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BREWSTER - A local woman with multiple past warrants appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where she was arraigned on new charges and asked the judge to trust her to return to court. Kira Esmeralda Oregon Hernandez, 24, was appointed Public Defender Dave Hearrean. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox said Hernandez's history includes 17 Washington cases, eight prior warrant activities and one active warrant out of Okanogan County. He requested a...
A view from inside one of the basalt caves above Hawk Creek Campground on Sunday, Nov. 23, overlooking Lake Roosevelt and the surrounding canyon....
SPRAGUE — Small towns across Lincoln County are set to appear on the big screen in the upcoming road-trip comedy Supermassive, with filming wrapping in the area last month. The production spent the bulk of its three-week shoot in Lincoln County, including four days in Sprague and multiple scenes at the Speed Trap in Reardan. Seattle writer and director Steve Utaski said the story follows characters on a road trip who get delayed while waiting to be picked up, with much of the film set in small-town locations. “That all too...
Lincoln County certified its election Tuesday, Nov. 25, closing out a cycle marked by several close races and a modest bump in turnout. “Two years ago turnout was 40.56%, and this year it was 43.54%,” Elections Manager Norm Caley said. “Davenport mayor was really close — 14 votes difference. It could’ve changed if more people voted.” Caley said any of the contested races could have shifted with higher participation. Across 46 precincts, 3,836 of the county’s 8,811 registered voters cast ballots. Despite recent concerns about...
DAVENPORT — A local man who changed his plea to guilty on domestic-related charges was sentenced Tuesday to three days in jail and two years of community custody after completing a treatment program and outlining years of recovery from a traumatic brain injury sustained during military service. Christopher Matthew Kilian, 48, appeared for a readiness hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where Public Defender Dave Hearrean submitted Kilian’s guilty plea and documentation showing he had completed nearly three months of treatment thr...
DAVENPORT — The City Council will meet Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. to review committee recommendations and revisit a proposed rental agreement with Sunshine Disposal & Recycling. Three committees will meet ahead of the full session. The Park/Cemetery Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. to review bids for improvements at the city park and skate park. The Building/Planning Committee meets at 6 p.m. to consider updates to the city’s impact fee schedule. At 6:30 p.m., the Water/Sewer/Garbage Committee will review Sunshine Dis...
GRAND COULEE — An Airway Heights man accused of stealing electronics and cashing a fraudulent check belonging to a Grand Coulee resident appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nov. 25, where he faced charges of forgery and two counts of second-degree theft. Joseph Myers, 36, was arraigned on allegations stemming from a Nov. 4 report filed by a Grand Coulee man, who told deputies several items went missing after a technical cleaning crew worked in his home following a recent death in the household. He r...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners reviewed their six-year transportation improvement plan Monday, November 17, focusing much of their discussion on ongoing concerns surrounding Hardung Road. Public Works Director David Orvis, County Engineer James Wege and Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford outlined current priorities and funding limits. Wege noted that Hardung's small bridge does not qualify as an MBI-reportable structure because it measures 18 feet, falling short...
The Davenport Gorillas pose for a team photo after closing out the state tournament with a sweep of RiverView and a seventh-place finish. For more on state volleyball see Page 10....
HARRINGTON — Harrington’s annual Turkey Bingo on Sunday, Nov. 16, drew its largest crowd in 13 years, raising more than double previous events. “We had our best-attended Turkey Bingo yet,” said Sharon Krueger, FBLA adviser. “After expenses, we expect to clear about $1,250, which is a huge increase from past years. The support from local businesses and families made this possible.” Prize donations came from Dave and Taunya Sanford, Marudie Cabanyog, Wheatland Bank, Harrington Food Mart, Home & Makers, Harrington Haus, Selah...
DAVENPORT — Sharing Trees will begin popping up around town Thursday, Nov. 19, as the annual Christmas Care Project launches its season of giving with bright holiday tags waiting to be picked up by community members. “This is around the normal time we distribute them,” Christmas Care Project coordinator Carey Guhlke-Falk said. “The calendar is a bit wonky this year, so I think people are a bit ahead.” Tags will be placed at Davenport Pharmacy, Lincoln Hospital and Some Like It Hot Espresso. Each tag represents the holiday n...
REARDAN - A new family-friendly restaurant, Kornfed Ted's, is slated to open the first week of December. The restaurant is owned by Doc and Louise Williams who promise to bring "hometown flavor with an All-American menu" to the community. The restaurant's namesake, Kornfed Ted is a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd and movie star who has an upcoming role in Netflix film Train Dreams, scheduled for release on Nov. 21. Kornfed Ted, known for his striking "ghost eyes" is showcased...
DAVENPORT - A man accused of leading law enforcement on a dangerous, multi-county pursuit in a rented moving truck appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for arraignment Tuesday, Nov. 18. Marquis Andrew White, 33, pleaded not guilty to third-degree assault and attempting to elude a police vehicle. Both charges carry maximum penalties of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines, plus restitution, assessments and court costs. White was found eligible for a public defender...
