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Sorted by date Results 51 - 75 of 1823
DAVENPORT — As cooler temperatures arrive and the National Weather Service predicts a wetter fall, some burn bans across Lincoln County are being lifted. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said Districts 1 in Sprague and 5 in Davenport are no longer under burn restrictions. In addition, National Park Service lands have lifted all fire restrictions. Burn bans are placed and lifted by fire commissioners in each district. By press time, several districts remained under restriction: District 3 in Odessa (as of June 13), Dis...
COLFAX — Runners showcased their grit at the Northeast 2B League- South meet at Colfax Golf Course, with Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague delivering solid performances across multiple divisions. Reardan’s boys varsity team finished sixth with 154 points, led by Simon Sobotta in 26th (18:35.94), followed by Remington Robson (34th, 19:23.84) and Carmelo Green (36th, 19:26.74). In the boys middle school 1.5-mile race, Reardan was third with 62 points, Kellan Lassman paced the Screaming Eagles in fifth (10:02.40) followed by...
1 Years Ago A severe frost visited the Davenport area last night and the ground was white this morning and the thermometer registered a chilly 25 degrees. An abandoned Buick sedan was found on the highway three miles from Almira. It was discovered that the car belonged to s Spokane man and had been reported stolen. The first new Ford car was brought to Odessa on Sunday by L.A. Mills and is now on display at the Mills-Keller Motor company. 75 Years Ago The biggest sale of the year, possibly of all time, was recently held at...
City of Sprague Notice of Public Hearing Land Use Application A public hearing on a land use application will be held by the Sprague City Council on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Public Library, 119 West 2nd Street, Sprague, WA. The application is to vacate a portion of North C Street from Alder Street to Poplar Street and the Alley from North D Street to C Street & part of the Alley between parcel’s 0704055001010 and 0704055004000 of the City of Sprague. For more information, call Sprague City H...
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. 15 Traffic Stops: 6 11:41 a.m. – A landlord requested a welfare check on a tenant that no longer has a phone. 1:09 p.m. – Medical assistance was requested for an unresponsive 16 year old in...
City of Sprague Notice of Public Hearing Land Use Application A public hearing on a land use application will be held by the Sprague City Council on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Sprague Public Library, 119 West 2nd Street, Sprague, WA. The application is to vacate a portion of North C Street from Alder Street to Poplar Street and the Alley from North D Street to C Street & part of the Alley between parcel’s 0704055001010 and 0704055004000 of the City of Sprague. For more information, call Sprague City H...
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE City of Sprague has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: “City of Sprague, 4th Street Sidewalk Project” proposed by the City of Sprague. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, the City of Sprague has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the DNS are...
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. 8 Traffic Stops: 6 9:55 a.m. – A person called to report a possible person in their locked vehicle. 10:49 a.m. – A Sprague resident called to report her neighbor is hacking into her router....
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners on Monday heard an update on workforce development efforts, with officials pointing to both successes and challenges in helping residents access training and employment. "People are our most important resource," said Pete Valdon, employment coordinator for the Workforce Services Division of Rural Resources. "We have strengthened our outreach." Valdon told commissioners he recently visited Odessa during the town's Night Out event and...
1 Years Ago Emery Tuttle received two blue foxes and intends to use them as the nucleus for a fox farm. He has prepared a pen near the Tuttle residence in Davenport. A man who forged a check on the account of John Peyton of Sprague was sentenced to 2 to 10 years in a state penitentiary. Dan Hill cashed the check at the bank in Sprague and was arrested in Cheney. Alfred Schimke was killed by a train in Pullman. The Odessa man was newly married, had recently leased a farm and was moving household goods to Odessa when he...
SPOKANE VALLEY — Sprague’s Refound Rebels will host a chili cookoff Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 13004 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, to support a family whose 16-year-old son recently passed away. The cookoff runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with entry fees for chili and tastings. Activities for all ages, including face painting, a bouncy house, a dunk tank, balloon animals, auctions, and raffles, will take place from noon to 4 p.m....
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE City of Sprague has issued a determination of non-significance (DNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: “City of Sprague, 4th Street Sidewalk Project” proposed by the City of Sprague. After review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the agency, the City of Sprague has determined this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the DNS are...
