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Call for Bids The Commissioners of Lincoln County Fire District #1, located at 124 Old Airport Road, Sprague, Washington are calling for bids on construction of a 50’ x 50’ reinforced concrete helipad, work to include site preparation and the construction of a wind cone base, erection of wind cone and related pole and related signage. For reference the helipad will mirror the helipad located on Highway 2 at the DOT Telford Rest Area between the cities of Davenport and Creston. To request a Bid Packet interested parties can...
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. 24 Traffic Reports: 4 7:28 a.m. – A caller reported that a dog that has been killing livestock was spotted on Schwartz Rd. covered in blood 8:41 a.m. – After previously being advised of road...
Call for Bids The Commissioners of Lincoln County Fire District #1, located at 124 Old Airport Road, Sprague, Washington are calling for bids on construction of a 50’ x 50’ reinforced concrete helipad, work to include site preparation and the construction of a wind cone base, erection of wind cone and related pole and related signage. For reference the helipad will mirror the helipad located on Highway 2 at the DOT Telford Rest Area between the cities of Davenport and Creston. To request a Bid Packet interested parties can...
1 years ago • Passenger service has been suspended between Davenport and Hunters. Not enough passengers were using the service to make any profit. Freight service will continue. • More than $2,000,000 was collected by the State Treasurer for automobile license in January setting a record. The licensing and gas tax go into a state highway fund. • The Washington Water Power crew stationed at Odessa for the past two months has completed the job in this area and is breaking camp and moving to their next location. This is all p...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce approved revisions to its bylaws and discussed updates to its community hall use policy during its recent meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20. The revised bylaws, as presented at the annual meeting, clarify yearly membership fees and stipulate that each membership runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Other changes outline procedures for regular and special meetings and reinforce voting privileges for officers, board members, and members. Additional revisions were primarily spelling corrections. I...
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. 9 Traffic Stops: 3 6:17 a.m. – A caller reported a pickup driving erratically on Highway 2 East bound just west of Davenport. 10:59 a.m. ...
DFW Revere Hay Lease The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be accepting bids for 2025 on an Agricultural Lease containing approximately 115 acres (91 acres irrigated, 24 acres of dryland). The lease is located at Township 18 N Range 39 E W.M. Sections 3, 4, 5 within the Revere Wildlife Area (30 minutes south of Sprague, WA). All bids must be received by WDFW no later than 12:00 p.m., March 3, 2025. Bid opening will be held at the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area 17602 Seven Springs Dairy Rd E, Creston, WA,...
Despite a delay in fresh produce delivery, Shara Laird of Spokane, Gretchen Neal of Edwall, and Jennifer Gilson-Smith of Spokane Valley traveled to Davenport on Thursday, Feb. 13, to assist residents with public assistance sign-ups. The group will return in April with the fresh produce truck. They will stop in Davenport first on April 10 and Sprague on April 16....
ROCKFORD — Wrestlers from Davenport, Reardan, Sprague, and Wilbur-Creston competed in the District 6 Boys Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Freeman High School, with several athletes securing spots for the next stage of postseason competition. Davenport’s Jacob James earned a third-place finish at 106 lbs., defeating Tysen Anderson of Liberty (Spangle) with a 5-2 decision. Freeman’s Ryder Pedersen claimed 1st place, dominating Michael Winn of Kettle Falls in a 23-11 victory. At 113 lbs., Freem...
DFW Revere Hay Lease The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be accepting bids for 2025 on an Agricultural Lease containing approximately 115 acres (91 acres irrigated, 24 acres of dryland). The lease is located at Township 18 N Range 39 E W.M. Sections 3, 4, 5 within the Revere Wildlife Area (30 minutes south of Sprague, WA). All bids must be received by WDFW no later than 12:00 p.m., March 3, 2025. Bid opening will be held at the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area 17602 Seven Springs Dairy Rd E, Creston, WA,...
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: 12 10:47 a.m. – An employee at Family Dollar called to request a welfare check on a person who had been sitting in their car in the parking lot for a while. 12:27 p.m. – A m...
