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LINCOLN COUNTY — Families and friends will gather to celebrate the Class of 2025 high school graduations across Lincoln County this weekend. Below is a preview of commencement ceremonies, including dates, times, valedictorians, salutatorians and keynote speakers, organized by town. Davenport Community Baccalaureate: 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5, Zion Lutheran Church Graduation: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, Davenport High School Gym Valedictorian: Jacob Furman Salutatorian: Thomas Furman Harrington Graduation: 6 p.m. Friday, June 6, Ha...
DEEP CREEK - When life gives you potatoes, you make anything you want. The Spokane Hutterian Brethren between Reardan and Airway Heights dumped loads of russet potatoes after customers in the Columbia Basin cut contracts by 1,000 acres per seed farmer. "Each acre cost us $2,500 to cultivate, so it's a significant loss when this happens," Hutterian Brethren Leonard Gross said. The potato mountain was at the corner of West Sprague Road and Ritchie Road, off U.S. Highway 2, over...
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 May 25 Traffic Stops: 11 6:53 a.m. — A disabled vehicle with a flat tire on Wagner Lake Rd. was reported. 7:14 p.m. — A man called to report that he thinks his caregiver stole money from his roo...
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 May 19 Traffic Stops: 7 8:13 a.m. – A man called to say his step-daughter and her husband were having a physical altercation. 9:45 a.m. – Lock out assistance was requested at Ricky’s corner ma...
SPRAGUE - A Sprague man accused of unlawful imprisonment was arraigned Tuesday, May 27, in Lincoln County Superior Court. David Gene Keener, 69, faces one count of unlawful imprisonment. His bail was set at $10,000, which he posted. David Hearran was appointed as his public defender. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox recommended regular attorney contact, no out-of-state travel, no contact with the victim, a 500-foot restraining order, no use or possession of alcohol or...
It's quite a special club considering out of the 8 billion people on Planet Earth there are just 67 members, those the different winners in the 109 year history of the Indianapolis 500. That most recent person to have the laurel wreath hung over his neck, to drink the traditional milk toast and kiss the last remaining yard of bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is Spain's Álex Palou on May 25. Palou earned $3.8 million from a purse of $20.283 million, up from 2024's $18,...
LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DETERMINATION OF NON SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC 197-11) AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FILE NO. Conditional Use Permit – 03-25 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Build a Benedictine Monastery, which traditionally includes a prayer chapel, residence for monks, guest houses for the faithful, lands to farm and cultivate food, and shops to both maintain equipment and produce necessary items. This is a long term project over the next 20+ y...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County will honor military personnel who died in service on Monday, May 26, marking the unofficial start of summer. Many residents will celebrate with barbecues, picnics, or travel during the extended weekend. In Davenport, flags will line Morgan Street. The Lincoln County Historical Society will hold a memorial service at Mountain View Cemetery at 10 a.m. Davenport Lions Club volunteers installed flags and flagpoles and cleared sod around mounting pipes, while the high school freshman class will attach t...
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 May 11 Traffic Stops: 1 1:20 a.m. – A 38 year old male request assistance due to trouble breathing. 1:25 p.m. – A gray sedan with poor lane travel was reported traveling westbound on Highway...
SPOKANE — Several local youth from Sprague, Davenport and Reardan were recognized among top competitors at the 90th annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane, held Wednesday, May 14, at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center. The long-running event brought together approximately 500 exhibitors and more than 700 livestock entries from across the Pacific Northwest. For many students, the event marked the culmination of a yearlong project focused on livestock care, showmanship and agriculture education. This year’s show also includ...
LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DETERMINATION OF NON SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC 197-11) AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FILE NO. Conditional Use Permit – 03-25 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Build a Benedictine Monastery, which traditionally includes a prayer chapel, residence for monks, guest houses for the faithful, lands to farm and cultivate food, and shops to both maintain equipment and produce necessary items. This is a long term project over the next 20+ y...
DAVENPORT — Filings for the upcoming primary election closed Friday, May 9. The withdrawal deadline was Monday, May 12, and the primary election is scheduled for August. Below is a list of candidates who have filed for offices across Lincoln County. Countywide, Ty Albertson of Odessa filed as a Republican for the unexpired term of Prosecuting Attorney. In Davenport, three candidates filed for Councilman No. 1 (unexpired term): Libbie Klettke, Daniel Coriell and Michael Strite. Victoria Lynn Gunning and Lance Strite filed for...
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 May 5 Traffic Log: 8 6:58 a.m. – A call was received reporting a tilt deck trailer with no decking, no plates, pared behind a gravel pile near Alexander Rd. 7:31 a.m. – A Reardan woman fell an...
SPRAGUE — A recent national survey of more than 3,000 long-haul drivers and travelers has named the Sprague Lake Rest Area on Interstate 90 as the best public restroom in Washington state. The survey, conducted by American River Wellness, ranked Sprague Lake at No. 81 out of the top 100 public restrooms across the country. Nestled east of Spokane, the rest area received high marks for its cleanliness, scenic lake views, spacious parking and tranquil atmosphere. The survey reflects responses from 3,017 drivers and truckers w...
DAVENPORT — A total of 36 candidates have filed for 31 open positions across Lincoln County ahead of the Tuesday, August 5, primary election. The candidate filing week opened Monday, May 6, with contested races appearing in multiple jurisdictions, including city council and mayoral seats, school and fire districts, and hospital and park boards. The following individuals had filed for office by press time: In countywide races, Ty Albertson, of Odessa, filed as a Republican candidate for Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney. T...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners opened four broadband infrastructure bids during their regular meeting Monday, May 5, as part of an effort to expand fiber optic access through several communities. The meeting began at 8 a.m., with bid openings scheduled for 9:15 a.m. The bids, for fiber-to-the-premises (FTTx) service to Odessa, Reardan and Sprague, as well as mid-mile fiber between Creston and Hawk Creek Road, were submitted by four companies. Zero DB submitted the lowest bids at $1,930,052.15 for the FTTx portion a...
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 April 28 Traffic Stops: 18 12:11 a.m. – A 73 year old female requested assistance after a fall. 10:05 a.m. – Violation of a court order was reported. 11:44 a.m. – Damage to a road was reported...
SPRAGUE - More than 200 hours of community service were donated to the town of Sprague when sixth-grade students from Valley Christian School visited for a full day of volunteer work. Over 50 students, chaperones, volunteers, and a bus driver participated in the day of service, tackling projects across multiple sites in town. They helped clean Sprague City parks, the creek area, and the Railroad Depot Museum. Other teams worked at Feed Sprague, the Sprague Community Church,...
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 April 21 Traffic Stops: 7 8:10 a.m. – A verbal altercation was reported. 10:24 a.m. – A man called to report that he was having anxiety issues and wanted an escort to the hospital. 2:27 p.m. ...
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 April 14 Traffic Stops 10 11:23 a.m. – A resident called to report a dead dog that appears to have been placed on her property. 2:28 p.m. – A red Plymouth Sundance just off the highway by Corner...
DAVENPORT — The lowland lakes fishing season officially opens Saturday, April 26, across Washington state, including Lincoln County. While many area lakes are already open year-round, the season kickoff marks the beginning of one of the busiest times of year for local anglers. “This is the lowland lake opener, not free fishing weekend,” said Jolynn Beauchene, Fish and Wildlife officer for Lincoln County. “You still need a valid fishing license.” In Washington, anyone age 16 or older must have a fishing license. Youth age...
