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DAVENPORT - A 37-year-old Carlton man pleaded guilty Tuesday to aiding in the assault of a Lincoln County Jail dispatch/corrections officer and escaping from the jail last August. Cody James Magruder entered a guilty plea on two counts of custodial assault, one count of second-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree escape and one count of first-degree malicious mischief in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, March 7. Magruder was sentenced to 73 months in prison...
REARDAN - Police Chief Andy Manke has submitted his resignation to Mayor Gail Daniels, effective March 15. He has accepted a position as patrol officer with the Spokane Tribal Police. The Town of Reardan hired Manke in July 2019. During his tenure, the police department expanded its resources and updated its equipment. "We have purchased newer patrol cars and have outfitted them with laptops," Manke said. "We now have modern body cameras and tasers that help us do our job...
ODESSA - Rural communities across the United States were struggling even before the pandemic. However, local businesses are still holding on despite rising wages, inflation and people simply moving from the area. Local business owners agree that the community helps these businesses stay open. Odessa Hardware has been a staple in the area for over 100 years under various names. Owner Matt Roberson said he has yet to see too much of an issue with inflation. "I haven't seen any...
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. Feb. 26 Traffic stops: 5 A suspicious vehicle was reported in Reardan on Broadway Avenue. A caller said another man was staying in his neighbor’s apartment in Davenport. Youths four-wheeling up and down Coal Creek Roa...
The Record-Times DAVENPORT — A readiness hearing for a Moses Lake man charged with the murder of his wife was continued two weeks Tuesday. 54-year-old Charles R. Bergman is now scheduled for a hearing Tuesday, March 21 after Superior Court Judge Jeffrey S. Barkdull granted a continuance Tuesday, March 7. Public defender Dave Hearrean requested the continuance, saying he and his client were still going through the negotiation process. Bergman’s trial start date is May 17. He is charged with first-degree murder after the bod...
REARDAN - Rafa's Tacos held a fundraiser for the family of Shadrach Hall-Turner at their location on Broadway Avenue Monday, Feb. 27. Rafa's owners Chris and Dominka Lopez donated 100% of the day's proceeds to support Shadrach's family and to assist with funeral expenses. "We are only open because of the family today," Dominka Lopez said. "We are doing this until the food runs out." "Shad and my son were friends," she added. "Our hearts go out to the community. He was just a...
DAVENPORT - Over 160 supporters and 26 Rodeo royalties came to support 2023 Miss Rodeo Washington, local woman Bailey Nachtigal, during her fundraiser and coronation at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 25. Dinner was a taco bar made by volunteers and members of Nachitigal's family. A silent and live auction was held with additional donations for bidders; a saddle, a book gift basket, gift cards and homemade desserts were among the items for auction. A dessert...
DAVENPORT - A 16-year-old boy who was arrested following the Feb. 22 shooting death of 15-year-old Shadrach Hall-Turner in Reardan was charged with first-degree manslaughter and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm while under the age of 18. Under state law, Koedi V. White of Reardan will stand trial on the charges as an adult, which is why his name was publicly released. Law states that a manslaughter charge filed against anyone 16 years old or older will be...
SPOKANE – Shadrach Hall-Turner was remembered by approximately 150 people at a gathering of family and friends at Audubon Park Sunday, Feb. 26. "I have no words, guys," Hall-Turner's grandmother, Tina Hall said, looking out over the crowd. "This is insane. Look at all his friends." Hall set the tone of the event by greeting each person with a hug, a warm smile and grateful words. Hall-Turner's 2021 JV Falcons Pop Warner football team mingled in the crowd as music from his p...
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. Feb. 20 Traffic stops: 14 An Odessa man said a suspicious person had been sitting across from Washington Federal Bank since the night prior. A commercial alarm was reported going off at Lincoln County District Court....
REARDAN – In the aftermath of 15-year-old Shadrach Hall-Turner’s death in a Feb. 22 shooting still under investigation, school superintendent Eric Sobotta released a statement to district students and families encouraging them to “come together” to support all those affected by the tragedy. “Our hearts are with the student’s family and with all in the school and community we share,” Sobotta wrote. “As fellow community members, we are called now, more perhaps than ever, to come together to support the family and all the stu...
DAVENPORT — The school board heard 15 proposed or planned facilities-related items during a presentation from facilities director Brian Telford and assistant plant operations, facilities and grounds director J.J. Kowalkowski at the board’s regular meeting Monday, Feb. 27. District controls were the first item discussed. Telford said the district’s current contract with ATS has expired. He shared quotes from ATS and Control Solutions NW for future board consideration. The Pathways program hopes to transform the red and white...
DAVENPORT — A technical assistance grant program aimed at improving defendant appearance rates selected Lincoln County District Court as one of six courts nationwide to receive such a grant. The program, which is funded by the National Center for State Courts and the Pew Charitable Trusts, hopes to find ways to make court appearances more accessible for defendants, District Court administrator Renee Honey said. The grants netted each recipient an iPad and free consulting services to make recommendations for improvements. ...
