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Harrington kids teamed up with reading buddies and lined the halls with free books during National Reading Day, proving that reading is better when shared...
I write this column with the kind of caution usually reserved for handling live grenades. Why? Because this time last year, I innocently mentioned sunshine, a lack of snow, and, oops, the county apparently thought I was issuing a challenge. Snow piled in, my inbox nearly exploded with frustrated messages, and the latest gem arrived just in time for this column: if anyone has to shovel snow after I write this, I’ll be receiving a bill. Consider this a very polite, slightly nervous preemptive apology to Mother Nature… and my...
Sprague, formerly known as Hoodooville in the early 1880s, is a small town home to around 525 people right off of I-90. Nestled in the corner of Lincoln County, this town is a place rich with history, both tragic and interesting. Officially incorporated into the United States in 1883, and the original home of the Pacific Railway Depot, Hoodooville changed its name to Sprague after John W. Sprague, a Civil War veteran and railroad executive. Sprague blossomed until a fire burned it down in 1895. The depot was moved to...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo is seeking entries for the 2026 premium book cover contest. Entries are due by March 31. The theme of this year’s fair is continuing the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. “Honor the Past, Imagine the Future and the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo. This year the fair takes place from August 20th to the 22nd. There are four age divisions for entries with a winner selected from each age division. All division winners with have their entries published in the p...
1 Years Ago The coldest temperature of the season was recorded here last Thursday evening when the thermometer registered 14 above zero. The coldest previous temperature had been 18 above. A bull on the S. A. Weipert farm south of Reardan gored five horses Monday when the stock came to a straw pile to feed. One of the horses will not recover. Davenport was victorious in four high school basketball games last weekend, the high school first team defeating Creston, 29-16, Friday, and Reardan, 44-14; Saturday, while the grade s...
DAVENPORT — Spokane Community College has released its honor roll for the Fall 2025 quarter, recognizing students from across Lincoln County for their academic achievement. Students from Davenport earning honors include Jessica Thao, Marlaena McKeehen, Koda Coffman, Jerrica Razpotnik and Avneet Sekhon. From Reardan, honorees are Melissa Warwick and Keivon Singleton. Odessa students named to the honor roll are Hayden Schuh, Lily Starkel and Bo Walter. From Sprague, students recognized are Harlee Hennings and Heather K...
Davenport Birthdays Jan. 29: Tim Utley, Doug Reinbold, Eliza Lynn Bailey, Jaymie Bennett Jan. 30: Teresa Vesneske Jan. 31: Debbie Orvis, Danita Hammond, Kalah Dehn, James Bellotti Feb. 1: Anna Cash, Sherrill Hansen, Brenda Guhlke, Carson Tucker, Ryker Plasencia Feb. 2: Greg Hein Feb. 3: Braelynn Carruth, Susan Coffman, Jeanne Morrision, Sydney Abbott, Jason Raugust, Blake Warwick Feb. 4: Dawn Shaver, Amber Hubbard Reardan Birthdays Jan. 29: Jeff Wagner, Sarah Spearman, Jennifer Kieffer, Ruth Wollweber Jan. 31: Rhett Dormaier...
DAVENPORT — Academic achievement across Lincoln County was recognized this term as students from several local communities earned spots on Eastern Washington University’s Dean’s List. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for Eastern Washington University: Almira: Terri Bohnet, Emily Hurt Creston: Ethan Lembcke Davenport: Alayna Matthews, Abe Nelson, Samantha Odenrider, Tanner Zaugg, Victor Zitacuaro Edwall: Salem Shuman Electric City: David Borden Grand Coulee: Grace Young Lamont: Daphne Hill Reardan: Tyler C...
Left to right, Gregory Overstreet, Myah Atkinson, and Mark Bunch serve hot drinks at Sprague High School's yearbook coffee and cocoa fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 18. Not pictured is Kye Rosien....
