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DAVENPORT — Voters approved two propositions for local fire districts during the primary election Tuesday, August 6. In Lincoln County Fire District No. 5, Proposition No. 1 passed with 325 votes in favor (72.22%) and 125 votes against (27.78%). This measure authorizes the district to set its regular property tax levy at $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value for 2024, to be collected in 2025. The funds will be used to maintain and improve fire protection and emergency medical services, replace apparatus and equipment, and e...
OLYMPIA — In addition to gubernatorial and attorney general races, several other statewide executive offices were on the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election ballot. Here are other preliminary results, with ballot counting expected to continue over the next two weeks: Lieutenant Governor Patrick Harman 27,440 David Griffin 90,325 Bob Hagglund 163,861 Dan Matthews 220,912 Denny Heck 477,731 Secretary of State Marquez Tiggs 93,926 Dale Whitaker 364,132 Damon Townsend 45,760 Steve Hobbs 484,861 Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti 5...
PASCO - A prominent local attorney and community leader is headed to the November general election for Secretary of State. At the end of ballot counting in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election, Pete Serrano of Pasco led the three-candidate field. "I am incredibly honored by your support tonight," Serrano said after the initial tally. "Your vote has made it clear that public safety is a top priority for Washingtonians. I am deeply grateful to my team, our volunteers, and...
DAVENPORT - The Columbia Basin Fire has prompted evacuations in the Tyler area, with Sprague fire units currently on scene. The Red Cross is setting up an evacuation shelter at Cheney High School. Although no evacuations have been ordered in Lincoln County, the fire is moving northeast, away from the area. Residents near this fire should remain aware of their surroundings and evacuate if they feel unsafe. With the dry summer season and recent red flag warnings, it's essential...
DAVENPORT — The local man seeking to regain his firearm rights in court after they were revoked due to a crime committed nearly 20 years ago is set to return to Lincoln County Superior Court next week. Wallace Elby Buck, 62, of Davenport, is scheduled for a hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. Buck filed a five-page addendum to the court on Monday, July 29, outlining his request and providing additional context for his appeal. His conviction dates back to January 18, 2008, when he was f...
HARRINGTON - The City Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 24, to discuss several items on the previously approved agenda. The regular council meeting was called to order with Councilmembers Hardy, Butris, and Meats in attendance. Councilwoman Moritz was absent and excused, while Councilman Gavin Wagner was expected to join if his schedule permitted, however, a combine kept him occupied. No visitors were present in the gallery. The agenda proceeded with a request...
DAVENPORT — The City Council met for their regular session on Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m., with Mayor Jonathan Chapman presiding over the proceedings. According to the draft minutes submitted by David Leath, City Clerk of Davenport, all Council Members were present, alongside several community members and city officials. The meeting commenced with the approval of minutes from the Wednesday, July 10, meeting, following a motion by Council Member Heath Becker and a second by Lance Strite. The motion was carried unanimously. A...
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 22 Traffic Stops: 17 A woman called at 6:51 a.m. to report that two cows, one black and one brown, were out on Redwine Canyon Road at the end of the pavement near Lincoln. A woman called at 8:20 a.m. to rep...
DAVENPORT — The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners held their regular session on Monday, July 15, with Chairman Scott M. Hutsell, Vice Chairman Jo M. Gilchrist, and Clerk Tara Holden present. Commissioner Coffman was excused to attend the Annual NACo Conference. The board examined and approved claims totaling $575,136.51, distributed across various county funds, including Current Expense, Solid Waste Management, and County Road. Significant actions included the approval of several resolutions. Resolution 24-15 a...
DAVENPORT — The National Weather Service predicts a prolonged period of hot and sunny weather for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, and Harrington. High temperatures are expected throughout the weekend and into early next week. Thursday, August 1, will be sunny and hot in Davenport, with a high near 97 degrees. An east wind of around 6 mph will shift to the southeast in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low of around 64 degrees. Friday, August 2, the hot trend will continue, reaching a high near 104 degrees...
DAVENPORT — The Aug. 6 primary election is underway, and ballots are expected to have already been delivered to registered voters. Lincoln County elections officials mailed more than 8,428 ballots to registered voters last week, officials said. They noted that voters who have not received their ballots by Friday, July 26, should contact the Elections Department of the county Auditor’s Office. Ballots were mailed on Wednesday, July 17. According to officials, however, a minor mechanical jam caused issues with folding ballots....
DAVENPORT — A local man is seeking to regain his firearm rights in court after they were revoked due to a crime committed nearly 20 years ago. Wallace Elby Buck, 62, from Davenport, is scheduled for a hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court to restore his firearm rights. Buck was convicted on January 18, 2008, of nine counts of second-degree unlawful possession of firearms. He was found guilty of unlawfully possessing several firearms, including a Marlin 45 Auto Rifle, a Pardner model SB1 410 Gauge 3’ Full, a Savage model 11...
