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REARDAN—Reardan High School is searching for a new head volleyball coach just days before the start of the season. Elise McCammond, who was hired to lead the Screaming Eagles in the fall of 2024, submitted her resignation via email to Reardan-Edwall athletic director Brian Graham on Monday, Aug. 17, effective immediately. McCammond cited “sudden and unforeseen circumstances” as her reason for stepping down, coming just a week before the team’s first official practice. Assistant Coach Sara Graham has stepped in to lead th...
DAVENPORT - The 2026 high school football season got underway Wednesday, Aug. 19, with the first day of practice. Davenport, Odessa and Reardan teams began training without pads. Reardan is the first eastern Lincoln County team to face others. On Aug. 29, the Screaming Eagles will travel to the Freeman Jamboree at 11 a.m. The Screaming Eagles open Northeast 2B league play at Asotin at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, then come home at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, to host Kettle Falls. In...
MARLIN – A local cowboy was among the field in this year’s running of the World-Famous Suicide Race in Omak. Caleb McMillan, 28, qualified on his horse, Ol Yeller, and ran in the Thursday night, Aug. 13, performance, but didn’t place. He was not listed among the cowboys and tribal riders competing in the remaining performances of the four-day event. McMillan is one of the few non-tribal riders to compete in recent years. When contacted earlier this week about the race, McMillan politely declined to comment. In the World...
DAVENPORT - A second-year lifeguard says the biggest challenges on the stand rarely involve water emergencies and more often center on managing what kids are doing or saying. Malachi Hoff, 19, of Davenport, returned to the city pool this summer after a positive first season. He said he enjoyed the staff, the work and the chance to be outside in the sun. Certification is required every other year. Hoff completed his last year in a three-day course that mixed classroom...
MEDICAL LAKE – A young Davenport wrestler is literally king of the sand. Otto Medhaug, a Davenport Middle School student, won gold Saturday, Aug. 15, in the second annual Beach Throwdown in Waterfront Park. In the sport, wrestlers score 1 point for a takedown or pushout, and 3 points for taking an opponent from feet to back. The first to score 3 points wins. Medhaug won two bouts en route to gold in his age and weight with scores of 3-0 and 5-0....
MEDICAL LAKE – A pair of Gorilla middle schoolers brought home bronze medals from the Sunday Throwdown wrestling tournament Sunday, Aug. 16. Penny Strite and Otto Medhaug both competed in the late-night folkstyle tournament that took place under the stars on the Medical Lake football field. Mats stretched from endzone to endzone. And under the stadium lights and cool air, condensation made the mats slick. The duo hit the mat after 8:30 p.m. Saturday night and were still w...
OLYMPIA – Deer and elk hunters who paid for a state multi-season application this year have a chance to buy one of 3,137 remaining multi-season deer tags and 187 elk tags this month. Remaining multi-season elk tags go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 25 and will be sold first-come, first-serve. Surplus multi-season elk tags will be available in-person at state Department of Fish and Wildlife office and authorized retailers. The remaining multi-season deer tags will go on sale at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 and will be sold first-come, f...
MEDICAL LAKE - The West Plains Cannons returned to familiar territory in 2026 as the local American Legion league champions for the fifth time in the past six seasons. West Plains had relative ease in the district playoffs but fell short, however, in the in the state playoffs, reaching the third round in a double elimination event held in Spokane. Following the 2025 season in which they finished 14-24 following back-to back 30-plus win campaigns, "We knew we'd be a better...
ODESSA - With limited summer job options in town, a local teenager chose the pool because she wanted a chance to help her community while gaining work experience. Jordyn Lewis, 17, of Odessa, is spending the season as a lifeguard at the city pool. She said the training this year was demanding. "It was pretty difficult this year," Lewis said. "We compacted everything into two days, including the brick test, which is really hard at 12 feet. We also had to do a lot of laps,...
DAVENPORT - High school football practices across Lincoln County are set to open Wednesday, Aug. 19, as coaches emphasize heat safety, scheme execution and building depth with large underclass groups. Davenport Gorillas Coach Trenton Briney said practice officially begins with 8-11 a.m. sessions Wednesday to avoid the worst heat and smoke. "Practice will be upbeat and up-tempo to focus on multiple aspects of the game, while emphasizing a positive team culture," Briney said. Th...
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...
