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Craig Holman, 68, a lifetime resident of the Odessa area, passed away May 26, 2020. Craig was born June 30, 1951 in Odessa, Wash., to Henry and Betty Holman. He attended school in Odessa, graduating in 1969 and attended Eastern Washington State College, where he earned his first bachelor of arts in music composition, and then returning to Eastern Washington University to earn his bachelor of arts in music education. Craig taught music in both Harrington and Odessa for several years before retiring in 2017. He was a member of...
SPOKANE – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife will restrict campfires and other activities on department-managed lands in Eastern Washington beginning July 1 to help reduce the risk of fire on state wildlife areas and water access areas. “Observing fire restrictions and exercising common sense will go a long way toward preserving public recreation lands, wildlife habitat, public health, and safety for local communities,” said Cynthia Wilkerson, Lands Division Manager for WDFW. Wilkerson said the threat of wildf...
1 years ago July 2, 1920 The following pupils passed their grade school final examination and will enter Odessa High School next year. Frank Koth, Alice Flint, Martha Suchland, Charlotte Smith, Hazel Luiten, Eugene Weber, Lottie Veleck, Geneva Shelton, Rosie Heimbigner, Lorraine McMenus, Clara McMenus, Aileen Phillips, Arthur Ganson, Alice Weber, Bertha Kubillus, Martin Horn, Bruce Jones, Zelma Walker and Harold Schimke. Chester Bliss, the county speed cop, was here yesterday and picked up two men for infringement of the...
DAVENPORT — The latest cash grain market here shows Soft White Wheat is at $5.06, Club Premium of $0.50, and Barley at $105.00 per ton....
Rise Set July 2 5:00 am 8:53 pm July 3 5:01 am 8:53 pm July 4 5:02 am 8:53 pm July 5 5:03 am 8:52 pm July 6 5:04 am 8:51 pm July 7 5:05 am 8:51 pm July 8 5:06 am 8:50 pm – Compiled by The Times Staff...
Courtesy of Brian Buck Date H L Prec, June 24 86 58 .05 June 25 86 49 June 26 83 49 June 27 86 52 June 28 74 42 T June 29 66 42 .11 June 30 76 46 June precipitation: 0.85...
GRAND COULEE — The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with local law enforcement agencies, will be participating in “Operation Dry Water” from July 3-5. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign to educate boaters about the dangers of boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. During this time, boaters at Lake Roosevelt will see an increased law enforcement presence from NPS, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Police, and local Sheriff offices during this effort to promote safe recreation on Lake Roose...
DAVENPORT — A longtime Eastern Washington journalist has been selected as the new editor of The Davenport Times. Jamie Henneman of Addy, said she is enthusiastic about joining The Times and serving Lincoln County. “I have a strong commitment to ensuring our rural communities in Eastern Washington have a voice,” Henneman said. “I have been so fortunate to share the stories of the resiliency and grit of Eastern Washington’s towns and farms and ranches in my work. We have something special here and it is a pleasure to share tha...
DAVENPORT — The City Pool reopened last Thursday, offering residents a cool respite as the summer temperatures have arrived. However, opening the facility has included some major challenges for city officials trying to meet state health department expectations. “It has been pretty much a circus,” said City Clerk Dave Leath. “We tried to get guidance from the state board of health, which was vague, and local officials basically said to do what we were comfortable with.“ Leath said the city opted to try and follow coronavir...
DAVENPORT — The City Council is looking to renegotiate their contract with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in hopes of getting deputies specifically assigned to the city. The city says it is dissatisfied with the current $315,000 annual sheriff’s office contract, as it only provides general law enforcement services. City Administrator Steve Goemmel said the city feels that they are receiving “drive-by” service, but paying a much higher rate. “If all we are going to get is drive-by service, then we want the same rate a...
DAVENPORT — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect live cattle markets throughout the country, many ranchers and feedlot owners are looking for grazing land to hold animals that are awaiting slaughter. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a backlog of roughly 800,000 to 1 million head of cattle are awaiting slaughter as packing plants slowly return to capacity throughout the U.S. The Tyson cattle slaughter plant in Kennewick, for example, is now operating “near” capacity, but company offic...
HARRINGTON — As school boards throughout Lincoln County are grappling with the new coronavirus prevention restrictions, Harrington School Principal Tiffany Clouse said one thing is certain. “It is incredibly clear that if you want to have kids in the building, you will be wearing masks,” Clouse told the Harrington School Board at their June 24 meeting that was held on the Zoom internet platform. Face masks were a hot topic for school board members, even before the Washington State Governor’s order mandating masks for all Was...
HARRINGTON — Members of the Harrington Chamber of Commerce are offering free grocery delivery to residents in the Harrington area as a way to help the community during Covid-19 restrictions. Chamber member and Post and Coffee Shop owner Heather Slack said the chamber was looking for a way to help the community during what can be a challenging time. “We just wanted some way to help people stay connected and feel like they were cared for,” Slack explained. “We know since the Covid lockdowns that there are people who feel is...
