July 22, 2025
July 22, 2025
MOCCASSIN BAY - Several cabins and other properties in the Moccassin Bay area have been destroyed by the Western Pines Fire. Fire officials reported the blaze had grown to 3,787.3 acres and was 0% contained at press time Thursday morning, July 10. Evacuation advisories had been issued for the area that borders Lake Roosevelt. The Western Pines Fire broke out in the early afternoon Wednesday, July 9, with dispatch receiving calls around 12:44 p.m. for the initial response,...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport City Council adopted a resolution for the Lincoln County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan for 2024-2029 during its regular meeting Wednesday, July 9. The council approved Resolution 2025-10, which adopts the plan developed by Lincoln County in collaboration with the cities of Davenport, Harrington, and Sprague, and the towns of Almira, Creston, Odessa, Reardan, and Wilbur, per RCW Chapter 70A.205. The plan outlines guidelines...
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 June 30 Traffic Stops: 12 1:11 a.m. – A woman called to report a house near her is selling drugs and making porn and her daughter and other females are being drugged. 2:55 a.m. – A woman...
DAVENPORT — A Lincoln County deputy is facing a petition for a protection order filed by his former partner, who alleges threats of violence and concerning behavior in court documents. Milea Jean Hudspeth, 43, filed the petition in Lincoln County Superior Court against Brian Scott Hudspeth, 43, citing concerns for her safety and that of their two children, Cayson Hudspeth, 11, and Emery Hudspeth, 7. In court filings, Milea stated that Brian “has threatened suicide by gun in more than one scenario,” and claimed he has...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners convened Monday, July 7, in the Commissioners’ Chambers to discuss infrastructure such as construction contracts, broadband initiatives, and local governance. Commissioners Scott Hutsell (District 2), Chair Jo Gilchrist, and Rob Coffman (District 3) were present. The board approved construction contracts with Legacy Telecom, doing business as Legacy Power, for the Reardan Colocation Facility (PBC22-96104-004, broadband) and with Zero dB Communications for networks in...
DAVENPORT - The Lincoln County Fairgrounds has opened its gates to provide shelter for livestock, pets and residents displaced this week by wildfires. Horse stalls, pens, and space for dogs, cats, chickens and other animals is available, as well as RV and tent camping for evacuees seeking refuge. Lincoln county Fair and Rodeo Secretary Dawn Canfield is leading the assistance effort. "We're just going to take it day-by-day," Canfield said Wednesday. "Our goal is to ensure...
With high school and college commencements over, employers now worry about the graduates’ preparedness to enter the work world. This year, 3.9 million students graduated from our high schools, marking the largest class on record. An additional 4.6 million scholars earned college degrees. Their expertise was graded from A to F. Grades are supposed to indicate accurate achievement, competence and knowledge. Employers are losing confidence in education assessments. Dumbing...
When I was elected to represent Central Washington, I came to Olympia to advocate for families and kids who too often get overlooked by policies written with only Puget Sound in mind. I may be a newer voice in the Senate, but I've already seen how quickly political agendas can outrun common sense. Nowhere is that more clear than in the effort to shift school funding back onto the backs of local taxpayers. This year's Legislature gave local school districts authority to ask...
100 years ago The erection of a steel bridge across Hawk Creek near its junction with Indian creek has been completed according to J. L. Thayer, county engineer. The old bridge was washed out during high water last spring. D. C. Humphrey who farms four miles north of Reardan has sold his 160 acres and 40 acres of timber to W. W. Koopman. Mr. Humphrey settled on the land more than 30 years ago. A little blaze at the Odessa Hardware building sent a call for the fire department. A prompt response was made to the call but the...
Mary Ellen (Guthrie) Scharff Aug. 10, 1928 – June 9, 2025 Mary Ellen Scharff, 96, of Davenport, Wash., met her Lord and Savior face-to-face on June 9, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1928, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Clarence and Lucille (Rush) Guthrie. As the eldest of five children, Mary grew up in the Wenatchee/East Wenatchee area, graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1947. From a young age, Mary dreamed of becoming a nurse, a calling that she pursued with passion....
Davenport birthdays July 10: Nick Nichols, Logan Eldred, July 11: Thomas Wilkie, Felicity Mielke, Stan Liebing July 12: Margie Hall, Juliann Janke, Theresa Telford, John Stiles, Sam Posey, JJ Kowalkowski July 13: Milei Floyd, Indigo Ezenyimulu, Judy Miller, Gene Johnson, Marilyn Arland, Mitchell Hale, Marlena Guhlke July 14: Jan Stone, Robert Mielke July 15: Jesslyn McCluskey, Tennessa Cox July 16: Brandy Wood, Joshua McBride, Linda Miller Davenport anniversaries July 10: Aaron & Andee Jacobsen, Tyson & Rachel Lacy, Jeff &...