DAVENPORT — A readiness hearing has been scheduled for March 18 in the case of Jason Trickel, a Sprague man facing second-degree burglary charges, following a Lincoln County Superior Court hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Trickel’s trial date has been set for April 9 and 10, with an additional day on April 11 if needed. He waived his right to a speedy trial, and both the prosecution and defense agreed that two days would be required for trial proceedings. According to court records, Trickel, 45, was arrested following an Oct...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Clare Lathrop and Addie Schneider both scored 18 points to lead Davenport to a 71-17 win over Jenkins (Chewelah) in the first round of the District 6 2B Girls Basketball Tournament at West Valley High School Monday, Feb. 10. The Gorillas boasted a 17-3 record going into the game as opposed to Chewelah who notched only one win out of its 21 games. The Gorillas won the year's previous meetings 50-27 and 54-8. At the opening tip-off, the Gorillas left no doubt t...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Damon Shilling scored 19 points to lead Lind-Ritzville/Sprague to a 56-47 win over Davenport in the first round of the District 6 2B Boys Basketball Tournament at West Valley High School on Monday, Feb. 10. Shilling scored 9 first quarter points to put the Broncos ahead 18-14 at the break. In the second quarter, Davenport's Caige Colbert and Bennett Wagner both scored 5 points as the Broncos outscored Lind-Ritzville, 13-8, to take a 27-26 halftime lead. The G...
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: 8 8:24 a.m. – A dispute between neighbors was reported. 8:33 a.m. – A loose dog was reported. 12:10 p.m. – A custody dispute was reported. 1:26 p.m. – Vehicle prowling re...
DAVENPORT – Reardan defeated the Gorillas 83-47 on Senior Night in Tommy and Jacob Furman's last home game Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Screaming Eagles ended the regular season 19-1 and earned the No. 1 seed in the NE2B District 6 Boys Basketball Tournament. Rysen Soliday led the Screaming Eagles with 23 points. The Gorillas gave Reardan all it could handle in the first period, outscoring them 19-17. Jacob Furman paced the Gorillas with seven first quarter points. Reardan found i...
SPRAGUE - The Sprague Chamber of Commerce announced Gina and Ed Habbestad as its 2024 Citizen of the Year during its annual meeting and fundraising auction held on Monday, January 20. Habbestad and her husband, Ed, were recognized for their dedication to animal welfare as the founders of "Norm's World Animal Rescue and Sanctuary" and the "Lincoln County Lost and Found Pet Network." Together, they have provided critical support to lost and abandoned animals throughout Lincoln...
SPRAGUE — A 69-year-old man accused of threatening to kill people while armed with a loaded firearm at the Sprague Motel is set to face trial on Tuesday, March 19. Michael Gilstrap was charged with one count of felony harassment-threat to kill following his arrest on June 11, 2024, at the Sprague Motel, located at 312 East First Street. According to reports, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a man waving a gun and threatening to kill everyone. “There is a man walking around waving a gun around telling everyone tha...
SPRAGUE - The Sprague Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and fundraising auction on Monday, January 20, raising $2,309 to support community projects in Sprague. $1,130 of the total was raised from the live auction. Heather Rose led the evening's ceremonies, swearing in new officers and board members for 2025. The chamber's new leadership team includes President Tim Wilken, Vice President Lucas Becker, Secretary Kathleen Hayward, Co-Treasurers Terrie Barnum and Joy...
TEKOA - Six teams, 11 matches. That was the scene for Tekoa-Rosalia's first-ever girls wrestling meet at Tekoa-High School. The inaugural "Dual in the Den" was also senior night; and the Timberwolves recognized two visiting seniors as well as two of their own. Participating teams in the historic local event included host Tekoa-Rosalia and visiting Colfax, Kettle Falls, Liberty (Spangle), Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Wilbur-Creston-Keller. Timberwolf victories bookended the...
Six girls teams competed at Tekoa High School on Jan. 16 for the Timberwoles inaugural Dual in the Den wrestling meet. The Broncos were represented by Autumn Cresse of Sprague High School. Cresse, on top, pinned Raeshelle Keatts of Tekoa-Rosalia in her only match of the night....
