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DAVENPORT — A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered a medical emergency that caused him to crash his patrol vehicle into a tree and power junction box Tuesday, June 11. Deputy Justin Wynecoop underwent the undetermined medical condition that caused him to lose consciousness near Gunning and Ross Streets around 12:13 a.m. June 11. He was transported to Lincoln Hospital by fellow deputy Justin Davis, and the patrol vehicle was towed, police records state. Wynecoop remains out on leave while undergoing medical eva...
BLUESTEM - Two people were killed in a helicopter crash north of Bluestem and Linstrum Roads between Davenport and Harrington around 4:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. The two deceased had not been identified Wednesday evening, and next of kin hadn't been completed by press time. Lincoln County Fire District No. 6 confirmed the crash killed those on board the private Robinson R-44 helicopter. The crash started a small, roughly 1-acre fire in stubble and sagebrush that crews...
Wind turbines! Okay, now that I have your attention, it’s time to share the news I’ve always dreaded having to share. And no point in beating around the bush: I have resigned as Managing Editor of The Record-Times. My last day is Thursday, June 27. With all sincerity, this is truly one of the most bittersweet decisions of my life. My wife, Maggie and I have an opportunity to move back home to Southwest Washington and we feel it’s in our family’s best interest to do so at the...
Public pools opened for the summer in Lincoln County this week. Davenport Water Park opened for the season Thursday, June 13, while the Odessa Pool was open on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16....
DAVENPORT - Officials from the state Dept. of Fish and Wildlife and the Lincoln County Cattlemen's Association visited Memorial Hall to address a controversial topic with local farmers and stakeholders Tuesday, June 18. And this time, the topic at hand wasn't wind turbines...it was wolves. Wolves have been a topic of contention between state bureaucrats, animal/environmental activists and farmers and ranchers since the carnivores have steadily repopulated in Washington in the...
RALSTON - A crew of Lincoln County employees, citizens, landowners and Planning Commission members made the hourlong trek south to the Rattlesnake Flats Wind Farm in rural Adams County to see wind turbines up close and personal Thursday, June 13. The tour was hosted by Avista, which buys 100% of the power, and Clearway Energy Group, which funded the project. Lincoln County representatives included Planning Commission members Sue Lani Madsen, James Johnson, Mark Sheffels and Ke...
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. June 9 Traffic stops: 2 Malicious mischief was reported in Reardan. A Davenport woman said a person was burning sticks on Sinclair Street. A caller reported a loose calf near Telford south of Highway 2. A Reardan man...
REARDAN — Should cell phone use be highly restricted, or even banned, in local schools? That’s a debate that some Lincoln County school districts are discussing or even acting on. The Reardan-Edwall School District just finished its first school year with a rather restrictive cell-phone use policy for students, while the Davenport School District is closely monitoring whether it should enact a similar policy. In Reardan, students are not allowed access to their cell phones during the school day. Cell phones must be kept in...
The number of people tapping the taxpayer-provided Paid Family and Medical Leave fund is increasing every year. The paid-leave program was launched in 2020. It imposes a tax on employers and workers, whether or not the workers ever use the program. The money is used to allow some workers taxpayer-paid time off if they have a serious health condition, need to care for people or want to bond with a new child on taxpayers’ dimes. If you build it they will come. And they did. T...
SPRAGUE — One woman was injured in a crash one mile east of the city early Monday, June 17. According to a press release from Washington State Patrol, Burnadette C. Yates, 25, of Moxee, was injured and airlifted to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after the green 2001 Toyota Tacoma she was driving left the roadway on Interstate 90 eastbound at milepost 246. The vehicle was pulled into soft gravel, rolled and came to rest in the median around 3:11 a.m. Monday, according to the release. No other vehicles or passengers w...
REARDAN — Four people were injured in a 3-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2 at milepost 266 east of town and just west of the Spokane County line Monday, June 17. According to Washington State Patrol, LeRoy Stearns of Nespelem was airlifted to Sacred Heart Medical Center while Chrystal Littlecrow, also of Nespelem, was transported there by ambulance. The two were in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee, the Patrol said. Lorri Anderson of Reardan, driving a 2021 Jeep Cherokee, was taken in an ambulance to Lincoln Hospital, while Angelina B...
Maxine Mae Roth Mar. 8, 1935- May 15, 202 Maxine Mae Roth, born on March 8, 1935, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at 89 in Oregon City, Oregon. Maxine lived a life full of warmth, compassion, and steadfast faith. She is survived by her dear sister, Theresa Groves; her loving children, Karen Harper, Kristine Trammell, Mark Roth, and Rebecca Rice; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, Rudolf and Dora Scharff, her sister...
Davenport birthdays June 21: Cody Johnston, John Badgley, Harlow Janke June 23: Libby Murdock, Dustin Jenness, Josh Warwick June 24: Patty Hupp, Linda Spencer, Mike Hale, Emma Johnson, Callen Wynecoop June 26: Craig Deppner, Stephanie Zeiler June 27: Kelli Wilkie, Darci Dennis, Cindy Warner Davenport anniversaries June 21: Rob and Vicki Morcom, Tyson and Stephanie Linstrum, Stetson and Miranda Sanford June 22: Dick and Jody Howard, Trey and Susan Coffman June 25: Glen and Nancy Reinbold, Tom and Jolie Sorensen June 26: Roy...
