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STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT Determination of NonSignificance August 1, 2024 Lead agency: City of Harrington Agency Contact: Donna Finkbeiner, City Clerk; clerk@harrington.city; (509) 253-4345 Agency File Number: NA Description of proposal: On Saturday, May 18, the City’s main water source, Well #3, experienced a total failure of its well pump which caused the reservoir to eventually empty, leaving the city without a source of drinking water for a period of time before the backup Well #1, the backup well was placed into ser...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Reardan I&I Reduction Project Sealed bids will be received until 11:00:00 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024 at the at the Reardan Town Hall, S. 120 Oak St, PO Box 228, Reardan WA 99029. No proposals will be accepted after the above-stated time. Immediately following the above stated time, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by cash, a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond, payable to the Town of Reardan, i...
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN NO. 24-2-00048-22 MICHAEL G. ABBOTT, an individual ,Plaintiff, v. LARRY D. JACK SON, an individual ,Defendant .The State of Washington to the said DEFENDANT LARRY D. JACKSON :You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 18th day of July, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above titled court, and answer the...
DAVENPORT - The Columbia Basin Fire has prompted evacuations in the Tyler area, with Sprague fire units currently on scene. The Red Cross is setting up an evacuation shelter at Cheney High School. Although no evacuations have been ordered in Lincoln County, the fire is moving northeast, away from the area. Residents near this fire should remain aware of their surroundings and evacuate if they feel unsafe. With the dry summer season and recent red flag warnings, it's essential...
DAVENPORT — The local man seeking to regain his firearm rights in court after they were revoked due to a crime committed nearly 20 years ago is set to return to Lincoln County Superior Court next week. Wallace Elby Buck, 62, of Davenport, is scheduled for a hearing in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, August 6 at 10:30 a.m. Buck filed a five-page addendum to the court on Monday, July 29, outlining his request and providing additional context for his appeal. His conviction dates back to January 18, 2008, when he was f...
DAVENPORT — Innovia Foundation will host a free Kona shaved ice event at Davenport Waterpark on Thursday, August 1, from 2 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., as part of its 50th Anniversary theme, “Celebrating Community.” According to the Foundation, the event aims to provide a space for community members to gather, swim, and enjoy free treats. This event is part of a series of activities Innovia is hosting to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Throughout 2024, Innovia, in partnership with NonStop Local KHQ, will host various free, inclu...
HARRINGTON - The City Council held a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 24, to discuss several items on the previously approved agenda. The regular council meeting was called to order with Councilmembers Hardy, Butris, and Meats in attendance. Councilwoman Moritz was absent and excused, while Councilman Gavin Wagner was expected to join if his schedule permitted, however, a combine kept him occupied. No visitors were present in the gallery. The agenda proceeded with a request...
DAVENPORT — The City Council met for their regular session on Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m., with Mayor Jonathan Chapman presiding over the proceedings. According to the draft minutes submitted by David Leath, City Clerk of Davenport, all Council Members were present, alongside several community members and city officials. The meeting commenced with the approval of minutes from the Wednesday, July 10, meeting, following a motion by Council Member Heath Becker and a second by Lance Strite. The motion was carried unanimously. A...
In basketball, when an opponent is trying to steal the ball from you, teammates will shout, “wolf!” Last Friday the Washington State Fish & Wildlife Commission ignored the cries of “wolf!” from state agency and tribal scientists, livestock raisers, and others when they voted not to downlist or delist the gray wolf in Washington state. The predators which have enjoyed 15 years of population increases are still considered an endangered species after a 5-4 vote. The most recent...
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. July 22 Traffic Stops: 17 A woman called at 6:51 a.m. to report that two cows, one black and one brown, were out on Redwine Canyon Road at the end of the pavement near Lincoln. A woman called at 8:20 a.m. to rep...
DAVENPORT — The Board of Lincoln County Commissioners held their regular session on Monday, July 15, with Chairman Scott M. Hutsell, Vice Chairman Jo M. Gilchrist, and Clerk Tara Holden present. Commissioner Coffman was excused to attend the Annual NACo Conference. The board examined and approved claims totaling $575,136.51, distributed across various county funds, including Current Expense, Solid Waste Management, and County Road. Significant actions included the approval of several resolutions. Resolution 24-15 a...
