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DAVENPORT – Below-freezing temperatures and precipitation coincided for the first time in February after a dry start to the month President's Day. 3.2 inches were reported here by the National Weather Service (though it appeared to be more) on the Feb. 15 holiday, marking the first snowfall of the month after a drier-than-usual January. A small amount of snow fell Tuesday and Wednesday, but didn't match the bluster of Washington's Birthday. A slight chance of snow was f...
DAVENPORT – It’s becoming routine at this point: The Lincoln County Health Department applies for new Moderna vaccine doses aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection. The state doesn’t provide any new doses, while mass vaccination sites, such as the Spokane Arena, receive doses in the thousands. That was the case this week for the third week in a row, health department public health administrator Ed Dzedzy informed the county commissioners at their Feb. 16 meeting. This week, however, a new wrinkle was thrown in, and it invol...
DAVENPORT – The state’s advancement to Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s re-opening plan means that restaurants complying with the governor’s mandates can finally open up indoor seating at 25% capacity. Most local restaurants are therefore now open for indoor dining with those restrictions in mind, and some have adjusted their hours as they work their way back from an 11-month on-and-off shutdown. Here are some updates on those sit-down restaurants, including a meal recommendation from a staff member at those eateries. El Ranchit...
Marilyn Hendry (1957- 2021) Marilyn Hendry “Melsie” was born on August 30th, 1957 in San Diego, California,. She went home to the Lord on January 31, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Helen Hendry and one brother, Bernard Hoffman. She was the youngest of eight children. She is survived by siblings James Hoffman, Tacoma. WA. Judy Hoffman, Yelm, WA, Susan Stowman (Keith), of Elma, WA, Sharyn McClure (Ron) Davenport, WA. Sandra Robinson (Steve) Bucyrus, Ohio and David Hendry, (Cindy) McCleary, WA. and man...
DAVENPORT – Prior to council's action-less meeting Feb. 10, the finance committee heard the 2020 fourth quarter financial report that indicates the city is in a good spot when comparing revenues and expenses. The city received more tax revenue ($912,604) than budgeted for ($754,750), with retail sales and use tax profiting 148.5%. License/permit revenue was 211% more than budgeted for, and intergovernment fees, which included $77,850 in COVID-19 grant money, received 122.7% m...
If there was ever a year in history that rivaled 2020's embrace for the rapture, it would have to be the year of 1918. It was a year that, like 2020, saw our country in the middle of a global pandemic, while also still in the midst of battling World War 1. Historians suggest crime in the United States decreased that year, just like it supposedly did in 2020, but if you lived in Davenport at that time you'd probably have a different opinion. In addition to the world events of t...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. February 7 Traffic stops: 17 State Patrol informed the Sheriff’s Office of a felony warrant for a Michael Jackson for theft and selling the stolen vehicle. They advised he could cross county lines. A Grand Coule...
DAVENPORT – After a long, long, long wait, seniors playing fall sports are finally prepping for a season after a year-plus long hiatus. Fall sports haven't been a go in Lincoln County since November 2019, leaving 15 months since locals and students have last enjoyed the "Friday Night Lights." Athletes' emotions when reflecting on the new season range from excited, to relieved, to nervous, but all are hopeful and looking forward to getting back onto the field and court. P...
*All games subject to postponement or cancellation due to inclement weather or COVID-19 concerns. Thursday, Feb. 18 Harrington volleyball at Wilbur-Creston @ 6 p.m. Davenport volleyball vs. Ritzville @ 6:30 p.m. Reardan volleyball vs. Odessa @ 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 Harrington volleyball vs. Mary Walker @ Noon. 2B cross country meet at St. George’s @ 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 Football jamboree featuring Davenport, Reardan and Ritzville @ 4 p.m. Hosted by Reardan. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Reardan soccer vs. Kettle Falls @ 3 p...
DAVENPORT – Attention Parents, patrons and students of Davenport High School. As of Monday, February 15, 2021, our region, the East region, has transitioned into Phase 2. What this means is that we may now compete in our sport offerings for fall season. Even though we are in Phase 2, we still must adhere to the strict 6-foot spacing requirement and everyone must continue to wear a mask on campus. We will not be charging to attend these contests. During volleyball and basketball contests, we will be clearing the gymnasium t...
*All games subject to postponement or cancellation due to inclement weather or COVID-19 concerns. Friday, February 19: Tiger football vs. Wellpinit at Finney Field in Odessa, 7 p.m. Saturday, February 20: Tiger volleyball vs. Oakesdale at home in high school gym, at noon and vs. Mary Walker HS (of Springdale) at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 25: Tiger volleyball vs. Wilbur/Creston/Keller at Wilbur at 6 p.m. and Tiger football vs. Tekoa/Rosalia at Rosalia at 2 p.m. Saturday,...
ODESSA – Following a public uproar when Gov. Jay Inslee declared that the Puget Sound area was the first portion of the state to move to Phase 2 of his Covid-related economic re-opening plan, Inslee initially tried defending his decision but soon switched gears and declared that all of eastern Washington was moving to Phase 2. This about-face means that the much-postponed fall sports season can finally get underway at Odessa High School (see additional sports coverage, p. 8) and that many other potential events can take p...
