December 23, 2024
December 23, 2024
ODESSA – The Town Council has entered into a partnership with the town of Reardan to gain additional staffing for their respective police departments. In October, the towns' councils agreed to hire officer Melissa Foust. They will pay an equal share of her $63,321 salary and she will split her time between the two communities. In 2023, the Reardan Police Department and Reardan-Edwall School District shared Foust's services and salary. When the school district did not renew...
DAVENPORT - If a new friendly face with a miniature dachshund is spotted in tow, chances are she's already planning the next front-page headline. Olivia Harnack, 22, of Harrington, has been named the new managing editor of the Lincoln County Record-Times. Harnack, a recent University of Idaho graduate with a bachelor of science in digital filmmaking, returns to Lincoln County to take on the role. She previously filled in over the summer after former managing editor Drew...
DAVENPORT — A local man accused of first-degree voyeurism will face trial in Lincoln County Superior Court on Wednesday, April 9. Austin Andrew Anderson, 24, of Davenport, appeared before the court as a readiness hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, March 18. The trial date was set following delays requested by his defense attorney, citing ongoing case preparations. “For an emergency situation, we would wait until May 9 of next year,” Anderson’s defense attorney said during the hearing. Anderson faces allegations...
DAVENPORT — A new pizza parlor in town has already made a big impression, drawing large crowds on its opening day, Nov. 11. The family-owned restaurant, 6th Street Cafe & Pizza, is operated by the Colbert family; it is the latest addition to the local dining scene. The owners were too busy to talk before press time this week. Located in the heart of downtown Davenport on Sixth Street, the restaurant offers more than just pizza — it also serves wings, salads, ice cream, and has a full coffee bar. For those looking for a...
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 December 8 Traffic Stops: 5 The LCSO received an anonymous letter at 1:06 a.m. at the door to Wilbur PD. The letter stated that the writer has lived in Wilbur for some time and noticed the...
ALMIRA - A local man was evaluated and found fit to stand trial against several charges involving child molestation and rape. Kenneth E. Burda, 72, is charged with first-degree child molestation, fourth-degree child molestation and two counts of first-degree rape of a child. Records show that a status conference was continued at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 17. Burda was evaluated for competency and found fit to stand trial. The order was signed confirming his competency in court,...
ODESSA — A March 19 trial date was set Monday in Lincoln County Superior Court for a burglary case involving a property near the Adams County line. Shannon D. Awtry, 55, of Othello, is charged with second-degree burglary. A readiness hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25. The defendant waived her right to a speedy trial in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The case stems from a Dec. 29, 2023, investigation when Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy C. Stei responded to assist Adams County Sheriff’s Office Cpl....
DAVENPORT — Reports have surfaced of a local business and a county resident receiving phone calls from an individual claiming to be a “lieutenant,” giving commands and making unusual demands. The incidents, although unrelated, share several similarities. Authorities have clarified that neither the FBI, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, nor any other law enforcement agency will make phone calls to give verbal commands or issue demands. While it is not uncommon to receive follow-up calls from law enforcement agencies,...
DAVENPORT — A man convicted of second-degree theft in Lincoln County Superior Court pleaded for his release, citing urgent medical concerns during a hearing Tuesday, Dec. 17. Shaun Michael Willhite, 44, apologized for his actions and asked the court for immediate release due to a serious medical condition. “I would like to apologize for the situation,” Willhite said. “My name will never come across your desks again. That is a promise on my word. I will never be in a situation like this again.” Willhite also told...
DAVENPORT — The county received 3 to 4 inches of total snowfall on Monday, Dec. 16, and Tuesday, Dec. 17, but the National Weather Service says the snow will not last long. According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Steven VanHorn, only mountainous areas are expected to snow this Christmas, as current and ongoing snowfall will likely melt in lower elevations and valley regions. “We did get some snow across a lot of the Inland Northwest, mostly north of I-90 and in the basin,” VanHorn said. “We got snow from...
It’s as simple as X and Y. The question of whether boys should be participating in girls sports in our state may finally be addressed by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association next spring. Among proposed amendments to the organization’s athletic code are proposed rule amendments that relating to so-called “transgender” competitors. The proposals will be introduced to the 53-member assembly during its annual meeting Jan. 27. One amendment would limit...
