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Enrollment mostly trending down
DAVENPORT - After a post-pandemic period of most local schools steadily or drastically increasing in enrollment numbers, that trend appears to have shifted for most area districts.... — Updated 9/22/2023
Longtime councilmen resign
REARDAN - Clay Soliday was recognized for his 50-year tenure on the town council during the town's annual ice cream social at the park, Tuesday Sept 19. Soliday, along with 23-year... — Updated 9/21/2023
Deutschesfest revelers
Odessa celebrated the 52nd annual Deutschesfest from Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 14-17. Among the highlights of the celebration of all things German were Bier Garten antics.... — Updated 9/21/2023
County leaders consider requests
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Commissioners passed several requests from various county departments and heard correspondence from other entities at their regular meeting Monday, Sept. 18. The commissioners agreed to a budget... — Updated 9/21/2023
Fallen Hero Cart stops in Reardan
REARDAN - On Saturday, Sept. 16, the Fallen Hero Cart came to town and was on display in City Park. Alaska Airlines decided the use of a baggage cart was inappropriate to transfer... — Updated 9/21/2023
Deer, elk hunting seasons loom statewide
DAVENPORT — For many Lincoln County hunters, the turn to chilly and windy weather means one thing: Deer and elk season is approaching. And many hunters like to do their tagging right here in Lincoln County. There are three Fish... — Updated 9/21/2023
Cops & Courts
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 does not release names of individuals who report possibl... — Updated 9/21/2023
Avista reps discuss wildfire response
DAVENPORT — Increasing wildfire risks year-by-year throughout Eastern Washington have heightened local concern about dangers to property, livestock and livelihoods…particularly following the 2020 Whitney Road Fire in Lincoln Co... — Updated 9/21/2023
Rose sworn in as new police chief
ODESSA - At town council's Sept. 11 meeting, Mayor Bill Crossley administered the oath of office to new police chief: 43-year-old Ericka Rose. In accepting the job of chief, she... — Updated 9/14/2023
Just like the old days
The annual 2-day event benefitting the Lincoln County Historical Society showcases old-time combines, tractors and harvesters.... — Updated 9/14/2023
Sprague man arrested in depictions of minors case
SPRAGUE — A local man is facing six serious criminal charges after police allegedly discovered over 100 files depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct on a laptop in the man’s residence. Jonathan Ray Stocker, 42,... — Updated 9/14/2023
Odessa hosts beer, brats
ODESSA — The town will be bustling this weekend as the 52nd Annual Deutschesfest runs from Thursday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 17. Events begin with sidewalk chart art outside Wheatland Bank at 5 p.m. Thursday, followed by tricycle... — Updated 9/14/2023
New deputy
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office hired Justin Davis, who owns Wolffy's Breakfast Burgers and Brew in Airway Heights with his wife, Jessica, as a new patrol deputy. Davis, a... — Updated 9/14/2023
Cops & Courts
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 does not release names of individuals who report... — Updated 9/14/2023
County sues state over indigent defense
DAVENPORT — Two weeks after filing a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Social Services, Lincoln County isn’t done suing the state. The county joined Pacific and Yakima Counties, along with the Washington State... — Updated 9/14/2023
Sprague Days brings cars to town
The Sprague Days celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, brought dozens of classy chassis and fans to downtown Sprague for two days of parades, cars, music and... — Updated 9/14/2023
Martin receives Melvin Jones Award
Bob Martin received the prestigious Lions Club Melvin Jones Award from Davenport Lions Club President Jonn Chapman at a recent meeting. Martin's wife, Diane, received this award... — Updated 9/14/2023
Odessa man dies in accident
ODESSA—A local man died after reportedly touching a live wire following a one-vehicle crash in rural Grant County Monday, Sept. 4. 37-year-old Ryan Frick was killed around 11 p.m. Monday shortly after his vehicle crashed into a... — Updated 9/7/2023
Dean's Drive-In closes after 27 years
REARDAN - Dean's Drive-In, a food business with deep roots in the community, served its last Double Deluxe Hamburger and chocolate milkshake on Thursday, Aug. 31. After 27 years at... — Updated 9/7/2023
New City Hall
Harrington City Hall is in a new downtown location. Previously in the library, its new address is 1 North Third Street and is one block north of the original City Hall location.... — Updated 9/7/2023
New Almira School opens after fire
ALMIRA - Following nearly two years of rebuilding efforts, The School District opened the new Almira School at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. The Almira School District, elected... — Updated 9/7/2023
Cops & Courts
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 does not release names of individuals who report... — Updated 9/7/2023
High court upholds records access
OLYMPIA – The work-related records of public employees are indeed public, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Aug. 24. In a public records-access lawsuit filed by the Freedom Foundation, the state’s highest court ruled... — Updated 9/7/2023
Davenport Motel sold
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Motel at 1205 Morgan Street is under new ownership. Gurleen Kaur, Abhey Virk and Ravinder Virk purchased the motel from Elaine Suder Friday, Sept. 1.... — Updated 9/7/2023
Bids discussed for fair improvements
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Commissioners considered two bids presented by Fair Office Manager Dawn Canfield to move the steel covered structure at the Fairgrounds currently next to Widmer Arena to near the outdoor stage area... — Updated 9/7/2023
