October 15, 2024
October 15, 2024
DAVENPORT — A Palouse woman was arraigned in Lincoln County Superior Court in Davenport on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in connection with the deaths of three local men. Jade A. Ellsworth, 29, of Palouse was arraigned for vehicular homicide, booked into the county jail and then released on her own recognizance. She is prohibited from leaving the state and required to live in Palouse, records show, noting a trial is set for 9 a.m. March 5. A readiness hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11. Public defender David Hearrean was...
ODESSA — A local man accused of threatening to kill another man has been transferred to Eastern State Hospital in Medical Lake to undergo competency restoration treatment and evaluation. Arthur James Banko, 68, of Odessa, is being held at the mental hospital without bail while health officials provide competency restoration treatment. His trial date of Nov. 6 was canceled during a hearing Tuesday, Oct. 8. According to court records, Banko is now in the custody the state Department of Social and Health Services, which will...
WILBUR — Young love landed a local boy in Martin Hall Juvenile Detention after he allegedly stole his parents car and attempted to drive to New York to see his girlfriend. Brody Carstensen, 14, of Wilbur, was arraigned Oct. 8 in Lincoln County Superior Court for theft of a motor vehicle. His bail was set at $2,500 and he is scheduled to appear in court again at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Cartsensen has pending charges in Spokane County, as well, court records show, noting authorities believe he is a flight risk. According to...
REARDAN – The town is reaping the benefits of an $850,000 Washington Transportation Improvement Board grant to pave approximately 3.4 miles of roads within the town limits. Three cents of the statewide gas tax funded this and other TIB projects. Tommer Construction Company was awarded the project and is applying an Otta seal surface, which is a cost-effective treatment that places gravel on top of a bituminous binding agent. Initially, it appears to be gravel until black...
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 — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service Sept. 29-Oct. ??: If no location was provided at time, no location was given on record. Sept. 29 Traffic Stops: 14...
DAVENPORT — A local man remains in the Lincoln County Jail following his Tuesday, Oct. 8, arraignment in connection with an alleged rape. Daniel R. James, 24, is being held on $50,000 bail on a charge of second-degree rape-forcible compulsion. James appeared before elected Judge Pro Tempore Dan B. Johnson on Oct. 8; the hearing was continued until 10:30 a.m. Oct. 15. He was arrested Saturday, Sept. 28, after a local woman told police he raped her. Records show she was out drinking with friends, then asked James for a ride...
ODESSA — The Tigers Athletic Booster Club is in need of donations for its Oct. 19 fundraising silent auction. According to volunteer Gina Schlomer, the club was created to help youth sports and student-athletes. “We have proudly helped our kids, our school and our community come together through sports and sportsmanship,” she said. To do that, the organization needs financial help. So, a silent auction is planned for Oct. 19. “In order to make our auction a reality, we are seeking unique and interesting items to...
SPOKANE – As national heating costs are set to rise by over 10% this winter, Avista and other utilities are bracing for increased demand and expanding its customer assistance programs. Avista estimates electricity-based heating costs will increase by 13.6% over the 2023-24 winter. In addition to bill assistance, Avista provides tools like energy-saving tips, rebates and home energy audits, according to Ana Matthews, the Energy Efficiency Program Master with Avista. Residents concerned about rising heating costs can also...
It’s a bit premature to say the bell tolls for community newspapers. Sure, big city media printing the same diatribe you see on television is declining. (That’s because the city media moguls have forgotten their place in society.) And sure, with the Googles of the world, cellphones and social media have impacted our advertising, which, by the way is how we pay our bills. But in our community newspapers, we haven’t forgotten our place. Our reporters shop in the same...
Recently state schools superintendent Chris Reykdal announced that he plans to ask the legislature for another $2.9 billion for public education. This would be on top of the current $20.1 billion education budget. Like the changing leaves of Fall, every year around this time Reykdal asks for more money. Let's ask ourselves, Will pouring in more money make a difference to children? The data shows the answer is "No." For years the state has increased education spending, and the...
