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PARADE ROUTE CLOSURE On Thursday, September 19, 2024 SR 28 between milepost 93.86-First St. and milepost 93.72 Alder St.from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. will be closed for the purpose of conducting a tricycle race and bed race. On Saturday, September 20, 2024, SR 28 between milepost 93.65 Birch St. and milepost 94.19-Sixth St. and on SR 21 between milepost 55.65-Fourth Ave. and milepost 56.03 Railroad Ave. between 10.00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. will be closed for the purpose of holding a parade. Detours will be marked. Published: Sept 12,...
LINCOLN COUNTY DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC 197-11) FILE NO. SEPA-01-24 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Installation of culverts in Welch Creek for the construction of a private driveway. PROPONENT: Jillann Hansen 1717 S. Buttercup St Spokane Valley, WA 99212 LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: SE ¼ T27 R35 S20 LEAD AGENCY: Lincoln County DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact of the...
PUBLIC NOTICE JOB OPENING Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control Board Full-Time Program Assistant Position Available Application deadline: September 19, 2024, before 12:00 PM Must have good payroll & bookkeeping experience & proficient in MS office and have good public relation skills. Brief description: Prepares payroll, expense vouchers, generates quarterly tax reports, and W-2’s. Take & prepare board meeting minutes. Answer phones, maintain records, type letters and keep website updated. Assist Coordinator in education s...
PUBLIC NOTICE For CALL FOR PROJECTS Quadco Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO), local member agencies may now apply for Surface Transportation Block Grant Transportation Alternative Set-aside (STBG TA Set-aside) Program funds, via Kittitas County serving as Lead Agency. Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024. Agencies interested in submitting a grant application should contact Cameron Curtis at Cameron.Curtis@co.kittitas.wa.us or 509-962-7523. More information on this program is...
RITZVILLE – The 9th Legislative District senator pleaded not guilty Thursday, Sept. 12, on a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol. But Adams County District Court Judge Andrea K. Russell determined there was probable cause for the charge against 67-year-old Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. She schedule him to appear before her again Oct. 8 in the 210 W. Broadway Ave. courthouse. In the meantime, he is prohibited from using alcohol, marijuana or other n...
RITZVILLE — Sen. Mark Schoesler will be arraigned Thursday, Sept. 12, on a charge of driving while under the influence. Schoesler’s hearing before Adams County District Court Judge Andrea K. Russell is set for 9:30 a.m. in the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway Ave. During arraignment, the judge will determine if there is probable cause for the criminal citation and whether the senator qualifies for a public defense attorney. The judge will also advise Sen. Schoesler of his rights. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, rep...
J.C. Merriot, of Reardan, rides a bull named Hot Head during the Palouse Empire Fair PRCA rodeo on Thursday, Sept. 5, outside of Colfax. Merriot got a score of 76.5 for the ride. It was his second rodeo win in two weeks. For the Ritzville Rodeo, see Page 10....
DAVENPORT — A Fruitland man was killed Saturday, Sept. 7, in crash about 15 miles north of Davenport. Charles G. Keedy, 77, died of injuries he sustained in the 11:24 a.m. crash near Milepost 15 of State Highway 25 in Lincoln County. Next of kin was present at the time of his death. The Washington State Patrol reported that Keedy was northbound on the highway in a 2001 Buick LeSabre at the time of the crash. As he approached a curve in the highway, he failed to reduce speed, lost control in the curve and left the roadway, t...
REARDAN - Virginia Henderson, Gene Smith, Joe Mann and the school's 1966 basketball team were the first inductees into Reardan High School's Wall of Fame in a halftime ceremony at the Screaming Eagles game against Brewster, Friday, Sept 6. The selections were based on those who have shown exceptional commitment and service to the school through individual achievements, team successes or long-term dedication, while having had a positive impact on the school and the community....
SPRAGUE — The largest community event of the year will fill downtown this weekend with classic cars, a parade, games, vendors and more. Sprague Days is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15. “Sprague is a safe little community,” spokeswoman Joy Wilken said. “It’s good, old-fashioned family fun.” The festivities kick off with the arrival of classic cars and motorcycles registering for the Renegade Restorations Car and Bike Show downtown, as well as the start of the Disk Dogs event on the lawn at The Viking Drive-Inn,...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport Road Knights car club celebrated its 70th year this summer attending multiple events. "Our first event of the year was the Mule Days Car Show in Reardan," club Vice President Brian Curtis said. "With over 100 vehicles registered, it was our largest show." The club also participated in the Pioneer Days Show in Davenport and the Vintage Harvest Truck and Tractor Show east of the city. "We were blessed to have in attendance at the 2024 Pioneer Days Car...
FORT SPOKANE — The state and two American Indian tribes will be stringing setlines on the waters of Lake Roosevelt later as part of a study of juvenile white Sturgeon above Grand Couldd Dam. Beginning Sept. 30, four boats will be used to string 600-foot setlines between buoys on Lake Roosevelt. Setlines are long fishing lines with multiple hooks. Officials expect to deploy 10 setlines daily from Sept. 30 and to Oct. 4. The lines will be left overnight and state and tribal fisheries employees will collect them the next day, a...
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. Sept. 2 Traffic stop: 15 12:01 a.m. – Domestic verbal, no location given. 12:01 a.m. – Suspicious circumstances, no location given. 12:12 a.m. – Medical call, 90 year old female lifted for assistance on North Mur...