ODESSA — Matt Roberson will be stepping down as Chamber of Commerce president, as was announced at a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22. Roberson cited personal reasons for the departure, and the nominations for a new president will be accepted and voted on at their next meeting. Currently, there is no propane for the Desert 100 Stumpjumpers event. Zach Shafer has been calling to see if any can be located or brought out. Chamber members discussed the possibility of finding a few 100-gallon tanks from locals willing to loan t...
REARDAN — The school board announced the resignation of athletic director Eric Nikkola at its meeting Feb. 21. His resignation will be effective June 13. Nikkola was the head football coach here from 2004-2021 and spent 14 years as an assistant coach before that. For his day job, he teaches physical education. He has spent this school year as full-time athletic director and physical education instructor. Matt Clouse finished his first season as head football coach in the fall. Applications are being accepted to fill the s...
REARDAN - Town clerk/treasurer Megan Kamstra is resigning her position effective Feb. 28 to embark on a career as an event planner. The town hired Kamstra in 2019 to run its day-to-day operations. Her goal was "to be the next Bruce Johnson," her predecessor as clerk/treasurer. "I knew I could never fill his shoes, but I did my best," she said. She values her time working for the town and the opportunity given to hone her administrative and operational skills. "I have really...
LINCOLN - Davenport native and current Gonzaga University accounting student Gavin Boggs thought he was enjoying a somewhat slow afternoon of winter walleye fishing with his college roommate on Lake Roosevelt near the Lincoln boat launch Saturday, Feb. 11. The pair was enjoying being on the water but had only secured one fish all day. That changed when Boggs felt a heavy tug on his line. He thought he'd gotten the second walleye of the day, but what he got was much more...
DAVENPORT—A 16-year-old boy was arrested and charged after allegedly bringing a BB gun to the high school here Thursday, Feb. 16. Tristan M. Clark was transported to Martin Hall and booked on charges of possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities and harassment. Clark appeared in Superior Court Tuesday, Feb. 21 and entered a not-guilty plea on the charges, according to the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office. A fact-finding hearing was set for Tuesday, March 7. According to police records, Lincoln County Dispatch was tol...
Reardan sophomore Preston Neufeld won the Class 2B 106-pound state title Saturday, Feb. 18, at Mat Classic XXXIV in the Tacoma Dome. Neufeld pinned all his opponents, including Harrison Suzara of Kalama, pictured, in the title match. Neufeld was one of seven local wrestlers to earn medals at state. See Page 10 for more Mat Classic coverage....
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Commissioners approved a motion sunsetting a local declaration of a State of Emergency regarding COVID-19 at the Commissioners regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21. The motion came after the county realized it still technically had a State of Emergency in place. Gov. Jay Inslee ended the statewide State of Emergency effective Nov. 1, 2022. Most virus-related mandates and recommendations statewide were eased in March 2022. Other business conducted by the Commissioners Tuesday included an agreement t...
ROCKLYN - A Florida man survived a one-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2 Thursday, Feb. 9. Leandro Duenas Martinez, 32, was injured and transported via helicopter to an area hospital. According to the Washington State Patrol, Martinez's Kenworth rollback tow truck was westbound on Highway 2 near Milepost 244 when it left the road, overturned and trapped him inside at approximately 9:10 a.m. Fire District No. 5 firefighter Bob Johnson said Martinez was trapped inside the truck...
DAVENPORT - If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That could describe Robert Jenkins' attempts at getting onto City Council. During a regular council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 8, Jenkins was appointed to fill a council seat vacated by Jessica Smith in December. This is the second time Jenkins put his name in the hat to fill a council vacancy. Last year, he applied for a seat Jonn Chapman was ultimately appointed to fill. "Davenport is a wonderful community, and I would...
ODESSA - The local school district decided to hire Dr. Robert Clark as the new interim superintendent through the end of this school year. Clark began part-time work with the district last week. The school district elected to have the ESD aid in looking at potential candidates. After interviewing two potential candidates, the school board decided on Clark. When asked what led to Clark receiving the contract over the other candidate, Board Chairman Ed Deife said it was his expe...
DAVENPORT — All seven levy propositions placed before Lincoln County voters in a special election Tuesday, Feb. 14 were passing as of press time, most by comfortable margins. A Sprague School District proposition for a replacement educational programs and operations levy with an estimated levy rate of $1.51 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2024 and $1.43 per $1,000 of assessed property value in 2025 was passing 127-49. $215,000 will be collected from taxpayers both years. The first of three levies run by the Odessa S...
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. Feb. 6 Traffic stops: 3 A caller said he saw a tanker slide off Highway 174 at Bodeau Road while hauling unknown chemicals and fuel. A Reardan woman said her family had $370,000 in their safe that belonged to som...
