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DAVENPORT – Lincoln County isn’t known as a hotbed for Internet connectivity and high-speed broadbands, especially in the rural areas. Commissioner Scott Hutsell recognizes this, but also sees ways toward “the future,” which could include a more connected county…both in the towns and on the rural farmlands and ranches. The way to do that, however, is still rather unknown. Many possibilities exist, but there are seemingly endless factors in place and questions to be answered. How does the county ensure a fiber connectio...
SPRAGUE – A female who became separated from her party while fishing at Fourth of July Lake Jan. 31 was later located at a house near Sprague lake amidst a search that involved the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, helicopter searches from Spokane County and the Sprague Fire Department. Three individuals went fishing at Fourth of July Lake located south of Sprague Jan. 31. As evening approached they left the lake to return to the parking lot. A female in the group became separated from the other individuals and did not ret...
REARDAN – House Bill 1356, first read Jan. 25 and moved to a public hearing Feb. 5, would ban Washington public schools from using any Native American names, symbols or images as mascots, logos or team names. If passed, the Reardan Indians moniker would have to change by the end of this year. Reardan is one of seven high schools in the state with the “Indians” nickname. Nearby Colville and North Central high schools are also nicknamed the “Indians.” Superintendent Eric Sobotta testified against the bill at the public he...
DAVENPORT – The board of directors for the Lincoln County Economic Development Council (EDC) recently met to discuss 2021 and the challenges it presents to local business and industry. Doug Tweedy, regional economist for the Employment Security Department, joined the meeting to provide 2020 workforce data that could inform their discussion. The board learned that after an exceptionally difficult year for local businesses, the road forward looks surprisingly positive. Not all the news was good, of course. Lincoln County’s une...
REARDAN – Due to the lack of action items and, as councilmember Clay Soliday noted, the concurrent Gonzaga men’s basketball game, council’s Feb. 4 meeting was adjourned after less than 20 minutes after reports from public works, police and the mayor. Public works report Public works director Bob Winn noted the many roads that have been tormented with potholes in town due to springtime weather. He said his department couldn’t do much at this time, because, “if I start grating, it’s going to make a bigger mess.” “We’re going...
DAVENPORT-- FBLA Week at Davenport High School was Feb. 1-4. Throughout the week, students had the opportunity to dress up including Suit Up, Activity/Club, and FBLA Colors (Red, White, and Blue). The main focus of the week was to contribute to the National FBLA Philanthropy, March of Dimes. March of Dimes supports the health of all mothers and babies. March of Dimes funds research to improve the health care that mothers and babies receive. March of Dimes affects families at...
OLYMPIA – A defiant Gov. Jay Inslee defended his phased plan to open businesses by so-called "regions" during a press conference last week. "Everybody can have a rational argument against what we're doing, but you can't argue with the results, which is that we are ahead of 45 other states," he said. According to Inslee, that translates to an extra 8,000 saved lives in the state with more than 700,000 individuals already vaccinated. Inslee's comments come as he finds himself u...
DAVENPORT – 5th Congressional District Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers is calling on Gov. Jay Inslee to boost vaccine distribution in largely abandoned rural counties. She wrote the governor a letter dated Feb. 5 urging improved dosage divvying in counties like Lincoln. “Rural areas are at a disadvantage when it comes to health care access and infrastructure. We have a shared commitment of working to help set these communities up for success,” McMorris Rodgers wrote in the letter. “I urge your administration to avoid a...
REARDAN--"Fall sports" practices, including football, volleyball, cross country and girl's soccer, began Wednesday in Davenport and Reardan. Athletes were mandated to wear masks, but were thrilled to get back on the field and court. Competitions begin next week, including a jamboree Feb. 20 in Davenport....
