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DAVENPORT - After five summers on the stand, a local lifeguard says the job has taught her more about attention and responsibility than she expected when she first started. Rikkianna Chavelas, 19, of Davenport, returned to the city pool again this year. She said the work came easily and gives her a chance to visit with kids while keeping them safe. She has been certified for about five years. The swimming, rescue skills and CPR came fairly easily, though she admitted the...
DAVENPORT - Smoke from regional wildfires forced temporary closures of the Davenport and Odessa swimming pools earlier this week, though both reopened Wednesday as air quality improved. The Davenport pool was closed Monday and Tuesday after air quality levels climbed above 200, according to David Leath with the city. The decision was made with input from lifeguards and a city council member. "The levels were over 200 and that's a bit unsafe for guards and kids to be in the...
CHENEY — When the last full round of high school reclassification was set to be implemented about this time in 2024 there were significant local ramifications. Some gigantic geographic shifts, in fact. In 2024, movement of schools effectively sliced the Northeast A League in half from seven to four members as Freeman and Newport dropped to 2B while Deer Park elevated to 2A in the Greater Spokane League. In what might be called the “midterms” of the four-year reclassification cycle where schools can petition moves based on en...
ODESSA - A local teenager is spending her second summer as a lifeguard at the Odessa Pool, balancing long hours in the sun with the responsibility of keeping swimmers safe while also competing for the Odessa High School Tigers. Ella Schlomer, 16, of Odessa, said she took the job because she loves being outside and near the water. It also works well for younger teens who cannot yet drive long distances. In addition to lifeguarding, Schlomer plans to play volleyball and golf in...
PORCUPINE BAY — Hundreds of legacy tires embedded in a small tributary near Porcupine Bay for more than 60 years are finally set to be removed under a new state grant awarded to the Lincoln County Conservation District. The district received a Terry Husseman Grant from the Washington Department of Ecology to restore the fish-bearing waterway that flows into Lake Roosevelt. The tires, placed in the stream channel and banks in the 1960s, have been slowly degrading and releasing contaminants. Field work is projected to begin i...
I hope that you took the time to watch at least some of the World Cup final on Sunday. The battle between Spain and Argentina was amazing. Now, I'm not a soccer fan but I watched enough to appreciate how hard these guys worked and how important playing for your country really is. The USA team did well until the Belgium game in Seattle and then their dreams and game fell apart. The importance of a great goalie can't be emphasized enough. On Sunday, the Argentine goalie was unde...
DAVENPORT - A local teenager is spending his summer watching over swimmers at the pool while saving for college and building friendships. Joel Odenrider, 17, of Davenport, started working as a lifeguard this summer to earn money for school. He plans to attend Walla Walla Community College. The training mixed in-water swimming tests with classroom sessions that included videos and instruction on safety procedures. "How much people actually love the water" has surprised him...
DAVENPORT - Nearly 200 children cast lines Friday, July 17, at Davenport Park's Cottonwood Creek for the 19th annual Kids Fishing Derby, a record turnout for the Pioneer Days event hosted by the Davenport Lions Club. The creek was stocked earlier in the week with 500 trout by the Spokane Tribe Hatchery in Ford. Every participant received a hat and goody bag, and some fish were tagged for prizes that included fishing poles and tackle boxes. Sponsors this year included:...
ODESSA - A 17-year-old lifeguard is helping keep the Odessa Pool safe and welcoming this summer, turning long shifts into opportunities to connect with residents and create lasting memories for local families. Katie Williams of Odessa said she returned for her third year because she enjoys getting to know the public and making the pool a place where everyone feels welcome. "I really enjoy seeing all the people and getting to know the public a little more," Williams said. "I...
REARDAN – The Reardan-Edwall School District is set to receive $1.8 million to upgrade the running track. The new rubberized track will be funded entirely by the state, with no direct cost to local taxpayers, officials said. District officials announced that the funding was secured through the state capital budget during the most recent legislative session. Washington state Republican Reps. Mary Dye of Pomeroy and Mike Volz of Spokane sponsored the request for the financing. Volz represents the 6th Legislative District and D...
DAVENPORT - Young anglers will cast their lines into Cottonwood Creek at Davenport Park this Friday as the Davenport Lions Club hosts its 19th annual Kids Fishing Derby. Bob Guhlke, 80, a Davenport Lions Club member and derby organizer, said volunteers recently cleared limbs, aquatic growth and garbage from the creek so children can fish without getting tangled or discouraged. "We pulled a lot of garbage out so the kids don't get tangled up in the weeds and get discouraged,"...
