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The Gorillas boys baseball team remains winless on the season after dropping four more games in the last week. On Tuesday, April 22, Kettle Falls walloped the Gorillas, 30-4. That loss came after consecutive losses to Newport. At Kettle Falls, the Bulldogs set the tone of the game from the first inning, scoring 8 runs. The Bulldogs piled on 7 runs in the second and third innings and 8 more in the fourth. Davenport mustered 4 runs in the third, but it wasn't enough to keep the...
The April 17 issue of The Record-Times incorrectly reported that Nathaniel Lathrop, who faces multiple child rape charges, owned and sold the Rolling Thunder Saloon in downtown Odessa on October 30, 2024. Tax affidavits show that the building was sold on that date to a buyer who wishes to remain anonymous in this publication.....
DAVENPORT - The City Council received a $25,000 offer to sell the city's skate park while also approving its 2024 annual report and payment of more than $22,000 in bills during its Wednesday night meeting. The Davenport City Council met Wednesday night, calling the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and approving the minutes from its April 9 session. The council entered executive session to discuss litigation. During the public comment portion, a community member, identified only as...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG April 14 Traffic Stops 10 11:23 a.m. – A resident called to report a dead dog that appears to have been placed on her property. 2:28 p.m. – A red Plymouth Sundance just off the highway by Corner...
DAVENPORT - High-speed fiber internet service will be available to city residents and businesses starting Monday, May 5, according to the Lincoln County Broadband Office. The new network will allow internet service providers to begin connecting customers within city limits. Fiber offers faster speeds, better reliability, and stronger security compared to wireless and satellite options. Lincoln County built the network without charging providers for infrastructure costs,...
Olympia’s majority party has already made it hard for Washington families to make ends meet through policies like raising the price of gas and home energy and shrinking paychecks. Now it’s pushing the largest tax increase in state history, which would make living in our beautiful state even less affordable. At the start of our 2025 legislative session, Republicans and Democrats agreed there would be a budget gap to resolve. Knowing the state is already expecting to take in...
ALMIRA — The fourth suspect connected to the January burglary of a residence in Almira has been formally charged and will stand trial in Lincoln County Superior Court, following another continuance filed Tuesday, April 22. Thea Wenz, 27, of Moses Lake, pleaded not guilty to one count each of residential burglary, second-degree burglary, second-degree theft, and second-degree possession of stolen property during her arraignment. The prosecution requested standard release conditions. Wenz, who resides with her grandparents, w...
Since taking office just over 100 days ago, I’ve cast 100 votes–focused on securing our borders, combating fentanyl, strengthening national security, and supporting a responsible federal budget to keep our government open while we start to tackle the challenge of our national debt. I’ve introduced four bills, co-sponsored more than 50, and become the first freshman in Congress to pass a bill through the House. I’ve held seven town halls, and met with hundreds of constit...
DAVENPORT - A 32-year-old Ephrata man pleaded not guilty Tuesday, April 22, in Lincoln County Superior Court to multiple felony charges related to a series of vehicle prowls and fraudulent transactions. Daniel Kyle Lewis, 32, of Ephrata, was arraigned before Judge Adam Walser and entered a not guilty plea to two counts of second-degree theft involving access devices, one count of money laundering, one count of second-degree identity theft and one count of theft of a firearm....
CHENEY — Athletes from across eastern Washington descended on Cheney High School Saturday, April 19, for the 2025 Van Kuren Invitational, with teams from Lincoln County competing against a deep and talented field. Reardan High School had a strong showing in the boys 400-meter dash, placing two athletes in the top 10. Senior Gabe Branstetter took sixth in 52.31 seconds, while junior Blake Wynecoop finished seventh with a time of 52.72. Their efforts came in a race won by Chiawana’s Tristan Breier in 50.15 seconds, fol...
DAVENPORT — Operation Catching Freedom, a nonprofit organization dedicated to veterans, active duty service members, and first responders, is set to kick off its first major event of the season in early May. The event, Operation Bass, will take place at Mardon Resort on Potholes Reservoir and offers participants a chance to enjoy a day of free bass fishing, followed by a BBQ. Walt Sweetser, a Marine Corps veteran and board member of Operation Catching Freedom, explained that the organization’s mission is to bring tog...
CHENEY — Lincoln County’s varsity girls athletes turned in strong performances at the 2025 Van Kuren Invite on Saturday, April 19, at Cheney High School. Competitors from Davenport, Reardan, and Odessa earned several Top 10 finishes against a deep field of talent from across the region. Davenport’s Glenna Soliday emerged as a standout, placing in three events. She sprinted to 10th in the girls varsity 200 meters with a time of 26.44 seconds and finished fifth in the 100-meter hurdles at 15.83 seconds. Soliday also contr...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles hosted St. George's in NE2B tennis on Friday, Aug. 18. Kaitlynne Guhlke, who practices with Reardan but represents Davenport High School, also took part in the match. In the boys' competition, Reardan's E.J. Preuschoff defeated Brady Nosbaum 6-1, 6-3 and the doubles team of Braden and Marcus Durbin beat St. George's Steven Liv and Joe Sudlow 6-4, 0-6, 10-8. The Screaming Eagles' Dominic Board lost to Joey Maestas 0-6, 2-6 but bounced back to b...
