July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026
Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of 4 p.m. Monday, July 13: Airway Heights $4.49 at Airway Heights Food Mart Cheney $4.53 at Exxon Colfax $4.99 at Busch Distributors, Cenex, Chevron and 76. Davenport $4,99 at Exxon. Ephrata $4.63 at Safeway Grand Coulee $5.59 at Chevron Harrington $4.59 at Cenex. Moses Lake $4.19 at Chevron. Post Falls, Idaho $3.75 at Walmart Ritzville $4.86 at Maverik. Spokane $4.19 at Amerimart. Tokio $4.79 at Big B Truck...
ODESSA – A proposed $5 million streetscape may bring lower speed limits, eliminate parking and lead to bulbouts downtown, all in the name of pedestrian safety. The preliminary design calls for lowering the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph along First Avenue between Cedar and Seventh streets. It also calls for removing parking at First Avenue intersections with state Highway 21, North and South Second Streets, and Seventh Street. Bulbouts – sidewalk extensions into the roadway – would be installed at the intersections...
DISPATCH LOG DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following calls for service from July 6-12: July 6 Traffic stops: 11 6:19 a.m. — Commercial alarm, Exxon gas station, Davenport. No crime. 8:27 a.m. — Domestic verbal; no crime. 10:40 a.m. — Abandoned boat and trailer, 13th Street, Davenport. 10:41 a.m. — Welfare check, Maxwell Street, Davenport. 12:38 p.m. — Neighbor dispute over burning; resolved. 3:32 p.m. — Harassment at Seven Bays Marina Grill; subject trespassed. 5:20 p.m....
ODESSA — Police Chief Ericka Rose updated the Town Council on the department’s implementation of the Spillman records management system. During Monday’s meeting, July 13, Rose told the council that strict security and encryption requirements must be met before the system can go fully live. She said the city received a 15-page audit documenting digital and building security needs to be addressed. “We’ve completed the structural security upgrades, including door locks and signage,” Rose said. “Now, we’re...
HARRINGTON - Three juveniles have pleaded guilty to a vandalism spree that caused $8,400 in damages to vehicles and public restrooms. Donovin Jackson, 16, of Harrington, Carter D. Frutchey, 15, of Harrington, and Landon R. Gatewood, 14, of Davenport, each pleaded guilty Tuesday, July 7, to amended charges of third-degree malicious mischief in Lincoln County Superior Court. Court records show the teenagers broke windows on four vehicles at Harrington Truck and Auto, including...
REARDAN — The City Council is plans to rewrite its fireworks ordinance. During the Thursday, July 2 meeting, council members agreed the ordinance written in 1956 needs to be modernized. Existing rules include references to chlorate of potash and cat pistols, which are no longer relevant, officials said. Mayor Kathy Eastman said she will research ordinances from other towns that allow fireworks, including Airway Heights and Medical Lake, and bring back a draft to...
ODESSA — The Town Council has approved a 60-day extension for cleanup of a dilapidated and neglected First Avenue property. During a Monday, July 13, meeting, the council granted Brianna Johnson, the owner of the 405 E. First Ave. property, the extension to get the property assessed and cleaned up. Johnson, 20, of Ritzville, inherited the property from her late mother, Ley Ann Belisle. “Tomorrow would be the one-year anniversary since my mom passed,” Johnson told the council. “We’ve made progress.” Johnson said...
ODESSA — Lincoln County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Odessa) commissioners discussed finances and spending transparency during its June 25 meeting. Officials reported that long-term care occupancy in the district’s Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center remains low, with only five to seven residents currently in beds, compared to 20 to 22 in the past. Finance staff explained that increasing non-certified long-term care patients can reduce Medicare reimbursement for certified swing beds. A study is underway to determine...
ODESSA — Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is eligible for up to $693,767 through the Rural Health Transition Funds program for improvements to computer systems, cabling and switches. During a June 25 Lincoln County Hospital District No. 1 commission meeting, hospital CEO Jim Parker also reported eligibility for up to $316,354 through the Distress Hospital Grant. He said he is already working on an application for the rural health funds. In other business, Parker noted the hospital has received applications for the chief...
DAVENPORT — A Wenatchee man stopped for speeding Saturday, July 11, was arrested for first-degree driving with a revoked license. Joey Brian Schoo Garcia, 28, was arrested by deputy Nicholas Pecheos following a traffic stop for driving 78 mph in a 60 mph zone along U.S. Highway 2 near North Zeimer Road. Garcia told the deputy his license was suspended and that he was headed to see his grandmother in the hospital in Spokane. Garcia was arrested as well as cited for speeding. He was also cited for...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has closed its investigation into the theft of a fuel tank from a boat parked at a tire store earlier this month. Michael Sylvester Young of Troy, Idaho, told deputies he left the boat and trailer at Les Schwab tire store, 310 Morgan St. at the beginning of July, records show. When he returned, the fuel tank was missing. Deputy Chad Cunningham attempted to follow up with Young multiple times, but closed the investigation July 12 due to a lack of cooperation from the...