ODESSA – The Odessa High School FFA chapter is among more than 8,739 chapters of the National FFA Organization located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It is a school-based, national youth-leadership development organization comprising more than 760,000 student members ranging in age from 12 to 21. FFA encourages students to explore careers in the food, fiber and natural-resource industries. National FFA Week is Feb. 20-27. It provides an opportunity for FFA members to share agricultural education with their fellow s...
OLYMPIA – The summer months are coming to an end. Children are heading back to school, but they are experiencing summer learning loss and now require remedial education. Every year, teachers say the first month of school after the summer break is spent discovering what the students have retained and then reviewing what they’ve forgotten. This learning loss disproportionately affects indigent students according to a 2016 American Education Research Association study. Substitute Senate Bill 5147 proposes a four-year, year-round...
ODESSA – This week marks the start of the “fall sports” season for Odessa High School athletes playing football and volleyball. The football team faces Wellpinit this Friday evening at 7 p.m. at Finney Field. On Saturday, the volleyball team faces two different teams at home in the high school gym, with matches against Oakesdale at noon and Mary Walker High of Springdale at 4 p.m. Covid-related restrictions apply, even in Phase 2. Parents of team members from both teams, plus the team members themselves, officials, coach...
City Council [Editor’s note: A recording of the ZOOM meeting of the Harrington City Council is available on the YouTube page for the City of Harrington at http://youtube.harrington.city.] HARRINGTON – The Harrington City Council met via ZOOM Feb. 10, with the full council in attendance (Peter Davenport, David Buddrius, Stephen Hardy, Justin Slack, Levi Schenk), Mayor Nathan Luck, Clerk Janice Cepeda, Treasurer Mike Cronrath, Public Works Supervisor Scott McGowan, Code Enforcement Officer Jay Gossett and identified vis...
Elizabeth “Betty” May Long passed away in Spokane, Washington on January 7, 2021. She was born May 10, 1931 to Carl and Enny Lindberg in Hoquiam, Washington. Betty attended Hoquiam schools and was active in clubs and was a high school song queen. She graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1949. After graduation she was employed by Lamb Weston. Betty married Leonard E. Provost of Hoquiam and moved to Odessa, Washington in the early 1950’s. She and Leonard had three child...
SPOKANE – The Spokane Ag Show is ready to launch their virtual show February 23-25 via its website, agshow.org. The show is where industry professionals go to meet, learn and grow. It is one of the largest farm shows in North America and while it is virtual this year, it will continue to host industry exhibitors and conduct over 45 professional seminars relating to agribusiness from large-scale operations and small acreage farms and ranches. The show will be free to attend and along with access to exhibitors, some of the c...
1 years ago Feb. 18, 1921 The masque ball given by Odessa members of the Elks fraternity at the Community Hall Friday night was unquestionably the social event of the season for the dancing public. From the standpoint of weather it came at a most unfavorable time for the roads in some places were almost impassible, and a number of people who started were unable to get to Odessa by their cars stalling in the mud. Nevertheless, the crowd that came filled the hall and there were many fine costumes. The Odessa Gun Club lost its...
OLYMPIA – As a single mother who survived on food stamps, an added $20 monthly cost for her four children’s lunch was more than Rep. Melanie Morgan, D-Tacoma, could afford at that time. Eliminating copays on her children’s lunch would have made a dramatic difference for her and her children, she said. “There was a reason I was on food stamps,” Morgan told the House of Representatives Feb. 12. “This may not seem like a lot to many people, but for me … $20 was a lot of money.” House Bill 1342, which would force schools that hav...
We are fast approaching the halfway point of the 2021 legislative session. There have been some challenges conducting business as usual for the Legislature during this unusual time in our lives. The governor’s decision to close off a large portion of the Capitol grounds to the public is concerning, as are his ever-changing metrics and policies when it comes to reopening our state. I’m very pleased that all parts of our state have been able to move to Phase 2 of the latest reop...
ODESSA – A little over one year ago, Odessa High School’s Chloe Winkler, now a junior, began coursework in computer science and programming in science teacher Jeff Wehr’s science department. Curious about the computer sciences, she showed interest in becoming a computer programmer and pursued coding-related projects. She has now learned more than five computer-science languages, including Q-Basic, R-Basic, JAVA, CSS, HTML and Python. Wehr says she is one of the top five coder...
Have you bought into Gov. Jay Inslee’s newest coronavirus recovery scheme, his “Healthy Washington-Roadmap to Recovery?” If you haven’t, you’re not alone. In fact, many people around the state are objecting to it. From Whitman County on the Idaho border to Whatcom County in Northwest Washington, county commissioners and local health officials are standing up and objecting to the governor’s attempt to strip local health care authority and give it to those he would appoint in...
Terrie Schmidt-Crosby | The Record Crab Creek in mid-Odessa is completely frozen over in this view looking west toward the Division Street walking bridge. Warmer temperatures are being forecast for Sunday and Monday....
