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LIND -- A Kettle Falls woman was killed Sunday morning when her pickup overturned. Kristen K. Icenogle, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene near Milepost 70 on southbound U.S. Highway 395, the Washington State Patrol reported. Her next of kin was notified of the 10:17 a.m. fatal crash; notification was completed by Chaplain Robert "Bob" Purdy and trooper Conner S. Bruchman, the patrol said. A preliminary report says Icenogle's Ford F150 was southbound when it left the...
RITZVILLE -- Adams County health officials Saturday evening reported that a total of 23 coronavirus cases have been confirmed. Of those cases, 19 are in Othello, with 10 connected to a single family, officials said. There are two cases each in Lind and Ritzville. Of the Lind-Ritzville cases, three are connected to a single family, officials said. Overall, 159 county residents have been tested, officials said, noting results from 31 tests are still pending and 101 have returned negative....
AIRWAY HEIGHTS --The Kalispel Tribe of Indians, its economic authority and the Northern Quest Resort & Casino have filed a $21.27 million lawsuit against companies including 3M and Tyco Fire Products along with the United States government over chemicals used in firefighting foam that have contaminated drinking water sources in Airway Heights, including tribal lands. The lawsuit filed Monday, March 30, in federal court in Washington joins other lawsuits around the country dealing with alleged harmful effects of... Full story
SPOKANE -- COVID19 cases in Spokane County have topped 200, with the death toll from the severe acute respiratory disease rising as well. In an April 4 news release, Spokane County Department of Emergency Management officials said the total number of individuals with the disease was 209, up from 194 on April 3. The death toll also increased from seven to 10. According to Spokane Regional Health District information, to date 3,711 individual have been tested in the county, with 135 testing positive, 3,574 negatives and 34... Full story
Brandon Hansen Chewelah Independent CHEWELAH - With fire season quickly approaching, firefighters now must address a new challenge: how to deal with wildfires during a pandemic. The issue for firefighters is that they'll be squeezed from two fronts: Close living and working conditions in fire camps would allow the virus to spread, and if firefighters are quarantined, they wouldn't be able to respond to emergency calls. "Firefighter camps are notorious for 'camp crud,' a...
RITZVILLE — Area seamstresses have been sewing fast and furiously to get cloth masks donated to area hospitals, medical facilities, senior centers and other organizations. Their work has also been provided to the Adams County Sheriff's Office, gas stations, U.S. Postal Service and grocery stores for use during the coronavirus pandemic. Dorcey Hunt, an East Adams Rural Healthcare physical therapist, said she saw a Facebook post by Odessa's Kelsey Scrupps asking for help c...
RITZVILLE - Senate Minority Leader Mark Schoesler doesn't agree with extending the statewide quarantine until May 4 due to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. Responding to Bainbridge Island Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee's order last night to extend his "stay home" order until May 4, Schoesler, R-Ritzville, said there has to be some flexibility for the state's rural and other areas. "We're not out of the woods, yet," Gov. Inslee said. "This order is not only necessary, it's morally... Full story
Vivienne Charlotte Schultz, 90, passed away March 24, 2020, at her home in Davenport, Wash. She was born on April 30, 1929, in Ritzville, Wash. Internment was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, Wash.; a Celebration Of Life will be at a later date. Fond memories and sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com....
DAVENPORT — A Seattle woman was booked into the Lincoln County Jail on March 27. Jayla K. Cox, 19, of Seattle, was booked into the jail for violation of a no-contact order, accoring to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office records. She was arrested by the Washington State Patrol. Dispatch logs for March 23-28 are published on Page 4....
The latest cash grain market in Odessa shows Soft White Wheat is up at $5.34. The club premium is up at $1.70. Hard Red Winter is up at $5.50. Dark Northern Spring is is up at $6.30. Barley is at $137 per ton and Triticale remains at $135 per ton....
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Health Department confirmed a second Wuhan coronavirus case in Lincoln County on March 28. According to health officials, the case involved a Western Washington visitor,who is self-quarantined at their vacation home here. The person, who has not been identified publicly, had limited contact with Lincoln County residents, officials said. The county Health Department has notified individuals who may be at risk. The infected visitor called a clinic before visiting so they could be evaluated w...
OLYMPIA — Millions of N-95 masks and other types of personal protective equipment are being sent to the state as officials scramble to obtain items needed due to the growing coronavirus outbreak. State Department of Health Assistant Secretary for Disease Control and Health Statistics Jerrod Davis said last week that there is significant global demand for these kinds of items and right now the state does not have enough. According to Davis, the state’s joint operations team at Camp Murray — comprising the Department of Enter...
HARRINGTON — A new mayor will be appointed during a special City Council meeting today, Thursday, April 2. The special meeting will be via conference call, beginning at 6 p.m. To participate, 978-990-5000 and enter access code 809428 followed by the pound (#) key when prompted. City Clerk Janice Cepeda said the seat has heretofore been filled temporarily by City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tempore Nathan Luck. Mayor Justin Slack stepped down Jan. 8 in the wake of a controversy over paying city employees for their earned v...