A cheeseburger can be really, really big. Minnesota may not have been the state that launched the cheeseburger craze, but it holds the world’s record for the BIGGEST cheeseburger. In 2012, a casino there served up a 2,014-pound bacon cheeseburger that was 10 feet in diameter. Cheeseburgers can get pretty pricey. Some cheeseburgers cost way more than a great steak. In New York, $295 will get you a “Burger Extravagant” with black truffles, cheddar cheese, a fried quail egg, caviar and more served on a gold-dusted roll. For $...
All the increased costs Washingtonians experienced during the past year were accompanied by a $1.3-billion hit on workers’ paychecks. The widespread pay decrease in Washington state was compliments of a new payroll tax that began in 2023 to fund a program called WA Cares. In a recent meeting, the Employment Security Department told the Long-Term Security and Supports Trust Commission not to get used to higher-than-expected income, in case wage and employment information c...
School Districts in Eastern Washington are again starting to see boys and girls differently, especially when it comes to sports. The Kennewick School Board got the ball rolling back in July, following boys participation and victories in girls track events. Only a month or two before, a Methow Valley boy won a girls event in Cashmere, claiming he is “transgender.” Then an East Valley boy also competing under the transgender caveat, beat a West Valley girl to win the girls sta...
One of my favorite seasons is quickly approaching-- the fall season. Fall brings so many wonderful aromas and colorful tree leaves, fun events such as county and state fairs along with fair food, Deutschesfest, apple cider, homemade apple strudel, and sporting events like football and volleyball. This is also a time of season when things start to change. The weather gets cooler, tree leaves start to change in color and begin to fall from their branches. We put away the shorts and t-shirts and don our warmer outerwear. Typical...
Davenport birthdays Sept. 12: Chris Harper, Chloe Morgan, Elijah Morgan, Colt Johnston, Kasara Storer, Sept. 13: Sara Jacobsen, Danyel Deane, Kristen Wilkie Sept. 14: Floyd Warwick Sept. 15: Sabrina Warwick, Greg Buchmann, Max Mielke, Stan Reider, Daxton Sewall, Susan Dashiell, Michael Dodson Sept. 16: Leona Carr, Marilyn Dorgan, David Forest, Richard Hayes,Donna Mathis Sept. 17: Dave Anderson, Torri Mielke, Megan Hayes Sept. 18: Alice Nachtigal Davenport anniversaries Sept. 12: Erich and Janelle Hein Sept. 13: Weston and...
1 years ago Duck season is set for opening on Tuesday, the bag limit is 20 ducks per week. Since the season starts one half hour before sunrise, the following Odessa businesses will not be opening until eleven in the morning: The Quality Store, Odessa Hardware and Implement, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Michaelsen & Koth, W. H. Luher & Co., and First National Bank. Davenport Schools opened Monday for the upcoming term. Enrollment is 215 in grade school and 115 in the High School. The freshman class has 35 members and the 8th...
German Hot Potato Salad, a savory side dish to accompany grilled sausage or pork chops, is another dish served during Odessa’s Deutchesfest. Originally served by the Royal Neighbors organization, the following recipe is very close to the version served by current organizations, and is in reasonable amounts for family dining. German Hot Potato Salad 6 medium russet potatoes 6 slices bacon 1/4 cup finely minced onion 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp salt 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1...
REARDAN – Some losses are harder to take than others. Last season, Brewster ended the Screaming Eagles football season with a 14-13 win in the state playoffs. The two teams met again Friday, Sept. 6 to open the 2024 season. The fired-up Screaming Eagles squad overpowered the visiting Bears, winning the game 39-14. Reardan showed its offensive prowess on its first play from scrimmage when junior running back Blake Wynecoop took a pitch from senior quarterback Rysen Soliday a...
The Odessa Tigers boys football team opened the season at home with a 78-6 shellacking of the Columbia (Hunters) Lions. Pictured seniors Sean DeVore (No. 22) and Tucker Walter (No. 32) corral the Lions quarterback. This week, Odessa (1-0)travels to Oroville to take on the Hornets. The game will be the season-opener for Oroville....
ODESSA — The annual Deutchesfest celebration is expected to draw runners to town Saturday, Sept. 16. That’s when the annual Deutchesfest Fun Run/Walk is set. The event begins with registration from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in the town park. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Runners will have a choice of distances; a 5K run/walk and a 10K run are planned. The court has one steep hill about 650 yards long, organizers said. That hill is at the half-mile mark. Other than that, the course is generally flat, organizers said, noting that only abo...
MOSES LAKE — The Odessa Tigers girls volleyball team got off to a difficult start to the 2024 season Tuesday, Sept. 10. The local girls lost 3-1 on the road at Moses Lake Christian Academy. Makenzie Lutz had 6 kills for Odessa and Jordyn Lewis added 10 assists. Hadyn Reynolds had 8 digs in the loss. The Tigers (0-1) were slated to host Valley Christian (1-0) in their home volleyball opener on Thursday night, Sept. 12. Valley Christian was coming into the game with a 3-0 sweep of Cusick on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The Record-Times w...
RITZVILLE — J.C. Merriott of Reardan was the only rider to complete a qualified bull ride during the Aug. 30 and 31 Ritzville Rodeo. As a result, he took home $1,250 in prize money from the 54th annual event. That was the most money paid out in a single event at the rodeo. Here are the official results: Bareback — Payton Robinson, $850. Saddle Bronc — Bodee Gudmunson, $750. Bulls — J.C. Merriott. $1,250. Open Breakaway Roping — 1. Joselyn Arnold, $798; 2. Kiley Streeter, $660; 3. Maddie Baumberger, $523; 4. Kassidy Bremner, $...
