February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
DAVENPORT — Here are the preliminary results of the Tuesday, Feb. 10, Special Election as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Creston School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 57.23% No 42.77% Odessa School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 72.41% No 27.59% Odessa School District Proposition No. 2 Yes 71.23% No 28.77% Wilbur School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 55.52% No 44.48% Wilbur School District Proposition No. 2 Yes 55.40% No 44.60% Harrington School District Proposition No. 1 Yes 69.68% No 30.32% Wilson Creek School...
DAVENPORT — Early results from Tuesday’s special election show voters approving all levy-only ballot measures across Lincoln County. As of 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, voter turnout was 32%, with 1,393 ballots cast out of 4,303 registered voters. Lincoln County Elections Manager Norm Caley said 4,400 ballots were mailed. Results will be certified February 20. The next update is expected at 1 p.m. Thursday, February...
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 Feb. 2 Traffic Stops: 1 10:09 a.m. — A woman reported receiving threatening messages on Facebook concerning her life. 10:50 a.m. — A man reported a vehicle stuck on Old Williams Road...
DAVENPORT - A head-on collision on State Route 2 left an 18-year-old driver with a fractured pelvis, left leg and left arm after a vehicle crossed into the westbound lane while the driver was under the influence, according to court records. Dean Robert Swanson, 64, of Lincoln, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of vehicular assault under the influence in Superior Court. He was sentenced to 17 months in prison followed by 18 months of probation. Swanson was ordered to report...
DAVENPORT — A local mother accused of concealing her 3-year-old daughter from the child’s father in violation of a court-ordered parenting plan appeared in court Tuesday, pleading not guilty to custodial interference. Maria Del Rosario Barriga, 36, of Davenport, entered the plea at a preliminary hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court, according to court records. Judge Dan B. Johnson appointed public defender David Hearrean to represent her and set a jury trial for April 1, with a readiness hearing on March 17. Barriga...
DAVENPORT — As the season drags on, Lincoln County health officials are reporting an uptick in respiratory illnesses, with influenza A currently leading the surge. According to Lincoln County Public Health, cases of influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 are all trending upward across the county. Officials said influenza A is the most prevalent infection at this time. Public health officials have received notification of one influenza A-related death in Lincoln County. Statewide, 74...
ODESSA — Routine governance, long-term planning and student-focused programs took center stage during the school board meeting late last month. The Board of Directors met in regular session Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the high school library following a workshop on athletics and results from a district cell phone survey. Chris Crossley was unanimously elected board chairman, with Carmen Weishaar elected vice chairman. Sheena Starkel was named legislative representative, and Zach Schafer was selected as the district’s WIAA...
As I have mentioned in previous articles, the lawsuit filed against the State by the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC), with Lincoln County, Yakima County, and Pacific County as plaintiffs is now moving forward. The counties allege that the State has violated the Constitution by forcing local governments to bear the cost of a state constitutional obligation without providing the authority or stable funding necessary to meet it. The need for adequate funding is...
Kennewick is facing a decision that will affect families for years to come: whether a home for sexually violent predators is placed in the middle of a residential neighborhood. Parents are asking reasonable questions. Law enforcement is raising legitimate concerns. Neighbors want transparency and accountability before - not after - a decision is made. That is why I co-sponsored Senate Bill 6339 and why it is so troubling that this bill is not being allowed to move forward. SB 6339 addressed a basic accountability problem in...
REARDAN - The runway was short, the smiles were big and the outfits sparkled as Reardan Elementary students proved that 100 days of school is worth celebrating in style. Students from Heidi Nelson's first-grade class didn't hesitate when asked about the school's sixth annual 100th Day Fashion Show. The answer came back loud and unanimous: yes, they had fun. "I made a shirt with 100 gems," said Royce Rodriguez, 7, quickly clarifying that the gems were not real "so nobody gets...
Fire Chief Roger Sebesta slices prime rib at the 90th annual Women's Auxiliary Show, Saturday, Feb....
DAVENPORT — Romance, creativity, and a little mischief are in full swing across Lincoln County this Valentine’s season. From Galentine’s gatherings to teen sweetheart dances, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate. Arrow M. Saddlery in Davenport is hosting a Galentine’s Workshop on Friday, Feb. 13. Participants can craft beginner-friendly projects such as hat bands, mini jewelry boxes, claw clips, and mini makeup bags. Pizza, tools and materials will be provided. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees are...
REARDAN - The lights are back on at the Reardan Store as it reopened Feb. 6 under new owner Raj Singh, bringing a clean, bright, and roomier look to the longtime community fixture that had been dark since September. Despite the former owner filing for bankruptcy and selling, a stream of customers walked the aisles, expressing surprise at the low price of bread, eggs and milk and the freshness of the produce. At lunchtime, over 50 students from the high school flooded the...
