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DAVENPORT – The Davenport City Council was set to convene Wednesday evening to discuss key issues, including the city budget, infrastructure improvements, and upcoming community events. The agenda included reviewing proposed budget allocations for the next fiscal year, discussing road maintenance and other infrastructure projects, and considering updates to zoning regulations. Council members were also expected to address public concerns and hear reports from various city departments. The meeting took place after press t...
YAKIMA — An Odessa man facing multiple child rape charges in Yakima County Superior Court will now stand trial in September, after both the prosecution and defense agreed to postpone the case. Nathanial James Lathrop, 59, of Odessa, is facing two counts of child rape in the first degree and one charge of child molestation. He was originally scheduled for trial on April 7, but during a March 13 hearing, the court rescheduled proceedings to Sept. 22. A readiness hearing is set for Aug. 7. Authorities said Lathrop was c...
ODESSA - Motorcyclists across the country now have a new stop in Washington state's 2025 Tour of Honor: Odessa's veterans memorial tank. The tank, an M60A3 used during Operation Desert Storm, sits at the Odessa Cemetery off WA-28 and serves as a tribute to 12 Odessa residents who lost their lives in World War II. It was brought to the cemetery in 2000 after a four-year effort led by Odessa resident Mike Hardung, with support from former U.S. Rep. George R. Nethercutt. "I...
ALMIRA — The fourth and final suspect in the Almira burglary case is expected to complete intensive substance abuse treatment the week of April 20 and return to custody shortly after. Recardo Rocha, 32, was represented by his attorney during a hearing on Tuesday, April 15. His defense informed Judge Adam Walser that Rocha is still in treatment but nearing completion of the program. The court agreed to set the matter over for one week to allow for his return. Lincoln County Prosecuting Attorney Ty Albertson said Rocha e...
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 7 Traffic Stops: 4 2:06 a.m. – A welfare check was requested by the Veteran’s Crisis Hotline on a potentially suicidal subject. 8:34 a.m. – A caller reported a male in all black clothing...
DAVENPORT — Two men were arrested Friday in connection with separate theft investigations led by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, following weeks of work by local deputies and the assistance of multiple law enforcement agencies. According to LCSO, deputies arrested Michael B. Flinn, 46, of Spokane, after serving a search warrant with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office at a property in Spokane County. The arrest stems from a report received approximately three weeks ago that multiple propane bottles had been stolen from a...
RITZVILLE - This city's search for a new police chief has left Reardan without its top officer. Reardan's former police chief, Mikeal Suniga, was hired away from the city; he began his new position on April 1 in Ritzville. Before coming to Reardan, Suniga was an officer in the Airway Heights Police Department. The Ritzville City Council agreed March 4 to offer him the job. But the city has been on the results of a background, polygraph and psychology and medical screenings...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Lions Club presented the Lincoln County Museum with a $5,000 check two weeks ago to support the replacement of two furnaces in the museum's outer exhibition buildings, enabling the facility to complete critical heating and air conditioning upgrades ahead of its seasonal reopening. The donation, partially raised through the Lions Club's annual Turkey Bingo event, calendar sales and pop can drives, helped the museum reach its fundraising goal after...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Record-Times has upgraded its email system, making it easier to contact the correct departments. The new emails went live on Monday, April 9. New emails include: • Advertising@odessarecordcom to reach Kelli Wilkie. • Editor@odessarecord.com to reach Olivia Harnack. • Sports@odessarecord.com • Obits@odessarecord.com to reach Yolanda Castillo for obituary submissions. • Classifieds@odessarecord.com to reach Yolanda Castillo for classified advertising. • Subscriptions@odessareco...
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 March 30 Traffic Stops: 10 9:29 a.m. – A caller requested a welfare check on a friend going through a break up. 11:58 a.m. – An Odessa resident called to file a report about someone smearin...
DAVENPORT — The City Council was scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 9, to review first-quarter financial data, including budget expenditures and departmental activity, according to agenda documents and quarterly reports. Council members were presented with detailed revenue and expense reports for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, showing that most departments are operating within their budgeted expectations. According to the quarterly revenue and expense report, the city’s general fund — which covers core services such...
ODESSA — The Odessa Groundwater Replacement Program (OGWRP) has reached a significant milestone with the launch of the EL 86.4 irrigation system, converting 5,426 acres from deep well irrigation to Columbia River surface water. The transition eliminates 16 wells, conserving 16,143 acre-feet, or 5.3 billion gallons, of water annually in the Odessa Subarea Aquifer. The project, spearheaded by the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District (ECBID), is part of a broader effort to address declining groundwater levels in the Odessa S...
DAVENPORT - A man charged with multiple felonies across several counties was sentenced to 48 months in prison in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 8, after pleading guilty as part of a global plea agreement. Joseph Lee Cooper, 43, appeared before Judge Jeffery Barkdull to be sentenced on two felony charges stemming from a high-speed chase last November that ended in a wheat field outside Davenport. The court originally considered a 50-month prison term. However,...
