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DAVENPORT — Brody J. Schillinger, a 19-year-old Davenport resident and standout athlete, died early Sunday, Feb. 23, in a rollover crash on U.S. Highway 2, about four miles west of the city. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, March 1, at noon in the Davenport High School Gymnasium at 801 7th Street. The graveside service is to follow at Mountainview Cemetery. A meal and gathering will take place after at the Davenport Memorial Hall at 511 Park Street. According to the Washington State Patrol, Schillinger was e...
Flooding over the weekend closed multiple roads across the county, with Public Works still surveying and graveling to repair them throughout the month....
DAVENPORT — A combination of heavy rain, melting snow, and frozen ground created what officials are calling the “perfect storm” for widespread flooding, mudslides, and road closures throughout the county. Several roads were deemed impassable over the weekend due to high water levels and erosion. Hawk Creek Ranch Road and Mill Canyon Road were among the most severely impacted, with Hawk Creek rising to eight feet deep in some areas. Other closures included Circle Road, Gaffney Road, Cupers Road, and Sage Hen Draw Road. “We h...
DAVENPORT - Two suspects charged in connection with a January burglary in Almira returned to Lincoln County Superior Court for readiness hearings on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Jose Rafael Medina Lomeli, 28, and Delila Ellen Reid, 50, appeared before Judge Adam Walser as their cases move toward trial. Both face multiple charges stemming from the Jan. 9 burglary, in which firearms, a Liberty safe, household items and a Jeep were stolen from a residence and shop. Medina Lomeli is charged...
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 Feb. 17 Traffic Stops: 7 2:59 p.m. – A Davenport Safeway employee called to report 3 juveniles for theft. The store doesn’t want to press theft charges but wants the juveniles trespassed from th...
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 Feb. 9 Traffic Stops: 3 6:17 a.m. – A caller reported a pickup driving erratically on Highway 2 East bound just west of Davenport. 10:59 a.m. ...
ALMIRA - Another man charged in the Almira burglary case appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court for his readiness hearing in preparation for his upcoming trial. Recardo Rocha, 32, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for a readiness hearing on multiple felony charges stemming from a residential burglary. The defense asked the state to reschedule the trial date and readiness hearing previously set in court and moved to have the trial set for April 1...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners approved the establishment of Klein Road No. 2280 and Sage Road during their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18. A public hearing for Klein Road opened at 10:40 a.m. Commissioners voted to waive the reading of the full affidavit. Klein Road, which currently exists in Adams County and crosses the border into Lincoln County, will be the larger of two roads connecting intersecting properties. It was classified as a primitive road. No...
REARDAN - A local man accused of threatening to kill his family and attempting arson is seeking a mental health evaluation to determine his competency to stand trial. Nicholas Gene Finch, 39, appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, February 18, where attorneys indicated they would file a proposed order for a 10.77 assessment. The evaluation, required under Washington law, determines whether a defendant is mentally competent to proceed with trial. Finch's trial...
HARRINGTON - The Harrington City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, February 12, to discuss potential water system upgrades, code enforcement, and other city matters. The hearing opened at 7:03 p.m. Discussions centered on securing a loan to replace Well #1, which is aging and experiencing mechanical issues. The city had previously been offered a $1.2 million loan, with 15% of it forgivable as a grant. The loan, at an interest rate of 1.08%, would amount to...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council met on Tuesday, February 12, 2025, to address key issues affecting the community, including code enforcement concerns, tourism funding, and plans for a potential airport fuel tank. The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with all council members present. During the meeting, several community members voiced concerns about the city’s appearance, particularly regarding junk vehicles and unkempt yards. Carolyn Olson requested the council take action against these issues, especially along Was...
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 Feb. 2 Traffic Stops: 12 10:47 a.m. – An employee at Family Dollar called to request a welfare check on a person who had been sitting in their car in the parking lot for a while. 12:27 p.m. – A m...
HARRINGTON - A Palouse woman charged with vehicular homicide in the deaths of three Davenport men appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11, where the court ordered assessments and proposed a trial date of April 9. A readiness hearing is scheduled for March 18, and a waiver of a speedy trial was completed. Jade A. Ellsworth, 30, of Palouse, is facing one count of vehicular homicide in connection with the Friday, June 7, 2024, crash that killed Alan Kysar,...
GRAND COULEE - Linda Ann Zaragoza, 44, of Spokane, pleaded not guilty to multiple burglary and theft charges during her arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Judge Adam Walser found probable cause to move forward with the case. Prosecutors requested standard release conditions, citing Zaragoza's nine outstanding warrants and asking for a $50,000 bond. "Judge, she can't afford a $50,000 bond, but she could afford a $5,000 bond," her defense argued....
