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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...
DAVENPORT-Incumbent Matt Schneider was certified as the winner of a hotly contested race for Fire District No. 5 Commissioner No. 2 by the Lincoln County elections committee Tuesday, Nov. 23. Schneider held off a strong challenge from Don Staley of Deer Meadows 349-346, with nine write-in votes tallied. Schneider secured the narrow victory by courting the farmer's vote. His votes outweighed Staley's 61-10 in rural Davenport, 54-11 in Wheatland, 50-25 in east Larene, 27-3 in...
DAVENPORT-A proposed redistricting map submitted by the State Redistricting Commission could move Lincoln County from the 13th Legislative District to the 9th Legislative District. However, the commission failed to agree on a new districting map by its Nov. 15 deadline, so the state Supreme Court will decide the final map. The four-person voting commission, which includes House Democratic Caucus Appointee April Sims, House Republican Caucus Appointee Paul Graves, Senate...
Tags are out for the Christmas Care Project and community members can stop by Davenport Pharmacy or Some Like It Hot Espresso to pick up one or more tags from the Sharing Trees. Each tag contains the age, gender and item needed for an individual in need this holiday season. Children have multiple tags for various items needed or wanted. People should only purchase what is listed on the tag since they have other people shopping for them also. Gifts are due back, unwrapped with the tag attached, at the Sharing Tree locations...
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...
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office announced its second hire in a week as John McMullen joins the staff as a deputy. McMullen joins Brian Hudspeth as new deputies patrolling the county. He served in the U.S. Army for seven years as an airborne ranger and had a 25-year career with the Washington State Patrol before retiring from that force Oct. 12....
Grace Nelson (5) of the Odessa Tigers goes up for the block against Lindsey Short (7) of the Republic Tigers in Odessa's first contest of the 2021 state tournament in Yakima on Nov. 11. See page 6 for state volleyball coverage....
HARRINGTON – Council discussed bills, COVID-19 relief funds, public works employees and apartments at its Nov. 10 meeting. Casey Monge will no longer be needed for her license as operator to cover the wastewater treatment plant, since Devin in the Public Works Department now has his license. Councilmember Peter Davenport asked about attorney fees and whether they were all used for consultation for creation of the new City Handbook. Mayor Nathan Luck said the fees were for the...
ODESSA – Laura Estes reports that the Odessa Chamber of Commerce met Nov. 9 after members relocated to the Fellowship Hall at Christ Lutheran Church (after discovering that the floor at the Old Town Hall was still in the curing process). The group chose not to risk scratching the new floor. Chamber President Norman Ott called the meeting to order. Treasurer Larissa Zeiler reported an approximate profit of $23,000 from the Deutschesfest Biergarten after most Fest bills had been received and paid. Estes said a budget meeting wi...
Local named athlete of the week Melloney Deife, daughter of Dalles and Suzie Deife of Odessa, is the Athlete of the Week selected by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association for 1B volleyball a week ago. Football wins academic award The Odessa High School football team has won the Academic State Championship award. Its 20 team members have the highest combined grade-point average (3.730) among 1B schools statewide. Volleyball team appreciation The 1B all-opponent volleyball team from District 7 includes Odessa Ti...
