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  • Gorillas fall to Lancers

    Allan Gainer, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 10, 2024

    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. I...

  • Amateur rodeo series kicks off

    Allan Gainer, The Record-Times|Updated Sep 26, 2024

    MEDICAL LAKE — The Bulls Eye Hunter’s Buckout rodeo series gets underway this Saturday at the Bar N Rodeo Arena. The action begins at 7 p.m. at the 25421 W. Hallett Road arena. This is the first event in a six-part buckle series, which will run monthly throughout the fall and winter, offering opportunities for both kids and adults to compete. Bar N Rodeo Chairman Val Nussbaumer said the event will feature traditional rodeo competitions such as bull riding, steer dogging, chute dogging, bronc riding and more. Children wil...

  • Area wheat harvest in full swing

    Allan Gainer, The Record-Times|Updated Aug 21, 2024

    CHENEY – The Palouse region is buzzing with activity as combines move through fields harvesting wheat. More than half of the state's winter wheat and 20% of its spring wheat has already been harvested this month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is predicting a strong yield this year, estimating an average to above-average harvest of around 146 million bushels. This forecast brings some relief to farmers, who have struggled with drought, extreme heat and low yields in r...

  • Young trick rider carries 'Old Glory'

    Allan Gainer, The Record-Times|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    REARDAN – A local girl is sure to be among the show-stoppers this weekend at the Cheney Rodeo. Laramie Gray, 8, whose family ranches north of Reardan is expected to bring the crowd on its feet during grand entry when she proudly carries "Old Glory" during grand entry Friday and Saturday atop her Palomino, Big Easy. Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association performances are set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Several local riders were also set to ride during slack Thursday e...

  • Tribes offer aerial fireworks shows for Independence Day

    Allan Gainer, The Record-Times|Updated Jul 11, 2024

    AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Aerial fireworks displays dominated the skyline over Fort Spokane and Airway Heights during the Independence Day weekend as tribal agencies put on colorful displays. On Thursday, July 4, thousands of spectators crowded into Airway Heights to see the dazzling display of fireworks. Rockets whizzed upward into the dark sky, exploding in a sprinkle of various colored lights that floated gracefully back. Families were seen at almost every block, joining in the celebration. Northern Quest Resort and Casino, in c...