April 16, 2026
April 16, 2026
Here are the lowest regular gasoline prices per gallon reported in the region by GasBuddy.com as of noon Monday, April 13: Cheney $4.88 at Exxon. Colfax $4.99 at Cenex and 76. Harrington $5.03 at Cenex Lewiston, Idaho $3.96 at Sinclair. Moscow, Idaho $4.34 at Rosauers and Mobil. Moses Lake $4.67 at Ernie’s Truck Stop 76. Othello $4.69 at Hawk Fuel. Pasco $4.79 at Mid-Columbia Grocery. Plummer, Idaho $4.12 at Warpath Conoco. Post Falls, Idaho $3.92 at Local Market Post Falls Chevron. Pullman $4.99 at Safeway and Mobil....
DAVENPORT - Low snowpack in Eastern Washington has melted weeks ahead of schedule in many areas, leaving Lincoln County's dryland wheat farmers to rely more on spring rain and local soil moisture than distant mountain runoff as they head into the growing season. USDA-NRCS Snow Survey water supply specialist Toby Rodgers and National Weather Service meteorologist Jeremy Wolf in Spokane analyzed the April 1 Washington Water Supply Outlook Report. "Snowpack as of Monday, April...
SPRAGUE - The Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office has determined the cause of death of a woman found in the backyard of a local home. Aspen Jada Valdez, 26, of Moxee, died from hypothermia, the office reported. At the time of her death, she was in a state of "methamphetamine intoxication. Valdez was discovered about 10:05 a.m. March 3 in the 400 block of West Second Street, roughly one week after she was reported missing, records show. She disappeared Feb. 26 after...
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 April 6 Traffic stops: 7 9:51 a.m. — Civil situation. Two brothers reported trespassing concerns at their deceased mother’s property on SR 2 E; they were advised to seek a court order or...
DAVENPORT - A frustrated resident told city officials Wednesday, April 8, that the town is "going to hell in a handbasket" because of junk cars, derelict motor homes and debris littering properties along highways leading into town. Stan Reider, who has complained about the issue for about two years, addressed the City Council during public comments at the council's April 8 meeting. He described multiple problem sites visible to visitors and residents. One house on the south...
DAVENPORT - The City Council approved Resolution 2026-08, providing tourism funding for a new two-day family aviation and classic-car event . During the council's Wednesday, April 15 meeting, organizers said the event could draw hundreds of visitors. Mark and Lydia Vlk offered updated plans for the Tailfeathers and Wheels Annual Swap Meet, set for Aug. 29-30 at Davenport Municipal Airport. The not-for-profit gathering will feature tethered hot-air balloon rides, biplane and...
DAVENPORT - The City Council approved annexation of state Department of Natural Resources-managed lands northeast of the city. The council agreed to the annexation during its Wednesday, April 8, meeting, following a request from the state agency. The request involves properties identified as the "North Lot" and "South Lot," located in Section 16, Township 25 North, Range 37 East, Willamette Meridian. The parcels lie near McInnis Road (County Road 5513) and State Highway 25...
WILBUR - A Hayden, Idaho, man charged with breaking into a motel room and stealing property made his initial appearance Tuesday in Lincoln County Superior Court. Trever Owen Hamblen, 36, of Hayden, Idaho, is charged with second-degree burglary, a Class B felony; second-degree vehicle prowling, a gross misdemeanor; and third-degree theft, a gross misdemeanor, according to court records. The charges stem from an incident on the morning of April 7 at Willows Motel, 303 N.E. Main...
DAVENPORT — Two aggressive dogs approached three girls in a yard, one charging at them and forcing the girls to seek safety in a vehicle, according to sheriff’s office records. The dogs — a gray boxer-type and a brown German shepherd mix named Ozzy — entered the unfenced yard at 913 14th St. on April 7 and barked aggressively at the girls, including a 12-year-old, the incident report states. The victim’s father, Andrew Scott Miller, provided security camera footage showing the shepherd-type dog making an...
SPRAGUE — A man is under investigation for allegedly impersonating a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy during a telephone call pressuring a landlord to evict a tenant. Troy James Burke allegedly called landlord Carl Andrew Parks on April 5 and identified himself as sheriff's “Officer Burke," the records state. Burke urged Parks to evict tenant James Edward Cole, citing Cole’s criminal history as a sex offender and felon. Parks initially believed the caller was a law enforcement officer and contacted the...
A lawsuit was filed April 9 in Klickitat County Superior Court challenging the unconstitutional income tax adopted in Washington. The lead attorneys are former state attorney General Rob McKenna, a former Democratic state lawmaker and Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge, and Jackson Maynard of the Citizen Action Defense Fund. Discussing the lawsuit, Rob McKenna said: "For nearly a century, Washington courts have been clear: income is property, and property taxes must be...
I’m jealous of Idaho. Lawmakers there passed a bill that would stop public school employers from collecting union dues through government payroll systems. Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little had the choice to sign it, veto it or let it become law without his signature, joining six other states with full or partial bans on dues collection by public employers. When it comes to protecting the rights of public employees, Idaho is moving in the right direction. Washington state...