I received some fantastic news last week! I received an email that read: “Hello Lou Marzeles.” (Okay, there should have been a comma after hello, but I’m a professional editor highly trained to notice such details in a world that drops punctuation and whole sentence errors by the dozen every second. I was willing to let that go. I figured they were just in such a hurry to share the good news.) “This is Mazie Reddit.” (Hm. Okay, another pause. Really? Mazie Reddit? Reddit is a website. And I’ve never heard of anyone with the n...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 1: Lila Lust, Lincoln Johnson Aug. 2: Joseph Gunning, John Carruth, Chrissy Tucker Aug. 3: Charles Oliver, Kim Hardin, Brenda Gamache, Doreen Forest Aug. 4: Harold Thompson, Aaron Coley, Izaiah Bowdish, Ken Horner, Karom Thomas Aug. 5: Richard Gunning, Paula Furman Aug. 6: Jeff Gunning, Michelle Hopp, Kim Buchmann, Matt Schneider, Barb Zentz Aug. 7: Darci Linstrum, Chad Crandell, Cady Zellmer, Adeline Delafield Davenport anniversaries Aug. 1: Brian and Darci Dennis Aug. 3: John and Kathy Coley Aug....
DAVENPORT — The National Weather Service predicts a prolonged period of hot and sunny weather for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, and Harrington. High temperatures are expected throughout the weekend and into early next week. Thursday, August 1, will be sunny and hot in Davenport, with a high near 97 degrees. An east wind of around 6 mph will shift to the southeast in the afternoon. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low of around 64 degrees. Friday, August 2, the hot trend will continue, reaching a high near 104 degrees...
1 years ago Charles Kildea, former Okanogan hotel man, completed a deal this week whereby he purchased the Lincoln Hotel in Davenport from Mrs. Anna Harris and Frank Harris. The new owner will take over the hotel Aug. 15th and expects to make a number of improvements immediately. The deal includes the Lincoln restaurant and soda fountain as well as the hotel business. Extremely hot weather prevailed the past week. Thermometers in the area topped out at 98 degrees. A severe windstorm broke up the hot spell but the weather...
CRESTON - As the 122nd anniversary of Harry Tracy's death approaches, the infamous outlaw's legacy remains a stark reminder of the Old West's lawlessness. An exhibit about the infamous outlaw Harry Tracy, who was captured in Lincoln County in 1902, is a highlight at the Lincoln County Museum. The museum also showcases Columbian mammoth bones and Native American artifacts, chronicling the early history of Lincoln County. Visitors can explore farming equipment, rural life...
School is just around the corner. For some, this will be the first year in a long line of many, while for others this will be the last one… at least that they planned on having. Then there are those of us out living in the “real world” who understand that the learning really never stops, and often times have to take “continuing ed” credits, to keep us going. A clear testimony that there is always something more to learn. Continued education shows up in just about every walk of life or profession whether it’s to teach in sc...
Summer heat has area cooks employing various methods of keeping kitchens cool. One person recently stated her rule is no turning the oven on July through September. Others swear by countertop appliances to reduce heat generated. Air-fryers, a recent addition to the countertop appliance line up, get many mentions as the go-to summer time cooking appliance. Personally, I do not have one. Counter and storage space is at a premium in my small kitchen, so I like to do some...
ODESSA - Leffel, Otis & Warwick P.S. admitted Cade Weber, CPA as a shareholder effective Monday, July 1. Cade is a graduate of Odessa High School and earned his degree from the University of Washington. He began his professional career in the Odessa office of Leffel, Otis & Warwick in March of 2018 and has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in working with farmers and agricultural businesses. Cade brings a fresh perspective and devotion to client service and will...
DAVENPORT - A local 15-year-old has made significant strides in the world of track and field by helping his 4x100 meter relay team place seventh at the National Junior Olympics. David Coriell, 15, of Davenport, is a new member of the Spokane Speed Academy and got his start running competitively for Davenport High School two years ago. "It was a lot of fun," David said. "This was my first year. My favorite part was getting close to better competition. I pushed myself and was...
HUNTERS — Cedonia Community Church will host its SCUBA Vacation Bible School (VBS) from Monday, August 5, to Friday, August 9, from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event, themed “Diving Deep into Friendship with God,” is open to children ages 3 to 12. The program includes lunch, games, crafts, experiments, bubble lesson time, a sticky scripture station, music and skits. Parents are asked to pre-register online at cedoniacc.com or arrive at 8:45 a.m. on the first day to register. Children aged 3 to 4 must be accompanied by a par...
REARDAN – The love of horses is in eight-year-old Laramie Gray's DNA. As the youngest rodeo trick rider in the area, she is highly acclaimed and well on her way to achieving the same success as her parents, Ryan and Lacy Gray. Ryan, who grew up in Cheney, and Lacy from Desert Hills, AZ, met while on the rodeo team at Odessa College in Texas. Lacy competed in breakaway roping and goat tying, an event in which she placed fourth in the nation. Ryan holds the collegiate record f...