RITZVILLE - East Adams Public Hospital District No. 2 officials hosted a meeting Saturday, Nov. 15, to curtail rumors of a hospital closure. The session stemmed from the districts decision to issue a WARN Act letter to the state and employees at the East Adams Rural Healthcare hospital. The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification law requires large businesses and government agencies to report conditions which could lead to a possible bankruptcy or closure....
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, Nov. 20, to establish its rules of standard orders of procedure. The special meeting is set for 6:30 -7:30 p.m. and will be followed by its regularly monthly membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the Community Center, During the special meeting, chamber members will discuss procedures for events, sale and disposal of real and personal property, dispersing funds and managing operating procedures. In addition, the membership will discuss ...
DAVENPORT — The change-of-plea case for a Cheney man accused in an alleged August assault was pushed back Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Lincoln County Superior Court as attorneys requested more time to negotiate a deal. According to defense attorney Dave Hearrean, the defense moved to waive speedy-trial requirements to continue discussions on a potential plea agreement. A new readiness hearing was set for Monday, Dec. 2, with trial scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 31. The speedy-trial expiration would shift to January 31. Andre Marcel D...
SPRAGUE — A Spokane man accused of sexually assaulting a child in Sprague appeared for arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday and will return to court on January 13. Nelson Olsen, 43, faces two counts of 1st degree child molestation-DV, both class A felonies carrying maximum penalties of life imprisonment and/or a $50,000 fine. His trial date was set for February 4 after he pleaded not guilty. According to Lincoln County Deputy Jon Evans’ original report, on Oct. 8, he was dispatched to Spokane to con...
REARDAN — A Lincoln County judge on Tuesday, Nov. 18, agreed to review a request for sweeping financial relief tied to a past identity-theft case. The motion concerns Damon Joseph Ashe, 42, who pleaded guilty on June 14, 2022, to second-degree identity theft and received two concurrent 14-month sentences. Ashe is asking the court to waive interest, remove his legal financial obligations from collections, eliminate his DNA fee and reduce or waive optional fines. He stated he is indigent, receives food assistance and has b...
YAKIMA - On a rainy and foggy Thursday morning that greeted teams for Day 2 of the WIAA Class 2B state volleyball tournament, Davenport delivered one of the day's biggest comebacks, rallying from a two-set deficit to defeat Tri-Cities Prep 15-25, 13-25, 25-21, 25-23, 15-7 in a dramatic five-set loser-out match on Court 2 at the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Gorillas, who entered the consolation bracket after a quarterfinal loss on Wednesday, refused to let their season end in...
YAKIMA - The No. 13-seeded Davenport Gorillas claimed seventh place at the WIAA Class 1B state volleyball tournament Thursday, Nov. 13, sweeping No. 15-seeded River View 25-12, 25-21, 25-16 in the seventh/eighth-place match at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Davenport (18-6) never trailed in the first set and pulled away late in the second and third sets to secure the straight-set victory and the seventh-place trophy on Day 2 of the tournament. "These girls, knowing that I was...
DAVENPORT - A local father and son walked away with only minor injuries after their truck rolled over Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 12, on Teel Hill Road North. According to Lincoln County Undersheriff Jesse Allen, Jonathan Everett, 42, was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado southbound with his 13-year-old son, Colton Everett, when he reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel around 2:28 p.m. The truck veered off the gravel road, rolling roughly 30 feet into a ditch before landing...
DAVENPORT - Last week, Care & Share received a $5,000 donation from Spokane Teachers Credit Union and $1,500 from an anonymous donor, but the local food bank and thrift store is now facing urgent shortages as the government shutdown and approaching holidays create widespread hardships. Demand for assistance has tripled this month, Cindy Warner, 74, administrator and president of Care & Share said. Warner said the organization is in immediate need of protein and meat donations....
DAVENPORT — With certification set for Tuesday, Nov. 25, Lincoln County Elections officials say the outcome of Davenport’s razor-thin mayoral race is unlikely to change — even as a few ballots trickle in for final verification. Challenger Brad Sweet currently leads incumbent Mayor Jonathan Chapman by just 15 votes. According to Elections Manager Norm Caley, only 42 ballots remain countywide, including a few awaiting “signature cures,” where voters forgot to sign their ballot envelopes. “We still have a handful of signature cu...
DAVENPORT — Davenport’s annual Turkey Bingo drew a large and enthusiastic crowd Saturday, Nov. 8, with players coming from across the region to support local charities and community projects. Scott Hopkins, Davenport Lions Club Turkey Bingo chairman, current treasurer, and three-time past president, said the turnout matched or exceeded last year’s event. “We get people from Stevens, Whitman, Spokane, Grant, Lincoln Counties — you pretty much name every county — and we even had a couple come out from Coeur d’Alene in Kootenai...
DAVENPORT - City Council members on Wednesday, Nov. 12, approved a 3% increase to water, sewer and garbage utility rates after weeks of discussion about how to balance city expenses without overburdening residents. Mayor Jonathan Chapman said the increase was necessary to maintain city services and fund upcoming projects. "We don't want to fall behind or end up in the negative on those things," he said. Councilmember Cory Hollis opposed the decision, saying the city should...