1 years ago The banks of Lincoln County made the usual quarterly statement of business as the date of December 31, 1925. The deposits show $3,959,757 as compared with $4,424,659 on the previous call of September 30, 1925. Scarlet Fever has again made its appearance around Harrington. Fred Wagner's six children have it and the little son of Emery Bumgardner came down with it Monday. Both families are under quarantine. Not knowing she was heiress to a $12,000 estate, Miss Ella...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 22: Trevor King Jan. 23: Lisa Prewitt, Tyler Zaugg Jan. 24: Sam Graber, Asia Hardin, Debbie Roemer, Loren Ensor, Ayron Easley, Mark Mandere Jan. 25: Aayla Hubbard Jan. 26: Lance Strite, Asher Petersen Jan. 27: Curtis Guhlke, Seyler Lacy, Ezri Lacy, Jacob Taylor, Juniper Bilodeaux, Karson Glick Jan. 28: Jacob Harvey Reardan birthdays Jan. 23: Amanda Bonstrom-Meier Jan. 25: Doris Dormaier Jan. 27: Jenny Cesaratto, Rylee Holwegner Jan. 28: Paul Whitmore Harrington birthdays Jan. 22: Jim Knapp Jan. 24:...
Some people collect memories. Others collect auction paddles. I, your local editor, appear to be collecting fundraising events, and this year's Sprague Chamber of Commerce auction did not disappoint. First, let's address the elephant in the room, or rather, the margarita machine that I did not accidentally win this year. For those still emotionally recovering from the Odessa Hospital semi-formal soirée of last year, rest assured: no one pulled their own name this time....
Harrington second-grade students use newly learned math strategies to decode a recipe before putting their skills to work baking chocolate chip cookies for their class....
This past weekend with the National Guard did not involve firing ranges, roaring engines, or anything even remotely resembling a tank. No camouflage-face-paint, no action-movie moments, no "tell me about your drill weekend" stories that would impress anyone at a bar. Instead, I voluntarily spent a full eight hours learning how to stand still. I signed up for Honor Guard training, which, if you don't know, is the unit responsible for military funerals. The ones who show up...
Start the new year with a pantry tidy, and not harboring any ancient products too old to use. Set aside 15 minutes to go through and pull any items past or nearing use by dates. Toss anything you wont use and decide what to make with the remaining items, then work them into your January menus. Part of a package of pancake mix, Chow Mein noodles, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, tomato paste, sliced peaches, whole-berry cranberry sauce, corn muffin mix, mandarin oranges and a jar...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 15: Joan McLauchlan, Amber Stormo, Brendan Leep, Annie Bodeau Jan. 17: Dylan Carruth, Travis Telecky, Micah Choate, Hunter Wilkie, Kara Wilkie Jan. 18: Chris Jenness, Doug Booth Jan. 19: Denise Hayes, Pat Mandere Jan. 20: Jackson Sorensen, Nathan Mielke, Liberty Mielke Jan. 21: Hannah Mielke, Richelle Kowalkowski, Kay Zellmer Reardan birthdays Jan. 15: Teran Adams Jan. 20: Matt McDonald Reardan anniversaries Jan. 20: Dale and Arlene Swant Harrington birthdays Jan. 15: Grace Putney Jan. 20: Wayne...
Sure, Lincoln County may not lack events from spring through fall, but once winter rolls in, the cheer and excitement seem to hibernate alongside the local squirrels. So this year, your intrepid editor packed up Winnie the Wiener Dog and her Air Force friend for a chilly, thrilling New Year's Eve adventure in Leavenworth. Our first day in town offered a curious spectacle: Leavenworth without snow. Children slid down barely frosted grassy hills on sleds, squealing with a mix...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual auction and dinner, one of the town’s biggest events, set for Monday, Jan. 19. The evening will feature both a live and silent auction, with dinner provided by the Sprague and Lamont PTO, available by donation. Attendees will also learn the winner of the Citizen of the Year award. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Sprague School Cafeteria, 512 South F Street. “This auction has historically been used to support the Chamber’s Community Hall and other c...
