November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024
REARDAN — A local man accused in the death of a 5-month-old boy last year appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court in Davenport for a readiness hearing Oct. 29. Jordan Russell Mills-Jay, 30, is facing a 9 a.m. Nov. 12 trial for first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder in the June 21, 2023, death of “Zander” at the 52186 Euclid Road home he shares with the baby’s mother, Kayla Anthony. Mills-Jay is listed as Zander’s father on the birth certificate, but court records show another man may be the father of...
DAVENPORT — Trial dates have been set for four men arrested in connection with two separate crimes this month. During an Oct. 29 continued arraignment in Lincoln County Superior Court, Austin Andrew Anderson, 24, of Davenport, was officially charged with first-degree voyeurism. The judge set his trial for Jan. 8; a readiness hearing is set for Dec. 17. Anderson is accused of filming sex acts with his girlfriend over hear objections. In the other crime, three men accused of breaking into a cell tower site near Sprague were...
DAVENPORT — The U.S. Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $37.7 million toward Washington State Rural Rail Rehabilitation Phase III to improve supply chain efficiency and resiliency along rail lines across Lincoln County and other rural areas in Eastern Washington. State Rail Freight and Port’s Divisions Capital and PCC Railway Program Manager Larry Rasmussen said $37.7 million has been earmarked for Washington Eastern Railroad connecting Davenport to Wilbur. “The project is going to replace 34 miles of rail...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - A Reardan High School team achieved fourth place during the National FFA's 97th National Convention and Expo here from Oct. 23-26. The finish in the Agriculture Issues Forum came after the team won state championships earlier this year. The Reardan team - comprising seniors Amelia Ray, 17, Aidan Chilson, 18, Bryson Flaa, 17, and recent graduate Rysen Soliday, 18 - competed against 39 other state champions as they advanced to the Final 4. Team adviser Rick...
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. DAVENPORT — Lincoln County media log Oct. 17th - 27th. If no location was provided at time, no location was given on record. Oct. 17 Traffic stops:0 7:41 a.m. – Welfare check led to a DOC pick up, Almira....
WILBUR — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance from the public in locating a stolen travel trailer reported missing from Northwest Cliff Avenue in Wilbur. The theft occurred between Sunday, October 27, and Monday, October 28. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The stolen vehicle is a 2018 Coleman KYRV travel trailer, identified by the license plate WA-13286AB. The specific vehicle that may have been towing the trailer and the direction of travel after the theft is unknown....
DAVENPORT – Get ready for some smoky conditions at Lake Roosevelt, as officials get ready to burn piles of downed timber. As weather allows, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area officials will be burning downed timber in both Lincoln and Spokane County over the next several weeks. “Safe and favorable weather conditions may occur late October through December,” officials said. In Lincoln County, firest are planned for the Fort Spokane, Keller Ferry Marina and Spring Canyon areas. The Fort Spokane burn pile is...
DAVENPORT — A Yelm man appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for a resentencing hearing on 17 felony convictions. Erik Norman Skau, 44, of Yelm, was previously convicted on 17 felonies after he burglarized a Grand Coulee home on Nov. 4 or 5, 2021. The convictions included crimes of first-degree burglary, first-degree malicious mischief, first-degree theft, two counts of theft of a motor vehicle and 12 counts of theft of a firearm. According to court records, Skau allegedly used a sledgehammer to...
WILBUR — A Rathdrum, Idaho, man was arraigned Oct. 29 in Lincoln County Superior Court on multiple charges stemming from a burglary. Jacob Micheal Hewitt, 31, of Rathdrum will be tried for first-degree theft, residential burglary and two counts of theft of a firearm at 9 a.m. Dec. 18. A readiness hearing is scheduled for Nov. 26. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Sept. 22, court records show. At the time, he was serving time in the Washington Corrections Center-Receiving/Diagnostic Center in Spokane. He was...