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 14 Traffic Stops: 17 A man called at 12:53 p.m. to report that he had “got into it” with his neighbors about his golf cart. A person called at 2:03 p.m. to report a dog bite LCSO received reports of a deer Vs...
ODESSA — A man charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree will appear before a jury on Wednesday, August 14. Jesus M. Soto, 37, of Odessa, was summoned to Lincoln County Superior Court on March 19 at 10:30 a.m., following his January 26 arrest after authorities developed probable cause to arrest him for unlawfully possessing a firearm. According to court documents, during an interview with Tammy L. Davenport about an unrelated case on December 26, 2023, she disclosed that Soto possessed t...
WILSON CREEK — State fire assistance has been activated under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan to support local firefighters in containing the Road R Fire in Grant County, near Wilson Creek. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on Thursday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m., following a request from Fire Chief Scott Mortimer of Grant County Fire District 12. The Road R Fire started on Thursday, July 18, at approximately 3:00 p.m. and has burned an estimated 180 acres. R...
Daniel Christain was the arresting officer. Nickolas W. Blair was arrested for driving without identification. Case dismissed. This information was published incorrectly for July 18 issue, pg. 2, of the Lincoln County Record-Times. Joshua Regan was the arresting officer. Kyle David Ogle was arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving and fined $1000. This information was published incorrectly in the July 18 issue, pg. 2, of the Lincoln County Record-Times. Kurt Cuzzetto was the arresting officer. Jordan...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Public Works Department has announced a speed limit reduction to 30 miles per hour between Highway 2 and Welch Creek during the ongoing Miles Creston Road Project. Additionally, Miles Creston Road was closed to the public on Wednesday, July 10, for construction. The closure is expected to last until approximately December 1. Construction extends from Highway 2 eastward to the intersection of Copenhaver Road. According to Dave Sanford, the Operations Manager for Lincoln County Public Works, t...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man faces second-degree theft charges and will appear in Lincoln County Superior Court after video footage from outside Davenport Elementary School captured both the theft and his vehicle. Zachary Stephen Rose, 33, of Spokane, has been summoned to appear in Lincoln County Superior Court to face a charge of second-degree theft. Rose was arrested on Friday, June 28, following a report of theft received by a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy. According to court documents, Marie A. Plasencia, 46, of Dav...
DAVENPORT — The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for Davenport, Odessa, Harrington, and Reardan, with Lincoln County under Hazardous Weather Conditions. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Thursday, July 16, at noon until Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 p.m., and a Red Flag Warning is in effect from Friday, July 17, at noon until Thursday, July 18, at midnight. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will not warm up instantly, residents should prepare for a stretch of hot weather. In Davenport, T...
PULLMAN — The two candidates vying for the 9th Legislative District Position No. 2 seat met in a League of Women Voters forum Monday, July 15. Incumbent Joe Schmick, R-Colfax, is being challenged by political newcomer Pam Kohlmeier, D-Spokane. A third candidate, Arianna Arends, D-Spokane, did not attend. Voters have until Aug. 6 to return their primary election ballots. The 9th Legislative District includes Lincoln and other counties across Eastern Washington. League of Women Voters Services Coordinator Deb Olson i...
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 8 Traffic Stops: 3 Man called at 1:12 a.m. to report the door inside the pizza building appeared to move. Man reported an ongoing issue with neighbors, advising they complain about bright lights on his pro...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man will be sentenced on felony charges in Lincoln County Superior Court for driving under the influence. Daylon A. Walls, 28, previously pleaded guilty plea and will be sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 17. The hearing is at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Jeffery S. Barkdull. The sentencing date was set at a readiness hearing Tuesday, July 9. The sentence stems from a driving under the influence arrest Sept. 15, 2023. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, it was 10:34 a.m. Sept. 15, 2023, when deputy Jon...
WILBUR — Ferry service across the Columbia River is expected to resume this weekend following repairs to the vessel. The M/V Sanpoil ferry was scheduled to undergo hull repairs from Tuesday, July 16, through Friday, July 19, state Department of Transportation spokesman Ryan Overton said. The repairs were deemed necessary following the ferry’s 5-year hull inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard last month. The Sanpoil links state Highway 21 in Lincoln and Ferry counties. It’s on-demand service usually runs from 6 a.m. to midni...
HARRINGTON — An elderly man previously charged with stalking has recently violated a protection order and is set to return to Lincoln County Superior Court. Joseph L. Pebles, 74, of Harrington, will appear for a readiness hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 on two stalking charges. Court records show Pebles allegedly placed two Apple AirTags on his estranged spouse, Gwenn Pebles’ vehicle. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, at about 7:54 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in Harrington from Gwenn...
ODESSA — The Odessa School District No. 105 Board of Directors convened for its regular meeting Wednesday, June 26, in the high school library, preceded by a workshop to discuss board membership. During the meeting, the board approved the addition of a new business item regarding a teacher misassignment for HaLee Walter in Ag Science. The consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings, payroll, and warrants totaling over $323,000, was also approved. Several personnel resignations, including those of Kelsey S...
