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SPOKANE VALLEY-Local track and field teams are officially competing. Davenport and Reardan participated in the Fischer Jamboree in Colville Friday, March 17 before the Gorilla boys and girls each got team wins in a meet at Clarkston High School hosted by Asotin Tuesday, March 21. Odessa, meanwhile, competed in the Valley Christian 1B Jamboree Tuesday, March 21. Davenport results at Clarkston Boys 100 meters 7. Tennessee Rainwater, 12.03 10. David Corriell, 12.31 16. Nick Kruge...
ODESSA - The high school golf team is looking forward to another year on the green. Head Coach Dillon Jahns said this week that the team looks sharp and is ready for the season. Jahns returned as the head coach after being voted District 7 Coach of the Year in 2022. "I feel like the season will go pretty well," Jahns said. "We've got a couple of boys that returned from last year that went to state." Chad Streback has played golf the previous two seasons and is now in his...
DAVENPORT - A Chattaroy girl with Lincoln County ties is this year's Fair and Rodeo Queen. 22-year-old Dakota Hanson, a student at Eastern Washington University, bears this year's crown. Hanson was the successful applicant after an application process that included an interview over equine knowledge, a speech, horsemanship showing and an essay on why the candidate wants the title. Though a native of Spokane County, Hanson is quite familiar with Lincoln County. "I grew up at...
REARDAN -Approximately 50 people attended an emotional town council meeting Thursday, March 16, at which time the council accepted former police chief Andy Manke's resignation. Mayor Gail Daniels presented Manke a glass plaque, acknowledging his three-year service to the community. Officer Melissa Foust read a tribute to Manke and presented him with a shadow box containing mementos from his time with the police department. Manke, choking back tears, thanked the council for...
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. March 13 Traffic stops: 3 A caller reported a two-vehicle crash at Fifth and Marshall Streets in Davenport. A burglary at storage units across from Lakeview Terrace in Grand Coulee was reported. Four youths were tre...
SPRAGUE—A Langley man is suing the city of Sprague over a public records request. Court records show Eric Hood filed a civil lawsuit against the city Thursday, March 16, claiming the city didn’t respond to an email request for records regarding a previous lawsuit Hood filed. According to court filings, Hood emailed the city Wednesday, Sept. 14, asking for records of “all costs, including attorney invoices related to the lawsuit Eric Hood v. City of Sprague.” After not repeating the response, he repeated his request Friday,...
MILES — Human remains were found near Detillion Campground, which is upriver of Porcupine Bay, on Lake Roosevelt last week. According to police records, the National Park Service informed the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, March 16 that “remains have been found” and “will now be making contact with the prosecutor to ensure that the remains are historical and not modern.” Though the origin of the remains is under investigation, they are likely ancient, National Park Service officials said after the case was transfe...
Law enforcement in our region continue to serve the people with professionalism, dedication and compassion. The brave men and women behind the badge are an integral part of our communities and are doing everything they can to keep our communities safe despite the unfortunate restrictions placed on them and the shortage of needed resources and staffing. We are fortunate that on our side of the mountains that the types of crime and spikes in violent offenses haven’t quite reache...
DAVENPORT — A Spokane woman facing two counts of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm had her case dismissed after she died of an overdose in Spokane Valley. 36-year-old Ashley A. High died of an accidental overdose on the 12000 block of East Mission Avenue in Spokane Valley Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office determined her cause of death to be toxic effects of fentanyl and methamphetamines. High was arrested Dec. 14, 2022 on the 1200 block of Park Avenue in Seven Bays and charged wit...
In small communities across Eastern Washington, the local pharmacy is a business you rely on. Often it is the only outlet for miles around where you can get your prescriptions filled and find a well-stocked selection of over-the-counter medications. Imagine what you would do if it closed. This is the troubling prospect facing many independent pharmacy owners today, due to a convoluted business model that has put them at the mercy of a handful of firms that process benefits...
DAVENPORT — Some scammers are calling Lincoln County residents and pretending to be employees of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the office warned in a Facebook post Wednesday, March 8. “Scammers often use caller ID spoofing to make it appear a phone call is coming from the LCSO using the phone number 509-721-7065 and identify themselves as deputies,” the post read. Callers reportedly had thick Southern accents and claimed respondents failed to file reports, according to the post. Residents are urged to avoid giving...
Davenport birthdays March 24: Zach Carey-Cannon, Tim Hosking, Mahta Hein, Kylee Dennis, Alivia Tucker March 25: Casey Mason, Paris Malet March 26: Fallon Bellotti, Lynda Leffel, Avery Prewitt, Gordon Current March 27: Caleb Bowdish, Florence Fitzsimmons, Codie Linstrum, Michaela Goetz, Gwyneth Ramson, Colleen McCowan March 28: Mark Patterson, Andee Jacobsen, Kristine Reinbold, Stetson Sanford, Josie Wynecoop March 29: Craig Hardin, Buck Badgley, Joe Lilje March 30: Tracy Rosman, Debbie Cunningham, Monte Tucker, Jaeger...