DAVENPORT — The lowland lakes fishing season officially opens Saturday, April 26, across Washington state, including Lincoln County. While many area lakes are already open year-round, the season kickoff marks the beginning of one of the busiest times of year for local anglers. “This is the lowland lake opener, not free fishing weekend,” said Jolynn Beauchene, Fish and Wildlife officer for Lincoln County. “You still need a valid fishing license.” In Washington, anyone age 16 or older must have a fishing license. Youth age...
REARDAN – The Newport baseball and softball teams came to town Tuesday, April 22, and in both games, overpowered the Screaming Eagles with dominant pitching. The Grizzlies won the girls softball game 14-0 and the boys baseball game 8-0. In the softball game, Grizzlies' pitcher Lili Hall handcuffed Reardan batters allowing only singles by Hadley Landreth and Tayen Zagorski. Newport tattooed the ball in its at-bats. The Grizzlies hit four doubles and one home run in their 10 h...
ODESSA — The 31st Annual Odessa Spring Fling will take place this weekend, bringing together a variety of events including a quilt show, car show, town-wide yard sale and an adult dance. The festivities are set to kick off on Friday, April 25, and will run through Saturday, April 26, offering something for everyone in this small community. The event schedule for the weekend includes the Spring Fling Quilt Show, which will be held at the Odessa High School Gym on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p...
This Easter, instead of spending my weekend elbow-deep in deviled eggs or politely ignoring Peeps, I climbed aboard a 100-plus-year-old train and pretended I knew things about railroads. I did not. But I learned fast. It started at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum, where I figured I'd poke around a few vintage cars, take a photo or two, and head home feeling vaguely cultured. What I got instead was a deep dive into railroad history that included a private tour, an impromptu...
Mark Anthony Savelesky Sept. 22, 1949 – Apr. 8, 2025 Mark Anthony Savelesky died at Valley General Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer and related health conditions, age 75. The last of eleven children in the Henry/Verna Savelesky family of Davenport, Wash., Mark was born Sept. 22, 1949. He was an adventuresome child, hiking, camping, and engaging in childhood games at the nearby Cottonwood Creek. He graduated from Davenport Grade School and t...
1 years ago Doris Jayne, 10 year old Davenport girl was burned to death while sleeping in a shack on her father’s farm south of town. The girl was spending the weekend at the farm to keep house for her father and the farm hands. A second test train passed through Odessa. New engine 2129 made the trip from Wilson Creek to Odessa in one hour and 2 minutes which was 18 minutes less than the old engine. 75 years ago A pre-harvest inventory of warehouses in Davenport, Rocklyn, Mondovi and Omans has shown that there are some 3...
Davenport birthdays April 24: Leslie Schweiger, Jeff Lust, Kinsley Kragt, Reece Johnson, Robert Bilodeaux April 25: Steve Plasencia April 26: Ken Deal, George Arland, Mamiko Patterson April 27: Libby Mattox, Brian Morcom April 28: Sami Guhlke April 29: Brian Madison, Josh Smith, Yara Jasmine Hein April 30: Evan Dennis, Terry Geissler, Aria Crandell Davenport anniversaries April 24: Gene and Manuela Hinkey April 25: Patrick and Wendy Bodeau, Brad and Jamie Chappell Reardan birthdays April 24: Eleanor Cantrell April 28: Lucy...
REARDAN - Families flocked to the Inland Northwest Rail Museum on Saturday, April 19, for a festive Easter event that combined tradition, history, and train rides. Nearly 300 guests visited the museum for the chance to ride in a historic full-sized train, including a recently restored Mount St. Helens lounge car and passenger coaches pulled by a retired grain-hauling locomotive now operated by the Washington Eastern Railroad. Volunteers ran four trips throughout the day, offer...
Easter eggs and a Pinterest post got me thinking about Grandma Claudius Deviled Eggs. The post was about the worlds best Deviled Eggs. That recipe included a lot of different ingredients, plus Grandma's, not so secret ingredient, butter. If you have boiled eggs you should use up, or are in the mood for deviled eggs, here is my best guess at the amounts. Grandma Claudius Deviled Eggs 12 hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp prepared mustard 2 Tbsp very soft butter 1/8 tsp g...
DAVENPORT - Volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to the Lincoln County Museum in 2024 were recognized for their outstanding service at the museum's annual volunteer luncheon, held on Monday, April 21, at 12 p.m. This marks the fourth year of the luncheon, which has become a tradition in the museum's 53-year history. "It is about the volunteers more than anything else," said LaVon Stiles, outgoing museum director, who will be succeeded by Laura Harris on May 1. The...