HARRINGTON — The sounds of classic rock will fill the Harrington Opera House on Saturday, July 19, as The Rusty Vikings take the stage for an evening performance. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the historic opera house, located at 19 South Third Street. Admission is by donation at the door. The Rusty Vikings, known for their high-energy renditions of 1950s and 1960s rock and roll, originated in 1969 when several members were students at Sprague High School. The band reunited in 2010 for the Sprague High School Class of...
There are few things more humbling than a freshly graduated 23-year-old-lovingly called "Big City Girl" by her small-town friends-trying to become a homesteader after moving straight from college to Harrington. I like to joke that I "served" my time in Detroit before enlisting in the Army, but let's be honest: 8 Mile was a warzone long before basic training. These days, my biggest battles are with haybales and sourdough. Speaking of battles, let's talk garden warfare. I...
HARRINGTON - Representatives from the Innovia Foundation visited the Harrington Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, July 2, to propose combining two major community development efforts: the Harrington Heart & Soul project and the local Hearts in Harrington initiative. Chief Community Investment Officer Molly Sanchez, Community Development Director Josh Kaiel, and Director of Community Development Dave Sonntag shared details about Innovia's mission and praised the town's ongoing...
DAVENPORT — Six Davenport High School varsity cheerleaders attended Camp 395 from June 26-29, a three-day intensive training hosted by Lilac City Cheer Academy at Jenkins Senior/Junior High School in Chewelah. The camp marked the first summer cheer camp for Davenport High School since before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted such events. The team, the smallest among six schools in attendance, embraced a rigorous schedule, spending 12-hour days in the gym honing their skills. They resided in classrooms during the camp,...
Two Rivers lights up the sky with magnificent display, Saturday, July...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport Lions Club Kids Fishing Derby, a cherished tradition in Lincoln County, is set for Friday, July 18, from 7 a.m. to noon at Cottonwood Creek, coinciding with the city’s annual Pioneer Days celebration. The event, which draws families from across the region, offers children a chance to fish for stocked trout in a community-focused atmosphere, fostering memories and outdoor skills. Bob Guhlke, a 79-year-old lifelong Davenport resident and dedicated Lions Club member, founded the derby 16 years ago...
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FORFEIT PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.30 TO: CHENG YANG LI A.K.A “JONATHAN CHAN” & 13420 Infinite Real Estate, LLC You are hereby notified that the Real Estate Contract of Sale described below is in default and you are provided with the following information with respect thereto: 1. The name, address and telephone number of the seller and, if any, the seller’s agent or attorney giving the notice: Seller’s Name: Ronald D. Christman and Kathryn D. Christman, husband and...
REARDAN-EDWALL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 09 LINCOLN COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2025-2026 BUDGET, AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Reardan-Edwall School District No. 09, Lincoln County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular business meeting on July 23, 2025, commencing at 6:30 PM in the Reardan High School 101st Innovation Center at 215 E. Spokane St., Reardan, Washington. The meeting...
Public Notice The Davenport School District #207, Lincoln County, Washington, has completed preparation of a budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and a four-year budget plan. The completed budget and a summary of the four-year budget plan are on file in the school district administration office located at 801 7th Street, Davenport, WA. A copy of the budget and summary of the four-year budget summary will be furnished to any person at the above address and will also be posted on the district’s financial reports webpage. The...
CITY OF DAVENPORT PUBLIC NOTICE VACANT POSITION ON THE CITY COUNCIL Citizens interested in filling the vacant position #4 on the Davenport City Council are encouraged to write a letter of interest to the City Council requesting consideration of their appointment. Letters must be received by the City Clerk/Treasurer, 411 Morgan Street, PO Box 26, Davenport, WA 99122, by August 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM. David M. Leath Clerk/Treasurer Published July 3 and 10,...
B U D G E T H E A R I N G Let it be publicly known to all persons that the Board of Directors of Odessa School District No. 105-157-166J, Lincoln County, Washington, will meet in a public meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Odessa High School for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2025-2026 fiscal budget of the District. A copy of the completed budget will be available to any person who might request such after July 15, 2025. Any interested persons may appear at this meeting and will...
NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF PROBATE BY PUBLICATION (RCW 11.28.237) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN NO. 25-4-00026-22 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD R. MORSE, Deceased. TO: RHONDA L. MORSE, all heirs, legatees, devisees, and any other persons claiming by or through RHONDA L. MORSE, and all other unknown persons or parties claiming any right, title, or interest in the ESTATE OF RONALD R. MORSE, deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 24, 2025, the undersigned, LES MORSE,...
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