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DAVENPORT — The Aug. 6 primary election is underway, and ballots are expected to have already been delivered to registered voters. Lincoln County elections officials mailed more than 8,428 ballots to registered voters last week, officials said. They noted that voters who have not received their ballots by Friday, July 26, should contact the Elections Department of the county Auditor’s Office. Ballots were mailed on Wednesday, July 17. According to officials, however, a minor mechanical jam caused issues with folding ballots....
DAVENPORT — A local man is seeking to regain his firearm rights in court after they were revoked due to a crime committed nearly 20 years ago. Wallace Elby Buck, 62, from Davenport, is scheduled for a hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court to restore his firearm rights. Buck was convicted on January 18, 2008, of nine counts of second-degree unlawful possession of firearms. He was found guilty of unlawfully possessing several firearms, including a Marlin 45 Auto Rifle, a Pardner model SB1 410 Gauge 3’ Full, a Savage model 11...
REARDAN - The Reardan High School wrestling team is hosting a memorial tournament on Saturday, July 27, to raise funds for funeral expenses in honor of their beloved teammate, Torin Alexander Zagorski, who recently passed away. The event will take place at the Smith Gym in Reardan, starting at 8 a.m. Torin Alexander Zagorski was born on June 12, 2007, and passed away on Tuesday, June 18. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Lena Zagorski, and his siblings, Tristan and Ta...
ODESSA — A man charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree will appear before a jury on Wednesday, August 14. Jesus M. Soto, 37, of Odessa, was summoned to Lincoln County Superior Court on March 19 at 10:30 a.m., following his January 26 arrest after authorities developed probable cause to arrest him for unlawfully possessing a firearm. According to court documents, during an interview with Tammy L. Davenport about an unrelated case on December 26, 2023, she disclosed that Soto possessed t...
DAVENPORT — A teenager charged with three counts of assault against a law enforcement officer will seek medical evaluations after informing the Lincoln County Superior Court that he hears voices and does not remember the assaults. Isaac Cooke, 18, of Reardan, faces a Class C felony with three counts of third-degree assault of a law enforcement officer. An order for competency evaluations was filed with the court Tuesday, July 9. Cooke will appear at his next Lincoln County Superior Court hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2...
DAVENPORT - The local middle and high schools' band teacher has been chosen as the 2024 Pioneer Days Grand Marshal. Robert Harper, 63, of Davenport, will take to the Grand Parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. Harper plans to be joined by his wife on the day, Christine "Chris" Harper. The couple married in 1984. Robert and Chris moved to Davenport in 1986. "I wanted to move to a larger school with more programs and music opportunities. The Davenport job opened up and I appli...
DAVENPORT — The streets are set to come alive with a vibrant array of activities this weekend as it gears up for its annual Pioneer Days celebration. The fun runs from Friday through Sunday, July 19-21. “Come out and enjoy the weekend in Davenport,” Pioneer Days Chairwoman Dawn Canfield said. “Reconnect with old friends and make new friends,” Events kick off Friday with the much-anticipated Kids Fishing Derby, organized by the Davenport Lions Club. Anglers aged 14 and younger can test their fishing skills at the Davenport...
DAVENPORT — The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for Davenport, Odessa, Harrington, and Reardan, with Lincoln County under Hazardous Weather Conditions. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Thursday, July 16, at noon until Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 p.m., and a Red Flag Warning is in effect from Friday, July 17, at noon until Thursday, July 18, at midnight. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will not warm up instantly, residents should prepare for a stretch of hot weather. In Davenport, T...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane man will be sentenced on felony charges in Lincoln County Superior Court for driving under the influence. Daylon A. Walls, 28, previously pleaded guilty plea and will be sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 17. The hearing is at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Jeffery S. Barkdull. The sentencing date was set at a readiness hearing Tuesday, July 9. The sentence stems from a driving under the influence arrest Sept. 15, 2023. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, it was 10:34 a.m. Sept. 15, 2023, when deputy Jon...
HARRINGTON — An elderly man previously charged with stalking has recently violated a protection order and is set to return to Lincoln County Superior Court. Joseph L. Pebles, 74, of Harrington, will appear for a readiness hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 on two stalking charges. Court records show Pebles allegedly placed two Apple AirTags on his estranged spouse, Gwenn Pebles’ vehicle. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, at about 7:54 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence in Harrington from Gwenn...
ODESSA — The Odessa School District No. 105 Board of Directors convened for its regular meeting Wednesday, June 26, in the high school library, preceded by a workshop to discuss board membership. During the meeting, the board approved the addition of a new business item regarding a teacher misassignment for HaLee Walter in Ag Science. The consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings, payroll, and warrants totaling over $323,000, was also approved. Several personnel resignations, including those of Kelsey S...