BOISE — Female athletes may not have to compete against so-called “transgender” women — in other words, biological males — in Idaho . That’s because Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 500, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, into law Monday, March 30. The measure amends state law to prevent those athletes born as males from competing in female-designated sports. The bill follows the Idaho Legislature’s finding of fact that, biologically, there are “inherent differences betwe...
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation into law last Friday that will streamline the review process for fish habitat projects. House Bill 1187, sponsored by 13th District Rep. Tom Dent, comes from work he was doing with the AgForestry organization. “We are working hard to improve fish habitat in Washington state. No one wants to continue to hear about poor fish runs or fishing seasons potentially being closed,” said Dent, R-Moses Lake. “This legislation is just a small part of what we can do to restore fish runs to...
FORT SPOKANE — Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area has closed most of its services until further notice. The agency shuttered most of its services March 24 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The closure mirrored a closure of all fishing and boating activities on lands or waters managed by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Those closures included campgrounds and boat launches. Federal officials said Lake Roosevelt has closed the following: • All campgrounds and vault and flush restrooms. • Boat launch docks...
OLYMPIA - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has canceled the youth turkey hunt previously scheduled for April 4-5. In addition, six game management units scheduled to open April 1 for spring bear hunting will remain closed pending further evaluation and could reopen if conditions allow. Fish and Wildlife officials ordered the closures Monday, March 30. The closures follow Gov. Jay Inslee's orders to stay home in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, also...
ODESSA - Five local high school students presented independent science and engineering research March 18 during the annual Eastern Washington Regional Science and Engineering Fair. This year, the competion was virtual, and conducted online. Each completed the paperwork required, uploaded poster presentations, and waited for the judges decisions. Although many of the special awards could not occur this year, these aspiring scientists earned the following Regional Awards: Chloe...
March 23 Motorcycle found in the ditch on state Highway 28 Wallet found in field Inmate William E. Crist, 21, scheduled to be released, but wanted on Spokane warrant Suspicious circumstances reporter on Spring Canyon Road Security check Traffic stop Private security alarm General panic alarm Security check Speeding complaint east of Grand Coulee Property check at 310 W. Watson, Creston Traffic stop Assist resident on South Blomgren Traffic stop Noise complaint about man shouting, playing religious speech near South Fifth...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners have ordered the courthouse closed to the public in an effort to help slow the local spread of the coronavirus. The order was issued March 20, prompting changes in Lincoln County District Court procedures through at least April 24. In the meantime, only emergency hearings will be scheduled. “If you need to pay your ticket, this court give you 30 days from the date of the ticket to pay in full,” Judge Dan B. Johnson said in a press release. Tickets can be paid by mail via check or mo...
Ronnie Eugene Schell, 88, died March 16, 2020 at the Veterans Administration hospital in Spokane. He was born July 23, 1931, in Portland, Ore. to Adolf and Katherina (Giebelhouse) Schell. Ronnie grew-up around Portland. As a youngster, he sold newspapers on the street corners. Ronnie had a beautiful singing voice and talked about the time he was selected from a group of people to sing on the radio and at several social functions. The family moved to Ruff, Wash., where he...
Given the ongoing shutdown in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, like nearly all local businesses, we had to make some difficult decisions last week. Among those was the decision to reduce staff. At the same time, we decided to continue to provide the same amount of content. And with things changing so quickly, we’ve started updating our webpage, www.odessarecord.com, more frequently. For our subscribers, access to the webpage is free. All you have to do is call our main o...
In a small town, we can go weeks without really feeling local government’s influence in our lives. However, vigorous code enforcement brings Odessa government into our lives as a solution looking for a problem. Yes, I understand code enforcement is an official mechanism to maintain cleanliness and order in town. But do the ends always justify the mean? Put more bluntly: How many of our rights are we willing to sacrifice for appearance? Your disapproval over weeds, junk or other eyesores does not equate with a legally a...
Some years back, in the biggest town in a small county outside our 9th District, there was a clothing store. Upstairs was the office of the area's weekly newspaper. Week after week, year after year, the clothing store published the same advertisement in the newspaper, displaying its name, address and a drawing of a coat rack, to signal what people could buy there. No brand names, no sale prices, nothing else. The message this ad sent was clear and reassuring: "We're still...
Gov. Jay Inslee will hold a news conference Thursday, April 2, at 5 p.m. via streaming video and telephone to provide an update on the state's COVID-19 response. The news conference will be televised live on TVW, and many commercial stations around the state. The governor will be joined by Dr. John Wiesman, secretary of health, Dr. Kathy Lofy, state health officer and Vice Admiral Dr. Raquel Bono, director for COVID-19 Health System Response Management. The governor's two-week order for people to stay in their home except... Full story
