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CHENEY – The Palouse region is buzzing with activity as combines move through fields harvesting wheat. More than half of the state's winter wheat and 20% of its spring wheat has already been harvested this month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is predicting a strong yield this year, estimating an average to above-average harvest of around 146 million bushels. This forecast brings some relief to farmers, who have struggled with drought, extreme heat and low yields in r...
REARDAN — A local man was arraigned Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a neighbor reported a “peeping Tom.” Andrew Christopher Nilles, of Reardan, was charged with first-degree voyeurism in Lincoln County Superior Court. His arrest and arraignment stem from an Aug. 8 report by resident Lance A. Bruckelmeyer, who told law enforcement officers that a “peeping Tom” had been seen looking in a window above a shower, records show. According to court records, a 17-year-old girl was getting a shower and noticed a man watching through a...
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. Some locations are not given. August 11 Traffic Stops: 10 12:00 a.m. – Security check. 12:00 a.m. – Security check. 12:16 a.m. – Nuisance call, location not given. 2:30 a.m. – Commercial alarm activated on 314 South West Main S...
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District will host an open house at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, offering an opportunity for families and community members to meet teachers and staff, try a school lunch and explore various information tables. The event will feature informational tables on a wide range of topics, including nutrition, the school-based health center We Care, Recap, the trap shooting club, band boosters, athletic boosters, P.I.E. Group, FFA, FCCLA, the Youth Sports Mentorship Program, transportation, f...
LAMONT — The School District will face trial over alleged negligence following a hearing Friday, Aug. 9, in Whitman County Superior Court. The district had moved for a summary judgment to dismiss a lawsuit brought about by former Lamont Middle School student Amber Jolie Berg of Sprague, now 19. Berg had filed suit against the district Aug. 17, 2021, claiming the district discriminated against her and failed to protect her. Visiting Adams County Superior Court Judge K. Peter Palubicki presided over Friday’s hearing. He gra...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley has announced a special three-day filing period for candidates seeking elective positions that were not filed for during the regular filing period. The filing period will run from Tuesday, August 20, to Thursday, August 22. During this period, candidates can declare their candidacy for the Public Utility District No. 1, Commissioner No. 2 position, which is currently held by Hal Johnson. This position includes both a short-term and a six-year term. Declarations may be f...
DAVENPORT - The first annual Fair Weather Fly-In is set to bring a unique blend of aviation and community celebration to the Lincoln County Rodeo. The first annual Fair Weather Fly-In will take place from Thursday, August 22, to Saturday, August 24, in conjunction with the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo. This new event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to fly in and camp under their aircraft's wing. Daily breakfast will be provided, and participants can enjoy a variety...
REARDAN — As the school year approaches, Reardan-Edwall School District has issued key updates for students and parents. High school students should bring essentials like notebooks, pens, and PE gear, while middle schoolers need binders, scientific calculators, and class-specific supplies. Elementary school parents should note that picture day is set for Wednesday, September 18, with supply lists available on the district’s Facebook page. Health updates include a required new registration form for all students, available via...
DAVENPORT — A motion hearing is set for August 12 in Lincoln County Superior Court in the ongoing dispute between petitioner Mark A. Shirley and respondent Shannon E. Vercoe, also known as Shannon Giefer. The legal conflict began on July 9, 2024, when the Levy Law Office served a summons and petition at Vercoe/Giefer’s Riverside Avenue residence in Spokane. According to court records, the lawsuit paperwork was hand-delivered at 9:45 a.m. and slid under the door. The case traces its roots back to a nuisance complaint fil...
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. Some locations are not given. JAIL BOOKINGS August 4 Ryan Duane Brigman, 46, Springdale, was arrested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for BIA (All tribal arrests.) August 5 James Dorsey Six, 37, Davenport, was arreste...
REARDAN — The Police Department has effectively used new technology to resolve a critical missing person case. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, at approximately 7:29 p.m., the department’s Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) captured the license plate of a vehicle linked to an endangered missing adult reported earlier in Spokane Valley. According to the Reardan Police Department, the missing elderly individual, who has a history of diabetic episodes, had been reported missing after experiencing confusion and a diabetic coma. The v...
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...
DAVENPORT - A Kansas man waived extradition in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 6, consenting to return voluntarily to Kansas to face a felony charge of fentanyl possession. Shane Eldon Thompson, 26, was arrested on Thursday, August 1, after Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a vehicle collision involving a U-Haul truck at SR-2 and MP 217. The truck had driven into a farm stubble field owned by Mark Sheffels. According to the Lincoln County...
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 — A local man who had previously appealed to regain his firearm rights was awarded them in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 6. The 10:30 a.m. hearing saw Wallace Elby Buck, 62, of Davenport, appear before Judge Dan Johnson, who asked the State if there were any further objections to Buck regaining his rights. The prosecution presented no new objections, and Judge Johnson signed the order to restore Buck’s firearm rights. Buck’s wife, whom he cited as the primary reason for his appeal, was prese...
FRUITLAND - A stolen excavator has been recovered from Stevens County with the assistance of the Stevens County Sheriff's Office and Spokane Tribal Police. The 2014 Caterpillar 305-5 Mini Excavator, stolen from the Miles Creston Road Construction site on the evening of Wednesday, July 31, was identified by its C.I. LOVELL company decal on the door and NC Machinery decal on the side. Anyone with information regarding the excavator's theft or location is asked to contact the...
OLYMPIA — According to a press release by the State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office, state agencies are urging the public to spend ten minutes inspecting trees for invasive insects this month. The Washington Invasive Species Council, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Agriculture, and Washington State University Extension seek help identifying these pests, which often emerge in late summer. Invasive insects can also be found around lights, standing water, and pool filters. Since 1990, at least 7...
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. Some locations are not given. July 28 Traffic Stops: 11 At 7:24 a.m., an alarm company called to report that the Wonder Mini Mart, Wilbur. Audible alarm was going off, and the company could not contact the owner. A m...
DAVENPORT — A local woman is facing an extreme risk protection order petitioned by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office after she was found to pose a significant danger to herself and others. Annie Ellen Hansen, 70, was arrested on January 23, 2022, for domestic violence. According to court records, deputies responded to a call at Hansen’s residence, where probable cause was established that she had assaulted Brad Hansen, resulting in her arrest for DV assault 4. Court records also indicate that Hansen has a recent histo...
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...
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...
