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DAVENPORT--There's a good chance the high-temperature record held since 1928 will be broken on three consecutive days here this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting high temperatures of 107 degrees Fahrenheit here today (June 28), which would break the recorded high mark of 105 degrees set on July 26, 1928. If that record still holds today, it likely won't tomorrow, when temperatures are expected to reach an astounding 111 degrees. Wednesday isn't expected to be much cooler, with the high forecast reading 109...
SPOKANE – It's going to be a record-setting day, in terms of high temperatures that is. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Laurie Nisbet in Spokane, the region should set all-time record high temperatures this afternoon. Nisbet this morning went through decades of weather data for several small towns within the Free Press Publishing readership area from Spokane to Pasco and Odessa to Colfax. In Colfax, today's recorded record high is 100 degrees, set in 1...
DAVENPORT—Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers is scheduled for an arraignment in Lincoln County District Court Wednesday, July 7 after the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney charged Magers with obstructing a law enforcement officer, making false or misleading statements to a public servant and rendering criminal assistance in the third degree, according to District Court records obtained by The Times. Sheriff Magers is accused of committing the charges between Feb. 11-12 to prevent DUI charges being leveled against his s...
DAVENPORT--The city has banned fireworks for Independence Day weekend as heat records here begin to fall, conditions remain dry and fire danger remains high. "After much discussion and speaking with all stakeholders, The city of Davenport has decided to not allow fireworks in city limits this year due to the extreme heat and dry conditions," mayor Brad Sweet wrote on Facebook. "We want everyone to be safe this season and have a Happy 4th." A burn ban has been implemented in Fire Districts 3-9. All bans include fireworks, with...
COULEE DAM — Due to extreme conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area are prohibited effective 12:01 am, Friday, June 25, 2021 until further notice. No open flames are permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, all fires in NPS provided fire rings and boxes, shoreline fires, charcoal fires, tiki torches, incense burners, candles, and propane campfires. Self-contained propane or gas stoves and lanterns are still allowed during the full fire ban. For the most current information regarding the fire b...
OLYMPIA—Washington State Parks is prohibiting wood campfires and charcoal use in state parks east of the Cascades beginning today, June 25. A press release from the state said “With extreme hot and dry conditions affecting the entire state, the campfire ban is necessary to help prevent accidental wildfires.” Eastern Washington state parks are under a level 3 campfire ban or hire. A level 3 ban prohibits wood and charcoal fires but allows for gas and propane camp stoves and firepits. Total fire restrictions remain in place...
DAVENPORT-Three teachers with the district here celebrated their retirements at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year after a combined 102 years here with the district. Jean Parsons, Karen Brewster and Rawleigh Fisk will head out of their educational careers, with most having plans to remain in the area in their post-career lives. Parsons was Spanish teacher Jean Parsons was employed by the district full-time in 1984, but was a substitute teacher for seven years prior,...
DAVENPORT-A Hawk Creek resident and Washington native has been hired to staff the front office at The Times. Sheila Hatton joined the staff and had her first day Wednesday, June 16. Hatton grew up with stops in the Tri-Cities and Western Washington. She moved to the Hawk Creek area with her husband of 19 years, Dave Hatton, in 2018. "We were drawn to the beautiful Lake Roosevelt area and the kayaking," Hatton said. "We wanted to get out of the rat race after my husband worked...
Sheriff Wade Magers’ arraignment in Lincoln County District Court July 7 has been changed to 1 p.m. He was originally scheduled to appear at 10 a.m. Magers is appearing on charges of obstructing a law enforcement officer, making false or misleading statements to a public servant and rendering criminal assistance in the third degree in relation to a single-car crash involving his son Colton Magers in February. The case will be presided over by Garfield County District Court Judge Thomas W. Cox after Lincoln County District C...
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee announced a new eviction “bridge” program this morning, June 24, but landlords will not likely see rent payments any time soon. Inslee said the existing coronavirus-related eviction moratorium will expire June 30. However, under his new mandate, landlords are still generally prohibited from evicting tenants that owe past-due rent and even future rent, if a tenant has attempted to negotiate a lower rate or is seeking rental assistance money. That money will be available through county agencies once...
DAVENPORT-Yes, this time the grand opening news is real. 6th Street Café and Pizza, a new restaurant aptly located on 6th Street between Morgan and Park Streets, is hosting its grand opening Friday, June 25 at 6:30 a.m. Owned by a local husband and wife, Ian Riley and Jessica Friedland, the restaurant will feature artisan pizza, gourmet coffee, gourmet ice cream, pastries and beer and wine on tap. "We think there's very good demand for something good and fresh," Riley said. Ri...
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch from Friday afternoon June 25-Tuesday evening June 29 due to dangerously hot conditions that may top as high as 112 degrees in certain areas in Eastern Washington. Friday, high temperatures are expected to near 100 degrees, while Saturday is expected to top between 97-107 degrees. Sunday-Tuesday will up the ante, topping between 100-112 degrees. Mild overnight lows are expected in the mid-60s to mid-70s. Extreme heat increases the potential for heat-related...
