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DAVENPORT—Michelle L. Hopkins, 47, who is charged with 10 counts of possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree and 15 counts of the same charge, but in the second degree, entered a not-guilty plea on all counts at an arraignment Monday, Dec. 6. The court appearance also included a 3.5 suppression hearing and a 3.6 hearing. These hearings occur when police officers are questioned under oath by the prosecutor and defense attorney in regards to police evidence before a judge r...
DAVENPORT—Kathryn Wilcox, the former chief civil deputy for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), allegedly misappropriated, or stole, over $20,000 and caused over $10,000 in “questionable losses” within the Sheriff’s Office between 2017 and 2019, documents released by the Washington State Auditor today confirmed. Wilcox, who passed away of cancer in Oct. 2020, allegedly misappropriated $20,173 between Jan. 3, 2017 and Dec. 5, 2019, a Sheriff’s Office internal investigation discovered. According to records, LCSO inform...
LINCOLN COUNTY—The total population of the United States grew by 22.7 million, or 7.4%, between 2010 and 2020, according to census data. However, that growth rate didn’t hold in Lincoln County. Census comparisons between 2010 and 2020 indicate the county had a slim amount of growth from 10,570 to 10,876. Some areas of the county grew a significant percentage compared to that 307 population growth number, while others had striking decreases. Still others have nearly the same number of residents as 2010. For the purpose of thi...
A Christmas wreath is mounted across Broadway Street in downtown Reardan, welcoming drivers through town and signaling the ongoing holiday season. The wreath and other decorations in town are provided by the Reardan Mule Days Association....
DAVENPORT—Some of the road projects the Lincoln County Public Works Department wants to complete have the necessary funding, but most are just proposed ideas. Citizens have other concerns about roads, but the county doesn’t have the funding to immediately repair those roads either. All of these topics were discussed at a public hearing for the county’s six-year transportation plan, which public works director Rick Becker clarified is largely ideas outside of the few items that have secured funds. The plan included 20 proje...
DAVENPORT—Michelle Leigh Hopkins, 47, whose last known address was at 1311 Logan Street here, had 23 charges added to her case at the motion of the state in a hearing Tuesday, Nov. 30. Hopkins is now charged with 10 counts of possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree and 15 counts of the same charge, but in the second degree. Hopkins was originally arrested Dec. 29, 2020 along with Scotty Duane Maiden and given two charges. Maiden pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of...
The Christmas season has arrived, and holiday decorations are popping up around the area. These luminous trees, courtesy of Avista Utilities, line Morgan Street in Davenport and are especially welcoming after dark. We'll be highlighting various Christmas decorations throughout the month, so if you've got a favorite spot to look at Christmas lights or decorations, let us know....
DAVENPORT-In the span of about 10 minutes, the Davenport school board went through some drastic (albeit planned) changes at its Nov. 29 meeting. The board elected a new chair and vice chair, swore in a new member and saluted two outgoing members goodbye. The board also approved a contract for its new superintendent and business manager. Consent agenda OK'd The board first approved its consent agenda. That included the contract for incoming superintendent and current high...
DAVENPORT—A Stevens County boyfriend and girlfriend have each been found guilty of possession of a stolen vehicle. Michael Gene Hubbs, 34, of Springdale and Amy Elizabeth Wilsey, 33, of Chewelah were each sentenced to 25 months in prison and 25 months of community service in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, Nov. 23 on the charge. According to records, Hubbs and Wilsey were originally arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Sept. 4 at 506 Main Street in Davenport by sergeant Gabe Gants and deputies Luke Mal...
REARDAN--A “Virtual Town Hall” has been arranged for Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. to elevate student voice on how the pandemic is affecting them and what the Department of Health can do to help. The Reardan-Edwall and Davenport School Districts have been working with Dr. Kira Mauseth, a co-lead of the Behavioral Health Strike Team for the Washington State Department of Health to facilitate the event. “We are in the middle of a mental health crisis. As we try to respond as educators and state officials, it is paramount that we liste...
DAVENPORT--A new program providing households with access to free, self-administering and rapid COVID-19 test kits is now available in Lincoln County. The program, titled “Say Yes! COVID Test” encourages residents to use the tests to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Lincoln County residents can order testing kits online for free home delivery. “Children, adolescents, and adults who are not yet fully vaccinated or at high risk need more accessible tools to inform their choices. Free, rapid, self-administered testing will give...
DAVENPORT—City council used its meeting the day before Thanksgiving to pass three resolutions and approve a first reading of an ordinance to re-zone 100 Morgan Street, where a Family Dollar will eventually be constructed, Wednesday, Nov. 24. Councilmember Nathan Hansen was absent but informed the city prior to the meeting that he’ll be resigning from council because he’s moving outside city limits. Traditionally, the city advertises any vacant council positions before holding open interviews with any prospective candi...