We have an unparalleled opportunity to elect someone amazing to the House of Representatives in the 5th Legislative District. Carmela Conroy is this candidate and she comes with training as a lawyer, experience as a prosecuting attorney and years serving in the U.S. Foreign Service. It is our important outreach arm for building good relationships with other countries of the world. She has served in Japan with Tom Foley, Pakistan, Oslo, Norway, and Afghanistan, as well as having other international experiences. With the...
Michael W Weber Jan. 1, 1944- Sept. 2, 2024 Michael W Weber, 80, of Othello, Wash, passed away on Sept. 2, 2024, in Moses Lake, Wash. Born on Jan. 1, 1944, Michael spent his formative years in Odessa, graduating from Odessa High School. After retirement he moved to the Potholes Reservoir/Mardon Resort area where he spent many days fishing and spending time in the outdoors. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Weber and F June Weber and brother Timothy Weber....
Fall weather, cool nights and sunny days call for end of gardening season recipes. Squash and pumpkins are fully ripe and a light frost has hardened the rinds for long winter keeping. Soups and stews are common fare in area slow-cookers and savory breads and luscious desserts round out menus. Crustless Pumpkin Pie from the website Cupcakes and Kale Chips, is a gluten free recipe, more like a custard than pie, but very rich and smooth. The recipe calls for canned pumpkin but...
Davenport birthdays Oct. 11: Rob Hopp, Marcus Mann Oct. 12: Nancy Reinbold, Brent King, Matt Ballance, Tim Coley Oct. 13: Maria Bellotti Oct. 14: Madison Abbott, Monica Easley-Cate, Donna Reinbold, Cody Jenkins Oct. 15: Curt Wood, Tom Sorensen Oct. 16: James Bowen Davenport anniversaries Oct. 12: Alton and Lynn Leisle Oct. 15: Steve and Joan McLachlan Reardan birthdays Oct. 10: Gerald Brommer, Evan McDonald Oct. 13: Mary Guhlke Oct. 15: Olivia Wicks, Garrett Supinger Reardan anniversaries Oct. 16: Bob and Johanna Ellis...
100 years ago A matron from a Yakima detention home came to get Rose Gardner and Lucille Hall. The girls escaped from the home several weeks ago and were arrested in Reardan for vagrancy and sentenced to 10 days in jail. The local sheriff’s office recovered a Ford coupe that had been stolen from Wenatchee. The car was abandoned here last week alongside the Tribune apartments. When the owner came for his car he was pleased to find in had not been damaged. Governor Hart has proclaimed October 13 a legal holiday because...
Reardan freshman Lily Witmer stays a couple strides ahead of a Sanpoint runner in the Battle for the 509 cross country meet Saturday, Oct. 5. The meet attracted hundreds of runners from across the region. Witmer finished the 5,000-meter course in 27:15.10, 121st place in the girls second-fastest heat. For more on the cross country meet, see Page...
REARDAN – After being tied at nil at halftime, the Screaming Eagles' girls soccer team scored three goals in the second half to defeat Upper Columbia Academy 3-1 in their 2B league game Tuesday, Oct. 8. From the game's opening kick-off, it appeared Reardan and UCA were evenly matched as neither team penetrated deep into their opponents' end of the field, making the first 40 minutes a back-and-forth affair with few shots on goal. The Screaming Eagles took control in the...
SPANGLE – The winless Davenport boys football team fell short of spoiling the Liberty's homecoming Friday, Oct. 4, as the Lancers won 18-0. Liberty's Coleman Tee ran for 8 yards for the first touchdown of the night as Viliami Finau kicked the extra point for a 7-0 first-quarter lead. Liberty struck again on a Davenport fumble in its own endzone in the second quarter for a safety. And the Lancers took a 9-0 lead into half-time. The third quarter was scoreless for both teams....
