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WATERVILLE — The state Public Records Act collided with a parental claim of privacy Friday morning, May 2, during an hour-long online hearing in Douglas County Superior Court. At issue is whether public records routinely available for a vehicle crash should be provided to the media or if a third party could block disclosure because a minor was involved. In this case, Free Press Publishing owner Roger Harnack is seeking Washington State Patrol documents officially identifying two 17-year-olds who died in the crash, as well a... Full story
ALMIRA - A 72-year-old Almira man charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault with domestic violence and sexual motivation was sentenced Thursday, May 1, in Lincoln County District Court to 728 days in jail after pleading guilty. Kenneth Earl Burda Sr., 72, appeared before Judge Dan B. Johnson at 11:27 a.m. as Johnson informed the court he had reviewed the pre-sentencing report, probable cause documents and other materials prior to issuing the sentence. Burda received...
DAVENPORT — A total of 36 candidates have filed for 31 open positions across Lincoln County ahead of the Tuesday, August 5, primary election. The candidate filing week opened Monday, May 6, with contested races appearing in multiple jurisdictions, including city council and mayoral seats, school and fire districts, and hospital and park boards. The following individuals had filed for office by press time: In countywide races, Ty Albertson, of Odessa, filed as a Republican candidate for Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney. T...
REARDAN – Mayor Gail Daniels swore in Barbara Werner as the town's new chief of police at the town council meeting Thursday, May 1. Werner replaced former chief Mike Suniga who resigned his position to become the chief of police in Ritzville. Werner grew up in Sacramento, California and joined the Army in 1988. She served as a military police officer at Fort Richie, Maryland, Giessen Army Depot in Giessen, Germany, and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, before leaving the Army in 1...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners opened four broadband infrastructure bids during their regular meeting Monday, May 5, as part of an effort to expand fiber optic access through several communities. The meeting began at 8 a.m., with bid openings scheduled for 9:15 a.m. The bids, for fiber-to-the-premises (FTTx) service to Odessa, Reardan and Sprague, as well as mid-mile fiber between Creston and Hawk Creek Road, were submitted by four companies. Zero DB submitted the lowest bids at $1,930,052.15 for the FTTx portion 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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG April 28 Traffic Stops: 18 12:11 a.m. – A 73 year old female requested assistance after a fall. 10:05 a.m. – Violation of a court order was reported. 11:44 a.m. – Damage to a road was reported...
ODESSA — The Odessa Town Council convened for its regular meeting on Monday, April 28, at the community center, where councilmembers approved building permits, reviewed ongoing public works projects, and discussed community concerns, including a potential railroad Quiet Zone. Mayor Bill Crossley called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The meeting was held both in person and via Zoom, with access information posted publicly. During public comment, a resident introduced the idea of establishing a Quiet Zone to reduce train n...
HARRINGTON - A local man is accused of unlawfully possessing a firearm during a domestic disturbance in April, and pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday, May 6, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Aaron Timm, 43, was appointed public defender Dave Hearrean, after he was found indigent by Superior Court judge Adam Walser. Timm faces one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree stemming from an April 16 incident at his parents' home in...
DAVENPORT — A local man pleaded not guilty Tuesday, April 29, in Lincoln County Superior Court to multiple domestic violence-related charges, including two counts of second-degree assault with intent to strangle. Christopher Killian, 48, entered the plea during his arraignment and was appointed public defender David Hearrean. Killian also waived his right to a speedy trial. Court records show that the charges stem from an incident reported Saturday, April 26, at 5:18 p.m. when deputies responded to a domestic violence call a...
The April 24 edition of The Record-Times incorrectly reported the date of the Miss Cheney Rodeo Coronation in Airway Heights. Whitney Bjornberg, 23, of Reardan, will be crowned on Friday, May 2, during the annual Cheney Rodeo Auction at the Spokane Tribe Casino....
ODESSA - Financial concerns and allegations of leadership misconduct were raised during the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, April 24. The meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with public comments from concerned community members. Billy Vie told board members he had filed claims with Labor and Industries over alleged leadership violations. "There have been claims made with L&I," Vie said. "The leadership did not follow the rules. They lied...
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 April 21 Traffic Stops: 7 8:10 a.m. – A verbal altercation was reported. 10:24 a.m. – A man called to report that he was having anxiety issues and wanted an escort to the hospital. 2:27 p.m. ...
ODESSA — A Lind woman has filed a second formal ethics complaint against Odessa attorney Victoria Iverson. She also filed to have Lincoln County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Jeff Barkdull removed from her custody case in Lincoln County Superior Court. Kristina Keys, 41, of Lind, submitted the complaint Sunday, April 27, to the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Counsel and the State Attorney General’s Office, claiming Iverson engaged in professional misconduct and ethical violations during legal pro...
