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ODESSA - Voters here have approved Proposition No. 1, a measure to increase funding for the Police Department, during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 6. A preliminary county shows the proposition received 103 votes in favor (58.86%) and 72 votes against (41.14%). The measure authorizes a levy lid lift to raise the 2025 property tax rate from the current approximate rate of $2.55 per $1,000 of assessed value to $3.375 per $1,000 of assessed value. This increase is expected...
ODESSA - A local man was killed Wednesday, July 31, in a motorcycle crash near downtown. John Hardt, 78, of Odessa was northbound on state Highway 21 when he lost control of his 2006 Harley-Davidson XL 883 motorcycle and careened into a ditch near May Avenue about 4:55 p.m., the Washington State Patrol reported. Despite wearing a helmet, Hardt was pronounced dead at the scene, the patrol reported. Neither drugs nor alcohol was a factor. A 1964 Wilson Creek High School...
Lincoln County Commissioner District No. 1 Jo M. Gilchrist 525 Commissioner District No. 2 Scott M. Hutsell 472 Superior Court Judge Adam Walser Victoria S. Iverson Proposition No. 1- Town of Odessa Approved 103 Rejected 72 Proposition No. 1 Fire District 5 Approved 325 Rejected 125 Proposition No. 1 Fire District 8 Approved 17 Rejected 2 State Governor Jim Daniel 87 Cassondra M. Hanson 18 Jeff Curry 3 Alex Tsimerman 5 Mark Mullet 53 Martin Lee Wheeler 23 Jennifer Hoover 40 Andre Stackhouse 0 El’ona Kearney 10 Ricky A...
DAVENPORT — Voters approved two propositions for local fire districts during the primary election Tuesday, August 6. In Lincoln County Fire District No. 5, Proposition No. 1 passed with 325 votes in favor (72.22%) and 125 votes against (27.78%). This measure authorizes the district to set its regular property tax levy at $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed value for 2024, to be collected in 2025. The funds will be used to maintain and improve fire protection and emergency medical services, replace apparatus and equipment, and e...
OLYMPIA — Given Washington's recent political history, it's no surprise that Democrat Bob Ferguson is leading all candidates in the gubernatorial race to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee. But former King County deputy-turned-politician Dave Reichert's apparent second-place finish, may be a surprise. Earlier this year, the Republican Party rejected Reichert and instead endorsed Semi Bird of Richland for governor. In the initial count of ballots in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election voters appeared to have overruled the c...
DAVENPORT— With all 46 precincts reporting, Lincoln County has released preliminary results of the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. As of 8:10 p.m., 2,202 ballots had been counted in the primary election. There are 8,416 registered voters in the county, reflecting a 26.16% voter turnout. An estimated 1,043 ballots remain to be counted, with the next update scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. The lone candidate Jo M. Gilchrist received 525 votes in the race for County Commissioner District No. 1. In the race for C...
ODESSA — Voters here have approved Proposition No. 1, a measure to increase funding for the Police Department, during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 6. A preliminary county shows the proposition received 103 votes in favor (58.86%) and 72 votes against (41.14%). The measure authorizes a levy lid lift to raise the 2025 property tax rate from the current approximate rate of $2.55 per $1,000 of assessed value to $3.375 per $1,000 of assessed value. This increase is expected to generate approximately $40,000 annually to f...
OLYMPIA — In addition to gubernatorial and attorney general races, several other statewide executive offices were on the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election ballot. Here are other preliminary results, with ballot counting expected to continue over the next two weeks: Lieutenant Governor Patrick Harman 27,440 David Griffin 90,325 Bob Hagglund 163,861 Dan Matthews 220,912 Denny Heck 477,731 Secretary of State Marquez Tiggs 93,926 Dale Whitaker 364,132 Damon Townsend 45,760 Steve Hobbs 484,861 Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti 5...
PASCO - A prominent local attorney and community leader is headed to the November general election for Secretary of State. At the end of ballot counting in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election, Pete Serrano of Pasco led the three-candidate field. "I am incredibly honored by your support tonight," Serrano said after the initial tally. "Your vote has made it clear that public safety is a top priority for Washingtonians. I am deeply grateful to my team, our volunteers, and...
SPOKANE — A perennial local politician is leading in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election race for the 5th Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. At the end of the first day of counting, Spokane Republican Michael Baumgartner had a commanding lead with 29,892 votes. Spokane Democrat Marla Conroy was in second place with 20,938 votes. Baumgartner won most of the counties in the southeast portion of the district, but the lion's share of his support — 21,429 ballots, or 71.69% of his ini...
TOPPENISH — A local doctor and former gubernatorial candidate appears headed to the Nov. 5 general election in his bid to be the state's newest U.S. Senator. In the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election, unofficial results show Republican Dr. Raul Garcia trailing incumbent Democrat Maria Cantwell, 212,439 votes to 578,629, respectively. The two candidates top a field of more than 10 vying for the position. Only the Top 2 advance to the general election. Here are the initial results of the first night of ballot counting: Mel R...
COLFAX - Incumbent 9th District Representative Joe Schmick is leading in the race for a 9th Legislative District House seat in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. Early results showed he had 15,094 votes statewide. In Whitman County, his home county, Schmick has 3,373 votes out of 5,861 counted as of press time. "I want to thank all the voters in the primary," Schmick said, "I appreciate their support. I think there's still work to be done, and when I'm talking to folks, pe...
