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DAVENPORT — Halloween is just over a week away, and county streets are lined with spooky decorations while local stores are stocked with candy for eager trick-or-treaters. Families and youths across the region can look forward to a week of Halloween events. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its own trunk-or-treat event on Wednesday, October 29, starting at 6 p.m. The Harvest Celebration Church will host a “Trunk or Treat” party for trick-or-treaters on Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. The commu...
DAVENPORT — Six people, including three children, were injured Sunday afternoon in a three-vehicle collision on State Route 2 about two miles east of Davenport, according to the Washington State Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred around 4:04 p.m. when an eastbound 2016 Land Rover driven by Melissa E. Johnson, 41, of Spokane, failed to stop and struck the rear of a 2024 Toyota 4Runner that was stopped in the eastbound lane, waiting to make a left turn. The impact pushed the Toyota into the westbound lane, where it was h...
DAVENPORT - The City of Davenport moved closer to finalizing its 2026 budget Wednesday, October 22, during a workshop and City Council meeting that saw the approval of more than $122,000 in bills and discussion of tax, sewer and water rate adjustments. The council conducted its annual budget hearing, outlining expenditures that include $40,000 for planning and committee development, along with routine allocations for city operations. Officials also reviewed proposed 2026...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County Commissioners reviewed a range of updates Monday, Oct. 20, including progress on road construction projects, the county's homeless housing plan, and adjustments to financial policies. Public Works officials reported that the Mohler Road project is expected to be completed this week. The department also plans to hold a public transportation hearing on Monday, Nov. 17. Commissioners noted that the county's Homeless Housing Task Force plan is in a...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported to county commissioners Monday, Oct. 20, that traffic policing between July and September 2025 cost $414,106.59. During the quarter, deputies issued 425 verbal warnings, totaling 212.5 hours, and 312 traffic infractions, totaling 234 hours. Criminal citations accounted for 26 incidents and 78 hours of work, while general traffic patrol included 3,328 stops and 3,852.5 hours. Dispatchers logged 2,816 hours during the period, and deputies drove a total of 79,010 mil...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington School District marked a major step toward clean energy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 1, celebrating the completion of its new solar panel installation at Harrington City Park. In partnership with Zero Emissions Northwest (ZEN), Partners for Rural Washington (PRWA) and Washington State University Extension’s Energy Program, the district became the first in Washington to participate in The Giving Grid — a program bringing solar power and cost savings to rural schools. “This...
DAVENPORT — Two local brothers are facing identical second-degree assault charges following an incident at their 12th Street residence last month. Michael Jake Gatewood, 43, and Christopher Ray Gatewood, 45, both of Davenport, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday, Oct. 21. Each entered a not-guilty plea. According to court records, on Sept. 28, police responded after Crystal L. Cantu reported that her 13-year-old son had been assaulted by his father and uncle at the Gatewoods’ home. Records state that the boy...
DAVENPORT — Two Lincoln County assault cases are set for trial in early 2026 after defense attorneys requested continuances. Kevin Raymond Duclos, 37, faces second-degree assault with a domestic violence allegation. His public defender, Dave Hearrean, asked to move the trial to late January, citing the case has never been continued. The trial is scheduled for Jan. 28, with a readiness hearing on Jan. 6. Dean Robert Swanson, 64, of Lincoln, faces vehicular assault while under the influence. Hearrean requested a continuance t...
DAVENPORT — A Poulsbo man appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Oct. 14, charged with 13 counts of second-degree identity theft. David Samuel Lord, 47, appeared before Judge Dan B. Johnson, represented by public defender David Hearrean, Lord, not in custody, posted a $1,000 bond on a $10,000 bond amount, secured by Affordable Bail Bonds. A readiness hearing was set for Nov. 4, with a trial scheduled for Dec. 3. A speedy trial waiver was granted until Jan. 3, 2026, Each charge carries a maximum penalty of five years i...
ODESSA - The Odessa Historical Society is moving forward with plans to rebuild the town's original schoolhouse, marking a major milestone last week as crews poured the foundation - an effort estimated to cost about $30,000. The project, expected to total roughly $150,000, aims to recreate the one-room wooden schoolhouse built in 1899 that once stood on the site of the current grade school. The rebuild will honor the town's educational roots and preserve a key piece of its earl...
DAVENPORT - A 56-year-old man appeared for arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 14, charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver methamphetamine, according to court documents. The defendant, arrested on Oct. 9 following a vehicle collision, entered a not guilty plea. David Randall Priest, of Davenport, appeared in custody with restraints before Judge Adam Walser, according to court documents. Public defender David...
Barbara A. Vogelsang Age: 59 Hometown: Odessa, WA Experience/Employment: I have been a Registered Nurse for 38 years. I have 26 years of leadership in healthcare, including 12 years in executive leadership roles. Civic activities: Volunteer activities in Odessa with the Odessa PTO, Odessa Tigers Athletic Booster Club & Go Odessa Recreation Family: Married to Billy, my husband of 3 years. Questions: What are your priorities for hospital services and patient care in the district...
Dee Deife Age: 83 Hometown: Odessa Experience/Employment: I have worked several jobs,acquired my BA from Eastern University ( at age 55 ) and worked as a mental health counselor for many years. First at Lincoln County Counseling then at Grant Mental Health in Moses Lake. Civic activities: I have been involved in many organizations in town, Order of Eastern Star for 55 years, Library Board, hospital board, church choir director, and worked all 54 fests!. Family: 3 children, 12...