OLYMPIA – With cold weather and long distances, Eastern Washington would seem an unlikely region to find school district officials excited about electric buses. But Reardan-Edwall School District Transportation Director Mike McCain is looking forward to the experiment. “If it doesn’t work, we can always park it,” McCain said. His district’s two electric school buses are still in production and scheduled for a March delivery. The district has also ordered one new diesel bus. “We’ll be able to compare maintenance and operating...
DAVENPORT — A readiness hearing has been scheduled for March 18 in the case of Jason Trickel, a Sprague man facing second-degree burglary charges, following a Lincoln County Superior Court hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Trickel’s trial date has been set for April 9 and 10, with an additional day on April 11 if needed. He waived his right to a speedy trial, and both the prosecution and defense agreed that two days would be required for trial proceedings. According to court records, Trickel, 45, was arrested following an Oct...
CRESTON — The Superior Court hearing for Mathew S. Chafin, 35, was postponed on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after officials noted that the court lacked contact information for him. However, the Department of Corrections does have his contact details. The hearing has been rescheduled to an unspecified, later-to-be-determined date. Chafin, who was arrested on Dec. 12, 2020, is facing a charge of first-degree child molestation. The hearing was intended to address a motion and affidavit for an order determining the existence of probable c...
DAVENPORT— The Lincoln County Superior Court judge reviewed Wallace Elby Buck’s firearm rights restoration order on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after past domestic violence convictions raised legal concerns. Judge Adam Walser examined the orders signed by Judge Dan Johnson, who restored Buck’s firearm rights in August. However, prosecutors noted that Buck, 62, still had a prior domestic violence assault charge in district court, which disqualified him from possessing firearms. “It looks like the orders that Judge Johnson signed...
GRAND COULEE - A man and woman accused of breaking into a local residence, stealing checks, and committing fraud underwent arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, February 4, where both defendants requested competency screenings to determine their ability to stand trial. Brittany A. Ogden, 41, and Jake Keith Denning, 42, each signed a 1077 motion for a competency evaluation after citing difficulties understanding their legal rights. Superior Court Judge Adam...
ALMIRA — A fourth suspect connected to the January burglary of an Almira residence has been charged and will face trial in Lincoln County Superior Court. Thea Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, pleaded not guilty to one count of residential burglary, second-degree possession of stolen property, second-degree burglary, and second-degree theft. During her arraignment, the prosecution requested standard release conditions. Wenz, who resides with her grandparents, was appointed public defender Victoria Iverson. Her trial is scheduled f...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners convened Monday, Feb. 3, with Chairwoman Jo Gilchrist calling the meeting to order at 8 a.m. Commissioners approved various vouchers, including $700,601.43 for current expenses and small funds, $15,986.73 in current expense P-cards, and $43,904.00 for the IETT medical insurance special issue. Additional approvals included allocations for the Noxious Weed Board, county roads, solid waste, equipment rental, and pits and...
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 Jan. 26 Traffic Stops: 8 8:24 a.m. – A dispute between neighbors was reported. 8:33 a.m. – A loose dog was reported. 12:10 p.m. – A custody dispute was reported. 1:26 p.m. – Vehicle prowling re...
REARDAN - A Reardan man accused of threatening to kill his family and attempting to commit arson pleaded not guilty during his arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, February 4. Nicholas Gene Finch, 39, remained handcuffed during the proceedings and did not object to the restraints. Superior Court Judge Adam Walser confirmed that Finch met the qualifications for a public defender, and Finch requested a court-appointed attorney. The prosecution asked for a...
ODESSA — The dismissal of an alleged whistleblower following concerns over potential asbestos exposure at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center was a key topic of discussion at the hospital board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 30. A hospital employee, Barbara Vogelsank, said she was placed on administrative leave after raising concerns about possible asbestos in flooring glue during hospital renovations. The employee stated that after bringing the matter to the attention of hospital leadership, she received a letter informing her t...
SOAP LAKE — Two 16-year-old boys from Soap Lake have been arrested in connection with a burglary at a marijuana shop, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 1:30 a.m. Friday to an intrusion alarm at 2020 Solutions, located at 261 State Route 28 West in the Lakeview community of unincorporated Soap Lake. Upon arrival, deputies found no suspects but, given a previous attempted burglary at the business on January 27, the Sheriff’s Crime Reduction Team initiated a stakeout. Shortly after conce...