ODESSA - Good food, live music and a strong community turnout helped make the Odessa Lions Club's annual crab feed a smooth and successful night, organizers said. The fundraiser, held Friday evening, Feb. 6, drew at least 200 people despite being short a few people, according to Lions Club President Marlon Schafer. "We grossed about $8,500," Schafer said. "I don't know net, but we probably raised $4,000 to $5,000. It went really well." Schafer said feedback from attendees was...
100 years ago The Tinner family of Harrington has been quarantined with Scarlet Fever. This is the first confirmed case in the town even though there have been a couple of cases in the area. 75 years ago The shelves in Burgan’s Grocery came tumbling down last week resulting in a loss of about $30. New shelves are being constructed and are expected to be filled soon. Avocados $0.17/ea. 2lb. loaf of Velveeta $0.99 50 years ago 17 Property owners on the north and east of Odessa recently met with the town council. A petition...
Cooking from scratch can be a great way to stretch food dollars, and fresh ingredients, without preservatives are good for our health, but, prepared ingredients can be fun and a easy way to prepare tasty treats. Recently, I called upon a group of high school students to assist me in test driving a recipe for Creamy Pickle Roll Ups. This easy to prepare recipe calls for refrigerator crescent roll dough and ranch dressing mix. The recipe passed their taste test and it was...
This weekend, where do I even begin? Probably with the burst waterline that turned my bathroom into a splash pad and sent me out of my Davenport office early on Friday. Nothing like mopping your own floor before heading to a crab feed. Once the water chaos was temporarily handled, I pointed my car toward Odessa, assuming a calm evening at the annual Lions Club crab feed. I was wrong. Cars lined the streets, and inside the community hall I barely made it through the door...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 12: Craig Sweet Feb. 14: Tom Scharff, Todd Guhlke, Evan Gunning Feb. 15: Shelly Morgan, Trey Carstensen, Adam Collins, Charlotte Sellin Feb. 16: Rob Harper, Scott Cannon, Holly McDaniel, Tanner Zaugg Feb. 17: Taylor Morgan, Sean Deane, Ana Sorci, Phyllis Luiten Feb. 18: Kaylee Leep Davenport anniversaries Feb. 16: Rob and Michelle Hopp Reardan birthdays Feb. 12: Merit McRae Feb. 16: Sherry Hieb Feb. 17: Alba Anderson, Emerson Sprecher Reardan anniversaries Feb. 13: Jason and Inge Gray Harrington...
DAVENPORT - Fierce pins and technical falls echoed through the gym as wrestlers clashed in a pivotal league event, setting the stage for upcoming state qualifiers amid displays of grit and strategy. The NE 2B League Duals unfolded Saturday in Davenport, drawing teams from across northeast Washington. Host Davenport split its performances, topping Colfax 36-24 in the opening dual before falling 6-41 to Freeman in the second. Reardan, meanwhile, dominated Colfax 30-6 in...
REARDAN - On paper, it looked like a mismatch. Lake City (Coeur d'Alene) has 1,550 students. The Screaming Eagles have 200. On the court, the numbers didn't matter. The Reardan girls used a suffocating defense to pull away from the Timberwolves for a 46-30 victory on Feb. 3. Tenice Waters scored 13 points in the first half, and Rylynn Green added eight as Reardan took a 24-12 lead into halftime. The Screaming Eagles opened the third quarter with the first six points to extend...
SPOKANE VALLEY - A thrilling District 6 2B boys basketball quarterfinal ended with a dramatic comeback victory as one team rallied from a double-digit deficit to claim a 62-60 win in double overtime. The Freeman Scotties defeated the Reardan Screaming Eagles 62-60 on Tuesday at West Valley High School's main gym in Spokane Valley. Reardan built an early lead, outscoring Freeman 20-11 in the first period and taking a 31-23 advantage into halftime. The Scotties surged in the...
SPOKANE VALLEY - A rematch turned into a rout in the District 6 2B boys basketball tournament as one team flipped the script on its recent conqueror with relentless pace and execution. The Davenport Gorillas defeated the Liberty Lancers 60-40 on Tuesday at West Valley High School in Spokane Valley, Washington. Davenport avenged a loss from a week and a half earlier, pulling away after a competitive first half. Davenport led 17-16 after the first quarter and extended to 25-22...
SPOKANE VALLEY - Reardan advanced to the District 6 2B Girls Basketball Tournament semifinals with a 49–38 win over Lind-Ritzville-Sprague on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at West Valley High School. Reardan established an early lead behind strong perimeter shooting, opening the game with four three-pointers. Lillie Whitman scored six points in the first quarter as the Screaming Eagles took a 19–13 advantage. LRS was paced early by Zoe Galbreath, who scored eight points in the opening...
SPOKANE VALLEY - The Davenport girls basketball team wasted no time taking control at the District 6 Girls' Basketball Tournament at West Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 7. In their tourney opener, the Gorillas dismantled Chewelah 65–9. The Gorillas' relentless defense set the tone early, generating steals that quickly turned into points. Glenna Soliday poured in 15 first-quarter points as Davenport surged to a 24–0 lead. The momentum continued in the second quarter....
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