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As I sit here in the quiet of our place out by Porcupine Bay on Cayuse Cove Road in Davenport, Washington, the air feels unusually mild for early February-no snow blanketing the ground, no crunch underfoot, just damp earth and open views across the lake. It's a strange winter, almost like the season forgot to show up fully. My mind, though, is locked on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where this Sunday, February 8, the Seattle Seahawks will square off against the...
As a sports and recreation reporter for the Lincoln County Record-Times, I often share stories from the field. Today, I want to offer a personal note rooted in my heritage. My Bilodeaux family traces its Acadian roots to Île d’Orléans in the St. Lawrence River of Quebec, where ancestors settled as early as 1656. Generations of Bilodeaus have been known for their skills in fishing and hunting. One tradition I cherish is making fresh sausages—uncured and undried—from wild ga...
Every January, once the holiday hustle subsides, my wife, Laura, our loyal black-and-tan bloodhound, Ladybird, and I head out for our cherished tradition: exploring the scenic banks at Two Rivers, where the Spokane and Columbia rivers converge on Lake Roosevelt. The winter light casts a serene glow over the water, and the crisp air invigorates as Ladybird enthusiastically sniffs along the shoreline trails, her long ears flapping with every excited bound. Laura and I follow at a leisurely pace, savoring the quiet that...
Christmas in Lincoln County arrives quietly, the way it should in rural Eastern Washington. Fields stretch white under a thin blanket of snow, grain silos stand like sentinels against the gray sky, and families gather in homes warmed by wood stoves and old traditions. There’s no bustle here, no frantic mall crowds, just the hush of winter and the promise of time spent together. For many of us, that time means heading to the hills for skiing or snowboarding. Mount Spokane, just over an hour’s drive southeast, and 49 Deg...
As a sports and recreational writer covering the grit and glory of high school athletics in Lincoln County, I’ve always appreciated the raw thrill of competition, whether it’s a buzzer-beater on the basketball court or the quiet focus of an outdoor pursuit. But lately, my frustrations with Washington’s gun laws have pushed me toward a new passion: archery. And honestly, it’s been a revelation. Let’s be blunt, Washington’s firearm regulations feel like a straitjacke...
As the chill of November settles over Lincoln County, I’ve got that familiar itch again. Gym lights are flickering on, sneakers are squeaking, and the faint smell of floor wax is already in the air. High school winter sports are back, and in Davenport, Reardan, Odessa and Edwall, that means the heartbeat of winter is about to pound louder than a combine at harvest. Davenport’s Gorillas and Reardan’s Screaming Eagles are primed for Northeast 2B battles, with Davenport heading to Reardan for boys basketball on Dec. 12 and w...
There’s something electric about November in eastern Washington, when the wheat fields turn gold under a crisp sky, and the echoes of Friday night lights bleed into the weekend. As a kid who grew up chasing grounders on dusty diamonds and dreaming of gridiron glory, I can’t help but feel the pull of these moments — when our local heroes lace up for state glory, and even the pros remind us why we fell in love with the game. This week, it’s Davenport soccer braving the cold in Freeman, Gorillas volleyball spiking toward the Sun...
As your newest voice in the sports section, I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’m not just scribbling from the press box. I’m living it. Five kids call me Dad, and three of them are suiting up in uniforms this fall. The youngest, a kindergartener with pigtails and boundless energy, just hung up her flags for the season. The older two are grinding under Friday night lights at Davenport High. And me? I’m the guy wiping turf off scraped knees one minute and chasing deadlin...
As a new sports reporter for the Lincoln County Record-Times, I’ve been soaking up pthe energy of our local games, but one question keeps tugging at me: where did the names of our football fields come from? The stories behind the fields in Davenport, Odessa, and Reardan are like uncovering treasures buried in the heart of our communities. Each name tells a tale of people who shaped our towns, and I can’t help but feel a spark of excitement as I dig into their origins. Take Davenport’s Hering Field, for starters. Back in 1939,...
The Seattle Mariners’ surge this season has ignited a fire in me that I haven’t felt since my childhood days at the Kingdome, cheering for Ken Griffey Jr. and Randy Johnson. Those were magical times. As a kid, I’d trek to the concrete dome in Seattle, eyes wide as Griffey — “The Kid” himself — smashed towering home runs into the upper deck. Johnson, the towering lefty known as “The Big Unit,” would mow down hitters with his blistering fastball and that signature slider. The Mariners of the 1990s weren’t just a team; they w...
As the 2025-26 cross-country season begins, I’ve been reflecting on the heart and hustle of the Northeast 2B League, where the Reardan Screaming Eagles and Davenport Gorillas are charging toward another grueling yet thrilling year. Talking with Coaches Tyler Smedley of Reardan and Brian Telford of Davenport, I’m reminded why this sport captivates me. It’s not just about the finish line; it’s about growth, grit, and the small-town spirit that lifts these runners up. At Reardan, Smedley leads a young squad bursting with po...