ALMIRA — A 72-year-old Almira man originally charged with first-degree child molestation, fourth-degree child molestation, and two counts of first-degree rape of a child pleaded guilty to reduced charges in Lincoln County District Court after a key witness, his son, rescinded his wittness statement. Kenneth Burda, 72, of Almira, pleaded guilty to the amended charges changed to assault in the fourth degree with domestic violence and sexual motivation. Sentencing for Burda is scheduled for 11 a.m. on May 1 in Lincoln County Dis...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County will open candidate filing for 82 local offices from Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9, 2025, according to Elections Manager Norm Caley. The county will begin accepting mailed Declarations of Candidacy on Monday, April 21. Filings can be mailed to P.O. Box 28, Davenport, WA 99122. In-person filings will be accepted at the Lincoln County Auditor’s Office, 450 Logan Street, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Online filings will be available from 8 a...
The April 17 issue of The Record-Times incorrectly reported that Nathaniel Lathrop, who faces multiple child rape charges, owned and sold the Rolling Thunder Saloon in downtown Odessa on October 30, 2024. Tax affidavits show that the building was sold on that date to a buyer who wishes to remain anonymous in this publication.....
DAVENPORT - The City Council received a $25,000 offer to sell the city's skate park while also approving its 2024 annual report and payment of more than $22,000 in bills during its Wednesday night meeting. The Davenport City Council met Wednesday night, calling the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and approving the minutes from its April 9 session. The council entered executive session to discuss litigation. During the public comment portion, a community member, identified only as...
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 April 14 Traffic Stops 10 11:23 a.m. – A resident called to report a dead dog that appears to have been placed on her property. 2:28 p.m. – A red Plymouth Sundance just off the highway by Corner...
DAVENPORT - High-speed fiber internet service will be available to city residents and businesses starting Monday, May 5, according to the Lincoln County Broadband Office. The new network will allow internet service providers to begin connecting customers within city limits. Fiber offers faster speeds, better reliability, and stronger security compared to wireless and satellite options. Lincoln County built the network without charging providers for infrastructure costs,...
ALMIRA — The fourth suspect connected to the January burglary of a residence in Almira has been formally charged and will stand trial in Lincoln County Superior Court, following another continuance filed Tuesday, April 22. Thea Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, pleaded not guilty to one count each of residential burglary, second-degree burglary, second-degree theft, and second-degree possession of stolen property during her arraignment. The prosecution requested standard release conditions. Wenz, who resides with her grandparents, w...
DAVENPORT - A 32-year-old Ephrata man pleaded not guilty Tuesday, April 22, in Lincoln County Superior Court to multiple felony charges related to a series of vehicle prowls and fraudulent transactions. Daniel Kyle Lewis, 32, of Ephrata, was arraigned before Judge Adam Walser and entered a not guilty plea to two counts of second-degree theft involving access devices, one count of money laundering, one count of second-degree identity theft and one count of theft of a firearm....
HARRINGTON — The City Council met for its regular session Tuesday, April 9, voting to reject all submitted bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project and initiating a year-long trial to broadcast meetings via Microsoft Teams. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. with a full roll call. Council members heard public comments and proceeded with a full agenda, including the consent agenda approval and review of the check register. Council members discussed the inspection and repair of Well No. 1 but determined they c...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council approved the use of the city’s brush and yard waste landfill site for “Clean Up Davenport Days” during its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 9. The cleanup event, sponsored by the Davenport Lions Club and the city, is scheduled for Friday, April 26. Mayor Jonathan Chapman encouraged community participation and reminded attendees that the city council supports the event through Resolution 2025-07, which was approved on a motion by Council Member Lance Strite, seconded by Council...
REARDAN - A local man accused of threatening to kill his family and attempting arson successfully postponed his trial during a court appearance on Tuesday, April 15. Nicolas Gene Finch, 39, returned to Lincoln County Superior Court for a readiness hearing, where his defense told the court, "We are not prepared to go to trial in a few weeks and we request new dates." Superior Court Judge Adam Walser asked both the prosecution and defense whether they could realistically go to t...
DAVENPORT — Law and Motion Day is back on the docket for Lincoln County Superior Court following a court order filed Monday, April 14. The court had previously canceled the session scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, due to a trial and conference conflict. According to court documents, the trial has since been continued and the conference will not be attended, prompting the reinstatement. “Typically what that is, is if a judge had a conflict where he couldn’t be here on Tuesday, they would cancel,” Lincoln County Prosecu...