CHENEY – A former Easterner newspaper managing editor has joined the staff of the Cheney Free Press and Free Press Publishing, Drew Lawson, 22, now of Cheney, will be covering news and sports in the Cheney, Medical Lake, Airway Heights and Reardan areas for both the Cheney Free Press and its sister newspaper, The Davenport Times. “Drew’s college newspaper experience makes him an idea candidate to join our news team,” Publisher Roger Harnack said. “His digital media skills will be a nice addition to our traditional newspaper...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Health Department has been notified of two new positive COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County. This brings the total case count for Lincoln County to four with two cases recovered. The two new positive cases were confirmed on Friday, June 26 and Monday, June 29. One case was detected at a clinic in Odessa and the other at a medical clinic in Spokane County. Labs who have confirmed coronavirus cases are required to report them to the county health department where the patients reside. Both cases w...
Teaching psychology for 20 years at Spokane Falls Community College was such a learning experience for me. I hope the students also learned a lot about the “scientific study of behavior and mental processes.” When teaching the section on evolutionary psychology, it was always interesting to ask the classes if anyone knew about the Darwin Awards. Sheepishly, some students, especially boys, would raise their hands, grinning from ear to ear. For those of you who don’t know, every year people are selected for so-called "Darw...
Since Gov. Inslee has decided to rule the eastern colonies of Washington by decree and considering the apparent acceptance of “free zones” in Seattle, perhaps it’s time to start calling ourselves the "East Washington Autonomous Zone." Terry L. Hoffman Davenport...
On July 4, 1975, America proudly celebrated its Bicentennial as the world’s greatest nation while Poland was a suppressed Soviet satellite state. Poles had no right to free speech, were hungry and impoverished. If you wanted a job, you played ball with Communist Party bosses. If you disagreed with their ideology, you likely were imprisoned. Poland was a rather bleak land which had not recovered from the German Blitzkrieg in 1939. Meanwhile, in Washington, the Business Week p...
OLYMPIA — A fake coronavirus vaccine manufacturer that was selling his wares on Facebook and charging $400 per dose is being forced to pay back his victims and is permanently barred from marketing vaccines without testing and evidence. Redmond-area resident Johnny T. Stine and his company, North Coast Biologics, marketed a Covid-19 vaccine via Stine’s Facebook profile around the time the Wuhan coronavirus began to peak in the country and Seattle. In social media posts, Stine claimed to have developed a “vaccine” in “half a da...
Michael C. Stauffer, 51, died unexpectedly April 20, 2020. Michael was born in Waterbury, Conn., on Dec. 18, 1968, to Charles and Joan Stauffer. He graduated from Wilby High School in 1986. He joined the United States Air Force in 1988 for six years, where he PCS to Fairchild Air Force Base. Michael began his career in Lincoln County as a reserve deputy in June of 1995. After 5 months, he tested for dispatch/corrections deputy, where he began his 25 year career serving the citizens of Lincoln County. Michael was promoted to...
Keep your garden looking its best and reduce your workload by enlisting practices that provide multiple benefits. Your garden will flourish and you’ll have more time to enjoy its beauty. Put your yard waste to work in your garden. You’ll save time hauling plant debris to the recycling center and money spent buying bagged material. Use shredded leaves, evergreen needles, herbicide-free grass clippings or other pest- and weed-free organic material as mulch. Spread a one to two-inch layer of these materials over the soil aro...
DAVENPORT — A group looking to establish an organized Lincoln County militia is planning to have its first meeting from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Memorial Hall. The effort is being led by Randy Mace, a retired Marine and National Rifle Association gun safety instructor. Mace said an active militia can assist local law enforcement and protect local communities in case of emergency. “We are living in a time when our law enforcement officers are outnumbered by violent anti-American groups,” Mace shared. “We are reestab...
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. NOTE: Several listings are missing locations because the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office did not include in its report to the media. June 22 A caller in an undisclosed location reported that a man threatened her s...
REARDAN – On July 4, three-time war veteran Harry Grennay will be recognized with an air show flyover at the Reardan softball field from 5-6 p.m. The flyover itself is expected around 5:30 p.m. For safety measures, guests are being asked to remain in their cars. The event recognizes Grennay’s extended and varied service as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Over 70 years ago, Reardan resident Harry Grennay was receiving training on how to fly planes in the Pacific theater dur...
Lincoln County farmers with sons who play football will have a bit more help available in preparing for harvest in August. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced Tuesday, July 7 that the start of fall sports practices will be delayed to Sept. 5 for football and Labor Day, Sept. 7 for all other fall sports. "The (Executive) Board will continue to work with staff, member schools and state agencies to monitor the impact of COVID-19," the WIAA said... Full story