Four measures on the Nov. 5 general election could make a difference in your lifestyle and your wallet. Here’s what you need to keep in mind when you cast your ballot: Initiative 2066 This initiative would repeal regulations that attack your ability to use nature gas use dryers, stoves, heating systems and more in your home and business. It would also restrict government agencies from implementing policies and programs that promote the use of electric appliances over natural gas. The measure comes after the so-called...
What image comes to mind when you hear “rural Washington?” Fields, farms and forests. Small towns. Flyover country. The frontier. Tribal homelands. Rangelands and desert. Public lands playground. Home. Welcome to the WREN, where rural means all of these. Our goal at the Washington Rural Environmental Network is to bring a diverse chorus of rural voices to the table when public policy discussions impact our rural communities. We want a voice in sharing the development of our homelands. You can follow and support our work...
The 2024 election is the most consequential election in our lifetime. It will, starting with the next 4 years, determine the path America will take nationally and globally. We vote for politicians, who’s agendas are conflicted, and we think/hope they are working in the best interest of the people. Many are not. Nationally, we’ve lost many of our freedoms, privacy and are being overrun with people who are not American and will over time change our culture, values and way of life. Whether you live in the city or county,...
Reardan-Edwall to Host Veterans Day Breakfast REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District is honoring local veterans with a special Veterans Day Breakfast and Program from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8. The event will take place in the Reardan High School gym. This community gathering aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of veterans in the area. Attendees can expect a warm breakfast and a program dedicated to honoring those who have served in the military. All veterans and their families are...
100 years ago Believed to have been crazed by jealousy, Ray Sperry traveled from house to house in Reardan and instantly killed Velma Beeman, Dow Lathrom, James Dueber, wounded Steve Lathrom and then shot himself. Beeman was a former fiancé of Sperry and Lathrom was believed to be her current love interest. 3 Lincoln County men are playing on the Cheney Normal School football team. Maury Nelson of Peach, James Tierney of Harrington and Elmo Bond of Davenport were part of the team that beat Ellensburg Normal School 33-0....
Davenport birthdays Oct. 31: Alex Plasencia, Logan Tucker, Ramira Becker, Kristin Zellmer, Trenton Briney Nov. 1: Rita Sawyer, Erin Fletcher Nov. 2: Peri Kersten Nov. 3: Dalton Wilkie, Bonnie Warwick, Grant Wagner Nov. 4: Scott Hopkins, Rita Guhlke, Bryce Gustaveson, Jacob Stephens Nov. 5: Nicole Trumble, Caleb Dennis, Connor Boyer Nov. 6: Maria Bircher, Carlie Sorensen, Colton Jacobsen, Adolfo Plasencia Davenport anniversaries Oct. 31: Joshua and Monica Easley-Cate Nov. 1: Gary and Autumn Cursi Nov. 4: Ronnie and Kara...
Odessa celebrated Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 25. The royal court was recognized at halftime. From left are freshmen Princess Ella Schlomer and Prince Kolter Watson, sophomore Princess Jordyn Lewis and Prince Carter Kroetch, junior Princess Ashley Zagelow and Prince Hudson Watson and senior Homecoming Queen Lily Starkel and King Garrick Rosman. For more on the game, see Page...
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers cruised to an easy Homecoming victory Friday, Oct. 25, over the visiting Wellpinit Redskins. In an 8-man football game with playoff implications, the Tigers rolled to a 62-14 win, with the Redskins scoring only on their first and last possessions of the game. "Wow. I did not expect it to go that way," Coach Joe Schlomer said. "Last year, they beat us twice. They handled us very well twice." Not this time. The Redskins brought nine seniors into the...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles' soccer team played Newport in their last home game of the season, Thursday, Oct. 24. On a night that honored seniors Mackenzie Bjornberg, Luci Smith, Elise Cox, Reagan Board, Noelle Raczykowski and Ally Burtenshaw, the Screaming Eagles shut out the Grizzlies 5-0. Prior to the game, senior players were presented with flowers and balloons and posed for pictures with their families. After sharing smiles and shedding tears, the players took to...
