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DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners met Monday, Jan. 5, discussing bridge projects, road vacations and local shooting ranges. County Engineer James Wege said he contacted Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford to see if the commissioners could inspect a property Thursday. Any road vacation requests will be discussed at the next meeting. Consultants working on county bridges are close to completing assessments, Wege said, but all three bridges must be addressed this year....
DAVENPORT - As 2025 came to a close, the Lincoln County Record-Times looked back on a year that kept the county buzzing and has finished compiling a two-part review of what was deemed newsworthy. Schools, government offices and councils saw retirements and fresh faces, and countless other events shaped life across the region. JULY The Harrington School District shifted to a four-day school week this fall, the board announced Monday, June 30. Newly sworn-in Superintendent...
ODESSA - The Odessa Fire Department has set 2026 goals for equipment upgrades and training improvements following a grant award that allowed the department to purchase new life-saving tools. Last year, the department received a $37,150 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation to acquire an air compressor for filling Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) used by firefighters. "We applied for it back in March and were notified around the Fourth of July," said Fire Chief Brian...
After a holiday break, students in the Reardan-Edwall School District returned to classrooms Monday, Jan. 5, joining schools across the county as the winter break came to an end....
DAVENPORT - As 2025 came to a close, the Lincoln County Record-Times looked back on a year that kept the county buzzing and compiled a two-part review of what was deemed newsworthy. Schools, government offices and councils saw retirements and fresh faces, and countless other events shaped life across the region. Inside, you'll also find a remembrance of those whose obituaries were published in the Record-Times during 2025. JANUARY Two Lincoln County commissioners, Scott...
DAVENPORT - Davenport officials swore in Mayor Brad Sweet and four City Council members ahead of the new year, with Sweet officially taking over as mayor as Jonathan Chapman departs the position. Sweet was sworn in Wednesday, Dec. 24, ahead of a planned absence later this week, city officials said. Four council members - Chris Stein, Patrick Katz, Mike Strite and Lance Strite, were sworn in at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30. Council member Cory Hollis was out of town and will...
Santa traded cookies for cuffs at the Lincoln County Museum, giving the Grinch a careful pat-down to catch any sneaky holiday hijinks....
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Dec. 21 Traffic Stops: 3 1:16 p.m. — An Odessa man called to report that his wife won’t give him his debit card. 11:36 p.m. — A staff member at the B Motel in Wilbur reported that a guest, wh...
DAVENPORT — The holiday season brought a shift in schedules across Lincoln County, with all government offices, including the Lincoln County Courthouse and the Record-Times, adjusting operations due to Christmas last week and New Year’s Day landing this week on Thursday, Jan. 1. As a result, the Record-Times moved up press deadlines to make sure readers stayed up to date while staff enjoyed some well-earned time off. Students in Davenport, Odessa, Harrington, Reardan-Edwall and at Christian Heritage are also enjoying a bre...
DAVENPORT — An Odessa man was arraigned Friday in Lincoln County Superior Court on charges of assault and property damage. Jacob Michael Bergstrom, 34, of Odessa, faces second-degree assault by strangulation and second-degree malicious mischief causing damage exceeding $750, according to court records. Bergstrom pleaded not guilty. He is scheduled to return to court for a readiness hearing on Jan. 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., with a jury trial set for Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. Court documents show he was appointed public defender Dave H...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Dec. 15 Traffic Stops: 7 5:28 a.m. – A man called to report that his mom won’t give him his medication and he wants her arrested. 11:59 a.m. – Violation of a no contact order was reported....
DAVENPORT — A Brewster woman facing the possibility of years in prison was instead sentenced under a joint recommendation after entering a guilty plea Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Kira Esmerelda Darle Oregon Hernandez, 24, pleaded guilty during a readiness hearing to one count of possession of a controlled substance while in a correctional facility. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser accepted the plea agreement and found Hernandez guilty as charged. The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years, t...
DAVENPORT — A man involved in a Washington State Patrol pursuit was sentenced and released Tuesday, Dec. 23, after changing his plea to guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court. Marquis Andrew White, 33, pleaded guilty to attempted eluding and third-degree assault under a negotiated agreement. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser accepted the plea and found White guilty. Walser said the charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, though the standard sentencing range is one to three months. P...
DAVENPORT — County public works officials told Lincoln County commissioners on Monday, Dec. 15, that recent weather has tested road conditions and trees but crews remain in a relatively stable position heading into winter. Public Works Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford said crews will revisit roads that were recently bladed and then impacted by heavy rain, noting windstorms have also brought down trees across the county. Sanford said crews dealt with several downed trees earlier in the week, though none were reported a...
