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Wheat harvest begins
A belated wheat harvest has begun for many Lincoln County farmers. That leads to many visits to HighLine Grain Growers in Davenport for wheat-weighing, which is what this driver... — Updated 8/12/2022
By How you voted
DAVENPORT—Over half of eligible Lincoln County voters turned out for the Aug. 2 primary election and chose six candidates to send to the November general election. Gabe Gants and Brian Telford are running for Sheriff, Emily... — Updated 8/12/2022
School board discusses security options
DAVENPORT—School safety has risen to the forefront of many minds in the wake of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas in May. New superintendent Chad Prewitt has wanted some type of safety officer in the... — Updated 8/12/2022
Lincoln County crews help with Lind fire
ODESSA- Lincoln County fire fighters and volunteers were there to assist with a wildfire in Lind that forced the town’s evacuation on Thursday, Aug. 4. District No. 3 Chief Stephen Walter said it was an effort from just about... — Updated 8/12/2022
Telford advances to general election
DAVENPORT—It took a week of vote-counting, but Brian Telford will be Gabe Gants’ opponent in the race for Lincoln County Sheriff in the November general election. Telford, a retired lawman who was most recently Chief Criminal... — Updated 8/12/2022
IIG agreement under review
ODESSA- Town Council had its first look at the franchise agreement with Intermountain Infrastructure Group at their meeting Monday, Aug. 8. IIG provides services required to plan, implement and maintain telecommunications.... — Updated 8/12/2022
Davenport hay truck fire quickly snuffed
DAVENPORT-If hay bales being transported in a semitruck are destined to catch on fire, it's helpful to have a fire chief driving the truck to ensure the threat is quickly... — Updated 8/12/2022
New website developer in the works
HARRINGTON- The Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new website developer, and President Paula Harrington said she’d like the new website developer to understand the culture and history of the area at the Chamber’s meeting... — Updated 8/12/2022
Your Local Government
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of Aug. 12-18. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, Aug.... — Updated 8/12/2022
Deutschesfest the hot topic
ODESSA–The local Chamber of Commerce met to discuss Deutschefest briefly on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Chris Crossley will be calling volunteers who worked the fest last year. The chamber discussed cutting the volunteer shifts from four... — Updated 8/12/2022
Article clarifications
An article in the July 21 issue of the Record-Times stated Kevin Leyva is leasing a hangar at the Davenport Municipal Airport. Leyva owns the hangar and leases the land the hangar is on from the city. An article in the July 28... — Updated 8/12/2022
Preliminary injunction granted in airport suit
DAVENPORT—The city and airport can’t tear down, demolish or remove the hangar belonging to Kevin Leyva and Greg’s Crop-Care Company during the proceedings for a civil suit filed by the latter against the city, presiding... — Updated 8/5/2022
Reardan looks to pass levy
REARDAN-The school district has a laundry list of capital improvements it hopes to complete in the next five years, most of which surround the athletic facilities slipping in... — Updated 8/5/2022
Two from Davenport indicted for COVID-19 fraud
DAVENPORT—Two locals were indicted by a federal grand jury for COVID-19 fraud as part of the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Strike Force, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday, July 28. Stephen Murphy, 42, and Stephanie... — Updated 8/5/2022
County Sheriff's Office at critical staffing levels
DAVENPORT—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is facing critical staffing levels within its jail/dispatch staff, interim Sheriff Gabe Gants told the Lincoln County Commissioners Monday, Aug. 1. Deputy Matt Chalmers resigned... — Updated 8/5/2022
City releases second quarter figures
DAVENPORT—The city’s financial standing for the second fiscal quarter of 2022, including its spending habits and money taken in, was presented to the finance committee prior to council’s regular meeting Wednesday, July 29.... — Updated 8/5/2022
Your Local Government
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of Aug. 5-11. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, Aug.... — Updated 8/5/2022
Ordinance in discussion for recycle bins
HARRINGTON- Councilmember David Buddrius suggested that the council create a guideline ordinance for the recycling and green waste bins during the City Council Meeting on July 27. The bins have been emptied on multiple occasions... — Updated 8/5/2022
Police Chief reminds public to stay vigilant
ODESSA-Rising crime rates including petty theft and break-ins are happening more often here. Police Chief Les Jimerson asked the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity at the town council meeting on July 25.... — Updated 7/28/2022
Your Local Government
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of July 29-Aug. 4. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday,... — Updated 7/28/2022
Candidate for Auditor: Chandra Schumacher
DAVENPORT- Chandra Schumacher was named interim Lincoln County Auditor last year, after former auditor Shelly Johnston's resignation after 33 years. Schumacher is a third-generation... — Updated 7/28/2022
Candidate for Assessor: J Scott Liebing
DAVENPORT-One of the longest tenured incumbents running for county office has only been in the poisition for 3.5 years, and he can be found in the assessor's office. J Scott... — Updated 7/28/2022
Hot temps lead to countywide burn bans
DAVENPORT—Surging temperatures and dry conditions finally reflecting a true Eastern Washington summer have led local authorities to enact burn bans around the county. Open fires were banned in Fire District No. 5, which includes... — Updated 7/28/2022
Kennedy speaks at Music Festival
ODESSA – The return of the Christian Music Freedom Festival brought guest speaker Coach Joe Kennedy from Bremerton on July 23. He flew in from Florida for the event. Kennedy was... — Updated 7/28/2022
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 7/28/2022