DAVENPORT - It took the Gorillas' girls soccer team less than one minute to show their superiority over visiting Upper Columbia Academy when freshman Charlotte Soliday outworked her defender to score the team's first goal in their 6-0 win, Thursday, Oct. 3. After losing its two previous games, Davenport stepped onto the pitch, focused and playing like a well-oiled machine. The players' passing was intentional and crisp, their defense was smothering, and their speed and...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - Boys and girls cross country teams ran into tough competition Oct. 5, at the Battle for the 509. Hundreds of athletes competed in the meet at the Spokane Polo Grounds. The top Lincoln County runner was Reardan senior Gabe Branstetter, who finished 36th in the fast division with a time of 16:28.60. Senior Tommy Furhman was the fastest Gorilla, finishing in 17:34.40 for 121st place in that division. In girls fastest class, Davenport freshman Charlotte Soliday...
REARDAN – Defending NE2B league champion Northwest Christian (Colbert) handed the Screaming Eagles their third straight loss in its 27-0 win Friday, Oct. 1 at Joe Johnson Field. Reardan opened its offense full throttle on the game's first drive. Quarterback Rysen Soliday came out determined to sling the ball to his receivers. On the team's second play from scrimmage, Soliday connected on a 12-yard pass to a diving Evan Krupke for a first down. He then launched a bomb to an...
LINCOLN COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT #3 LEVY REQUEST This November the Lincoln County Park and Recreation District #3 will be asking the property owners in the Davenport School District to renew the levy for the maintenance and operation of the Davenport Memorial Hall and the Davenport Water Park for the next six years. This levy in the amount of $135,000 per year will replace the current levy which expires at the end of 2024. How is this levy used? Funds collected for the levy are divided between the Davenport...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SPOKANE Case No.: 24-4-01918-32 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY DAVID VINCENT, 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...
CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2025 BUDGET AND NOTICE OF COUNCIL WORKSHOP On October 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm, the Davenport City Council will hold a 2025 budget workshop at City Hall. Following the workshop, a public hearing will be held at 7:05 p.m. 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. David...
CITY OF DAVENPORT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Davenport Planning Commission that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 7:05 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Davenport City Hall located at 411 Morgan Street. The hearing is to consider an application for a conditional use permit to remove the existing hotel/apartment structure and install RV pads. The property involved is described as: Lots 1,2,3,8,9 and 10, Block 89, Columbia Addition to the...
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT Town of Reardan & Reardan-Edwall School District Determination of Non Significance Lead agency: Town of Reardan in cooperation with the Reardan-Edwall School District Description of proposal: This is a non-project action for the Reardan Cooperative Comprehensive Parks Plan. The Reardan-Edwall School District (RESD) and the Town of Reardan (Town) have prepared a Cooperative Comprehensive Parks Plan to plan for the future ofReardan’s parks and outdoor athletic facilities (parks, trails,...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SPOKANE No. 24-4-02022-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: JACK W. MARTIN and MARY E. MARTIN, Deceased. Jana L. Worthington 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...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice of Public Hearing for the Odessa Metropolitan Park District (OMPD) in regards to: 1) Revenue sources for following year’s current expense budget 2) Proposed regular tax levy 3) Final Proposed Annual Budget for the OMPD for the year 2025. Notice is hereby given that the OMPD Board will meet at the Leffel, Otis and Warwick, P.S. office for the purpose of holding a public hearing for the above items mentioned on October 16th at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements for wanting to comment at the hearing can...
SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDER OF SALE FOR PROPERTY SHERIFF’S # 24C156 CAUSE # 18-1-00028-6 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE OF WASHINGTON, Plaintiff ESTATE OF LORRAINE HOLDERBY, Judgment Creditor vs STEVEN P HOLDERBY, Defendant TO: UNKOWN HEIRS, SPOUSE, LEGATEES, AND DEVISEES OF STEVEN P HOLDERBY, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY UNKOWN PARTIES IN POSSESSION; OR CLAIMING A RIGHT TO POSSESSION; AND UNKOWN OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY. The Superior Court of Lincoln County has directed the...
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