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Davenport girls take a breather between drills during a soccer camp at Eastern Washington University, where young athletes from across the region sharpened their skills - and their sunburns....
REARDAN - A Reardan High School graduate's skill and determination in bull riding have earned him a statewide award. Justice "JC" Merriott, 19, was named Washington's Cinch Outstanding Athlete by the Washington State High School Rodeo Association. The award recognizes his standout performances and grit in the demanding sport of bull riding. "It means a lot to me," Merriott said. "It makes me happy to see people look up to me, making a difference for the younger generation and...
Laramie Gray, of Reardan, rounds the arena during the National Anthem at the Cheney Rodeo on Friday, July 11....
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District will hold its Back-to-School Night and Mandatory Athletics Night on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Reardan High School, 215 East Spokane Avenue. The elementary Back-to-School Night for pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students begins at 5 p.m. Families can meet teachers, tour informational booths, and enjoy free pizza. The event also introduces the new principal, Sarah Dinkins. The Mandatory Athletics Night starts at 5 p.m. with a student-athlete presentation, followed by a parent present...
DAVENPORT- A local teen recently earned one of the highest honors in Washington's high school rodeo community. Elly Bageant, a 16-year-old at Davenport High School's Virtual Academy, was crowned Miss High School Rodeo Washington 2024-25 during Memorial Day week 2024, serving in the prestigious role until Memorial Day 2025. The title marked a significant chapter in her journey with the Washington State High School Rodeo Association, where she had been an active member since six...
DAVENPORT - The annual Kids Fishing Derby at Cottonwood Creek drew 127 registered children, along with an estimated 10 additional young anglers, on Friday, July 18, according to coordinator Bob Guhlke. Hosted by the Davenport Lions Club, the derby offered children the chance to fish for trout, some of which were tagged for a chance to win new fishing poles. This year, the event focused on participation and fun rather than recording fish sizes or weights, a change from...
REARDAN - Tenice Waters, a 16-year-old junior at Reardan High School, has garnered attention from Division I basketball programs at Idaho State University, Utah, and UC Santa Barbara. The Wellpinit native and member of the Colville Tribes has not yet committed but is weighing her options after a standout spring and summer on the AAU circuit and at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chicago. "I cried on the phone," she said. "Everything I dreamed of and worked for started to...
REARDAN - At 25, Mason Payne is carving a path as a rising star in professional rodeo, representing Reardan, Washington, with grit and ambition. A three-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Columbia River Circuit finals qualifier, Payne currently ranks fourth in the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association and eighth in the Columbia River Circuit. This year, he has placed first through fourth in multiple rodeos, including events in Colville, Tonasket, and Yakima; Grange...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport High School volleyball team competed in the Pacific Northwest Summer Volleyball Classic in Centralia, Wash., from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13. The team, composed of nine players - four returning varsity, four returning junior varsity, and one incoming freshman - faced tough competition and emerged victorious in the Division 1 Silver bracket. The tournament marked the first time this newly formed squad played together, with no prior joint practi...
DAVENPORT — Six Davenport High School varsity cheerleaders attended Camp 395 from June 26-29, a three-day intensive training hosted by Lilac City Cheer Academy at Jenkins Senior/Junior High School in Chewelah. The camp marked the first summer cheer camp for Davenport High School since before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted such events. The team, the smallest among six schools in attendance, embraced a rigorous schedule, spending 12-hour days in the gym honing their skills. They resided in classrooms during the camp, f...
Two Rivers lights up the sky with magnificent display, Saturday, July 5th....
DAVENPORT — The Davenport Lions Club Kids Fishing Derby, a cherished tradition in Lincoln County, is set for Friday, July 18, from 7 a.m. to noon at Cottonwood Creek, coinciding with the city’s annual Pioneer Days celebration. The event, which draws families from across the region, offers children a chance to fish for stocked trout in a community-focused atmosphere, fostering memories and outdoor skills. Bob Guhlke, a 79-year-old lifelong Davenport resident and dedicated Lions Club member, founded the derby 16 years ago aft...
DAVENPORT — As temperatures climb and wildfire risk intensifies, fire districts across Lincoln County are enacting burn bans, with the National Park Service imposing some of the most stringent restrictions leading into the Fourth of July weekend. A total fire ban will take effect at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area at 12:01 a.m. On Wednesday, July 3, the National Park Service announced. The ban prohibits all open flames, including those in designated fire rings and barbecue boxes. Shoreline fires, charcoal grills, t...
Surrounded by smiling kids in bright shirts and brand-new helmets, Chief Erika Rose and Amy Hardung paused for a photo after teaching the next generation how to ride safely and confidently on Wednesday, June 25. It was an evening where fun met purpose, and Odessa's streets gained a few more mindful young riders....