Donald Leroy Schultz July 06, 1937 - March 12, 2026 Donald Leroy Schultz, who farmed in Davenport, Wash. for over 70 years, passed away March 12, 2026, in Spokane Valley, Wash. He was living in an adult family home when he died after suffering through a long illness. He was born on July 16, 1937 to Albert and Anna Schultz of Bluestem, Wash., and grew up with his brother on the family farm. He graduated from Harrington High in 1955. He then attended Washington State...
William Michael "Mike" Paul July 7, 1949- March 17, 2026 With great sadness, the family of William Michael "Mike" Paul (76), of Sprague, Wash., announces his passing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Spokane to William Malcolm "Bill" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Dobbins) Paul of the Reardan-Edwall community, Mike grew up on their family farm southwest of Reardan, helping around the farm and raising and showing cattle. He famously had a live champion steer on display in the lobby...
We all go through hard times... in our personal lives, our school lives and, especially now, our lives online. Sometimes it can be hard to tell one of your peers is having a tough time, and other times it can be a lot more apparent. Either way, it’s important to take the time to understand what your classmates are going through. It’s even more important to be there for them, even if you aren’t friends or you don’t fully understand what’s going on in their life. Sometimes you won’t understand. Sometimes you...
Davenport birthdays April 16: Victoria Schweiger, Joanne Hollis-Buck April 17: Kim Cole April 18: Malizza Hinkey April 19: Cara Phillips, Morgan Wagner, Pat Abbott, Jolie Sorensen, Tyler Jenness, Kayson Kragt, Jasper White, Jeanette Zellmer April 20: Janice Emery, Ciarrah Smith, Sawyer Raugust, Tom Guhlke April 21: John Gunning, Denise Liebing, Murphy Schreck, Amelia Strite April 22: Heather Panke, Samuel Choate, Donna Sitko, Ben Wainblat. Davenport anniversaries April 16: Mary and Raven Wright April 18: Clay and Marie...
DAVENPORT — The Lions Club is once again giving Davenport residents a free chance to clear out household junk, yard waste and bulky items that would otherwise clutter yards or end up as illegal dumps. The annual Clean Up Days return Friday and Saturday, with Lions volunteers helping seniors and people with disabilities at their homes on April 24 and assisting at the Lincoln County Transfer Station on April 25, according to club leaders and city officials. The event, revived in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, is paid for...
DAVENPORT — Several Lincoln County students have been named to Eastern Washington University’s Winter 2026 dean’s list in recognition of their academic excellence. They are: Davenport — Samantha Odenrider, Jesse Raugust and Victor Zitacuaro. Reardan — Tyler Clouse, Braden Durbin, Carson Durbin, Marcus Durbin, Brooklynn Edwards, Aaron Ikehara and Janaye Wilkie. Sprague — Kayden Mindermann. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average to make the honor...
100 years ago After the city clerk informed the Davenport city council that more than forty users were delinquent in paying their water bill the council wants the shut off ordinance strictly enforced. 75 years ago 14 year old Ted Hollis is the youngest businessman in Davenport. The young man is operating a shoe shine business at Ed’s Barbershop in the afternoons and on Saturdays. 50 years ago Lloyd’s Hardware bowling team finished first in the Wheat League this week after completeing 30 weeks of competition. The team...
It's no secret that this managing editor turned Army girl has found herself in a bit of an unexpected chapter – boots on the ground in Washington, D.C. And let me tell you, this concrete jungle is a far cry from the rolling wheat fields of Eastern Washington, let alone the dusty, wide-open cowboy country I call home. I like to joke that I told people I was heading to Washington and somehow boarded the wrong plane. Next thing I knew, I was living out a real-life "Home Alone...
IRBY - An Enumclaw rider made history Sunday at the Stumpjumpers Desert 100, becoming the first in the event's 54-year history to win four consecutive overall titles in the 100-mile desert motorcycle race. Jaden Dahners of Enumclaw outran a field of 884 entries on the 50-mile course to post the fastest time of 3 hours 17 minutes 25.seconds. His father, Jason Dahners, had won the race three times. Dylan Summerlin of Hermiston, Ore., placed second in 3:22:51. Dancon Ensign of...
DAVENPORT - A home-schooled senior from a wheat farm and cattle ranch won the Washington State High School Rodeo Association girls cutting championship while balancing daily ranch chores, horse care and intense training. Addie Schneider, 18, of Rocklyn, claimed the title earlier this month at the WSHRA state finals. She also competed in soccer during the fall and basketball in the winter for the Davenport Gorillas and has qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo...
NEWPORT — Reardan boys captured the 400-meter relay title and the Screaming Eagles collected several podium finishes Tuesday, April 15, at a Northeast 2B/1B meet at Newport High School. The Reardan 4x100 relay team of Elijah Bentley, Treyson Singleton, Blake Wynecoop and Gavin Wynecoop won in 45.90 seconds. Blake Wynecoop placed second in the 400-meter dash (53.69) and eighth in the 100 (12.00). Elijah Bentley took third in the 400 (53.80). Wyatt Colvin finished second in discus (134-10) and third in shot put (38-9)....