If Washington state elected officials and energy planners need to be reminded of the risks of increasing reliance on wind-generated electricity, they can look to the week-and-a-half after Thanksgiving. Starting on the night before Thanksgiving, the amount of electricity generated by wind power in the BPA system across the northwest collapsed, falling to zero megawatts around midnight. Generation remained extremely low until midday on Dec. 7, more than nine days later. During...
Lorraine Joyce Duffy Lorraine (86) was born on Sept.15, 1938 in Odessa, Wash. Passed away in Spokane, Wash. Dec. 8, 2024. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Duffy family. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport is caring for the...
Thomas (Tommy) Lee Luiten Oct. 14, 1961- Dec. 10, 2024 Thomas (Tommy) Lee Luiten 63, passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2024 in Odessa, Wash. Tommy was a lifelong Odessa resident born on Oct. 14, 1961, to Lois and Dick Luiten and was the youngest of their 3 children. He graduated from Odessa High School in June of 1980 and received his AA from Spokane Community College in 1982. After, he started his employment at Odessa Grange Supply on June 14, 1982, where he worked until...
James Alden Moore Apr. 1, 1941 – Nov. 28, 2024 Jim Moore was curious, inventive, playful, and tirelessly hard-working. He was born in Cottonwood, Idaho to Inez Chadwick Moore and J. Steven Moore. During his childhood summers, Jim helped his grandfather on his Idaho farm. The time spent innovating repairs and improvements honed his natural mechanical ability. He was a machinist by trade-manufacturing steel products. He became the foreman, then partner, then forged a...
Deral Duane Boleneus Apr. 1, 1934 – Dec. 6, 2024 Deral Duane Boleneus, born on April 1, 1934, in Spokane, Wash., passed away at the age of 90 on Dec. 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Reinbold Boleneus and Lewis F. Boleneus, his stepfather, Walter P. Nelson, and his brother, Lyle F. Boleneus. He was also preceded in death by his two beloved wives, Marilyn Guhlke Boleneus and Ardell Denison Beardslee Boleneus, to whom he was married for 32 years each....
Harrington students prepare for band concert at city opera house Tuesday, Dec. 17. The concert featured prepared pieces by the students and took place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec....
Christmas preparations are in full swing in many Inland Northwest homes. Turkeys over 15 pounds will be set to thawing in the refrigerator by Saturday morning, Sunday for lighter weight turkeys. Cookie baking and candy making will be weekend tasks, amid gift wrapping and last minute decorating. Make-ahead dishes like Hasselback Chicken Cordon Bleu and Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, are perfect for busy days. Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole • 2 Tbsp butter • 2 boneless...
100 years ago Mrs. Jennie O’Bell Young, former postmistress at Rocklyn was placed under arrest for a secret federal indictment on a charge of embezzlement. She is charged with taking $800. Mrs. O’Bell Young and her husband are set to appear for trial next month for arson regarding the fire of the Rocklyn store. Washington State has seen rapid growth in the number of licensed automobiles. As of the end of 1910 there were only 4,547 licensed vehicles and at the end of 1924 there are 307,658. The Odessa High School Varsity...
Every Who down in Whoville had tablets galore, and smartphones and headphones and gadgets and more. But the Christmas I knew, in my growing-up days, Was a season of magic in far simpler ways. No dinging devices, no faces aglow from the light of a screen, stealing the show. Instead, there were voices, warm and sincere, Sharing stories and laughter at this time of year. We gathered together—a family, one whole — To watch stop-motion classics that captured the soul....