DAVENPORT — Road paving and seal coating work is underway on dozens city street. The $740,000 project will repair aging subgrade and pavement and make adjust utilities. Central Washington Asphalt is performing the work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, officials said, noting temporary road closures may be necessary during construction hours. The contractor has 30 days to complete the job. City Administrator David Leath said the streets were selected based on engineering assessments. “The bid award amount was $740,000,...
A new Washington Small Business Economic Trends report delivers sobering news for the state’s small business community. The data reveals that small businesses are underperforming the national average on nearly every key measure of economic health, with state policies on taxes, regulations and labor costs emerging as primary culprits. The report’s Small Business Optimism Index for Washington sits at 94.5, 4 points below the U.S. at 98.5 and 3.5 points below the long-term...
The Fourth of July in Washington, D.C., is something every American should experience at least once. While Uncle Sam still had me on the clock most of the holiday, I was lucky enough to catch the incredible fireworks celebrating our nation's 250th birthday. And what a show it was. As darkness settled over the Capitol, fireworks lit the night sky well into the midnight hours. Every few seconds, another booming shell exploded overhead, showering the skyline in brilliant reds,...
DAVENPORT — U.S. Highway 2 will be closed through downtown on Saturday morning, July 18, for the Pioneer Days parade, with additional street closures in place throughout the day. The closure on the highway, locally known as Morgan Street, will run from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday from 10th Street to Harker Street, according to Dawn Canfield, Lincoln County Fairgrounds office manager. Additional closures will affect Seventh, Marshall, Harker and Park streets the same day. Detour routes will be available during the...
HARRINGTON - Downtown came alive Saturday, July 11, with the return of the Vintage Country Fair. The event celebrated local farming heritage and featured antique tractors, pony rides, live music, vendors and family activities. "We've been doing this for a couple of years now," fair committee member Cindy Hossey said. "The bigger thing was celebrating our heritage - especially the farming community - and bringing out the tractors and things like that. "We wanted to bring back...
REARDAN – Local youth explored faith and nature last week during the annual Reardan Community Vacation Bible School, which ran July 6-10. This year's program centered on the theme "Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God!" The daily program, which ran from 9 a.m. to noon, welcomed children ages 4 through those entering fifth grade, alongside a separate Junior High VBS track for students in sixth through ninth grades. The weeklong event represented a cooperative among...
DAVENPORT — Dozens of students from Lincoln County were named to the honor rolls at Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College for Spring Quarter 2026. Both colleges released their lists this week, recognizing students who earned a 3.0 grade point average or higher. SFCC Honor Roll Spokane Falls Community College placed 1,337 student on its honor roll for the quarter that ended in June. Local students recognized include: Bridger Butkovich of Davenport, Jaidah Dance of Davenport, Brooke Halme of...
Davenport Birthdays July 16 - Joshua McBride, Linda Miller, Brandy Wood, July 17 - Autumn Abbot, Rick Allinger July 18 - Yvonne Bailey, Art Deppner, Zach Johnson, Cyrus Shaver, Royal Winzer July 19 - Ryan Utley July 20 - Daryl Parsons, Nolan Pearcy, Jessica A. Strite, Remington Taylor, Austin Telford, Kyle Zellmer July 21 - Joseph Buck, Noah Carrell, Chad Prewitt July 22 - Elliette Chappell, Lynne Coppersmith, Colt Curtaccio, Riley Ensor, Roger Hutfless, Dave Leath, Lindsey Van Buren Anniversaries July 17 – Kyle and Kyra...
Rhubarb continues to flourish into July this year, due to the cool, rainy weather. Pies, cobblers, crisps and even cookies are some of the treats made with rhubarb. Recently I came across a recipe for canned or freezer preserved rhubarb pie filling. The basic recipe is quite plain, but adapts easily to your favorite spices and flavorings. The recipe makes enough filling for two, 10 inch pies. I prefer freezing over canning when possible as it means less time in the kitchen,...
REARDAN – The Reardan-Edwall School District is set to receive $1.8 million to upgrade the running track. The new rubberized track will be funded entirely by the state, with no direct cost to local taxpayers, officials said. District officials announced that the funding was secured through the state capital budget during the most recent legislative session. Washington state Republican Reps. Mary Dye of Pomeroy and Mike Volz of Spokane sponsored the request for the financing. Volz represents the 6th Legislative District...
