December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners voted Monday to approve a 1% increase in property taxes for 2026, a move officials said is routine but critical to sustaining county operations. "We are allowed by law to collect 1% more than the previous year," Commissioner Rob Coffman said. "We can vote on collecting that 1% every year, and almost every taxing entity does. One percent of our tax fund is like $28,000 in increased revenue." Coffman said $28,000 is minimal compared with...
DAVENPORT — A Cheney man accepted a reduced plea deal Dec. 2 in connection with an alleged rape case. Andre Marcel DeVous, 21, of Cheney, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of third-degree assault in exchange for a 17-month sentence, including nine months of exceptional confinement. DeVous will also serve 12 months of community custody and pay a $500 victim assistance fee. DeVous was initially arrested for rape. The maximum penalty for the offense is five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney...
DAVENPORT - Snow plows rolled out across Lincoln County early Tuesday after an overnight flurry left slick roads scattered across the region, prompting reminders from officials about winter driving safety. Public Works Director David Orvis said crews focused first on the main oiled roads, with sanders deployed into the canyons. "We have to be a little more picky and choosy for the days we go out," Orvis said. He noted the county's size creates unpredictable conditions. "We...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council approved a grant agreement for city street improvements and a new rental arrangement for dumpster storage during its regular meeting Wednesday evening. Mayor Jonathan Chapman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members Heath Becker, Cody Jenkins, Cory Hollis, Lance Strite and Mike Wilkinson were present. Daniel Coriell and Patrick Katz were absent. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting without changes. No police report or public hearing was presented....
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Nov. 24 Traffic Stops: 12 8:47 a.m. — A caregiver responsible for a man with dementia said one of his friends came over and took his medications. 9:54 a.m. — A false panic alarm was...
Lincoln County broadband project advances DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Broadband Director Margie Hall provided commissioners on Monday with an update on ongoing fiber-optic projects. Hall said the county received a reimbursement for the WIZBO One project, which involves splicing fiber from a residential development to the main facility. Construction for that phase is complete. She added that plans to expand further will wait until the start of the new year, when the county can solicit bids. Hall also noted that the State...
DAVENPORT - A local man appeared in court this week after an investigation revealed allegations involving substantial bodily harm to a juvenile during a reported roadside incident in August. Kevin Raymond Duclos, 37, of Coulee Dam, was arraigned Tuesday, Dec. 2, on one count of second-degree assault, substantial bodily harm. Duclos chose to be represented by defense attorney Dave Hearrean and entered a plea of not guilty. Prosecutors requested standard release conditions in...
ODESSA — Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center has added sleep medicine services through a new partnership with Rural Sleep Solutions, expanding local access to testing and treatment for sleep disorders, including sleep apnea. Dr. Jakdej “Jak” Nikomborirak, with more than 25 years of experience in sleep medicine and having served as a medical director at several Washington hospitals, will oversee the program. Jon Hoffman, a sleep technician with nearly a decade of experience, will conduct overnight sleep studies at OMHC....
HARRINGTON - Holiday planning took center stage Wednesday night as the Harrington Chamber of Commerce reviewed preparations for its annual giving programs and the fast-approaching Hometown Christmas celebration. Chamber members reported that the Tree of Sharing effort is already underway, with gift tags available at Harrington Haus for the past two weeks. Volunteers were granted access to the basement of the Catholic church, allowing space t`the school so families could...
President George W. Bush’s eulogy of Dick Cheney, his vice president, brought back memories of a kinder, gentler America—a time when those elected to office did what was best for our country not their political party. Bush reassuring words came after an unthinkable government shutdown (39 days) which paralyzed essential functions and threatened to stop flights during our country’s busiest travel time—Thanksgiving. The shutdown underscored how angry and bitterly...
Washington voters have rejected state income tax proposals 10 times. But Democrats still haven't gotten the message. Sen. Noel Frame of Seattle, who serves with me on the Senate Ways and Means Committee, has become the latest Democrat to push the idea of a state income tax. She's also behind the Democrats' multi-year effort to treat certain investments as taxable property – meaning you would get taxed simply for owning them, just like a piece of land. As reported by the...
