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Coffeepot is just one of many fishing spots in Lincoln County. The lake is popular for fly anglers in the early spring and summer. No live bait is allowed at this location. The lake is in a remote location, but there is a BLM campground and boat launch available....
DAVENPORT—The city and airport can’t tear down, demolish or remove the hangar belonging to Kevin Leyva and Greg’s Crop-Care Company during the proceedings for a civil suit filed by the latter against the city, presiding judge Jeffrey S. Barkdull said in a ruling filed Tuesday, Aug. 2. The order granting the preliminary injunction was made after the court heard the original petition for declaratory judgment, the company’s subsequent motion for a preliminary injunction, the city’s response and a declaration by city administr...
REARDAN-The school district has a laundry list of capital improvements it hopes to complete in the next five years, most of which surround the athletic facilities slipping in quality behind many other area schools. Those improvements cost money, so the school board approved a motion to run a capital levy in this year's November general election at the board's July 27 meeting. The five-year levy, which comes on top of a three-year levy passed by voters in Feb. 2021, would...
DAVENPORT—Two locals were indicted by a federal grand jury for COVID-19 fraud as part of the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Strike Force, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday, July 28. Stephen Murphy, 42, and Stephanie Murphy, 36, both of Davenport, were charged with nine counts of fraud for “fraudulently obtaining three PPP loans for fictitious landscaping and wood products manufacturing businesses in 2021,” according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Murphy and Murphy weren’t the only Eastern Washington...
DAVENPORT—The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is facing critical staffing levels within its jail/dispatch staff, interim Sheriff Gabe Gants told the Lincoln County Commissioners Monday, Aug. 1. Deputy Matt Chalmers resigned his post, which wasn’t a shock to the office, but does leave the already short-staffed group even more spread thin. “We haven’t even had any applicants,” Gants told the commissioners. Gants said the office has been running status quo otherwise since former Sheriff Wade Magers retired, minus an undersherif...
DAVENPORT—The city’s financial standing for the second fiscal quarter of 2022, including its spending habits and money taken in, was presented to the finance committee prior to council’s regular meeting Wednesday, July 29. Just 60% of the city’s budgeted revenue came in for the second quarter, with $1,848,339 received out of $3,089,080 budgeted. The city received 61% of its expected revenue for property tax ($165,294), 73% of its expected sales and use tax ($220,054,) 50% of its expected motor vehicle fuel tax ($15,42...
DAVENPORT-New redistricting documents discussed at the school board's meeting Wednesday, July 27 will attract more candidates to fill District 1's vacant seat, the district hopes. The position, which was vacated after Heather Panke resigned at the end of 2021, has yet to be filled. The school district has three positional spots and two at-large positions. District 2 is filled by chair Deanna Fitzpatrick, District 3 is filled by Tami Odenrider and Garrett Husky and Janie Schrec...
Government and community meetings and gatherings in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague for the week of Aug. 5-11. If you’d like your organization included in this tab, email dteditor@centurytel.net. Monday, Aug. 8 Davenport school board special meeting at 6 p.m. in the K-8 Library Odessa town council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Library Wednesday, Aug. 10 Reardan-Edwall school board workshop session at 6 a.m. in the Commons Davenport city council meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall Harrington city council meeting at 7...
HARRINGTON- Councilmember David Buddrius suggested that the council create a guideline ordinance for the recycling and green waste bins during the City Council Meeting on July 27. The bins have been emptied on multiple occasions and are not being utilized correctly. The council discussed a nuisance ordinance drafted by attorney David Bingaman. Buddrius wanted clarification on what could be enforced, what could be considered a nuisance and who would do the enforcing. A section was not included for a junk ordinance and the...
ODESSA- Principal Jamie Nelson welcomed new Superintendent John Bruce in his first official School Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 27. Nelson thanked Juli Weishaar and Staci Classen for their communication and attention to detail as the school transitioned to a new superintendent. Bruce said he plans to communicate through emails, phone calls and in person visits. During his first official month, Bruce has been busy with negotiations, meeting faculty and attending a new superintendent office. The board and Bruce held a...
Davenport birthdays Aug. 5: Paula Furman, Richard Gunning Aug. 6: Jeff Gunning, Michelle Hopp, Kim Buchmann, Barb Zentz, Matt Schneider, Tyler Greenwood, Nick Colbert Aug. 7: Chad Crandell, Darci Linstrum, Cady Zellmer, Adeline Delafield Aug. 8: Olivia Plasencia, Tom Withey, Emma Street Aug. 9: Jade Smith, Gary Buck, Jim Linstrum Aug. 10: Alicia Cloud, Jerome Rosman, Amber Wood, Dalilah Plump, Michael Strite, Marcella Alderate, Mark Morgan, Ashley Gunning, Betty Heid ♱ Aug. 11: Renee Honey, Cody Parker, Austin Savelesky D...
YAKIMA-The Reardan softball team's ace pitcher of the last two years is most comfortable in the outfield. And that's what Alyssa Sosky will be playing for the Yakima Valley College Yaks this school year after signing Wednesday, July 27. Sosky chose the school due to its relative proximity to home, a local connection with a good friend and a budding relationship that began growing with Yaks head coach Renae Koppenhafer last summer. "She's one of those people that's very active...
Stuart "Karl" Moldrem Jr. was born June 28, 1957, in Seattle to Anne and Stuart Moldrem. He passed peacefully with loved ones by his side on July 15, 2022. Karl grew up in Madison Park. He was an Eagle Scout, enjoyed exploring the wilderness of Wash., and attended many Seattle sporting events. He Graduated from Ingrahm High School in 1975. Karl attended Washington State University and received a bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Business Management. He managed country clubs in...
This, offered in loving memory of Ralph Walter Sunwold who returned to his Lord Jesus Christ on July 23, 2022 at age 76. Ralph was a loving husband, dad, grand dad, and great grandpa to the family he always cherished. Some of his life-long pals called him "Sunny" which perfectly described his approach to the challenges of life. Ralph was born Jan. 6, 1946 to Albert and Christine Miller Sunwold (both deceased) of Fairfield, Wash. He was the youngest of three children and was...
There’s a big mystery unfolding in Olympia, but it’s one as predictable as the sunrise. Right now, behind closed doors, the governor and powerful state employee unions are secretly negotiating a pay and compensation budget for the 2023-25 budget. We don’t know what is being discussed. We don’t know what each side is demanding. But whatever they decide, we’ll have to pay for it. And there’s a chance new taxes could be demanded to cover the cost. This process is secret. It...
Zucchini, early peaches and watermelons; all seasonal summer delights. Yes, you can buy most fruits and vegetables year round, but local and fresh is always best. I recently tried a recipe for Super Easy Peach Cobbler, designed for canned peaches. What a difference between fresh ripe peaches and a dash or two of nutmeg made. Following is my version of Super Easy Peach Cobbler. This recipe is perfect for those peaches that are almost over ripe. Super Easy Peach Cobbler 1/2 cup...
A report released last week by the Washington State Hospital Association indicates that virtually every hospital in the state is in financial trouble. (here) A recent survey revealed that hospital revenues were up five percent from 2021 to 2022, yet expenses rose 11 percent over the same time period. This is unsustainable. Several, if not many, hospitals are at risk of closing if these losses continue for another year. This includes both rural and urban facilities. Executives...
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 25 Traffic stops: 8 Lincoln County Public Works said a speeding semitruck crashed into a county grader on Olson Road just south of Denny Station Road. A caller reported a transient person walking into the AgL...