DAVENPORT - For many young people, a summer lifeguard job means time in the sun and a steady paycheck. For Jesse Raugust, it has become something more meaningful. Raugust, 21, of Davenport, is in his third season as a lifeguard. He said the role has given him a chance to stay connected to his community while helping keep kids safe. "It's a good job. You get some sun, which is nice, but it's also a good opportunity to be around the community," Raugust said. "You see different...
ODESSA - Following resurfacing, the pickleball courts in the town park are open. Players must wear proper rubber-soled shoes, and bicycles, skateboards and other non-pickleball activities are not allowed on the courts, city officials said. Rules are posted on site. The project was a community effort supported by the Odessa Healthcare Foundation, which used proceeds from its May auction to help fund park improvements. The Odessa Lions Club provided the court surfacing and...
BREWSTER – Due to a low sockeye salmon return, fishermen will have fewer days on the Columbia River in the coming days. And the Upper Columbia River may not open at all. Agency fisheries employees project the sockeye return to be less than half of the run forecast of 275,000 fish. According to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the sockeye fishery opened June 27 and will close Sunday, July 5, downstream of the U.S. Highway 395 bridge. That’s four fewer days of fishing. The daily bag limit during the fishery is two...
ODESSA — A wide variety of summer camps and hands-on activities are returning this year, giving local childrne opportunities to learn new skills, stay active and have fun close to home. Kaylene James started GO! Odessa Recreation in 2017 after noticing a lack of organized summer programs for youth. This month and next, the organization is offering a full schedule of camps and classes, most of them at Reiman Park. Programs range from creative crafts and themed day camps to sports and skill-building activities. Offerings i...
DAVENPORT - Thundering hooves, dusty boots, and fast times, filled the fairgrounds on June 19-20 as the region's rising rodeo stars took over the annual Davenport Junior Rodeo. The action-packed, two-day showcase tested young competitors across a full slate of traditional events, culminating in the crowning of the weekend's ultimate all-around champions. In the senior boys division, Axel Jones dominated the field to capture the all-around title. Jones also teamed up with...
ODESSA - Grand Coulee dominated the final round-robin tournament of the modified slow-pitch softball season here Saturday, while local teams from Odessa, Wilbur and Davenport showed strong moments and standout individual performances. Grand Coulee finished the day with four decisive victories, including a 34-4 win over Odessa and a 41-1 rout of Bat Intentions. Odessa, meanwhile, opened with a dominant 27-1 victory over Bat Intentions and followed with a 14-4 win against Whiske...
WILBUR — A California-based company has taken over the long-neglected River Rue RV Park near Keller Ferry and is working to restore the popular Lake Roosevelt-area campground as a welcoming destination for visitors this season. Harmony Communities, an affordable housing provider based in Stockton, California, purchased the property at the end of April. It is the company’s first location in Washington state. George Antypas, a representative for Harmony Communities, said the company saw potential in the scenic spot and wan...
ODESSA - Odessa's bats stayed hot as the team rolled to a 25-1 victory over Wilbur in community slow pitch softball Wednesday evening. Coach Abby Lindberg credited strong hitting and a full roster for the dominant performance. "We hit well," she said. "We had more players today, and it was just nice to have everyone out on the field again." Wilbur catcher Courtney Wyborney said the game was one-sided but still enjoyable. She praised pitcher Brittany Ross for her hitting and...
DAVENPORT - For Davenport High School junior David Coriell, a disappointing finish on the track is not something to dwell on. It is fuel. Moments after a razor-thin, second-place finish in the 100-meter dash at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association state 2B championships in Yakima, Coriell translated his frustration into a historic performance. He didn't just win the 200-meter state title, he tore up the record books, clocking a blistering 21.86 seconds to set...
CHENEY - A perfect season was on the line June 1 at Salnave Park, and the players from Leo's Photography didn't waste any time securing it. Combining forces from Reardan and Davenport, Leo's Photography-one of West Plains Little League's powerhouse teams-delivered a dominant performance in a 20-0 shutout victory over Site One-Reardan to cap an undefeated regular season in the 8–12-year-old age division. "Top to bottom, it was a phenomenal game," Leo's coach Derek Jones s...