DAVENPORT - The Columbia Basin Fire has prompted evacuations in the Tyler area, with Sprague fire units currently on scene. The Red Cross is setting up an evacuation shelter at Cheney High School. Although no evacuations have been ordered in Lincoln County, the fire is moving northeast, away from the area. Residents near this fire should remain aware of their surroundings and evacuate if they feel unsafe. With the dry summer season and recent red flag warnings, it's essential...
DAVENPORT — The local man seeking to regain his firearm rights in court after they were revoked due to a crime committed nearly 20 years ago is set to return to Lincoln County Superior Court next week. Wallace Elby Buck, 62, of Davenport, is scheduled for a hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. Buck filed a five-page addendum to the court on Monday, July 29, outlining his request and providing additional context for his appeal. His conviction dates back to January 18, 2008, when he was f...
HARRINGTON - The City Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 24, to discuss several items on the previously approved agenda. The regular council meeting was called to order with Councilmembers Hardy, Butris, and Meats in attendance. Councilwoman Moritz was absent and excused, while Councilman Gavin Wagner was expected to join if his schedule permitted, however, a combine kept him occupied. No visitors were present in the gallery. The agenda proceeded with a request...
DAVENPORT — The City Council met for their regular session on Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m., with Mayor Jonathan Chapman presiding over the proceedings. According to the draft minutes submitted by David Leath, City Clerk of Davenport, all Council Members were present, alongside several community members and city officials. The meeting commenced with the approval of minutes from the Wednesday, July 10, meeting, following a motion by Council Member Heath Becker and a second by Lance Strite. The motion was carried unanimously. A...
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 possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. July 22 Traffic Stops: 17 A woman called at 6:51 a.m. to report that two cows, one black and one brown, were out on Redwine Canyon Road at the end of the pavement near Lincoln. A woman called at 8:20 a.m. to rep...
DAVENPORT — The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners held their regular session on Monday, July 15, with Chairman Scott M. Hutsell, Vice Chairman Jo M. Gilchrist, and Clerk Tara Holden present. Commissioner Coffman was excused to attend the Annual NACo Conference. The board examined and approved claims totaling $575,136.51, distributed across various county funds, including Current Expense, Solid Waste Management, and County Road. Significant actions included the approval of several resolutions. Resolution 24-15 a...
DAVENPORT — The National Weather Service predicts a prolonged period of hot and sunny weather for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, and Harrington. High temperatures are expected throughout the weekend and into early next week. Thursday, August 1, will be sunny and hot in Davenport, with a high near 97 degrees. An east wind of around 6 mph will shift to the southeast in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low of around 64 degrees. Friday, August 2, the hot trend will continue, reaching a high near 104 degrees...
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 possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. July 14 Traffic Stops: 17 A man called at 12:53 p.m. to report that he had “got into it” with his neighbors about his golf cart. A person called at 2:03 p.m. to report a dog bite LCSO received reports of a deer Vs...
ODESSA — A man charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree will appear before a jury on Wednesday, August 14. Jesus M. Soto, 37, of Odessa, was summoned to Lincoln County Superior Court on March 19 at 10:30 a.m., following his January 26 arrest after authorities developed probable cause to arrest him for unlawfully possessing a firearm. According to court documents, during an interview with Tammy L. Davenport about an unrelated case on December 26, 2023, she disclosed that Soto possessed t...
WILSON CREEK — State fire assistance has been activated under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan to support local firefighters in containing the Road R Fire in Grant County, near Wilson Creek. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization on Thursday, July 18, at 7:00 p.m., following a request from Fire Chief Scott Mortimer of Grant County Fire District 12. The Road R Fire started on Thursday, July 18, at approximately 3:00 p.m. and has burned an estimated 180 acres. R...
Daniel Christain was the arresting officer. Nickolas W. Blair was arrested for driving without identification. Case dismissed. This information was published incorrectly for July 18 issue, pg. 2, of the Lincoln County Record-Times. Joshua Regan was the arresting officer. Kyle David Ogle was arrested for driving under the influence and reckless driving and fined $1000. This information was published incorrectly in the July 18 issue, pg. 2, of the Lincoln County Record-Times. Kurt Cuzzetto was the arresting officer. Jordan...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Public Works Department has announced a speed limit reduction to 30 miles per hour between Highway 2 and Welch Creek during the ongoing Miles Creston Road Project. Additionally, Miles Creston Road was closed to the public on Wednesday, July 10, for construction. The closure is expected to last until approximately December 1. Construction extends from Highway 2 eastward to the intersection of Copenhaver Road. According to Dave Sanford, the Operations Manager for Lincoln County Public Works, t...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man faces second-degree theft charges and will appear in Lincoln County Superior Court after video footage from outside Davenport Elementary School captured both the theft and his vehicle. Zachary Stephen Rose, 33, of Spokane, has been summoned to appear in Lincoln County Superior Court to face a charge of second-degree theft. Rose was arrested on Friday, June 28, following a report of theft received by a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy. According to court documents, Marie A. Plasencia, 46, of Dav...
