November 20, 2024
DAVENPORT — A trial date has been set for a man accused of trying to elude police while allegedly high one marijuana and drunk. William Ray Beaver Jr., 35, of Spokane, will be tried at 9 a.m. Dec. 18 in Lincoln County Superior Court; a readiness hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 26. By court order, he will be fully restrained during court proceedings. He currently remains in the county jail on $5,000 bail; attorney David Hearrean has been appointed as his public defender. Beaver was arrested Oct. 31 in Davenport...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatch Log If no location was said, location was redacted. Nov. 3 Traffic Stop: 10 2:29 a.m. – One vehicle rollover, Davenport. 9:16 a.m. – Suspicious circumstances, redacted information. 10:06 a.m. ...
CRESTON — A man who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase on U.S. Highway 2 on Halloween will face a Dec. 18 trial. Alberto Lorenzo, 39, remains in the Lincoln County Jail in Davenport on $50,000 bail on a charge of attempting to elude law enforcement. Trial is tentatively set for 9 a.m. Dec. 18; a readiness hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 26. According to court records, Lorenzo is accused of speeding westbound through Reardan in excess of 60 mph at about 10:25 p.m. Oct. 31, Halloween night. Reardan police...
Contrary to the claims that Washington state is a “leader” in clean energy jobs and investment, the state lags badly behind most other states and has one of the worst records in the country. These dismal numbers contradict claims that Washington’s CO2 tax, known as the Climate Commitment Act, would spur growth in that sector. In fact, the states with the largest increases in clean energy jobs and investment don’t have CO2 taxes or aggressive climate policies. Business...
Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is considering a change to the state’s recently adopted premium change transparency rule. A press release from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner says, “The change would be specific to Phase 2 of the rule — the automatic inclusion of reasons for premium increases in policy renewals — and would move the timing of that action from June 2027 to June 2029.” Goodish? The rule applies to auto and home insurance policies....
Davenport birthdays Nov. 14: Jacob Kragt Nov. 15: Doug Janke, Selah Hupp, Vicki Morcom Nov. 16: Joy Emery, Jake Coffman, Kenzie Graber, Analisa Ordorica Nov. 17: Katy Fisk, Veronica Hollis, Erica Winzer, Kara Wilkie Nov. 18: Kathy Hedgcock, Tarynn Gunning Nov. 19: Melissa Johnson Nov. 20: Janelle Hein Davenport anniversaries Nov. 14: Gary and Peri Kersten Nov. 18: Ken and Lori Deal Nov. 20: Charles and Phyllis Oliver, Bryce and Becky Bailey Reardan birthdays Nov. 14: Ian Wagner Nov. 15: David Specher Nov. 20: Kami Landreth...
100 years ago The Creston-Peach Donohue road has been closed for the season to vehicles carrying more than a thousand pounds. This is due to heavy loads tearing up the wet road. The road will reopen on April 15. Two inches of snow fell Monday night in the Davenport area and is still on the ground. The overnight temperature is 10 degrees and high temps averaged 38 degrees last week. The new concrete bridge across Crab Creek on the North Central highway, just east of the city limits, at the Dobson place, was opened to traffic...
YAKIMA - The Davenport girls volleyball team survived the first day Wednesday, Nov. 13, of the state 2B volleyball tournament, positioning itself for a shot at a trophy. Davenport went 1-1 on Day 1, advancing to the second day of play Thursday. The Gorillas opened state play at 8 a.m. Wednesday with a disappointing loss to Rainier, 3-1. Set scores were 25-16, 25-23, 25-27, 25-15. "I knew morning games weren't our forte," Davenport Coach Jill Morrison said. "It took them (her...
The Davenport Gorillas girls volleyball team received a proper send-off to the state tournament on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12. With emergency vehicle sirens blaring and lights flashing, the girls were escorted out of town. They opened the state tournament in the Yakima Valley SunDome in Yakima on Wednesday morning, Nov. 13. The local girls opened the tournament at 9:45 .a.m. against Rainier. For coverage of state as of press time, see Page...
PORCUPINE BAY — Thinking about recreating at Lake Roosevelt next year? You better plan to spend more. Beginning Jan. 1, the National Park Service is raising fees to camp, boat and more at the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. If you’re going boating, the park service is raising the cost to $10 for a one-week launch pass or $60 for the calendar year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. The launch fees were last raised in 2015, officials said. Then on March 15, federal officials will hike the fee by $7 to stay overnight at...
REARDAN – Eighth grader Simon Sobotta is a boy with many talents. He is an outstanding student and an accomplished artist and craftsman. Besides running cross country and playing basketball at Reardan Middle School, Sobotta has thrown himself into a sport that is little known in this part of the country and one that many people have never seen. Lacrosse is his passion, and he is developing into one of the area's outstanding players. He is also a pioneer, as he is Lincoln...