ODESSA – The Odessa Athletics Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony last Saturday in the Odessa High School gymnasium lobby. Nine individuals and two teams were celebrated at the event. Attending the event in person to accept their awards were athletes Erik Walter (a 2004 OHS graduate), Jennie Harp (2006) and Travis Todd (2008). The award for Chris Scrupps (2003) was accepted by his brother Ryan Scrupps, as Chris is serving in the U.S. Army and was in the process of a t...
Olympia – Sale of consumer fireworks begins June 28, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. and ends on July 5, 2021, at 9:00 p.m. A state license is required, along with a local permit, to operate a fireworks stand in Washington. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) issued licenses for 607 retail fireworks stands in 2021; this number is down slightly from last year’s total of 633. It is likely that many community fireworks displays may not be held this year due to continued social distancing requirements. The SFMO encou...
ODESSA – The forecast for this weekend is for dangerously hot weather. Temperatures at various weather services have ranged from highs of 108 to 110 by next Monday. At least one weather service is forecasting high temperatures of 100 degrees or more for all of next week. Health officials are urging people to take precautions, such as limiting strenuous outdoor activities, drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated and seeking shade when you must be outdoors. Fortunately for t...
The Davenport pool is now open, and these locals enjoyed a swim during a hot afternoon Monday, June 14. The pool is open for three sessions per day on weekdays and two sessions per day on Saturdays with 45-person limits due to COVID-19 restrictions....
DAVENPORT –High school principal Chad Prewitt will be the school district’s next superintendent after Jim Kowalkowski retires following the 2021-22 school year, which the school board officially approved at a special June 9 meeting. Prewitt will take the reins after 10 years as Davenport High’s principal and 19 years in education overall. “I never really thought I’d be superintendent, but there was never a thought of leaving,” Prewitt said. “My family loves it here, and I couldn’t ask for a better situation.” Prewitt’s family...
DAVENPORT – Most nationwide, state, county and local municipalities were allocated coronavirus local fiscal recovery funds from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) signed by President Joe Biden on March 11, and Davenport was no different. Council officially passed a resolution allowing mayor Brad Sweet to sign for those funds, which are estimated to be $243,417 in 2021 another $243,417 in 2022, at council’s June 9 meeting. Sweet was officially notified by the state Office of Financial Management of the funds June 7....
KELLER –Keller Ferry users who travel across the Columbia River on Highway 21 will need to find alternate routes. The Keller Ferry, M/V Sanpoil, was removed from service earlier today due to issues with the rudder. Currently, there is no estimated time for the vessel to return to service. Travelers planning a trip across the Columbia River on Highway 21 should choose an alternate route during the closure via Highway 25, or Highway 155 and Highway 174. Plan additional time for travel. It can take up to an hour to complete t...
DAVENPORT—Lincoln County Sheriff Wade Magers is scheduled for an arraignment in Lincoln County District Court Wednesday, July 7 after the Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney charged Magers with obstructing a law enforcement officer, making false or misleading statements to a public servant and rendering criminal assistance in the third degree, according to District Court records obtained by The Times. Sheriff Magers is accused of committing the charges between Feb. 11-12 to prevent DUI charges being leveled against his son,...
ODESSA – Friday, June 11, was the date of the "soft" opening of a new downtown Odessa business, filling an empty storefront on First Avenue. Proprietor Brandy Manke and her family were on hand to meet and greet customers. Brandy Manke is a native of Bozeman, Mont., a retired Army veteran and former employee in the corporate world with an overriding passion for quilting. She is married to Andy Manke, originally from Harrington, although he attended and graduated from Ritzville...
The Record has learned from Terri King, advisor to the Odessa High School chapter of FBLA, that the group will not be selling fireworks for the July 4 Independence Day celebration this year, as it has for the past several years. The familiar red, white and blue trailer that is normally parked at either the former Chevron gas station or near Odessa Foods will not be coming this year. “Due to a fireworks shortage, our supplier is unable to provide fireworks to over 100 locations, including Odessa,” King said...
Good morning, and again, welcome to the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2021! As I look out across the field and into the stands, I see not just our families, friends, teachers, coaches and close community members, I see our biggest fans. I see the teachers that taught us how to tie our shoes and zip our coats (which we had to at least try three times by ourselves before Ms. Manley would rescue us), stand us in line and find our own library book for us. I see the teachers...
ODESSA – Odessa High School's commencement ceremony last Saturday honored 16 newly minted graduates, who collectively received $256,745 in scholarship money for post-secondary study. It was a very blustery day, and everyone at the podium had trouble hanging on to the paperwork, but all in all it was a well-organized and planned event. The individual students achieving scholarships follow below. Keith Strebeck received $1,735: $200 from the Odessa Fire Department Auxiliary, $...
Good morning! Welcome and thank you for attending the graduation ceremony of the graduating class of 2021. We are glad you could attend this ceremony even with the Covid-19 virus going around. As always, we would not be here if it was not for a few people who deserve to be recognized. First off, our parents. Our parents pushed us when we didn't want to continue. They pushed us when playing video games sounded a whole lot better than going to school. Without them, this day woul...