Government and community meetings in Davenport, Reardan, Harrington, Edwall and Sprague during Dec. 3-9. If you’d like your community organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, Dec. 6 Lincoln County Commissioners meeting at 8 a.m. at the county courthouse Wednesday, Dec. 8 Harrington Chamber of Commerce meeting at 4 p.m. at Post & Office Reardan-Edwall school board workshop at 6 p.m. in the Commons Davenport city council meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall Harrington city council meeting at 7 p.m. i...
ODESSA – The busy season is upon us, with events filling our days once again after so many months of Covid-related caution and social distancing. The Christmas tree lighting at the Old Town Hall was held Nov. 28 and drew a good-sized crowd. Young and old and in between appeared to enjoy the festivities, which included hot drinks, cookies, muffins and candy at no charge to those who attended. The event generally kicks off the holiday season in Odessa and is followed by C...
ODESSA – With the Nov. 20, 2021 Turkey Carnival in the community center, the Odessa Lions Club celebrated 80 years of service to the Town of Odessa. At 2 p.m., the kitchen opened and so did bingo for turkeys. Toward evening, once all of the turkeys had been awarded, the raffle drawing began. Odessa businesses and individuals were very generous in donating 54 items for the raffle, including gift certificates to local businesses, free merchandise, gift baskets, cash and more. P...
SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) classes are back in their new space at the Old Town Hall for the first time since the pandemic. Kelly Weber from Odessa's Physical Therapy Department is teaching the classes....
Conner Van Pevenage, a Harrington native and valedictorian of the Davenport High School Class of 2013, was one of 25 graduates of the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration selected for the college’s celebration of 25 years after re-instatement, “25@25.” Van Pevenage graduated the College of Business Administration at Pitt in 2017 and is a portfolio trading associate for Morgan Stanley....
DAVENPORT-The first sustained and sticking snowfall of the fall/winter season arrived in Lincoln County Thursday, Nov. 18 into Friday, Nov. 19, marking the first winter weather commute for local drivers. 1.7 inches of snow were recorded in the Davenport area by the National Weather Service after no snow was measured previously in November. 0.2 more inches fell in the morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 23 to bring the week's total to 1.9 inches. Davenport averages 2.7 inches of...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS—The Spokane Tribe Casino celebrated the opening of the second phase of expansion, as part of the Spokane Tribe’s Economic Development Plan, Tuesday, November 23 on the newly expanded casino floor. During the Grand Opening celebration, a statement was made announcing the industry-leading sportsbook partner that will bring its best-in-class sportsbook offering to Spokane Tribe Casino. A traditional tribal blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony featuring Spokane Tribal Council will be followed by a formal cake cutti...
Government and community meetings for the week of Nov. 26-Dec. 2. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, please email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, Nov. 29 Davenport school board meeting at 6 p.m. in the K-8 Library Thursday, Dec. 2 Reardan town council at 6 p.m. at the Reardan United Methodist Church...
The Veterans' Day dinner held Nov. 18 in the social hall at Heritage Church was a week later than originally planned because some American Legion/VFW members were unable to participate on Nov. 11. It was worth the wait, as a hungry crowd of Odessa residents and visitors participated in a program that was interesting, informative and inspiring. Turkey dinner with all the fixings was the first order of business. Odessa members of the American Legion/VFW served up a fabulous...
HARRINGTON – The monthly Harrington Public Library after-school program, led by Kris Moritz, met Nov 18, 2021, with 15 students attending. The session began with instruction pertaining to primary colors and the process of making secondary colors. The children seemed to enjoy the lesson and the discussion that followed. Evie Mann assisted Moritz, and several parents were present to help when needed. Joe Armand brought two of his exotic birds to share with the students, Jamie, a...
ODESSA – The team of Kaedin Schorzman, Nathan Melcher and Holden Iverson placed fourth in the state FFA tractor-driving competition and Nathan Melcher placed sixth as an individual Wednesday November 17 in Moses Lake. The 30 teams, composed of more than 80 FFA members from across the state, competed in a timed obstacle course drive, written test and parts-identification contest. They will also be recognized on stage at the Washington State FFA Convention this coming spring. "...
Tom Clavel of Seed-Rite, Inc., Marlene Kramer of Old Town Hall Rejuvenation Society, Bob Iverson of LocalTel, Anita Weaver (volunteer), Brian Clavel of Seed-Rite, Inc. and Angel Phillips (daughter of Anita Weaver) donated their time and effort to hang lights on the large evergreen tree next to the Old Town Hall. To reach the top of the tree, the crew used a bucket truck that was also donated by LocalTel....
ODESSA – Christmas Fest returns this year after its Covid-related hiatus in 2020, with between 25 and 30 returning vendors and several new suppliers of handcrafted items. The action begins Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. under the sponsorship of the Odessa Jr. Livestock 4-H Club and its leader Jennifer Lewis. As in past years, there will be live music on the community center stage all day long, including local talent, school groups, etc. The winners of door prizes will be announced from the stage throughout the day. A visit f...