SPRAGUE — Sprague Days is back this weekend with a full schedule of community events, food, and entertainment for all ages. The celebration runs Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14, featuring a car and bike show, chalk art contest, parade, live music, and other activities for families and visitors. Joy Wilken, Sprague Days committee chair, said the parade begins at 11 a.m., and the popular disc dogs will perform on the grass north of the Viking. “We have a new parade director working to bring in more activities. The car...
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. 1 Traffic Stops: 4 10:17 a.m. – A disabled boat needing a tow was reported. 11:07 a.m. – A burglary alarm was reported. 11:12 a.m. – Mutual aid was requested in keeping the water clear for...
Kenneth Allen Danielson Mar. 7, 1941- Aug. 29, 2025 Kenneth Allen Danielson passed away on Friday, Aug.29, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born on March 7, 1941, in Waterville, Wash. to John and Marie Danielson. He was the last of six children. Ken graduated from Waterville High School in 1959. In High School he played both football and basketball. He enlisted in the US Army on Oct. 25, 1960. He was stationed in Germany, where he was an infantry Specialist. While there, he comm...
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 August 25 Traffic Stops: 5 3:04 a.m. – A residential burglary alarm was reported. 9:10 a.m. – A domestic dispute involving assault was reported. 9:18 a.m. – A Davenport area caller reported...
SPRAGUE - A local man's legal case could soon reach a resolution as both sides work on a plea agreement, with potential sentencing looming. David Gene Keener, 69, faces one count of unlawful imprisonment for allegedly confining Amanda "Mandy" Cook, with whom he was in a dating relationship at the time, according to court records. He is represented by public defender Dave Hearrean, and Superior Court Judge Adam Walser is presiding. Keener appeared for a readiness hearing...
1 years ago Fred Doolittle, state highway engineer, reports that Albert Smith, Spokane contractor, is about halfway through with his contract surfacing the North Central highway between Davenport and Harrington. The road is in better shape but a good rain couldn’t hurt. Sheriff Gilpatrick was called to Wilbur to investigate wheat thefts in the area. Fourteen sacks of wheat were stolen from Ed Gieb. Other farmers in the area had sacks stolen as well. Lincoln County Treasurer C. C. Gibson has filed suit against First N...
SPRAGUE - Several businesses will serve as the Sprague Days parade grand marshals this year. The Sprague Days Chamber of Commerce Committee announced that it will recognize G's Kitchen & RV Park, Kathy's Market, Morton's Fizz & Brew, Renegade Restorations, Sprague Chevron, Sprague Motel, The Viking, The Wandering Wisk and Whiskey Rock Construction on Sept. 13 during the Sprague Days festival. "This year, instead of one person, the chamber would like to applaud the businesses...
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 August 18 Traffic Stops: 10 6:11 a.m. – A dead deer was reported laying in the center of Highway 2 east of Reardan. 6:11 a.m. – A resident called to request a check on her residence after receivi...
SPRAGUE - A Spokane man accused of making threats to shoot residents in Sprague and later attempting to flee from police pleaded guilty Tuesday, Aug. 26, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Steven Michael Mawyer, 43, entered a guilty plea to one count of felony harassment-threats to kill and one count of attempting to elude a police vehicle. His attorney, Victoria Iverson, appeared on his behalf. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox told the court Mawyer frightened residents...
DAVENPORT - A California woman plead guilty to causing a 2023 crash on Interstate 90 that killed her romantic partner, 22-year-old Angel A. Cuevas of George, was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Litzy Arvizo, 24, of Merced, Calif., pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide before Judge Jeff Barkdull, with her public defender, Dave Hearrean, by her side. Barkdull imposed a 24-month prison sentence with 18 months of community custody, a significant...
1 years ago Someone evidently in need of an automobile tire, jacked up the wheel of Mrs. Helena Schmike’s car right in front of her home on Third St in Odessa and took a new casing, tube and rim. A. L. Smalley, president of the First National Bank of Sprague, a pioneer and prominent citizen of Lincoln County for more than 35 years, was killed when his automobile was struck by a train. F. B. Rennie, state highway patrolman was here Saturday looking over trucks in this section to see that they were not overloaded. Mr. R...
