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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 ...
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...
YAKIMA - It's tough to come back from a state-opening loss. But the Gorilla girls volleyball team did just that, and in dominating fashion. Davenport swept Kittitas in 3 sets, sending the Kittitas Coyotes home on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 12. Set scores were 25-16, 25-17, 25-19. Meanwhile, the Gorillas survive until Day 2 in the state 2B volleyball tournament, with aspirations for a trophy. "I hate that they put us in the situation of do or die, but man, when the pressure is...
YAKIMA - Gorilla volleyball Coach Jill Morrison knew going into the state 2B tournament that it wouldn't be easy with a No. 13 ranking. She was right. Davenport fell, 3-1, to No. 4-ranked Toutle Lake in the opening round of the tournament Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, in the Yakima Valley SunDome. Set scores were 25-20, 25-11, 23-25, 25-16. "We fought hard," Morrison said of her team. "Coming in as a No. 13 seed is really hard when you have the No. 4 seed. It was a little bit...
A researcher’s view on using AI to become a better writer Writing can be hard, equal parts heavy lifting and drudgery. No wonder so many students are turning to the time-saving allure of ChatGPT, which can crank out entire papers in seconds. It rescues them from procrastination jams and dreaded all-nighters, magically freeing up more time for other pursuits, like, say … doomscrolling. Of course, no one learns to be a better writer when someone else (or some AI bot) is doi...
The new face of fraud. How AI is changing the game With new technologies on the rise, cybercriminals are turning to AI to help them advance more sophisticated and more relentless fraud attacks on their targets. They rely on ignorance and trust, hoping that their targets will perceive these AI-powered scams at face value and not recognize them for what they are. According to recent Pew research and polling, most Americans have serious concerns regarding the intersection of AI...
Don’t let winter cost you: Essential insurance changes for the off-season The onset of winter presents a unique convergence of aesthetic beauty and significant financial risk. While the season offers picturesque scenery, it simultaneously introduces hazards like frozen pipes, increased liability for premises injuries, and damage to seasonally stored assets. These incidents frequently lead to costly insurance claims that can severely impact a household budget. A common p...
ODESSA — A local man accused of pointing a gun at three people during an October dispute has pleaded not guilty to three counts of second-degree assault. Michael Frederick, 68, faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine for each count, along with restitution, court costs and assessments. During his arraignment hearing, Tuesday, Nov. 4, Frederick was found eligible for a court-appointed attorney and was assigned Public Defender Dave Hearrean. The court ordered anti-harassment and no-contact provisions, al...
DAVENPORT — A resolution has been reached in the case of a Cheney man accused of sexually assaulting a Davenport teen, according to his public defender, Dave Hearrean. Andre Marcel Devous, 20, of Cheney, was charged in connection with an alleged assault that occurred Monday, Aug. 25, at a quadplex apartment in Davenport, court records show. Deputies were dispatched to Lincoln County Hospital after the teen reported the incident earlier that morning, records show. According to court documents, medical staff documented b...
GRAND COULEE — A Grand Coulee man who used his brother’s identity during a March traffic stop on State Route 2 was sentenced in Lincoln County Superior Court, Tuesday, Nov. 4, after changing his plea. Joshua Martin, 41, pleaded guilty to second-degree identity theft. Court records show he identified himself as his brother, Randy Martin, during the stop, where he was cited for driving 74 mph in a 60-mph zone without a license or proof of insurance. Investigators later confirmed Joshua Martin was the driver, noting a distinctiv...
DAVENPORT — Preliminary results from the 2025 General Election, as of Tuesday, Nov. 4, show voter participation at just over 32%, with a portion of ballots still to be counted. Across 46 precincts, 8,811 registered voters were eligible, and election officials have counted 2,826 ballots so far. An estimated 938 ballots remain to be tallied, with the next count scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. The most recent tabulation was completed at 8:31 p.m. Tuesday, and final r...
DAVENPORT — County leaders heard updates on new law enforcement grants, budget adjustments and winter road preparations during Monday’s Lincoln County commissioners meeting. Lincoln County Sheriff Gabe Gants and Chief Civil Deputy Denise Liebing reported that the Sheriff’s Office received an $8,000 custom-built weapons safe through a state-funded safe storage grant. The state invited the county to apply, resulting in three safes totaling $24,000. Gants said the Department of Justice’s STOP grant was reduced to $7,000 this ye...