ODESSA - After pounding Sunnyside Christian last week, the Odessa Tigers boys football team opens playoffs against Pomeroy on Friday night, Nov. 15. The No. 11-ranked Tigers will travel to Pomeroy to play the No. 6-ranked Pirates on their home field. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The Tigers (7-2) reached the playoffs by knocking off the Knights 66-18 last Friday, Nov. 8, at home. Pomeroy (9-1) defeated Cusick, 56-0, to reach the playoffs. Odessa is the third of three teams out of the...
PASCO - A pair Lincoln County runners finished sixth in the Class 2B state cross country race Saturday, Nov. 9, in the respective events at Sun Willows Golf Course. Reardan senior Gabe Branstetter finished the 5,000-meter course with a time of 16:42.80 en route to a medal. And Davenport freshman Charlotte Soliday won her medal with a time of 19:50.10 on the 5,000-meter course that weaved over the links, around trees and through the golf course community. Aside from the two...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Superior court, spokane County, washington Case No.: 24-4-02302-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: TERRIE E. TYSON, Deceased. The personal representative named below 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 provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the...
NOTICE OF HEARING A hearing for the Lincoln County Six Year Transportation Improvement Program will be held on December 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board of County Commissioner’s Office located on the lower level of the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, WA 99122 David E. Orvis Lincoln County Public Works Director Published November 14,...
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of RCW 84.55.120, the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners will meet and conduct a public hearing on property tax revenues at 8:30 a.m., on Monday, December 2, 2024, for the purpose of setting the 2025 Current Expense and County Road property tax levies. The hearing will be held at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located on the lower level of the County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, Washington. This is an open public meeting....
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.40.060, the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County will meet and conduct a public hearing at 8:45 a.m., on Monday, December 2, 2024, to consider adoption of the 2025 Final Budget and adopting changes, if any, to the Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan. The hearing will be held at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located on the lower level of the County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, Washington. This is an open public...
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.40.060, the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County has completed and placed on file a Preliminary Budget for the ensuing fiscal year 2025, a copy of which will be furnished any citizen who will call for it at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located on the lower level of the County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, Washington Dated at Davenport, Lincoln County, Washington, this 12th day of November 2024. Tara Holden, Clerk...
TOWN OF REARDAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE 2025 BUDGET. Notice of Property Tax levy for the Town of Reardan, Washington, for the year 2025. Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday November 7th to consider setting the property tax levy for the budget year 2025. A preliminary budget hearing will be November 21st, and the final budget hearing will be December 5th. The hearings will be held at the Reardan Bible Fellowship at 6:00 PM at 155 S Oak street, Reardan WA. If you want to comment at...
LEGAL NOTICES LINCOLN HOSPITAL DISTRICT #3 2025 BUDGET HEARING The 2025 Budget Hearing for Lincoln Hospital District #3 is scheduled for Friday, November 15, 2024 at Noon. The budget hearing will be held in the Lincoln Hospital Board Conference Room. Copies of the 2025 budget can be requested for review by contacting the District CFO at oconnetr@lhd3.org. Published November 7 and 14,...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 24-4-00051-22 In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT W. BANDY, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death 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...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SPOKANE COUNTY NO. 24-4-02264-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: HARVEY W. LAIB, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the deceased 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...
Summons (SM) Superior Court of Washington, County of LINCOLN In the Guardianship of: ADYLNN GRING BRAYLYN GRING Respondent/s (minors/children) No. 24-4-00044-22 Use this form with Notice of Hearing About a Minor Guardianship Petition (GDN M 101) and Minor Guardianship Petition (GDN M 102). Summons To:The parents, child, and person with court-ordered custody: 1. The Petitioner has started a case asking for guardianship of the above-named children under RCW 11.130.185. If the Minor Guardianship Petition is approved, the...
SUMMONS AND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF LINCOLN No. 24-2-00067-22 In Re The Proceeding for Lincoln County For The Foreclosure Of Liens For Delinquent Real Property Taxes, Interest And Fees For The Years 2021-2024 & prior year THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: MERLE ANYAN, heirs & devisees C/O RICHARD ANYAN, ESTHER ANYAN, heirs & devisees C/O RICHARD ANYAN, MERLE ANYAN, heirs & devisees C/O DOUG ANYAN, HAWK CREEK RANCHES C/O DANA GOLUCCI, ESTHER ANYAN, heirs & devisees C/O DOUG ANYAN, EDWALL WATER...
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No: 24-00979WA Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Adam Thomas Everett and Kristin R. Everett Current Beneficiary Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer LoanCare, LLC Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 2021-0486880 Parcel Number(s) 0201-004-007000 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on December 13, 2024, at 9:00 AM sell at public auction located Front Entrance, Pioneer Title Co.,...
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