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Magers, Watkins recognized prior to retirement
DAVENPORT-Dozens of family members, law enforcement officers, county elected officials and community figures packed the Lincoln County Commissioner's chamber to bid Sheriff Wade... — Updated 6/24/2022
Kimberly Pearson promoted to advertising manager
CHENEY – Kimberly Pearson is the new ad manager for Free Press Publishing (FPP). Pearson, a former company sales representative, was promoted to the position after the retirement... — Updated 6/24/2022
Odessa's diving board, pool opens
The Odessa pool opened on Father's Day weekend. Swimming enthusiasts' excitement was felt even with the weather in the low 70s.... — Updated 6/24/2022
Llewellyn takes reins of WSU Extension
DAVENPORT--An avid 4-H kid raised on a wheat and cattle farm in Lincoln County, Don Llewellyn never outgrew his childhood love of livestock husbandry. The Washington State... — Updated 6/24/2022
Willow Ridge expected to transfer next week
DAVENPORT—The Willow Ridge apartment complex and safe house for victims of abuse or violence is expected to transfer from Family Resource Center to Rural Resources Monday, June 27, Cruze Thompson of Rural Resources told the... — Updated 6/24/2022
Your Local Government
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Harrington, Reardan and Sprague for the week of June 24-30. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, June... — Updated 6/24/2022
Cruize On In Diner up for sale
ODESSA- The Cruize On In Diner is up for sale after being open for less than a year. Dan and Becky Huntington, the owners, painted, cleaned and did minor remodeling to the establishment. Their son Andy Huntington helped with the... — Updated 6/24/2022
Ammonia truck flips near Duck Lake
HARRINGTON—A tanker rollover crash at the intersection of Duck Lake Lamona Road and Duck Lake Road involving a truck carrying 8,840 pounds of anhydrous ammonia resulted in no leaked chemicals and no injuries to the driver. The... — Updated 6/24/2022
Davenport Senior Center at risk of shutting down
DAVENPORT-- The Senior Center is in danger of having to close its doors and losing its ability to provide its meal program for senior citizens. Due to the present state of the economy, including high fuel and food costs, COVID-19... — Updated 6/24/2022
Candidate for Sheriff: Andy Manke
SEVEN BAYS-The current police chief in Reardan wants to level up. Andy Manke, a former Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputy and a 22-year retired veteran of the Army/National... — Updated 6/24/2022
Candidate for Treasurer: Pete Brickner
REARDAN-After a considerable amount of thought, Pete Brickner is running for Lincoln County Treasurer. "I want the citizens of Lincoln County to have a choice," Brickner said. "I... — Updated 6/24/2022
Board of directors fires Odessa Hospital CEO
ODESSA – The CEO of Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center was fired after only a year on the job. During a special June 9 meeting, hospital directors voted unanimously to immediately... — Updated 6/24/2022
Cops & Courts
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... — Updated 6/23/2022
Good dives only
Summer weather has taken its sweet time arriving this year, but the Davenport Water Park opened Tuesday, June 14. That allowed divers and swimmers to enjoy the outdoors as the sun... — Updated 6/16/2022
Partisan candidates gather at RCC forum
DAVENPORT-Partisan candidates running for Lincoln County audiences had a chance to speak to the public and, in some cases, answer questions from concerned citizens at a forum... — Updated 6/16/2022
Harrington's burn pile closed indefinitely
HARRINGTON- The burn pile is closed to public use, Mayor Jess Silhan reported at council’s June 8 meeting. He said the landowner was concerned about liability issues due to the burn pile. The landowner was also concerned that... — Updated 6/16/2022
String of incidents plague Odessa
ODESSA-Police Chief Les Jimerson reported multiple incidents at the council meeting Monday, June 12. Jimerson reported a drug overdose with the victim succumbing. He reported seven speeding tickets and one failure to stop. There... — Updated 6/16/2022
Candidate for Sheriff: Adam Johnson
DAVENPORT-Adam Johnson may be in law enforcement outside Lincoln County, but the Airway Heights officer believes the position of Lincoln County Sheriff is a natural next step for... — Updated 6/16/2022
Candidate for Commissioner: Jason Debord
CRESTON-The current trio of Lincoln County Commissioners has been in office together for nearly a decade. Jason Debord wants to change that, and he's running against incumbent Rob... — Updated 6/16/2022
Your Local Government
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of June 17-23. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Tuesday,... — Updated 6/16/2022
Reardan graduation celebrates Class of 2022
REARDAN- The Class of 2022's excitement was felt at the June 11 ceremony. The gym was decorated with school colors of maroon and gray. The Senior Band played the national anthem.... — Updated 6/16/2022
Lincoln County expands Board of Health membership
DAVENPORT--The Lincoln County Commissioners are accepting applications to expand the Lincoln County Board of Health in response to updates to RCW 70.05.030. The updated statue requires equal representation between elected... — Updated 6/16/2022
Davenport celebrates 37 graduates
DAVENPORT-An indoor graduation open to all members of the public for the first time since 2019 was a welcome sight on a rainy, windy day for locals looking to celebrate the... — Updated 6/13/2022
Odessa holds in-person graduation
ODESSA- The Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony was held on Saturday, June 4. The school gymnasium was proudly decorated with orange and black to celebrate the event. Due to the... — Updated 6/13/2022
Four grads receive diplomas in Harrington
HARRINGTON-Girl power was on display at this year's graduation, as an all-female Class of 2022 was recognized in a ceremony in the high school gym Friday, June 3. This year's class... — Updated 6/13/2022