ODESSA - The Odessa Police Department hosted its annual Bike and Scooter Night on Wednesday, June 25, drawing dozens of local families to an evening of road safety education, giveaways and community fun. "Wow! What a great bike/scooter night 2025," Odessa Police shared in a statement. "Thanks to all the kids and parents who attended and encouraged your kids to learn the rules of the road. Safety on the roads in Odessa is very important to us; we want you to Ride Safe." The...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport School District has released its sports calendar for July and August, detailing athletic practices, camps, competitive events, and community pickleball sessions to prepare for the 2025-2026 fall season. The schedule includes football, volleyball, and community pickleball activities. This is what local athletes and families can expect for the upcoming summer months: July High school football summer camp kicks off 6–8 p.m., Monday, July 7, through Thursday, July 10, at Davenport High School and foc...
The dust has settled on the 2025 Davenport Junior Rodeo, which brought two full days of grit, speed and showmanship to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, June 20–21. Youth contestants from across the region competed in a packed schedule of events ranging from barrel racing and dummy roping to steer wrestling and bull riding. In the Little People division, Stella Streeter dominated the leaderboard, taking first in barrel racing (21.701), Cal Stake (9.097), and dummy roping (6 p...
Ransom Gray attempts to hold on during the Junior Boys Steer Riding event at the Davenport Junior Rodeo on Friday, June 20, before taking a tumble beneath the steer. The day featured a full lineup of youth events, including mutton busting, bronc riding, and barrel racing. For more on the Junior Rodeo, see Page 10....
REARDAN – Twelve girls basketball teams took part in the 4th annual Reardan Slam Basketball Tournament at the high school June 13-15. The Screaming Eagles went 5-1 and defeated Garfield-Palouse 48-43 to win the championship. Other teams in the tournament were Medical Lake, Kettle Falls, Moses Lake, Pullman, Lake Roosevelt, Colville, Liberty, Brewster, Pomeroy and Saint George's. "Summer is the building block to the following season," Reardan coach Bob Swannack said. "And t...
LIND - Engines roared and dust clouds rose over the Lind Lions Club Arena on Saturday, June 14, as 15 machines slammed and crashed their way through the 2025 Lind Combine Derby. The weekend-long event kicked off Friday, June 13, and featured a town parade Saturday morning, starting with the kids parade, followed by at least 22 entries in the Grand Parade downtown. In the muddy main event, Tyran Doyle, of Lind, took first place behind the wheel of The Extinguisher. Kyle Young,...
LINCOLN COUNTY - The Davenport Public Pool opened for the summer on Thursday, June 12. Hours are Monday through Friday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Two-week swim lesson sessions begin July 7. About 120 children are enrolled in the first session, which is full, with a similar number for the second session, which has openings. "I'm excited for the summer and eager to see how the rest of the year goes," said Emma Cormier, a senior lifeguard of...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport Junior Rodeo is set to return June 20-21, bringing two days of youth rodeo action to town with new prize offerings and expanded sanctioning. This year’s event is sanctioned by both the Eastern Washington Junior Rodeo Association (EWJRA) and the Columbia Tie-Down Junior Rodeo Association (CTJRA), drawing contestants from across the region to compete in a full slate of events. A new prize format debuts this year, offering awards to top performers across all age divisions. One saddle will be awa...
Editors note: This is a continuation of the story that ran in the 6/12 issue of the Lincoln County Record-Times. Odessa The Tigers track team was 17 members strong this season. The girls placed second in North Sub District 6 and fourth at the District 6 meet. Seven athletes competed at the 1B state meet earning the Tigers a seventh place finish. Lily Starkel led the team with a gold medal in the high jump. She also placed sixth in the long jump. Reegan Carstensen placed third in the 100 hurdles; Alexis Eden placed fifth in...
REARDAN – Springtime not only tickles the senses, but it also invites athletes to leave the confines of the gym and to chase their dreams on the track, tennis court, or ball field. With the conclusion of the WIAA Track & Field Championships, we look back on how Lincoln County schools fared in their spring sports. Overall, track and field athletes experienced the most success, while area softball and baseball teams experienced underclassmen’s growing pains. Davenport The Gorillas concluded another successful season track sea...
LYONS FERRY — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened a four-day window to catch Chinook salmon on the Snake River. The window opened Tuesday, June 3, and closes Friday, June 6. Fishermen can catch and keep Chinook from the Texas Rapids boat launch upstream to the boundary below Little Goodse Dam and from the mouth of the Snake River upstream to the boundary below Ice Harbor Dam. Only four hatchery fish longer than 12 inches are allowed. Barbless hooks are required. While fishermen are allowed to catch Chinook o...
