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DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners considered requests for hire from multiple department heads at their regular meeting Monday, July 3. First, the Commissioners approved a request from information services director Keith Nelson, who asked to open up a part-time position for an intern to stay with the department while noting many of the current workers are expected to retire in the next two to five years. The Commissioners tabled a request from Treasurer Emily Lybbert Hansen, who asked for a full-time position to help t...
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 possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. June 25 Traffic stops: 2 A caller said he heard someone walking around near his driveway. A Davenport woman said she locked her keys in her car in the local Safeway parking lot. A caller reported two loose brown cow...
ODESSA — A local entrepreneur is opening a new restaurant in downtown Odessa. Nate Lathrop opened 410 Burgers at 206 W. First Ave. on Friday, June 30, just in time for the Odessa Car Show over the holiday weekend. “I think every town should have a burger shop,” Lathrop said, noting he had grown up watching the town’s burger shop struggle and finally close. The opportunity to open a restaurant sort of “fell into our hands,” he said, when speaking about buying the property with business partner and co-owner Abel V. Guerrero. T...
DAVENPORT — A swimmer that was reported missing Sunday, July 2 was found deceased after washing up near a cabin by Laughbon Landing on the Spokane arm of Lake Roosevelt in the morning of Tuesday, July 4. 28-year-old Kyle O’Malley of Spokane was the missing swimmer, officials said. A friend called 911 reporting him missing after he began swimming Sunday. Crews from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Spokane Tribal Police, National Park Service and Spokane Dive Rescue began a two-day search for the swimmer Sunday, which...
HARRINGTON - A Spokane man has been named the new part-time superintendent of the school district here. Howard King, 70, was unanimously approved for hire by the school board at a regular meeting Wednesday, June 28. He was the choice amongst three finalists vetted by the board, administration and community, the last of whom got a chance to question him at a forum in June. "I learned about (the opening) about four weeks ago through people I know," King said. "The ESD...
Age: 54 Hometown: Experience: Process Improvement Associate with Engie Impact Volunteer: I have years of experience with a company specializing in auditing, expense management and sustainability. I enjoy volunteering and have in the past volunteered with the Smithsonian and Habitat for Humanity. I currently volunteer with the Harrington Food Bank and am a board member with the Washington State Quilters Guild. Family: Answer each of the following questions in 100 words or...
Age: 46 Hometown: Experience: Artist with a farming problem Volunteer: Family: Married with two dogs and two cats Answer each of the following questions in 100 words or less. Longer answers will be cut off at the word limit, regardless of whether it is complete. Question 1: What is the biggest issue currently facing the city? Why is that the biggest issue? The biggest issue with Harrington and the other surrounding communities is the influx of low income families who come...
Age: 81 Hometown: Experience: Retired, formerly with Lincoln County Road Dept. Volunteer: I've been chairman of the board at the Harrington Golf Course and president of two labor unions. I ran for Lincoln County Commissioner in the early 1990s after retiring from the county road department. Family: Married with two adult children Answer each of the following questions in 100 words or less. Longer answers will be cut off at the word limit, regardless of whether it is complete....
DAVENPORT — City councilmembers were in favor of four ordinances placed before them at a regular meeting Wednesday, June 28, but were unanimously opposed to one. Council denied vacating a portion of Logan Street near First Street and the Black Bear Motel for property consolidation as requested by Mark and Kim Elwood. Councilmembers had previously indicated their opposition to relinquishing the parcel from city ownership at the June 14 council meeting during discussions. However, council did approve vacating two parcels in t...
DAVENPORT - Several dozen wheat farmers, Washington State University students, staff members and some state politicians crowded bleachers pulled by tractors and farm trucks through the fields of Wilke Farm during the annual Wilke Field Day on Thursday, June 29. Attendees registered in the main barn east of the city, then were directed to one of two bleacher-style mobile seats that would pull attendees around the farm to different stations. Groups were given talks on the...
DAVENPORT - Despite rather windy conditions on some of the days and locals taking full advantage of legal fireworks opportunities, Fourth of July weekend was almost completely incident-less for fire and EMS crews around East, Central and South Lincoln County. Fire District No. 5 Commissioner Matt Schneider said the district, which includes the greater Davenport, Deer Meadows, Seven Bays and Egypt areas, didn't receive a single call for service over the weekend. "Clearly we're...
DAVENPORT - A former Lincoln County Sheriff is no longer be eligible to serve as a peace officer in Washington. A state commission revoked former Sheriff Wade Magers' law enforcement certification during a June 21 hearing in which Magers did not dispute the action. The decision came after the Criminal Justice Training Commission found Magers in default, records show. Magers did not contest the decision or defend against the statement of charges and failed to respond within...
