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There are few things more humbling than a freshly graduated 23-year-old-lovingly called "Big City Girl" by her small-town friends-trying to become a homesteader after moving straight from college to Harrington. I like to joke that I "served" my time in Detroit before enlisting in the Army, but let's be honest: 8 Mile was a warzone long before basic training. These days, my biggest battles are with haybales and sourdough. Speaking of battles, let's talk garden warfare. I...
This weekend I did what any respectable Harrington transplant does when the sun's out, the breeze is mild, and the fish haven't yet filed a restraining order against me: I grabbed my fishing gear, my wiener dog, and hit the great outdoors. Somewhere between Odessa and Harrington-coordinates redacted because a girl never gives away her secret fishing hole-I set off to finally catch the fish that have eluded me all season. But let's start at the beginning. Saturday morning...
DAVENPORT — Students across Lincoln County will receive free, personalized backpacks filled with school supplies through a community-wide drive organized by Zion Lutheran Church and supported this year by Pioneer Title. The annual Back-to-School Supply Drive began Wednesday, July 30, and runs through Friday, August 15. Families must register in advance for their children to receive a backpack tailored to their school, grade level and teacher’s supply list. “We never turn anybody away,” said Brenda Guhlke, outreach committ...
HARRINGTON — Harrington Haus is celebrating the grand opening of its new outdoor patio with a live performance by local band Bonnie & the Extras at 8 p.m. Saturday, August 2. The new patio includes outdoor seating and a staging area, marking the venue’s first step into live outdoor entertainment. The show will also highlight recent upgrades to the building, including a newly completed ADA-compliant entrance. “Come check it out. Enjoy some live music and cold beer,” Harrington Haus officials said. Bonnie & the Extras will ki...
Davenport birthdays July 31: Sebastian Hardin Aug. 1: Lila Lust, Lincoln Johnson Aug. 2: Joseph Gunning, John Carruth, Chrissy Tucker Aug. 3: Charles Oliver, Kim Hardin, Brenda Gamache, Doreen Forest Aug. 4: Harold Thompson, Aaron Coley, Izaiah Bowdish, Ken Horner, Karom Thomas Aug. 5: Richard Gunning, Paula Furman Aug. 6: Jeff Gunning, Michelle Hopp, Kim Buchmann, Matt Schneider, Barb Zentz Davenport anniversaries July 31: Gabe and Traci Gants Aug. 1: Brian and Darci Dennis Aug. 3: John and Kathy Coley Aug. 5: Dick and...
Hot August days and harvest season have many area cooks searching for quick to fix meals that don't heat up the kitchen and house. Spaghetti is often the fall back meal in cooler months, but summer time and boiling noodles don't go together as well. Researching recipes to prepare with the kids in the summer recreation cooking class, I am always looking for something main dish for the kids to learn to make. One-Dish Microwave Spaghetti fits the bill in both areas. Everything...
DAVENPORT - More child care, driver's education, licensing, and reliable transportation were among the top concerns raised by Lincoln County residents during a community input meeting hosted by Rural Resources on Tuesday, July 29. The meeting, held in the lower-level commissioners' room at the Lincoln County Courthouse, was led by Kristine Williams of Cheney, a contracted representative with Rural Resources. Williams gathered input from locals to better understand what...
1 years ago Last Saturday, a car driven by John Ragan, belonging to J. R. Ragan drove into the new plate glass front of the Washington Water Power company. Sheriff Gilpatrick and others were on hand recently for the opening of the vault of the Creston State Bank for the first time since the fire that ravaged the town. Everything in the vault was in pristine condition. 15 members of the Odessa Commercial club met last week and urged the establishment of an approved road between Odessa and Wilbur. A committee was appointed...
There are a few emails in life that change you. College admissions. Job offers. And one from Brian Curtis - Vice President of the Davenport Road Knights - personally inviting you to ride in his 1948 Chevy Fleetmaster for the Pioneer Days Parade. That, dear readers, is what we in the industry call a hard yes. I didn't even finish reading the message before I was mentally picking out my parade-day sunglasses. With that, I handed over the Parade photography assignment to our...
DAVENPORT - Sunshine, community spirit and a full slate of events made for another successful Pioneer Days weekend, held Friday through Sunday, July 18–20, according to Pioneer Days Chairwoman, Dawn Canfield. Crowds turned out in force for classic events including the Davenport Road Knights Car Show, the Pioneer Days Parade, fun runs, a fishing derby, numerous vendors and a chalk art contest. "A wonderful day was had by all," said Brian Curtis, president of the Road Knights C...
HARRINGTON - A packed house, classic rock hits and lively dancing made for a successful night at the Harrington Opera House as the Rusty Vikings performed Saturday, July 19. An estimated 150 people filled the historic venue for the free concert, which featured music from the 1950s and 60s. Attendees clapped, sang along and danced in the space between the pews and the stage throughout the evening. "It was fun, fabulous and fantastic - the house was absolutely packed," said...
ODESSA - A $1,000 grant from the Columbia Basin Foundation helped fund recent upgrades to Odessa's Old Town Hall, where the Odessa Lions Club removed worn vinyl flooring in preparation for new hardwood floors. The project was sponsored by the Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society and aimed at improving safety and functionality, particularly for seniors, as the building also serves as the town's senior center. The renovation is now complete. In related community news, the Odessa...
Davenport birthdays July 24: Zeke Tareski, Ed Johnston, Kyra Bowdish, Pam Zeiler, Wade Sand July 25: Ryan Janke, Mallory Kragt, John Sawyer, Andy Miller, Alvin Johnson, Brantley Wilkie July 26: Krista Becker, Amy Crandell July 27: Kathy Podowicz, Brian Buck July 28: Josh Dodson, Gerry Hein, Grace Lilje, Carmelyn Choate July 29: Rawleigh Fisk, Halie Ropp July 30: Dawn Hale, Lily Harden, Brielle Ballance Davenport anniversaries July 24: Bryan and Paula Furman, Evan and Ericka Johnson, John and Patsy Brown July 27: Anthony and S...