DAVENPORT - Five main county roads, Harker Canyon Road, Mill Canyon Road, Welsh Creek Road, Miles Creston Road and Baldridge Road, were temporarily blocked as strong winds swept through Lincoln County Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting crews to pull workers out of canyon areas during the worst conditions. "We pulled a lot of the guys out of the canyons during the worst part of the winds," Public Works Director David Orvis said. "We did have a lot of branches, limbs and debris....
REARDAN - The aroma of fresh burgers and the buzz of conversation filled Kornfed Ted's on Saturday, Dec. 13, as Reardan's newest eatery welcomed a steady stream of enthusiastic diners to its grand opening. In the past, the building at 305 W Broadway Avenue housed restaurants named Sully's, The Red Rooster and the Highway Cafe. It is now home to Kornfed Ted's, an Australian Shepherd, movie star, and the restaurant's namesake. For local resident Jennie Wagner, attending the...
DAVENPORT - County public works officials told Lincoln County commissioners on Monday, Dec. 15, that recent weather has tested road conditions and trees but crews remain in a relatively stable position heading into winter. Public Works Road Operations Manager Dave Sanford said crews will revisit roads that were recently bladed and then impacted by heavy rain, noting windstorms have also brought down trees across the county. Sanford said crews dealt with several downed trees...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Dec. 8 Traffic Stops: 13 9:06 a.m. — A resident on Porcupine Bay Road North, Davenport, requested a deputy to come and look at her computer because someone was posing as Microsoft and asking her f...
DAVENPORT — A man accused of possessing a large quantity of methamphetamine and other controlled substances with intent to distribute appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, Dec. 16, where a trial date and readiness hearing were discussed. David Randall Priest, 57, requested a new trial date of Feb. 4, while prosecutors and Superior Court Judge Adam Walser discussed the upcoming speedy trial deadline. Walser stressed the importance of the date, warning Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Cox that failure to meet t...
REARDAN — Even Santa needs a quick break during the busy holiday season, and this weekend he is making time to roll into Reardan for an evening of hometown cheer with local families. The Reardan Lions Club and Reardan Fire & Rescue have teamed up to bring a Hometown Christmas to the Reardan Community Hall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20. Santa is scheduled to arrive at about 6:15 p.m., riding in on a Reardan fire engine after a festive loop through town with sirens and holiday music. The free event will include h...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners on Monday, Dec. 15, received an update on public defense services, including caseload pressures, statewide standards and a contract adjustment for the county's public defender. Public defender Dave Hearrean told commissioners his workload is manageable but requires careful monitoring to remain sustainable. Hearrean said he currently carries 83 cases and is working with judges to resolve certain low-level matters efficiently. "If I get...
DAVENPORT — A man accused of leading law enforcement on a dangerous, multi-county pursuit in a rented moving truck was found competent to stand trial in court on Tuesday, Dec. 16, and has a readiness hearing set for Tuesday, Dec. 23. Marquis Andrew White, 33, pleaded not guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court in November to third-degree assault and attempting to elude a police vehicle in November. Both charges carry maximum penalties of five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines, along with restitution, assessments, and c...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man accused of driving under the influence in Lincoln County was found competent to stand trial, with a readiness hearing set for Tuesday, Dec. 23, and a trial scheduled for Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. Freddie L. Franklin, 45, is charged with felony DUI, first-degree driving while license suspended, and violation of an ignition interlock device after a police stop on Oct. 31, 2025. The charges carry enhanced penalties due to Franklin’s prior DUI convictions, including one felony conviction in 2021. During his Dec...
DAVENPORT — Local food banks in Lincoln County are expected to see increased demand in 2025 as major changes to federal and state food assistance rules take effect, officials said at a County Commissioner meeting Monday, Dec. 15. Denise Porter, a liaison with Lincoln County Workforce Services, said the changes stem from new federal rules under the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which expand the age range and tighten exemptions for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) who receive SNAP benefits. Adults aged 55-64, as we...
HARRINGTON — Many residents noticed spotty or low water pressure on Wednesday, Dec. 10, after a communication relay connected to the city’s wells abruptly failed, city officials said during the regular council meeting held later that evening. Mayor Joe Armand told the council the relay, which was aging, caused the unexpected pressure drop. A replacement was already on hand, and early worries about a larger electrical malfunction at the new well were resolved when workers found the issue to be far simpler than ant...