REARDAN - A local man has pleaded not guilty in the death of a baby that may or may not be his child. During a Tuesday, July 11, hearing, Jordan Mills-Jay, 30, of Reardan and Spokane, pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree reckless manslaughter and second-degree murder. He is being held on $150,000 bail in the Lincoln County Jail. Visiting Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey presided over the hearing. Mills-Jay was charged after medical officials allegedly...
DAVENPORT — Pioneer Days is back and better than ever as it celebrates its 51st anniversary with some changes. There are several events planned for the entire family to enjoy as the festivities begin Friday, July 14, and last until Sunday, July 16. “It’s just a time to get to know the community and get to know what we have available in the community for visitors,” Pioneer Days Chairwoman Dawn Canfield said. This year’s Pioneer Days will offer inside vendors the opportunity to sell their products on Friday, July 14, and Satur...
FRANKLIN COUNTY — An old organization is making a comeback in Washington state, bolstered by woke shifts in Washington State University Extension Office’s 4-H and school-based Future Farmers of America programs. Washington State Grange, founded in 1889, is now providing an alternative way for rural families to participate in fairs statewide. Grange is a rural organization that unites rural families with agricultural programs, community halls and activities, and more statewide. The Benton-Franklin Fair in Kennewick was ini...
DAVENPORT - The people of Davenport had the vote for who would be this year's Pioneer Days Parade Grand Marshal(s), and the leader was overwhelmingly a couple that has lived here for 36 years and devotes countless hours each week to running Lincoln County Care and Share. Jerry and Cindy Warner will be the honored guests in this year's Parade. The Warners, aged 76 and 72 respectively, moved to the Hawk Creek area in 1987 with their two daughters Tammie (Buck) and Heather...
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 possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. July 2 Traffic stops: 18 A caller reported a male at Seven Bays might be having a heart attack. An Odessa woman reported her neighbor was driving on the wrong side of the road and tried to hit birds off her bird fee...
Miss Davenport Rikkiana Chavelas stands atop the Davenport community float, waving to Cheney Rodeo parade-goers Saturday, July 8, along First Street in downtown Cheney. The water-themed float was among the crowd favorites....
DAVENPORT – A special three-day filing period will open Tuesday-Thursday, July 18-20, for candidates to file for vacant elected positions. Multiple positions remain open, including Davenport and Reardan council seats and more. Anyone wishing to file may do so at the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. during the filing period. Declarations by mail must be received no later than 3 p.m. the last day of the filing period, July 20, and must include the correct filing fee, if required. Seats open for the spe...
DAVENPORT - The weather is warming up this weekend, but not to a point where local authorities feel a need to ban fireworks for the Fourth of July coming Tuesday. There are, however, burn bans instituted in many local fire districts. Fireworks are being legally sold in two locations in Lincoln County. The only spot along the U.S. Highway 2 corridor is in Reardan on Broadway Avenue next to Dean's Drive-In, where Lions Club volunteers are selling fireworks every day through...
DAVENPORT - Above-average temperatures in May and early June have prompted many Lincoln County wheat farmers to predict an early harvest this year. Farmers are also largely expecting an average to below-average yield depending on wheat type and location around the county, but some predict the possibility of above-average yields. "It's going to vary quite a bit depending on the field," Harrington-area farmer Jake Tanke said. "I'm guessing winter wheat will be at least average...
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 possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. June 18 Traffic stops: 8 A caller said his apartment tenant was drunk and out of control. A caller said he locked his keys in his running car at Natural Green Cannabis on First and Morgan Streets in Davenport. A Harri...
WILBUR — A Keller girl was killed in a single-car crash outside town late Friday night, June 23. 16-year-old Mary Jayne LaPlante died in the rollover crash that also injured five other juveniles at Sherman Road North and Williams Road East. Initial indications showed that LaPlante was the driver of the vehicle, officials said. The call came into the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office around 11:13 p.m. Friday night, officials said. LaPlante was officially declared deceased early Saturday, June 24. Authorities are still investigat...
DAVENPORT — The primary election is just over a month away, and the late summer voters will decide the final two candidates that advance to the general election for races with more than two filers Tuesday, Aug. 1. This year, four races in our coverage area require whittling down to two candidates. The races include: Harrington city council seat No. 5: Steven Wright, Gavin Wright and Kelly Foreman Sprague city council seat No. 5: Jeffrey Smith, Trace De Garmo and RonDel Krauter Odessa town council seat No. 5: Michael Igo, Laur...
Military weekend upcoming at Rail Museum REARDAN — Independence Day celebrations mean added perks for military veterans at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum this weekend. “Quilts of valor” will be displayed and made for veterans at the museum, 27300 Sprinkle Road North. With valid military identification, men and women with military experience will receive free admission to the museum Thursday, June 29-Sunday, July 2. Other free activities for veterans will include museum tours, rides on the 2-foot gauge train, a visit to the...
