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Roberson steps down as chamber president
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... — Updated 2/23/2023
By Nikkola to step down as AD
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... — Updated 2/23/2023
Kamstra resigns as clerk/treasurer
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... — Updated 2/23/2023
Boggs bags record whitefish
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... — Updated 2/23/2023
Renovations to start soon
ODESSA — Plans for the community center renovations are in full swing, as was discussed at a town council meeting Monday, Feb. 13. As construction starts, a dry box trailer will serve as a temporary office for the clerks as... — Updated 2/16/2023
City Council discusses garbage rates
HARRINGTON — Paul Dione from Sunshine Disposal and Recycling met with city council to discuss the solid waste disposal contract Wednesday, Feb. 8. Mayor Pro Tempore David Buddrius was curious if there was a contract and Dione... — Updated 2/16/2023
Floridian injured in truck crash
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... — Updated 2/16/2023
Jenkins appointed to city council
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,... — Updated 2/16/2023
Clark named interim super
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 distri... — Updated 2/16/2023
All levies passing in special election
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... — Updated 2/16/2023
Cops & Courts
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... — Updated 2/15/2023
Senator: Add more school days
OLYMPIA — An East Wenatchee senator wants students to have a longer school year. Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, has introduced Senate Bill 5505 to add five days to the school calendar. “S.B. 5505 takes swift and decisive... — Updated 2/9/2023
Schoesler bills moving through legislature
RITZVILLE — Sen. Mark Schoesler has introduced several bills this legislative session in Olympia. Here’s a status update on the 9th Legislative District senator’s bills. Senate Bill 5291 to require the state Liquor and... — Updated 2/9/2023
Park pavilion to be demolished
REARDAN — Town council voted to demolish the park’s covered pavilion at its meeting Thursday, Feb. 2. The building’s 30-year-old roof is rotting. The council solicited bids to remove the building from its concrete pad, which... — Updated 2/9/2023
More broadband internet options coming soon
DAVENPORT — One of the potential pitfalls of seeking housing refuge in rural Lincoln County is a lack of broadband internet access, which creates difficulties for children with online work or businesspeople trying to work... — Updated 2/9/2023
Waterline repair to resume in May
HARRINGTON - In July 2022, a concerned property owner contacted Mayor Jess Silhan about a water leak on his property. The leak was found near the railroad tracks at Second and Main... — Updated 2/9/2023
Longtime lovers, forever friends
DAVENPORT - 88-year-old Don Larson arrived at Serene Meadows Assisted Living Center Tuesday, Feb. 7 and greeted his 87-year-old wife Shirley Larson with a couple smooches. "You... — Updated 2/9/2023
Deer Meadows man found dead in car
DEER MEADOWS—An elderly local man was found dead in his running white 2019 Nissan Rogue just after 6:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Gary Edgar Pruden was discovered by a local woman and ruled deceased by authorities about an hour... — Updated 2/9/2023
Cops & Courts
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... — Updated 2/9/2023
Creston man killed in local crash
DAVENPORT — A Creston man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash Saturday, Feb. 4. Casey Glenn Munter was found deceased on Seven Springs Dairy Road near Grant Road by local law enforcement after losing control of a blue... — Updated 2/9/2023
Area wolf sightings reported
REARDAN – Some area residents are concerned about a perceived increase in wolf presence in Lincoln County. Three wolf sightings have been reported or discussed in the Lincoln County area recently. On Dec. 1, 2022, Brett and... — Updated 2/5/2023
Wheat Producers meet in Davenport
DAVENPORT-A packed crowd of wheat farmers jammed into the Lincoln County Fairgrounds meeting hall for the WSU Lincoln-Adams Extension-hosted Wheat Producers Meeting Thursday, Jan.... — Updated 2/3/2023
Finkbeiner named new clerk
HARRINGTON-The city here has a new permanent clerk. Donna Finkbeiner replaced Jere Lee in the position in January and has begun work at City Hall. Finkbeiner said she heard of the... — Updated 2/3/2023
Board meets to approve policies
HARRINGTON— The school board had its rescheduled meeting Tuesday, Jan. 31. A new board organization was discussed and approved. Principal Tiffany Clouse talked about the end of the semester and how the CLEAR program is in its... — Updated 2/3/2023
Cops & Courts
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 possibl... — Updated 2/3/2023