HARRINGTON - The Harrington Chamber of Commerce convened Wednesday, Dec. 7, for its first official meeting of the 2026 year, setting priorities for the months ahead and addressing routine business and upcoming community issues. The meeting opened with a standard call to order and approval of previous meeting minutes. Members discussed the Columbia Basin Herald Guide, including potential advertising opportunities for the chamber. Also on the agenda was the chamber's storage...
Davenport Birthdays Jan. 8: Jennifer Hargrave, Carter Ruiz Jan. 9: Dani Vesneske, Tony Hein, Susan Alspach, Steve Telecky, Brayden Bailey, Courtney Strozyk Jan. 10: Barbara Ensor, Leonardo Chavelas Jan. 11: Leslie Oliver, Morgan Morcom Jan. 12: Lorie Leath Jan. 13: Sandy Buchanan, Gracey Falk Jan. 14: Penny Pankey, Chuck Johnston, Becky Zeus, Jeremy Holderby, Jaye Jones Davenport Anniversaries Jan. 9: Troy and Andrea Morgan Jan. 10: Dave and Pat Mandere Jan. 11: George and Marilyn Arland Reardan Birthdays Jan. 9: Aspen...
1 Years Ago PRICE OF WHEAT: Hard White, $1.44. Soft White, $1.44. Forty Fold, $1.44. Club, $1.44. Federation, $1.44. Dark Northern Spring $1.46. There were 66 marriages performed in Lincoln County during 1925, and 28 divorces were granted, 38 more marriages than divorces, according to the records of Mrs. Maude Topping, county clerk. The county commissioners yesterday passed a resolution setting aside 30 percent of the permanent highway money for Lincoln County, obtained from the state motor vehicle license fund, to be used...
Christmas this year came with a co-pilot, four very short legs, and absolutely no concept of moderation. Winnie, my mini dachshund, traveled out of county with me and fully committed to the holiday spirit. While I packed the usual human essentials, Winnie arrived with one goal in mind: celebrate everything. Every room. Every snack. Every person who made the mistake of sitting down. Winnie is firmly convinced that Christmas is her season, and honestly, she makes a compelling...
1 Years Ago The Lincoln County game commissioners, Senator Charles E. Myers and C. A. Pettijohn of Davenport and P. Faldbord of Wilbur, met here last week and decided to offer a bounty of 10 cents a head for magpies killed during January and February 1926. Members of the game commission say that a resident of a neighboring county killed 5,000 magpies last year by poisoning the birds. PRICE OF WHEAT: Hard White, $1.47. Soft White, $1.47. Forty Fold, $1.47. Club, $1.47. Federation, $1.47. Dark Northern Spring $1.50. The...
Happy New Year! When this issue is in print it will be the new year. I like to start the new year with a pantry reorganizing session and gather together items that either need using up soon or won’t get used by the pull date and get them donated where they will be used. I have finished up repurposing Christmas dinner leftovers into soups and casseroles to have on hand when needed. Now a head start on some snacks, cookies and dips for Bowl Game season. Cranberry Teacakes are a butter cookie with flavored gelatin as part of t...
Davenport Birthdays Jan. 1: Amanda Plumb Jan. 4: Megan Hopp, Brandon Stiles Jan. 2: Sabrina Burger, Kaitlynne Guhlke, Samantha Odenrider Jan. 5: Mary Wright, Kennedy Hargrave Jan. 6: Jarod Gunning, Hayley Gill Jan. 7: Tanya Scharff, Kristi Abbott, Ray Dashiell, Nina Fisk Jan. 8: Jennifer Hargrave, Carter Ruiz Davenport Anniversaries Jan. 3: Greg and Mahta Hein Reardan birthdays Jan. 1: Colleen Ellis, Garrett Ellis Jan. 3: Dale Swant Jan. 7: Tammy Booker Harrington Birthdays Jan. 1: Issabella Putney Jan. 4: Brian Els Jan. 7:...