DAVENPORT – High-speed 5G WiFiber internet will go live in Davenport on May 5, providing residents with faster and more reliable connectivity. "We are launching May 5," said Shane Monroy, a technician of WiFiber. "We have a sign-up portal online. People can be proactive and sign up with us and check our website. We have a pretty big list of people waiting for fiber or wireless customers. May 5 we are going to start going live." WiFiber has already expanded its services to seve...
SPRAGUE - A local man was sentenced Tuesday, April 1, to nearly 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary in Lincoln County Superior Court. Jason Trickel, 45, of Sprague, received a 29.75-month sentence in connection with an October 22, 2024, incident near a cell tower site on Newark McAbee Road. According to court records, Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Kody Becker responded to a report at approximately 9:02 a.m. from Thomas Pelley, who had...
DAVENPORT - A Spokane man accused of stealing a vehicle in Lincoln County pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday, April 1, in Lincoln County Superior Court. Scott Skenandore-Kieffer, 36, is charged with theft of a motor vehicle in connection to an incident reported April 10, 2024. He was granted a public defender, David Hearrean, and no objections were raised to the omnibus application. His trial is set for June 25, with a readiness hearing scheduled for May 27....
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 March 23 Traffic Stops: 4 11:10 p.m. – A caller said she could hear some one climbing around on top of the RV that her and her kids were staying in on her property. March 24 Traffic Stops: 3 6:53...
DAVENPORT — A fourth suspect in the January burglary of an Almira residence has been charged and will face trial in Lincoln County Superior Court, though her trial date was rescheduled Tuesday, April 1. Thea Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, pleaded not guilty to residential burglary, second-degree possession of stolen property, second-degree burglary, and second-degree theft. Wenz, who lives with her grandparents, was previously appointed public defender Victoria Iverson. Her trial is now set for May 21 at 9 a.m. According to c...
ALMIRA — Scammers are using fake hostage situations to demand money, preying on fear and targeting vulnerable individuals. A local woman reported receiving a call from an unknown number with a 253 area code. When she answered, she heard a young woman screaming. “I got a call, and it was a girl screaming, saying, ‘Mommy, help me! Mommy, mommy, mommy!’ She was inconsolable,” Cathy Florenzen said. “I could sense it was not my daughter because she has never called me ‘mommy’ in her life.” Florenzen handed the phone to her husb...
REARDAN — A local man accused of threatening to kill his family and attempting arson is seeking a bond reduction as his trial date is pushed to May. Nicholas Gene Finch, 39, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court, where his defense requested a reduction of his $20,000 bond to $10,000. The state opposed the motion, citing Finch’s history of warrant activity and concerns from the victims, who reportedly expressed fear over his potential release. Attorneys also requested a continuance in the case, with a new trial date set...
DAVENPORT – A local man accused in the death of a 5-month-old boy appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court, where attorneys scheduled a trial date for late September. Jordan Russell Mills-Jay, 30, is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder in connection with the June 21, 2023, death of an infant referred to as “Zander.” The trial is set to begin on Sept. 24, with a readiness hearing scheduled for Sept. 2. During a court hearing, Mills-Jay agreed to waive his right to a speedy trial temporarily. H...
GRAND COULEE – A Spokane woman was sentenced to 150 days in jail after pleading guilty to burglary and theft charges related to a break-in at a storage facility in Grand Coulee. Linda Ann Zargoza, 40, was identified as the driver of a gold 2006 Chevrolet HHR seen on surveillance footage during a burglary at State Route 174 Storage Units on Dec. 7, 2021. Judge Dan Johnson handed down the sentence, rejecting a lower-end sentencing request. Prosecutors had recommended three m...
DAVENPORT — Idaho State Police arrested a local fugitive over the weekend on a felony warrant. Troopers pulled over James Boss, 56, on Interstate 84 in Jerome County, Idaho, Friday, March 21. The arrest stemmed from a felony warrant issued in Lincoln County, Washington, for charges related to an ongoing investigation. Records show those charges include possession of depiction of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree and sexual exploitation of a minor. According to court documents, Boss was r...
DAVENPORT – Lincoln County can expect variable precipitation and rising temperatures this spring, with stronger storms and early snowmelt impacting local waterways. Spring is officially here, having begun on Thursday, March 20. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center forecasts equal chances of above- or below-average precipitation from April through June, while temperatures are expected to rise with some areas experiencing brief cooldowns. “We will cool down pretty rapidly,” said Valerie Thayler, a meteo...
GRAND COULEE — A man accused of burglarizing an elderly resident’s home and committing financial fraud is moving toward a plea agreement as his trial date is rescheduled. Jake Keith Denning had previously undergone competency evaluations and was deemed fit for trial by both the state and their respective defenses. “We worked out a plea deal,” Denning’s defense attorney said during a recent superior court hearing on Tuesday, March 25. Denning, who faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree burglary, first-deg...