Janette "Jan" Fittje Dobbins June 19, 1963- Nov. 28, 2025 Janette "Jan" Fittje Dobbins, 62, previously of Harrington, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 28, 2025. Born June 19, 1963, in Spokane, Wash. and grew up in Bagley, Minnesota. Jan dedicated her life to caring for others through her work in healthcare. She was exceptionally talented and had a gift for music-able to pick up any instrument and teach herself to play. Jan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Myles...
Holiday festive preparations are underway is most Inland Northwest homes. Lights hung, trees up and packages being wrapped. Gifts from the kitchen can spread Christmas cheer when sharing the seasons greetings with neighbors and friends. During the summer months I like to make jams and jellies to share with neighbors and friends. Gifts of homemade cookies, candies and breads are on my culinary calendar this week. Crock Pot Candy (Peanut Clusters) a recipe previously shared by...
Davenport birthdays Dec. 4: Jill Morrison, Christine Dickson, Trey Coffman Dec. 5: Clif Warwick, Shannon Sewall Dec. 6: Winston Telford, Todd Hargrave Dec. 7: Traci Linstrum, Addie Schneider, Jackson Hall, Matthew Hubbard Dec. 8: Makaylah Katz, Ryleigh Ruiz, Ally Slahtasky, Amillia Harvey, Amber Anderson Dec. 9: Bob Morrison, Elesha Johnston, Elias Wilkie, Nathan Cursi, Denny Jorden, Tyler Perry Dec. 10: Denise Sharer Davenport anniversaries Dec. 5: David and Karla Green Dec. 7: Pat and Kristi Abbott Reardan birthdays Dec....
While most people spent Thanksgiving worrying about overcooking the gravy or forgetting the rolls in the oven, I spent mine on my knees praying to the culinary gods that my turkey wouldn't explode. Yes, explode. Not because that's a normal concern, but because I've seen National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and if you think I'm above imagining my bird turning into a puff of Thanksgiving confetti, you're wrong. In that movie, Cousin Eddie's wife's turkey is cut into at the...
100 years ago Murder suspected in Irby death. Charred body found in ruins of building, Saturday. James Quinn, 45, a laborer for the Webb Construction company, was found in the ruins of a bunkhouse at Irby on Saturday. Prisoner escapes from county jail. Saws through bars and drops to the ground sometime on Thursday. 75 years ago Davenport High School lost their first game of the 1950-51 basketball campaign Saturday 40-37 to Harrington at Harrington. 50 years ago Lincoln County Commissioners Fred Stehr and Loren Moos have...
DAVENPORT - Santa Claus made his grand entrance in true small-town fashion Saturday, Nov. 29, hitching a ride with the local fire department for Davenport's time-honored Hometown Christmas celebration. He hasn't missed the event in decades, calling it one of his favorite stops for warm chili, sweet treats and carnival games, though this year he had unexpected company, as the Grinch and Max roamed the festivities with mischief of their own. Debbie Meserve, president "queen" of...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport girls basketball team opened its season with a victory and the boys fell short as the Gorillas split a doubleheader against Lake Roosevelt on Tuesday night. Clare Lathrop and Glenna Soliday each scored 19 points in the girls' game, leading the Gorillas to a 69-39 win while dominating the boards from start to finish. Davenport never trailed, building an 18-9 lead after the first quarter and maintaining control throughout. Lathrop pulled down 17...
ROCKFORD —Reardan swept Freeman in a varsity basketball doubleheader Tuesday night at Freeman High School. In the girls game, Reardan rolled to a 65-37 victory, leading 40-19 at halftime and never looking back. The Screaming Eagles (1-0, 1-0 Bi-County) outscored the Scotties in every quarter. The Reardan boys nearly pulled off the sweep but fell 55-54 in a thriller. Freeman (1-0) erased a 35-22 halftime deficit, outscoring the Screaming Eagles 33-19 in the second half to steal the one-point win. Both Reardan teams host...