COLFAX - The Davenport Gorillas suffered a shutout defeat, 32-0, to the Colfax Bulldogs on Thursday, Oct. 24 in a Northeast 2B League matchup. Halfway through the first quarter, Colfax senior running back John Largent opened the scoring on a 10-yard touchdown run. The Davenport defense blocked the PAT kick and Colfax led, 6-0. It was the only TD the Gorillas allowed in the quarter. Neither team could muster much offense in the second quarter. With 19 seconds remaining in the...
DAVENPORT – Family, friends and teammates honored Gorillas' senior Selah Hupp prior to her last regular season home volleyball game Tuesday, Oct 30, against Highway 2 rival Reardan. After receiving hugs, flowers and balloons, she led her team to a 3-1 win over the Screaming Eagles 25-20, 25-22, 20-25, 25-19. In defeat, Reardan played one of its best games of the season. "I'm impressed with how we played," Reardan head coach Elise McCammonds said. "We were scrappy and worked...
NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE AUCTION First Price Open Bid. November 5, 2024 at Johnson Family Towing,33435 SR 28 E, Harrington, WA. Viewing 9am, Bidding 10am, Results 10:30am, Vehicles must be removed by 4pm. Available vehicles subject to change. Visit www.johnsonfamilytowing.com for additional details. Published October 31,...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2025 BUDGET On November 13th, 2024, at or about 7:00PM the Harrington City Council will hold a Public Hearing to review the regular Property Tax Levy at Harrington City Hall at 1 N 3rd. The hearing will be to review the annual Property Tax Levy per RCW84.55.120 . Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing. Donna Finkbeiner City Clerk/Treasurer Published October 31st and November 9th,...
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...
CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 2025 BUDGET On November 13, 2024 at 7:05 pm, the Davenport City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the 2025 budget. The hearing will be held at in the City Council Chambers, 411 Morgan Street. This hearing will be to present and discuss the City of Davenport’s 2025 budget. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing or submit written questions or concerns regarding the city’s 2025 annual budget to the city at City Hall, 411 Morgan, PO Box 26, Davenport, WA 99122. David...
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...
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 4, 2024, the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County will include meetings with all county officials and department heads. A public hearing will be held to consider adoption of the 2025 Preliminary Budget. Any taxpayer may appear and be heard for or against any part of the budget. County officials in charge of departments will meet with the Board and may be questioned by the Commissioners or any taxpayer present...
INVITATION TO BID (ITB) FIBER MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION FOR LINCOLN COUNTY COLOCATION FACILITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that sealed bids will be received until 3:00 P.M. Thursday, November 14, 2024, at one of the following locations: Regular Mail to PO Box 28, Davenport, WA 99122-0028 OR in person/Fed Ex/UPS to Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of the Board’s Desk at 450 Logan Street, County Courthouse, Lower Level, Davenport, WA. It shall...
PUBLIC HEARING Notice of filing of Preliminary Budget with the Town Clerk for the Town of Odessa, for the year 2025. Notice is hereby given that the preliminary budget for the Town of Odessa, Lincoln County, Washington for the year 2025 has been filed with the Town Clerk, which will be available for public viewing at the Clerk’s Office, 21 E. First Ave., during normal office hours beginning on November 12, 2024. Dated this 21st day of October 2024 Chris Luiten, Deputy Clerk Town of Odessa Publish: Oct. 24 & Oct. 31,...
PUBLIC NOTICE LINCOLN COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE P.O. BOX 874 DAVENPORT, WA 99122 STAN REIDER (509) 721-0765 Testing in anticipation of a Full-time Records Specialist Position for Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office The Records Specialist is a non-union position directly responsible to the Jail Superintendent and 911 Coordinator and will be responsible for the entry of warrants, protection orders, stolen items, missing persons, violent persons and private impounds entered into Spillman, state and national crime computer system as...
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