Davenport birthdays Dec. 19: Kim Hansen, Vicki Nicholls, Tom Schreck Dec. 20: Acacia Plasencia, Delbert Bain Dec. 21: Emma Cash, Gary King, Miranda Sanford, Meghann Steinolfson, Mike Storer Dec. 22: Brad Sweet, Kevin Katz, Marlee McKeehan, Theresa Blankenship, Zeke Johnson, Dec. 23: Ken Vesneske, Regan Oliver, Kelly Graber, Lila Woodland Dec. 24: Rob Morcom, Marcos Munz Dec. 25: Manuela Hinkey Davenport anniversaries Dec. 20: Loren and Barbara Ensor, Josh and Shawndale Smith, Daniel and Natalie Fenn Dec. 22: Tom and Patty...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council discussed ongoing issues and future plans during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Matt Schneider addressed the council regarding concerns about the city’s farming contract and the treatment of his supplier. Schneider, representing Schneider Farms, requested modifications to the current agreement and suggested a meeting to resolve the issues. Mayor Jonathan Chapman recommended Schneider meet with City Administrator Steve Goemmel to discuss the matter further. Mayor Chapman...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington School District No. 204 Board of Directors will elect new officers and discuss district goals for the 2024-2025 school year at its meeting. The board will convene for a regular meeting at 7 a.m., Friday, Dec. 20, in the high school library. The meeting agenda includes the election of new board officers, a discussion of the district’s goals for the 2024-2025 school year, and updates from school leadership. The session will begin with the election of the board chair and vice-chair, who will...
REARDAN — Residents are invited to care for their health and support their community by attending a flu shot clinic and blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 19, at Smith Gym. The flu shot clinic, organized by Lincoln County Public Health, will take place at the gym’s front entrance from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Flu vaccinations are available for residents, with proceeds benefiting the Reardan School District. A blood drive, hosted in partnership with Vitalant, will also be held from 12:45 to 5:45 p.m. Appointments remain available...
Reardan ASB officers Jakari Singleton, Ally Burtenshaw, Amelia Ray, Avery Casselberry, Kaitlin Butterfield, Elise Cox, Rysen Soliday and Hunter Flaa posing with the 'Golden Plunger', after defeating Davenport High School in the annual Winterfest competition that included dress-up days, a tug-of war, mattress race, musical chairs and food drive. For more on Winterfest, see Page...
REARDAN - A handmade poster in the high school's gymnasium labeled the building as The Drop Zone in a nod to the paratroopers of World War II's Screaming Eagles, with whom the school identifies. That's what it was when the Screaming Eagles dropped 91 points on Davenport in their 91-43 Winterfest game on Friday, Dec. 13. As the grand finale of Winterfest week, the teams played with energy and emotion in front of a packed house. Reardan seniors Jakari Singleton and Rysen...
REARDAN - Two years ago when the Screaming Eagles' girls hosted Davenport in their annual Winterfest basketball game, the visiting Gorillas pummeled them 67-14. On Friday, Dec. 13, the teams met again. This time, behind Tenice Waters' 20 point effort, Reardan came out on top, winning 43-40. From the outset, it appeared the game might go down to the wire, and it did. Waters scored eight points and Davenport's Glenna Soliday scored seven points in their first quarter shoot-out...
REARDAN – Separated by 13 miles of wheat fields, the schools in Davenport and Reardan have more in common than not. The students honor their traditions and model the core values of their communities. Last week they took part in Winterfest, a five-day spirited battle that highlighted each school's competitive nature through dress up days and contests, with the goal of winning the coveted "Golden Plunger," while raising awareness for local food banks. By week's end,...
REARDAN – After squeaking by Davenport the night before, the Screaming Eagles' girls basketball team won a hard fought game against Northwest Christian Saturday, Dec. 14. Tenice Waters' dominance in the fourth quarter catapulted Reardan to the 61-53 win. When the teams met last season, NWC won by 24 points over the freshman heavy squad fielded by Reardan coach Bob Swannack. In the game's opening minutes, Waters lit the fuse for her explosive night with two quick 3-point...
DAVENPORT – In Winterfest's first annual "Battle for the Belt," the Gorillas' wrestling team defeated Reardan 66-12 giving them the right to display the championship belt in their trophy case until Winterfest 2025. The wrestling meet was one of many competitions between the schools during the week-long event. At the conclusion of Winterfest, the "Golden Plunger" will be awarded to the school that tallied the most points in the various competitions. Davenport had more...
REARDAN – Four players scored in double figures as the Screaming Eagles' boys basketball team routed Northwest Christian 64-44 Saturday, Dec. 14. The Screaming Eagles stretched a one point lead after the first quarter to a 35-25 advantage at halftime. Rysen Soliday led the way with 10 first half points, followed by Fred Frolov and Justin Vaughn, who both scored eight points. Reardan put the Crusaders away in the second half. After scoring four points in the game's opening...
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