DAVENPORT — Former Economic Development Council Director Margie Hall will return to a Lincoln County position. The County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion Monday, March 20 to appoint Hall as director of the fledgling Lincoln County Broadband Office. The motion put Hall in the position effective Monday, April 3. Commissioner Rob Coffman immediately motioned to appoint Hall after fellow commissioner Scott Hutsell mentioned Hall would accept the position for an annual salary of $95,000 with a $5,000 raise after two y...
Douglas Duane Plinski Nov. 18, 1951 - Mar. 10, 2023 Douglas Duane Plinski, 71, was born in Jamestown, N.D. to Michael and Dolores Plinski on Nov. 18, 1951. After living with Neuroendocrine cancer for many years, he entered into heaven on Mar. 10, 2023. As an active member of the Odessa community, Doug served 25 years as a volunteer fireman and was a member of the Lion's Club, Economic Development council, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, and founder of the Odessa chapter of Duck's...
WENATCHEE - Six students from Reardan High School's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America program earned gold medals at the State Leadership Conference in Wenatchee, March 15-17. This was a qualifying event for the National Leadership Conference. Those awarded gold medals were Reagan Board, Kassidy Koch, Kelsey Koch, Mackenzie Bjornberg, Hannah Gralapp and Ally Burtenshaw. Board, Bjornberg and Kassidy Koch all qualified to attend the national competition. Kelsey...
Olga Viola Kassner-Byers Aug. 21, 1916 – March 8, 2023 Olga Viola Kassner-Byers was born in Hartington, Neb., Aug. 21, 1916 to Julius and Antoinette Grindvold. She passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 in Spokane Valley, Wash. at the age of 106 1/2. She and her family moved to Circle, Mont., where she met and married her husband Don Kassner in 1940, moving to Tacoma, Wash. where they had 2 daughters, Donna and Dorothy. In 1947 they moved to Davenport, Wash. where she l...
Reardan Lions Club president Dale Swant presents Linda Dougherty the club's Citizen of the Year Award for her 25 year service to the fire department and for her commitment to teaching first aid to district students....
REARDAN - The Reardan Edwall Communities Alliance for Prevention Coalition (RECAP) held a Stargazing Family Night Out event, which drew approximately 200 people, at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum Tuesday, March 21,. The event, co-sponsored by the Middle School Science Department, was part of the "family night out" series, the goal of which is to bring families together to take part in a monthly drug free activity that is both fun and educational. The event was a hands-on...
HARRINGTON — The 119-year-old Opera House has long been a historical landmark in downtown and has undergone renovations for over 30 years. Renovations started in 1992 and have totaled almost $1 million over 29 years. But there is still work to be done on the historical building. President Carol Gaines said a volunteer electrician will rewire, add lights and wall plugs to the rummage area. Gaines said the most extensive project within the building is stabilizing the south wall. “Outside if you look…There’s a rather substan...
REARDAN—The Lions Club is hosting its 14th annual Bunny Bingo at the Community Hall from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1. “We will have 100 bingo games with various prizes including hams, cash and gift cards,” Lions Club president Dale Swant said. Four “golden egg” games will be played with winners receiving between $5 - $50 cash. Hamburgers, hotdogs, door prizes and a raffle will be present. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the door. The grand prize is a large flat screen television....
Since the Davenport boys basketball team won the program's first state title three weeks ago, maybe you've been sitting at home pondering the following question: "Is there a way to compile every news article and several photos from this historic run into one convenient location? If there is such a compilation, will it be available to me before graduation and summer plans?" The answer, fortunately for you, is yes. The Lincoln County Record-Times is planning to create a...
REQUESTS FOR SMALL WORKS ROSTER APPLICATIONS The City of Davenport is accepting applications for our Small Works Roster in accordance with RCW39.04.155. Applicants must be licensed contractors in the State of Washington. When using the Small Works Roster to award contracts in the amount of $300,000 or less, the city will invite proposals from all appropriate contractors on the Small Works Roster and whenever possible, will invite at least one proposal from a minority or woman contractor who otherwise qualifies. The contract...
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Davenport, Washington, will accept sealed bids for providing the printing and publication of record for the City of Davenport, Washington, for the term of one (1) year, beginning on April 1, 2023, and ending March 31, 2024. Said bids to be filed with the City Clerk/Treasurer no later than Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. (bidder shall take into consideration the mailing time process to assure the 2:00 p.m. receipt deadline)...
NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASE Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of an expiring lease with existing lessee on the following parcel. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by appointment at the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. The leases expire August 31, 2023. Written request to lease must be received by April 24, 2023, at the Departme...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 23-4-00561-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: PAULINE L. HALL, Deceased. The Administrator named below has been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Administrator or the...