FREEMAN — The Davenport Gorillas collected several victories Tuesday, April 15, during a Northeast 2B league meet at Freeman High School. David Coriell won the boys 100-meter in 11.19 seconds. Caige Colbert took first in the 300-meter hurdles while placing third in the 110 hurdles. Kyler Davenport finished third in the 800. The Gorillas placed second in both the 400- and 1,600-meter relays. On the girls side, Glenna Soliday swept the hurdle events, winning the 100 high hurdles in 16.47 seconds and the 300 hurdles in...
DAVENPORT — Frigid temperatures and a relentless Newport offense combined to overwhelm the Davenport Gorillas 24-2 in a varsity softball game Tuesday, April 14, at Jahn Field. Statistics and coach comments were unavailable as of press time. The Gorillas will travel to Newport for their next game Saturday at...
CHEWELAH — Cold, rainy conditions made for tough playing, but the Davenport/Reardan co-op golf team turned in several strong performances during a league 18-hole match Tuesday. Mac Larmer led the team with an 81, finishing third in the tournament. Bennett Wagner shot 92, McGuire Knop 99, Jack Stewart 118 and Jacob James 119. Karsten Farr shot 96. Eighth-grader Kamryn Mann paced the girls with a 122. Fiona Strozyk shot 126, Brooke Ball 131 and Shelby Hargrave...
CHEWELAH - It was a long afternoon for the Reardan baseball team on Tuesday, April 14, as Jenkins limited the Screaming Eagles to one hit in the Cougars’ 13-0 victory in a five-inning affair shortened by the mercy rule. It was a game defined by Jenkins pitcher Ryen McMillan’s dominance on the pitching mound and the Cougars’ aggressive base running. Luke Heindl led Reardan offensively, going 1-for-2 to account for the team’s lone hit. On the mound, Reardan used Jacob Bodeau, Noah Chambers, and Justin Rafford, who...
POMEROY — Odessa athletes turned in several strong individual and relay performances Tuesday, April 14, at a District 6 1B league eet at Pomeroy High School’s Lybecker Field. Landon McMillan won the 110-meter hurdles in 17.76 seconds and took second in the 300 hurdles (45.76 PB). He also placed eighth in the 100-meter dash (12.58 PB) and third in long jump (17-08.50). Aiden Schmierer finished second in the 110 hurdles (18.30) and third in the 300 hurdles (47.36). He placed sixth in the 200 (26.92). Izaak Schmierer took...
SPOKANE – An Almira/Coulee-Hartline wrestler won three freestyle matches at the Women's National Championships on Saturday, April 11, at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Wrestling in the U17 division at 61 kg, Karis Butler opened the tournament with a 6-5 decision over Karris Carter of Betterman Elite Wrestling of Colorado. In her second match, she lost by technical fall (10-0) in 38 seconds to eventual national champion Landri VonGonten of Boneyard Wrestling of Texas. The...
IRBY - Brutal high-desert terrain and a field of 884 entries tested riders Sunday during the 54th running of the Desert 100 motorcycle endurance race. Jaden Dahners of Enumclaw won Group A completing two laps in 3:17:25.345 seconds aboard a KTM 250cc. Dylan Summerlin of Hermiston, Ore., finished second in 3:22:51.444 on a GAS. Dancon Ensign of West Kelowna, B.C. Canada, placed third in 3:23:00.000 on a KTM. In Group B (mostly 50-mile runs), Jerry Allen of Lake Havasu, Ariz.,...
DAVENPORT - Persistent cold, hail and soggy field conditions forced a one-day delay, but defensive miscues ultimately doomed the home team in a varsity baseball contest. The Gorillas led Newport 5-0 after two innings Tuesday when umpires suspended the game at the Davenport Sports Complex because of unplayable field conditions. Play resumed Wednesday, April 15, at the top of the third inning, and Newport rallied for an 18-9 victory in the seven-inning game. Cooper Danekas...
CHEWELAH – The Reardan girls softball team didn’t just weather the storm on Thursday, April 14, they brought it, crushing the Jenkins Cougars 28–11 in a rainy, windy game shortened by the mercy rule. The Screaming Eagles jumped out to an early lead by scoring seven runs in the first inning, highlighted by a triple from Nortz. Reardan added seven more runs in the second and six in the third to build a commanding 20–5 advantage. They closed out the game by outscoring the Cougars 8–6 over the final two innings....
OLYMPIA – The state is opening applications for special hunting permits beginning April 20. Hunters may submit special hunt permit applications for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and fall turkey seasons through May 20, state Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said. Hunters with a special hunt permit have an opportunity to hunt at the special times or places authorized by that permit. Special hunt drawing results will be posted to applicants’ digital permit accounts in June. Applicants with a valid...
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