays Road East and Airport Way; no injuries reported and roadway cleared. 11:06 a.m. — Deputy took a subject into cu...
SPOKANE VALLEY — A second-half surge turned an early deficit into a season-extending victory in a winner-to-state, loser-out matchup at the District 6 2B girls district basketball tournament. Davenport erased a 14-12 first-quarter hole to defeat Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 43-37 on Friday at West Valley High School in Spokane Valley, clinching a berth in the district tournament. The Broncos built early momentum with crisp ball movement, including two quick passes to Zoe Galbreath for a finish off the glass. Lin...
Hunting proposals OLYMPIA — Public comments are being accepted on 2026 hunting season rule changes, including waterfowl, deer, elk, moose and mountain goat. Notable proposals include eliminating 100 chronic wasting disease incentive multi-season deer tags after the disease was detected in Spokane County. Livestock rules OLYMPIA — A public comment period is open through March 16 on proposed changes to commercial livestock compensation rules. The changes aim to clarify information required from producers to submit claims for...
ROCKFORD - Fourteen wrestlers from Davenport and Reardan advanced to the state Mat Classic after placing in the Top 9 Saturday, Feb. 14, at the District 6 1B/2B tournament at Freeman High School. The Davenport contingent includes Lincoln Holmberg, Daman Gale, Wayland Holmberg, Malachi Hoff, Gabe Carey, Solomon Holmberg and Conner Horwath. Wrestlers on the road to the Tacoma Dome from Reardan are Owen Pendell, Malachi Hoff, Carson Kline, Terry Ough, Parker Grallapp, Alex...
Rebounding woes and turnovers spelled trouble for the Davenport Gorillas as they fell 54-38 to Northwest Christian in the District 6 NE2B semi finals on Feb. 18. Davenport struggled early, only scoring four points in the first six minutes. Down 10-4, Gorillas' Head Coach Dusty Oestreich was forced to call a timeout with 2:17 left in the quarter. His team, especially senior guard Glenna Soliday, woke up following the break. Soliday hit two threes on her way to an 8-point run....
TACOMA - Four Lincoln County girls qualified to wrestle this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, in the state Mat Classic in the Tacoma Dome. From Wilbur-Creston, Heather Wyborney will compete at 135 pounds and Carson Kuehne at 170. Both girls won gold medals at the state qualifier on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Liberty High School in Spangle. Autumn Cresse of Sprague, wrestling for Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, qualified at 115 pounds and Grace Woosley of Davenport qualified at 140. Bot...
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 Feb. 2 Traffic Stops: 1 10:09 a.m. — A woman reported receiving threatening messages on Facebook concerning her life. 10:50 a.m. — A man reported a vehicle stuck on Old Williams Road about 0.8 mil...
SPOKANE VALLEY - Reardan advanced to the District 6 2B Girls Basketball Tournament semifinals with a 49–38 win over Lind-Ritzville-Sprague on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at West Valley High School. Reardan established an early lead behind strong perimeter shooting, opening the game with four three-pointers. Lillie Whitman scored six points in the first quarter as the Screaming Eagles took a 19–13 advantage. LRS was paced early by Zoe Galbreath, who scored eight points in the opening per...
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 Jan. 26 Traffic Stops: 6 8:40 a.m. — Lincoln Hospital requested a welfare check on a person parked in a vehicle who appeared to be slumped over in the driver’s seat. 11:15 a.m. — The BLM Wild Hors...
DAVENPORT — Davenport and Reardan will compete in the Northeast 2B League Dual Team Championship Tournament on Saturday at Davenport High School, with action starting at 9 a.m. Each team is guaranteed two duals in the 11-team field. Davenport enters as the No. 3 seed, while Reardan is seeded No. 11. Other seeds include No. 1 Kettle Falls, No. 2 Freeman, No. 4 Liberty, No. 5 Newport, No. 6 Colfax, No. 7 Northwest Christian, No. 8 Asotin, No. 9 Chewelah and No. 10 Lind-Ritzville-Sprague. Davenport and Reardan also open p...
Melinda Canaday, business manager at the Sprague school district, belts out a note during the PTO-hosted karaoke night Friday, Jan. 30....
1 Years Ago 300 plus men and women from around the county attended the 3rd annual Farmer’s Conference in Spokane. Sixteen counties from Eastern Washington were represented as well as attendees from Idaho, Oregon and Montana. Lincoln County engineer J. L. Thayer reported that our share of state permanent highway for 1926 will be $42, 833. This money will be used for constructing and maintaining roads in the county. Mrs. Schriver of Spokane, a substitute teacher, will fill in for Home Economics teacher Mrs. Hazel Peth who i...
Sprague, formerly known as Hoodooville in the early 1880s, is a small town home to around 525 people right off of I-90. Nestled in the corner of Lincoln County, this town is a place rich with history, both tragic and interesting. Officially incorporated into the United States in 1883, and the original home of the Pacific Railway Depot, Hoodooville changed its name to Sprague after John W. Sprague, a Civil War veteran and railroad executive. Sprague blossomed until a fire burned it down in 1895. The depot was moved to...
1 Years Ago The coldest temperature of the season was recorded here last Thursday evening when the thermometer registered 14 above zero. The coldest previous temperature had been 18 above. A bull on the S. A. Weipert farm south of Reardan gored five horses Monday when the stock came to a straw pile to feed. One of the horses will not recover. Davenport was victorious in four high school basketball games last weekend, the high school first team defeating Creston, 29-16, Friday, and Reardan, 44-14; Saturday, while the grade s...
DAVENPORT — Spokane Community College has released its honor roll for the Fall 2025 quarter, recognizing students from across Lincoln County for their academic achievement. Students from Davenport earning honors include Jessica Thao, Marlaena McKeehen, Koda Coffman, Jerrica Razpotnik and Avneet Sekhon. From Reardan, honorees are Melissa Warwick and Keivon Singleton. Odessa students named to the honor roll are Hayden Schuh, Lily Starkel and Bo Walter. From Sprague, students recognized are Harlee Hennings and Heather K...
PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SPRAGUE – NOW HIRING City Clerk/Treasurer (FT, 32+ hrs/wk) $21.00–$26.65/hr (DOE) + benefits. Call office for further job details. City of Sprague, 119 W 2nd St, Sprague, WA 99032 • 509-257-2662 CITY OF SPRAGUE – NOW HIRING Deputy Clerk (PT, 20+ hrs/wk) $19.00–$26.65/hr (DOE). Call office for further job details. City of Sprague, 119 W 2nd St, Sprague, WA 99032 • 509-257-2662 CITY OF SPRAGUE – NOW HIRING Public Works Employee (FT, 32–35+ hrs/wk) $19.00–$25.00/hr (DOE) + benefits. Call office for furthe...
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 928 CITY OF SPRAGUE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sprague City Council adopted Ordinance No. 928 on January 20, 2026, amending Ordinance No. 768 regarding the regular City Council meeting schedule. Ordinance No. 928 establishes the regular meetings of the Sprague City Council to be held in the Library at City Hall on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. If a meeting date falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the day before or the day after, at the same hour....