Trustee Sale # 134842-WA Title # 250185192-WA-MSO Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor(s): BILLY D. CLARK, AN UNMARRIED MAN Grantee(s): FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee Original beneficiary of the deed of trust: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. Current trustee of the deed of trust: CLEAR...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Marlin Hutterian Brethren Trust (MHB) of Marlin, WA on October 9, 2024, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-01384C, to transfer the place of use and point of withdrawal as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01384C. That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-01384C authorizes the withdrawal of 1068 gallons per minute, 1280 acre-feet per year, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 320 acres. The currently authorized points of...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That the Stahl Hutterian Brethren Trust of Ritzville, WA, on October 15, 2024, filed Water Right Change Application No. CG3-21504C@1, to transfer the place of use as granted under Groundwater Certificate No. G3-21504C. That Groundwater Certificate No. G3-21504C authorizes the withdrawal of 2000 gallons per minute, 890 acre-feet per year, each year, for the seasonal irrigation of 902 acres. The current authorized points of withdrawal are from two...
PUBLIC NOTICE Public hearing for 2026 budget at City Hall, 119 w 2nd street, Sprague, WA, 12/10 at 1 pm. Published December 4,...
Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Davenport City Council that a hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, at 7:05 PM in the City Council Chambers, @ 411 Morgan Street, on the vacation request by Betty Sparks for the vacation of portions of 15th street, north of Ross Street in the city of Davenport. All citizens that have input or would like to find out more about the vacation request application and project plan are invited to attend a Public Hearing with the City Council in person, with...
City of Davenport Public Hearing Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TOPIC OF ANNEXATION OF COUNTY DNR PROPERTY INTO THE CITY OF DAVENPORT. A public hearing will be held on December 10, 2025 at 7:25 pm, at the City Council Chambers, 411 Morgan Street. This Hearing will be to present and discuss the informal request to annex Department of Natural Resources Trust property in the city of Davenport. The information obtained at this hearing will allow the City Council to determine the interest level in the public to approved...
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of hearing of a proposed budget amendment for the Town of Odessa, WA for the year 2025. Notice is hereby given that a budget amendment for the Town of Odessa, Lincoln County, Washington has been filed with the Town Clerk-Treasurer and that on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. the Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E. First Ave., for the purpose of holding said hearing. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for the hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing for Final Proposed Annual Budget for the Town of Odessa for the year 2026. Notice is hereby given that the Odessa Town Council will meet in the Council Chambers, 21 E First Ave., for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the final proposed 2026 annual budget for the Town of Odessa on December 8th at 7:00 p.m. This facility is handicapped accessible. Arrangements needed for hearing impaired, wanting to comment at the hearing, can be made by contacting the Clerk’s...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 25-4-01907-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: THOMAS LANDSIEDEL, Deceased. VANESSA E. LANDSIEDEL has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative, or the...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF FINAL PUBLIC HEARING TO COMMENT ON THE 2026 WATER UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENT On December 10, 2025, at or about 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a Final Public Hearing to comment on the Water Utility Rate Adjustment at Harrington City Hall at 1 N. 3rd St. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing. Published November 20, 27 and December 4, 11,...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED 2026 BUDGET On December 10, 2025, at or about 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a Public Hearing to comment on the proposed 2026 budget at Harrington City Hall at 1 N. 3rd St. A copy of the proposed 2026 budget will be available at city hall for review. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing. Published November 20, 27 and December 4, 11,...
City of Sprague Request for Qualifications - Engineering Consulting Services The City of Sprague is requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from individuals or firms interested in providing professional engineering services during the 2026-2028 calendar years. Potential services include planning, design, construction management/contract administration, on-call consulting and grant applications for sewer, water, sidewalk, and street projects. Individuals or firms wishing to be considered for projects during 2026-2028...
To submit a legal or public notice, please email legals@odessarecord.com. 1. Put your Notice in a Word format. There is an additional fee of 10% for PDF submissions. 2. Deadline for publication is Monday by 5pm for publication on Thursday of that same week. 3. Cost. There is a flat rate for Notice to Creditors and Probate Notice to Creditors of $140. This fee includes a three consecutive week publication, an original affidavit and a searchable internet. There is a flat rate...