Braedon Efraimson Jan. 10, 1998 - June 8, 2024 Braedon George Efraimson, age 26 of Davenport, Washington, passed away on June 8th, 2024. Braedon was born on January 10th, 1998 in Vancouver, Washington to Roland & Kristin (Charlson) Efraimson. In 2005 Braedon's family moved to Davenport, Washington where he remained the rest of his days upon this earth. Braedon had a caring, relaxed nature and enjoyed the outdoors, physical activities and spending time with family and friends....
Alan Kysar May 25, 1998 - June 7, 2024 Alan Roy Kysar, age 26, of Davenport, WA, passed away on Friday, June 7th, 2024 in Harrington, WA. He was born on May 25th, 1998 in Vancouver, WA to his parents, David and Carrie (Schmeusser) Kysar. Alan was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Alan loved people and never met anyone that wasn't a friend. Alan was very generous and always had a smile on his face. Alan is survived by his parents, David and Carrie. Siblings:...
Blake Wilson Dec. 28, 1999 - June 7, 2024 Blake Aaron Wilson, age 24, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Harrington, WA. Blake was born on December 28, 1999 in Vancouver, Washington to his parents Brandon and Shanon (Hanson) Wilson. Blake loved his parents, siblings, nephews, niece, and friends so much. His love was very deep. He enjoyed all things outdoors. He was a member of The Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. Blake is survived by his parents, siblings Myles (Jessa),...
The Odessa Alumni Association hosted its annual Alumni Banquet Saturday, June 15....
1 years ago A fire of mysterious origin caused $115,000 of damage at the Seattle Grain Company warehouse in Edwall. 150 couples attended a campers’ dance at the 23rd annual picnic of the Lincoln County Pioneer and Historical Association. Garden-grown peas, beets and carrots were entirely destroyed by grasshoppers near Wilbur. The pests seemed to avoid tomatoes, corn and potatoes. 75 years ago Grand Marshal Everett Cole led the line of march at Davenport’s Community Day parade. The Reardan American Legion elected new off...
Inland area weather can’t make up its mind if it is salad season or soup season. Requests for several salad recipes served at area events have come in and as I locate the recipes they will be printed here. First up is Suzie Deife’s Quick Cornbread Salad, a modified version of a recipe she found online. Quick Cornbread Salad 1 package (8 1/5 ounces) Jiffy cornbread mix, baked according to package directions, cooled 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 can (15 ounces) pinto bea...
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 This is the beginning of a story that most of us have heard about, especially the ending when the rooster crowed and Peter denied Jesus three times. I would like to take some time to encourage you and say, Jesus is praying for you as you read this article. He might not be praying what we want him to be praying. We may want him to pray...
HARRINGTON - Blustery weather was an unwelcome guest at the 6th annual Harrington Vintage Country Fair Saturday, June 15, that featured live music, handmade items, a quilt show, rummage sale and several vendors. At each cloudburst, the band Sunset Highway continued to play beneath a covered gazebo, while attendees scurried into the Harrington Haus or The Mercantile, leaving the vendors to protect their wares from the wind. Kim Wilson, one of the event's organizers, estimated...
CHENEY - Reardan's AAA Little League baseball team, consisting of boys aged 9-12, is this year's West Plains Little League champions. The team sponsored by PNW Landman of Cheney knocked off MLEA of Medical Lake 11-2 in the championship game to conclude an 11-2 title-winning season Friday, June 14. Reardan lost two of its first three games, then got hot. Reardan won 10 straight games to pick up the No. 2 seed in the West Plains tournament. CFCU of Westwood was the team's first...
REARDAN - The Davenport varsity girls finished second and the host Screaming Eagle girls finished third at the third annual Reardan Slam Basketball Tournament Friday, June 14 through June 16. On the junior varsity side, Reardan advanced to the semifinals with an Elite 8 win over Lind-Ritzville/Sprague before falling to eventual champion Republic. New Northeast 2B team Freeman, formerly a 1A school that has reclassified to 2B, won the varsity girls championship over Davenport....
CHENEY - Reardan 12U Major Fastpitch Softball Team went undefeated through regular season and won West Plains Little League and District Championship without contest. The team made up mostly of sixth- graders began the season with anticipation. According to coach Tom Bocook, half of the team never played before. "I can honestly say they have gotten better every week." Bocook said. "I have no doubt that they could explain an infield fly rule, 1st 3rd plays and what drop third...
DAVENPORT — If one is having trouble waiting another two months for their rodeo fix at the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo, they’re in luck. The Davenport Junior Rodeo, hosted by Friends of the Fair, is Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. Youths as young as three years old and as “old” as 18 will be competing in all sorts of rodeo events. Competition begins at 4 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. The Eastern Washington Junior Rodeo Association-sanctioned event is free to attend both nights. “There’ll be lots of local kids,...
