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How could turbines impact property taxes?
DAVENPORT — One of the chief promises of the companies looking to build wind turbine projects in Lincoln County is the expected increase in property tax revenue for the county current expense and road budget. Studies show that... — Updated 3/14/2024
Golf & RV named Business of the Year
ODESSA - The local Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at Old Town Hall Friday, March 8. There, prizes were raffled, dinner was served and entertainment was provided. During... — Updated 3/14/2024
County updating zoning regulations
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County is in the process of updating its zoning regulations to include provisions for the siting of alternative energy facilities, including commercial wind and solar facility standards. But first, a public... — Updated 3/14/2024
Lincoln County voters prefer Trump
DAVENPORT - Most Lincoln County voters would prefer that former president Donald Trump get re-elected for a second term this November. Trump received most of the county votes in... — Updated 3/14/2024
New Odessa councilman
The Town of Odessa has a new councilman. Jim Smith was the chosen candidate among five applicants to replace Josh Clark, who resigned in January. Smith was sworn in by Mayor Bill... — Updated 3/14/2024
Stocker case continued again
SPRAGUE — The trial of a local man charged with five counts of first-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and one count of second-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in... — Updated 3/14/2024
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 3/14/2024
Martin Hall worker charged with raping girl
MEDICAL LAKE — A former Martin Hall Juvenile Corrections Facility employee has been arrested for allegedly raping a juvenile inmate. Antwon D. Jones, 40, was arrested Feb. 29 on charges of third-degree child rape and first-degree... — Updated 3/14/2024
Two charged in tire dumping case
SPRAGUE — A man was arrested and booked into Lincoln County Jail, while an Illinois woman was cited and released after hundreds of tires were allegedly found dumped near the city Friday, March 8. Warren Roy Staves, 53, of Spokane... — Updated 3/14/2024
Bill updates ballot signature verification rules
OLYMPIA — A bill written to reduce the number of rejected ballots in elections is on its way to Gov. Jay Inslee's desk. Signature verification is done to curtail fraud in mail-in ballots. But, state officials say, too often... — Updated 3/14/2024
Police given more leeway to pursue suspects
OLYMPIA — After voters submitted an initiative rolling back some police pursuit regulations, the Legislature approved the measure. As a result, new rules giving police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits become law June... — Updated 3/14/2024
Initiative approved preventing a state income tax
OLYMPIA - An initiative prohibiting the imposition of a state income tax was approved March 5 by the Legislature. "This is a great day for everyone in Washington," said Rep. Jim... — Updated 3/14/2024
"Second Winter" strikes
Erich Hein of Davenport salts walkways on Third Street between Sinclair and Logan Streets Monday, March 4. Snow fell around Lincoln County and Eastern Washington last weekend,... — Updated 3/7/2024
EPA proposes UCR Superfund site
LAKE ROOSEVELT — Contrary to local legislative opinion, the Environmental Protection Agency is moving forward with proposing to add the Upper Columbia River Site to the National Priorities List for consideration as a superfund... — Updated 3/7/2024
R's elect State delegates
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Republican Central Committee elected delegates to the Washington State Republican Party Convention at the 2024 County Republican Convention at the County Courthouse Sunday, March 3. Seven delegates... — Updated 3/7/2024
Quail Court repairs DOH approved
ODESSA — The Dept. of Health recently granted an expedited approval for the repair of Quail Court, an assisted living facility run by the local Memorial Healthcare Center that was damaged by a burst pipe during a freeze in... — Updated 3/7/2024
Republicans host Lincoln Day dinner
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Republican Party observed its annual Lincoln Day dinner Saturday, Feb. 24 at Memorial Hall. After a catered dinner, attendees got to hear from... — Updated 3/7/2024
Commissioners discuss tax title properties
DAVENPORT —The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed county tax title properties with Treasurer Emily Hansen and Assessor J Scott Liebing at the Commissioners’ regular meeting Monday, March 4. Hansen explained that tax title... — Updated 3/7/2024
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 3/7/2024
Harrington man injured in crash
HARRINGTON — A local man was injured in a one-car rollover crash three miles east of the city on State Highway 28 Monday, March 4. Francis M. Pate, 59, of Harrington was injured after his gray 2000 Toyota Camry left the Highway... — Updated 3/7/2024
Council hears apartment updates
DAVENPORT — City council heard updates on apartments being built in the former Black Bear Motel location and approved an updated six-year street plan at a regular meeting Wednesday, Feb. 28. Before council unanimously approved a... — Updated 3/7/2024
School Boards hold regular meetings
DAVENPORT — No action items were presented to the Davenport School Board at a regular meeting that was mostly fiscally focused Monday, Feb. 26. Business manager Dana Telecky presented the Board with a spreadsheet breaking down... — Updated 3/7/2024
First Buttercup
6-year-old Ezra King of Odessa found this year's first buttercup northwest of town Wednesday, Feb. 21. Ezra is the son of Alex and Kaci King and grandson of Matt and Laurie Wilson... — Updated 2/29/2024
Five interested in Town Council vacancy
ODESSA — At its regular meeting led by Mayor Pro Tem Landon Lobe in the absence of an ailing Bill Crossley, the Odessa Town Council followed up on several pending issues Monday, Feb . 26. Prior to the Monday night meeting, counci... — Updated 2/29/2024
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 2/29/2024