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YAKIMA - Gorilla volleyball Coach Jill Morrison knew going into the state 2B tournament that it wouldn't be easy with a No. 13 ranking. She was right. Davenport fell, 3-1, to No. 4-ranked Toutle Lake in the opening round of the tournament Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, in the Yakima Valley SunDome. Set scores were 25-20, 25-11, 23-25, 25-16. "We fought hard," Morrison said of her team. "Coming in as a No. 13 seed is really hard when you have the No. 4 seed. It was a little bit...
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...
DAVENPORT — With only seven ballots left to count, the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office reported updated results for the Nov. 4 general election on Thursday, Nov. 6, showing incumbents maintaining strong leads in most city, school, and district races. As of 3:29 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 3,764 ballots had been counted out of 8,811 registered voters, marking a 42.72% turnout, according to the county elections office. The election is scheduled for certification on Nov. 25, with the next ballot count set for Friday, Nov. 14, at 4 p...
REARDAN – After a month-long closure, The Reardan Store is set to reopen under new ownership. Raj Singh, who recently purchased the building at 140 South Lake Street, introduced himself to the community during a meet and greet at the Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Singh takes over from previous owner Sarah Hanni who had operated the store since 2020. Singh shared his vision with the 30 people in attendance and encouraged them to offer suggestions so that it can best s...
Election Results DAVENPORT — Here are the preliminary results of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, General Election as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson – 98.31% Write-in – 1.69% City of Davenport Councilman No. 1 Michael Strite – 71.65% Libbie Klettke – 28.35% Write-in – 0% City of Davenport Councilman No. 3 Victoria Lynn Gunning – 39.49% Lance Strite – 60.51% Write-in – 0% City of Davenport Councilman No. 4 Robert W. Jenkins – 29.29% Chris Stein – 70.37% Write-in – 0.34% City of Davenport Co...
SPRAGUE — A Spokane man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Sprague will appear for arraignment later this month after requesting additional time to retain private counsel. 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. Olsen appeared Tuesday, Nov. 4, for a preliminary hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court. Judge Adam Walser set his arraignment for Nov. 18 and ordered a sexual assault protection o...
DAVENPORT — Communities across Lincoln County are preparing a series of events to honor local service members and veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Davenport will host two events, beginning with a Veterans Day brunch and service at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1007 Washington Street. A light brunch will be served, and veterans, families and friends are welcome. The Davenport School District will also hold a Veterans Day assembly at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the high school gym. Refreshments will be a...
SPRAGUE - Early results from the Tuesday, Nov. 4 General Election show Lucas Becker leading decisively in the race for Sprague mayor, capturing an early majority of the vote. Becker received 93 votes (67.39%), while Scooter Dearing trailed with 42 votes (30.43%). Three write-in votes accounted for 2.17% of the total 138 ballots cast. "I am pretty excited," Becker said Tuesday night. "I got the three council people I was supporting, and they won their races and I won mine. I...
SPRAGUE — As of Tuesday, Nov. 4, early General Election results show Krystal Barnum leading in the race for Sprague City Council Position No. 3, while two other council candidates appear headed for decisive wins. Barnum received 65 votes (54.17%), ahead of Ashley Melanson with 48 votes (40%), and seven write-ins (5.83%). Barnum could not be reached for comment. Melanson said she was not surprised by the early results. “I kind of figured that was the direction it was going to go,” she said. “There are still 500 more votes t...
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...
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 Oct. 19 Traffic stops: 14 4:06 p.m. – A three vehicle collision was reported at U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 253. Oct. 20 Traffic stops: 21 7:33 a.m. – A suspicious vehicle was reported on the side o...
DAVENPORT — Halloween is just over a week away, and county streets are lined with spooky decorations while local stores are stocked with candy for eager trick-or-treaters. Families and youths across the region can look forward to a week of Halloween events. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its own trunk-or-treat event on Wednesday, October 29, starting at 6 p.m. The Harvest Celebration Church will host a “Trunk or Treat” party for trick-or-treaters on Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. The commu...
ROCKFORD - It only took the Scotties three plays to get on the scoreboard. And the 22-yard pass from senior quarterback Logan Schultz to senior wide receiver Daniel Smith 53 seconds into the Homecoming game set the tone for Freeman to rout the visiting Reardan Screaming Eagles, 44-7, on Friday night, Oct. 17. With a PAT from kicker Jaydan Oty, Freeman took a 7-0 lead. Freeman's next possession took the ball down to the 13-yard line of the Screaming Eagles, where the defense...
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 Oct. 13 Traffic Stops: 11 2:25 a.m. – A caller reported a male sleeping in a car in front of a Wilbur motel. 11:25 a.m. – Medical assistance requested at Davenport Elementary for a child that ha...
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 Oct. 6 Traffic Stops: 6 8:45 a.m. – A Sterling Valley resident called to report an ongoing issue with his neighbor’s dog killing his animals. 10:45 a.m. – A welfare check was requested on a Wilb...
1 Years Ago Dr. O. W. Johnson completed a deal where he purchased the frame building two doors east of Brown & Rummers tailor shop on Morgan St. in Davenport. W. H. Hall of Rocklyn killed a lynx weighing 26 pounds about three miles west of Davenport on the Central Washington right-of-way. Mr. Hall collected a $5.00 bounty from the county auditor for the animal. The Odessa English Congregational ladies aid met at the church parlor last week with about 30 members present. The usual routine of business was followed by a...
Sprague Mayor Lucas Becker Age: 44 Hometown: Sprague Experience/Employment: I studied US history at University of Alaska, Anchorage. I drove for 6 years after, as a school bus driver, before moving to retail and some construction work. I am the caregiver for elderly parents and my young children. I am a hobby woodworker, and enjoy automotive work. Civic activities: I have volunteered time and labor for the local 2017 flood. I volunteered for Sprague Little League over several...
Name: Scooter Dearing Age: 55 years old Hometown: Breckenridge TX. Live in. Sprague WA. Experience/Employment: I'm a city councilman of Sprauge WA. Retired General contractor Civic activities: No information submitted Family: No information submitted Questions Question 1: What is your top priority for the city if elected mayor? See below Question 2: How would you strengthen ties between Sprague and nearby towns/partners? See below Question 3: What are your plans to ensure...
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 Sept. 29 Traffic Stops: 10 7:59 a.m. – A Massachusetts man called to report that he sent a package to the wrong address and the recipient won’t return it. 9:48 a.m. – A CPS employee requested...
ODESSA — Local public works crews are busy preparing roads for the potato harvest while keeping ongoing projects on schedule, officials said, an update discussed at the most recent Lincoln County commissioners meeting. In Sprague, crews are primarily focused on the Mohler Project, with backfilling of pipes scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 6. Harrington crews worked on Mill Canyon last week and are now on Bald Ridge. Wilbur crews are believed to be conducting similar maintenance, officials said. Public Works Director David Orvi...