1 Years Ago Losses estimated to near $100,000 resulted from a fire that swept the business section of Creston. The fire started in dry grasses under the platform at the Milwaukee elevator and were swept by terrific winds. The first load of new wheat was brought to Big Bend Mill today from the Jake Reinbold farm near Egypt. The wheat was forty-fold. John Hoff Sr. sold 575 sacks of Baart wheat yesterday for $1,804.13 or $3.20 a sack. The wheat averaged 19 bushels to the acre and tested 60 pounds to the bushel and 153 pounds...
Summer activities for kids throughout the Inland Northwest vary from community to community. I have had the privilege of teaching basic cooking skills to Odessa area youngsters for the past few Wednesdays. They have been enjoying sharing the recipes and their newly learned skills with their families. The first week, students made Grands! Biscuit Pizza. Easy individual pizzas made with refrigerator biscuit dough for the crust and topped with kid favorites, pepperoni and cheese. Students learned about measuring carefully so...
DAVENPORT — Davenport’s annual Pioneer Days celebration is back this weekend with a full schedule of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and community traditions, including the return of the 5K “Pioneer Plod,” a parade through downtown, and the 10th anniversary of the Kids Fishing Derby. Festivities begin Friday, July 18, with the Kids Fishing Derby at 7 a.m. in City Park, hosted by the Davenport Lions Club. Other highlights on Friday include a chalk art contest, a visit from Smokey the Bear, and a movie in the...
DAVENPORT - Forty years after saying "I do" during Pioneer Days, Mike Strite, 60, and Tania Strite, 59, of Davenport, will return to the celebration as Grand Marshals of the 2025 festivities. The couple, who have spent decades contributing to local events and causes, were notified of the selection after a community voting period ended. The announcement comes just as they marked their 40th wedding anniversary on July 13 - a milestone that holds deep sentimental value during...
Friday, July 18 At 7 a.m. Friday, the day casts off with the annual Kids Fishing Derby at City Park, where young anglers will try their luck and maybe reel in a big one. By 8:30 a.m., Smokey the Bear will make a special appearance in the park, reminding families to be fire-wise while posing for photos with kids. Things really pick up at 9 a.m., with the Chalk Art Contest sign-in kicking off at Wheatland Bank. At the same time, the Davenport Library Book Sale gets underway, and vendors open their booths in Memorial Hall,...
Davenport Birthdays July 17: Rick Allinger, Autumn Abbot July 18: Royal Winzer, Art Deppner, Yvonne Bailey, Zach Johnson July 19: Ryan Utley July 20: Daryl Parsons, Austin Telford, Remington Taylor, Nolan Pearcy, Kyle Zellmer, Jessica A. Strite July 21: Joseph Buck, Chad Prewitt July 22: Elliette Chappell, Roger Hutfless, Riley Ensor, Lynne Coppersmith, Dave Leath, Lindsey Van Buren, Colt Curtaccio July 23: Jody Hardin, Johanna Orvis, Keira Katz, Tyler Dehn, Lacy Gustaveson Davenport Anniversaries July 21: Rob and Chris...
HARRINGTON - The Harrington Heart and Soul core team established a firm meeting schedule during their most recent planning session to ensure they stay connected ahead of Harvest Festival. The team, which typically meets once a month is hoping to organize subgroups to also convene between meetings. The core team determined they only need three more core meetings before the next major event, Harvest Festival, which will mark the end of the current phase of their project. "This...
Mary Ellen (Guthrie) Scharff Aug. 10, 1928 – June 9, 2025 Mary Ellen Scharff, 96, of Davenport, Wash., met her Lord and Savior face-to-face on June 9, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1928, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Clarence and Lucille (Rush) Guthrie. As the eldest of five children, Mary grew up in the Wenatchee/East Wenatchee area, graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1947. From a young age, Mary dreamed of becoming a nurse, a calling that she pursued with passion. A...
Davenport birthdays July 10: Nick Nichols, Logan Eldred, July 11: Thomas Wilkie, Felicity Mielke, Stan Liebing July 12: Margie Hall, Juliann Janke, Theresa Telford, John Stiles, Sam Posey, JJ Kowalkowski July 13: Milei Floyd, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Judy Miller, Gene Johnson, Marilyn Arland, Mitchell Hale, Marlena Guhlke July 14: Jan Stone, Robert Mielke July 15: Jesslyn McCluskey, Tennessa Cox July 16: Brandy Wood, Joshua McBride, Linda Miller Davenport anniversaries July 10: Aaron & Andee Jacobsen, Tyson & Rachel Lacy, Jeff &...
HARRINGTON — The sounds of classic rock will fill the Harrington Opera House on Saturday, July 19, as The Rusty Vikings take the stage for an evening performance. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the historic opera house, located at 19 South Third Street. Admission is by donation at the door. The Rusty Vikings, known for their high-energy renditions of 1950s and 1960s rock and roll, originated in 1969 when several members were students at Sprague High School. The band reunited in 2010 for the Sprague High School Class of 1...
HARRINGTON - Representatives from the Innovia Foundation visited the Harrington Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, July 2, to propose combining two major community development efforts: the Harrington Heart & Soul project and the local Hearts in Harrington initiative. Chief Community Investment Officer Molly Sanchez, Community Development Director Josh Kaiel, and Director of Community Development Dave Sonntag shared details about Innovia's mission and praised the town's ongoing...