DAVENPORT - Young anglers will cast their lines into Cottonwood Creek at Davenport Park this Friday as the Davenport Lions Club hosts its 19th annual Kids Fishing Derby. Bob Guhlke, 80, a Davenport Lions Club member and derby organizer, said volunteers recently cleared limbs, aquatic growth and garbage from the creek so children can fish without getting tangled or discouraged. "We pulled a lot of garbage out so the kids don't get tangled up in the weeds and get discouraged,"...
ODESSA - A 17-year-old lifeguard is helping keep the Odessa Pool safe and welcoming this summer, turning long shifts into opportunities to connect with residents and create lasting memories for local families. Katie Williams of Odessa said she returned for her third year because she enjoys getting to know the public and making the pool a place where everyone feels welcome. "I really enjoy seeing all the people and getting to know the public a little more," Williams said. "I...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION August 4, 2026 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, there will be held a Primary Election, conducted all by mail Countywide. The purpose of this election is to nominate candidates to be voted for at the General Election, to be held on the Tuesday next succeeding the first Monday in November 2026. Registered voters residing in Lincoln County, will be mailed a ballot on or about July 15, 2026. You...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR CREDITORS TO SERVE PROOFS OF CLAIMS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROOFS OF CLAIMS IF NOTIFIED BY PUBLICATION SUPERIOR COURT, COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH, STATE OF WASHINGTON No. 25-4-00004-31 In the Matter of the Estate of TODD P. JONES, Deceased. [PM FARM, LLC] TO: ALL KNOWN CREDITORS OF PM FARM, LLC: Please take notice that Barry W. Davidson (the “Receiver”), was appointed as the general receiver of the Estate of Todd P. Jones (the “Estate”) and The River Rue R.V. Park, Inc....
PUBLIC NOTICE Vacant Position on the Davenport City Council The City of Davenport is interested in filling a vacant position on the Davenport City Council. Anyone interested in filling in the remainder of this two-year term is encouraged to write a letter of interest to the City Council requesting consideration of their appointment. All applicants must be residents of the City of Davenport and 18 years old to be eligible. Letters of interest must be received by the City Clerk/Treasurer, 411 Morgan Street, P.O. Box 26,...
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 3rd day of August, at the hour of 10:00 A.M., in the office of the Board of County Commissioners, Davenport, Washington, has been fixed as the time and place for hearing upon the report of the County Road Engineer appointed in the matter of the vacation of the Vacation and Abandonment of pt. of the Pine Street; the termini, and general course, as recommended in such report being as follows: That portion of Section 18, Township 26 North, Range 33 E.,W.M. described as follows:...
PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of a Temporary Street Project – TIB Scrub Seal Grant Contractors REG #: CENTRWA181PG – Central Wahington Asphalt Inc. RE: City of Davenport - 2026 Pavement Preservation Project Dear Property Owner/Resident: Central Washington Asphalt will be in the town of Davenport, beginning on Monday, July 13th, 2026. Access may be limited during the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00PM or until work is completed in the afternoon. During this construction project, Central Washington Asphalt will be doing subgrade...
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ORS 113.155 (2) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN Probate Department Case No. 26PB05725 In the Matter of the Estate of MILDRED L. HAND, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ramona L. Johnson has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at Trent J. Holloman-Wilkins, Attorney for Ramona L. Johnson, NW Legacy Law, P.S., 1003 Officers...
PUBLIC NOTICE 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 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the library of the Odessa High School for the purpose of fixing and adopting the 2026-2027 fiscal budget of the District. A copy of the completed budget will be available to any person who might request such after July 15, 2026. Any interested persons may appear at this...
PUBLIC NOTICE The Davenport School District #207, Lincoln County, Washington, has completed preparation of a budget for fiscal year 2026-27 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...
PUBLIC NOTICE GRANT COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF GROUNDWATER CERTIFICATE G3-22339CWRIS TAKE NOTICE: That on June 25, 2026 the Marlin Hutterian Brethren of Marlin, WA and Wilbur Security Company of Snoqualmie, WA filed application number GRAN-26-04 with the Grant County Water Conservancy Board (GCWCB) to change the point of withdrawal and the place of use under groundwater right G3-22339CWRIS. That said right, under priority date January 7, 1974 authorizes the withdrawal of 1,100 gallons...
TRUSTEE’S SALE File No: 25-02158WA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to RCW 61.24 et seq. Grantor(s) of Deed of Trust Jordan Micheal Francis and Alyssa Jo Ballensky Current Beneficiary Freedom Mortgage Corporation Current Trustee Affinia Default Services, LLC Current Mortgage Servicer Freedom Mortgage Corporation Deed of Trust Recording Number (Ref. #) 20220491278 Parcel Number(s) 0309003004100 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM sell at public auction located At the...
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