DAVENPORT - A former Lincoln County Sheriff is no longer be eligible to serve as a peace officer in Washington. A state commission revoked former Sheriff Wade Magers' law enforcement certification during a June 21 hearing in which Magers did not dispute the action. The decision came after the Criminal Justice Training Commission found Magers in default, records show. Magers did not contest the decision or defend against the statement of charges and failed to respond within...
REARDAN - A local man has pleaded not guilty in the death of a baby that may or may not be his child. During a Tuesday, July 11, hearing, Jordan Mills-Jay, 30, of Reardan and Spokane, pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree reckless manslaughter and second-degree murder. He is being held on $150,000 bail in the Lincoln County Jail. Visiting Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey presided over the hearing. Mills-Jay was charged after medical officials allegedly...
DAVENPORT — Pioneer Days is back and better than ever as it celebrates its 51st anniversary with some changes. There are several events planned for the entire family to enjoy as the festivities begin Friday, July 14, and last until Sunday, July 16. “It’s just a time to get to know the community and get to know what we have available in the community for visitors,” Pioneer Days Chairwoman Dawn Canfield said. This year’s Pioneer Days will offer inside vendors the opportunity to sell their products on Friday, July 14, and Satur...
1 years ago • More than 150 attended a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the families of August and Dorothea Timm coming to America (Harrington) from Holdenstedt, Germany. • Another opportunity to wish Donna McDowell all the best. Pioneer Days Honored Citizen and parade grand marshal engages her hometown with positive energy. • “Preliminary” approval to continue work toward redeveloping a 9-hole golf course at Deer Meadows, along with a 145-site recreational vehicle park, was granted to applicant Bruce Garner by...
DAVENPORT - First-session swimming lessons at Davenport Water Park are full, so the city is accepting registrations for a second session. Roughly 4-5 children were turned down for lessons in the first session as class sizes were too full, city officials said. "It's just like the world woke up all of a sudden and everyone wants lessons," City Clerk Dave Leath said Monday. "We got almost everyone in. But the class sizes are just so big we have to have three people (instructors)...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School will send two freshmen to the High School Rodeo National Competition in Gillette, Wyo., this Saturday, July 15. Addie Schneider, 15, of Davenport, placed third at the state competition for cutting in March and will be accompanied by fellow ninth-grader Elly Bageant, who also qualified for the national competition. The Top 4 in every event qualify for nationals. "I am nervous, but I am also excited. I want to have a good time," Schneider said....
DAVENPORT — If one is looking for activities in the city this weekend, they’re in luck as the 51st annual Pioneer Days gets underway Friday, July 14 and runs through Sunday, July 16. The Kids Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Lions Club and organized by Bob Guhlke, runs from 7 a.m. until noon at City Park Friday. The event is open to children of all ages. 10 fish will be tagged – if caught, they will be the winning catches. Participants must be 14 years or younger as of July 14. All participants must be registered and check...
LIND –– The lone driver from Lincoln County made his presence felt Saturday, June 10, during the annual Lind Lion's Club Combine Demolition Derby. Farmers from across the state brought their battle-ready combines to Lind to see which would still be running at the end of a weekend. William Mann of Sprague drove the Ritzville-based "Suds." The combines competed in five heats, with the fifth marking the grand finale. This year, several teams entered the derby. And several car...
MOSCOW, Idaho - The man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death stood silent Monday, May 22, during his arraignment. Bryan Kohberger, 28, of Pullman, appeared before Latah County District Court Judge John Judge after following his indictment last week on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. He is accused of stabbing to death Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Madison Morgen, 21; Ethan Chapin, 20; and Xana Kernodle, 20, on Nov. 13, 2022...
A strong mind and body are crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I learned that while recently completing basic training for the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Okla. I was never a stranger to the gym. In fact, I spent every morning working out at FIT gym in downtown Colfax prior to leaving for the military. As a regular there, I always focused on strength training and cardio. Afterward, I would get my morning cappuccino and find myself at my desk in the bullpen at The Whitman...
SPOKANE VALLEY – A Davenport wrestler finished in fifth place at the Tri-County Classic wrestling tournament Dec. 23 at Central Valley high School. Brock Gustaveson led the Gorillas with 13.0 team points. Gustaveson opened with a bye and then faced Cole Schumacher (Mead), winning by pin in 26 seconds. Gustaveson then pinned Keemani Benavides of Mead in 4:22 taking him to the semifinal round. But he lost his next two matches to Pullman grapplers Samuel Sears by pin in 3:37 a...