Lance Strite Age: 39 Hometown: (where you live now) Davenport Experience/Employment: 8 years on council, President of Lincoln County EMS Council (2 Years) Civic activities: Davenport EMT (21 Years), Davenport Fire (19 years), Celebrate Davenport (10+ years), Multiple coaching positions & assistance at games for school District Family: Jessica (9 years married), Children: Rikki (19), Anna (15), Kira (14), Penny(11), Michael (8), Amelia (6) Questions What are your positions on...
Ryan Slahtasky Age: 49 Hometown: Davenport Experience/Employment: Construction/Project Manager @Highline Grain Growers Inc. Civic activities: No information submitted. Family: Wife: Farah Slahtasky Son: Camryn Slahtasky Daughter: Ally Slahtasky Questions: What is your vision for fire and emergency services in the district? We already have a dedicated and resourceful group in the District 5 department. My vision is to provide them with the tools, training and resources that...
Rob Reinbold Age: 49 Hometown: Davenport Experience/Employment: Wheat farmer Machinist at Keytronics Education: 1987 Davenport High School 1988 North Central High School / Spokane Skills Center 1990 Spokane Community Col- lege AA Machine shop 2008 Spokane Valley Fire / SCC accredited Basic Fire Investigation Community Service 33+ years Firefighter for LCFD#5 Civic activities: No information submitted. Family: No information submitted Questions: What is your vision for fire and emergency services in the district? My vision is...
Jackie Browder Age: 77 Creston,Wa Resident Experience and Employment: Boeing Company, retired. Master tool maker, manager, planner, factory engineer over 40+ years of service including 10 years at Boeing Spokane. Member of the Creston Town Council since 2022. Vietnam Era veteran ( U.S. Navy. ) Extensive residential building experience with family owned construction company; trained as traditional wood worker. Vice President of large HOA in puget sound area. Civic Activities:...
Name: Kathy L Eastman Age: 66 Hometown: Reardan Experience/Employment: •24 years as a Washington State employee, retired 7/31/2024 •10 years in the banking industry •8 years serving on the Reardan-Edwall school board •Current District Secretary for Lincoln County Fire #4, Reardan/Edwall Civic activities: •Startup Board Member of the Wheatland Little-League •Chairman of the Lincoln County Jr Livestock Auction •Mule Days Association treasurer and volunteer •Reardan Comm...
Name: Gail E Daniels Age: 75 Hometown: Reardan, WA Experience: Town of Reardan Mayor - 5 years Former Experience: Town of Reardan Council Member - 6 years President of the Wellpinit Education Association Retired Teacher - 35 years Volunteered in District 81 classroom - 3 years Master of Spring Creek Grange President of the Reardan Athletic Booster Club Family: 2 adult Children and 6 Grandchildren Questions: Question 1: What is your plan to support Reardan's economic and...
Name: Grady Houger Age: 43 Hometown: Creston Experience/Employment: 5th generation farmer Civic activities: Been on the town council and volunteer fire department for a while. Family: No information submitted Questions What are your key priorities for Creston in the next term? Key priorities for the mayor are to keep the water, sewer and garbage services going, and listen to everyone's concerns. Recycling is on the horizon, somehow we must keep it affordable. How will you...
Name: Brad Sweet Age: 43 Hometown: (where you live now): Davenport - Born and raised Experience/Employment: Davenport City Mayor - 8 years Davenport School Board - 10 years Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - 19 years - Current 911 Coordinator overseeing 9 employees Davenport Ambulance crew - Lincoln Hospital Davenport Fire Department - Firefighter Civic activities: Gorilla Booster Club - Treasurer Davenport Masons Davenport Lions Club Previous Fair Board Member Previous...
Name: Michael (Mike) Strite Age: 61 Hometown: Davenport, WA Experience/Employment: I was on the Davenport School board for 18 years, I currently serve on the Lincoln Hospital Foundation Board, Former Inland Empire Funeral Director Association president. I currently manage Strate Funeral Home in Davenport & Grand Coulee were I have worked for the last 39 years. Civic activities: Member of the Celebrate Davenport committee and former Davenport Lions Club. Family: I have been...
Name - Jerry B. Allen Age: 70 Hometown: (where you live now) Harrington Experience/Employment: Highline Grain Growers, Truck Driver, Business Owner, Corporate Development Civic activities: Harrington Town Square Development, brick repair on the Studebaker Garage and other local projects. Leadership in historic preservation through gatherings, classes, professional assistance and example Family: Married, two grown sons Questions What is your plan to support growth or retention...
Sprague Mayor Lucas Becker Age: 44 Hometown: Sprague Experience/Employment: I studied US history at University of Alaska, Anchorage. I drove for 6 years after, as a school bus driver, before moving to retail and some construction work. I am the caregiver for elderly parents and my young children. I am a hobby woodworker, and enjoy automotive work. Civic activities: I have volunteered time and labor for the local 2017 flood. I volunteered for Sprague Little League over several...
Name: Scooter Dearing Age: 55 years old Hometown: Breckenridge TX. Live in. Sprague WA. Experience/Employment: I'm a city councilman of Sprauge WA. Retired General contractor Civic activities: No information submitted Family: No information submitted Questions Question 1: What is your top priority for the city if elected mayor? See below Question 2: How would you strengthen ties between Sprague and nearby towns/partners? See below Question 3: What are your plans to ensure...
