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Students share what makes a great mom
DAVENPORT – What makes a great mother? The question is broad and provokes thoughts, feelings and preferably good memories of the person who is, to many, the closest friend or... — Updated 5/6/2021
Former EWU president Mary Cullinan dies
CHENEY – Eastern Washington University officials announced on Monday, May 3, that the university's 26th president and first woman to serve in the position Dr. Mary Cullinan had pa... — Updated 5/6/2021
Locals make EWU winter quarter Dean's List
CHENEY – Several students from East Lincoln County, including four from Davenport, one from Edwall, nine from Reardan and two from Sprague, made the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for winter quarter. Dean’s... — Updated 5/6/2021
Historic dedication of edifice
HARRINGTON – The structure of the current Harrington Community Church was dedicated on October 22, 1961 by Pastor Berton D. Connerly of the then Community Congregational Church. The new brick structure incorporated the 1956... — Updated 5/6/2021
Welcome to My Kitchen
Spring Rhubarb is sprouting up in area gardens. This tart garden plant, produces long stalks that make wonderful pies and crisps, jams and chutneys. Though carefully tended rhubarb... — Updated 5/6/2021
Crandall finally coronated
DAVENPORT – The Miss Davenport program will have a representative for the 2021-2022 reigning year. Adria Crandall, a senior at Davenport High School, will be the elected... — Updated 4/29/2021
Deppner receives award
DAVENPORT – Art Deppner, a member of the Davenport Lions Club, was named the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award last week. Melvin Jones was the founder of the Lions organization... — Updated 4/29/2021
Vintage Community Fair coming to Harrington
HARRINGTON – The Harrington Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter has announced a new community event—Harrington Vintage Country Fair. The fair is set for June 26, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The chamber’s website promises... — Updated 4/29/2021
Harrington News
HARRINGTON – Although the rains Saturday were not appreciated for indoor/outdoor sales events, it is recognized how sorely rains were needed and continue to be needed for... — Updated 4/29/2021
No quilt show this year, but raffle has a winner
ODESSA – There was no quilt show this year, but the Fronen Steppdecker, Odessa Quilt Club nevertheless held the drawing for the "Savanah Afternoon" quilt shown here. On Saturday... — Updated 4/29/2021
OHS students on EWU Dean's List
Three Odessa High School graduates, Colton Hunt, Brady Walter and Camden Weber, have been placed on the Eastern Washington University Dean's List, which is released after every fall, winter and spring quarter. An undergraduate... — Updated 4/29/2021
NHS chapter loses seniors
ODESSA – The Odessa chapter of the National Honor Society said good-bye to four graduating seniors at a ceremony held at the school on Monday, April 19: Pilot Weishaar, Madeline Scrupps, Tim DeWulf and Kaya Curo. Nine new... — Updated 4/29/2021
Local trees are rooted in history
DAVENPORT – A recent local Facebook post asked the question, "Why are so many people in Davenport cutting down trees?" That's a tough question to answer. Perhaps there's a valid... — Updated 4/22/2021
Cool and refreshing cucumbers equal health benefits
Add a cool refreshing twist to your meals, beverages, appetizers, and snacks with cucumbers. These popular vegetables are grown worldwide, adding anti-inflammatory vitamin K,... — Updated 4/22/2021
Walking for Water Mission returns in Reardan
REARDAN – The Eighth Annual Walk for Water Mission International, which begins and ends at Reardan City Park, returns Sunday April 25 from 11:30-2:30. A family picnic will follow. Two and four-mile routes are planned to simulate... — Updated 4/22/2021
What are you doubting?
Our trust in a lot of things has gotten shaken over the last year. Misinformation, disinformation, lies and half-truths seem to be the norm anymore. When what we thought was solid... — Updated 4/22/2021
Harrington council holds two public hearings
HARRINGTON – The Harrington City Council met at Memorial Hall on April 18 with Mayor Nathan Luck leading the meeting. Also present were council members Stephen Hardy, David... — Updated 4/22/2021
WSU sued over trade secrets
SPOKANE – The research into a new genetic test for beef tenderness may have been stolen by Washington State University, according to Selah-based Tenet Beef. A federal lawsuit was filed against WSU and professor Zhihua Jiang by... — Updated 4/22/2021
Welcome to My Kitchen
Old family recipes are the best. A friend recently noted that grandma's recipes are often a list of ingredients, with few or no instructions. The recipe sharer assumed you knew... — Updated 4/22/2021
Harrington employees submit resignations
HARRINGTON – The City of Harrington has recently received the resignations of both public works employees and the city clerk. Maintenance worker Charlie Kruger has submitted his... — Updated 4/15/2021
This week in Odessa history
100 years ago Apr. 15, 1921 G.W. Finney and attorney W.M. Nevins, the committee sent by the Odessa Commercial Club to Portland last week to interview the head officials of the Portland Flouring Mills Company regarding the report... — Updated 4/15/2021
Dates of virtual auctions approach
ODESSA – Odessa Healthcare Foundation board members are working on final details for the upcoming “Roaring Twenties” Virtual Auction. The auction website at omhf.maestroweb.com is a work in progress and changes often, so... — Updated 4/15/2021
Welcome to My Kitchen
Last fall, a basil plant kept growing in a patio container. Due to inattention on my part, it went to seed. Now I have a nice little patch of minuscule seedlings sprouting up. If I... — Updated 4/8/2021
Easter Egg hunt and Easter service guide
DAVENPORT – Easter weekend is approaching, with Easter Sunday celebrated April 4. Several community organizations and churches have Davenport, Reardan and Harrington locals... — Updated 4/1/2021
Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt returns
ODESSA – The Odessa Lions Club will hold its annual (except for the Covid year of 2020) Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, Apr. 3, at three different areas of Reiman Park. The youngest children, up to the age of three, will hunt for... — Updated 4/1/2021
