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HARRINGTON — A local music teacher was cleared of domestic violence charges during a court appearance Thursday, Oct. 26. Seth Michael Bergman, 33, has been cleared of two charges -- fourth-degree assault-domestic violence and malicious mischief-domestic violence. He was arrested on accusations he slammed a door into his girlfriend and injured her forearm during an argument in a Harrington home Saturday, July 29. According to Lincoln County District Court records, the state moved to dismiss the charges pursuant to the a...
The Davenport soccer team won the District 7 championship and secured a spot in the 1B/2B state tournament with a 2-1 victory over Northwest Christian Tuesday, Oct. 31. Turn to page B1 for more coverage from that game and other preps sports around Lincoln County....
Editor’s Note: The following incumbent candidates are running for re-election unopposed. Those showcased above submitted statements to The Record-Times. Other incumbent candidates running unopposed for city/town council, school board, fire district and hospital districts include: Jonathan Chapman, Davenport city council Robert Jenkins, Davenport city council Heath Becker, Davenport city council Patrick Katz, Davenport city council Kris Moritz, Harrington city council Patty Kanan, Sprague city council Vicki Iverson, Odessa t...
DAVENPORT - The high school's first-ever FFA team to qualify for the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis is competing this week. The local FFA nursery landscape team competed Wednesday, Nov. 1 and will learn their outcomes Thursday, Nov. 2. The team qualified with a state championship in Snohomish May 24. Seven students are joining advisor Todd Hargrave in Indianapolis this week, with sightseeing and touring done Tuesday, Oct. 31 prior to Wednesday's competition. The team...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Commissioners will meet with department heads to discuss the 2024 budget Monday, Nov. 6. The budget talk will be an all-day affair, with appointments scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting will start with an opportunity for public comment from 8-8:15 a.m. From there, the meeting was scheduled as follows at press time: • Farren Reinbold, Noxious Weed Control Board: 8:15-8:30 a.m. • Keith Nelson, Information Services: 8:30-8:45 a.m. • Ed Dzedzy, Public Health: 8:45-9 a.m. • Margie Hall, Broadband...
DAVENPORT — The school district will be asking voters to pass two replacement levies in a special election in Feb. 2024: An Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy and capital projects levy. The district hasn’t decided how much it will ask for but plans to put a resolution with an amount before the school board in November. And that upcoming resolution was a topic of conversation at the board’s regular meeting Monday, Oct. 30. Superintendent Chad Prewitt and business manager Dana Telecky told the board that the EP&O l...
What’s the hourly wage of a Paid Family and Medical Leave recipient in Washington state? It’s higher than I’m comfortable with. Lawmakers should explain to all workers why they think it is good policy to take money from low-income workers and give their money to people with ample resources. Using hourly wage estimates from the state Employment Security Department, here are the earnings of people who took the program’s tax dollars in the past fiscal year (July 2022 through...
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. Oct. 21 Traffic stops: 6 An Orting man said two hunters were shooting in his direction near Pacific Lake. A one-car crash into a ditch was reported. A caller reported a passenger car with a child in the back seat on...
SPRAGUE — Voters within city limits will be seeing an EMS levy for approval or denial on their ballots in this year’s general election. City clerk/treasurer Heather Krauter said the regular six-year levy is identical to that which was passed six years ago but is expiring at the end of 2023. Residents would be taxed 50 cents per $1,000 in assessed property valuation for six years, beginning in 2024. That’s the same rate as the levy passed in 2017. “They didn’t want anything to change,” Krauter said. Elections deputy Norm...
DAVENPORT — Voters in Lincoln County have just a few more days to submit their ballots for the 2023 general election. Ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 to be considered a valid vote. The first returns will be announced by the Auditor’s Office shortly thereafter. Ballots can be mailed and will be counted provided they’re postmarked by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Citizens who prefer not to mail can drop their ballots inside the Lincoln County Courthouse, outside the Courthouse on Fourth Street in Davenport and at the H...
ODESSA — The school board heard about progress made in the school district at a regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 25. Technology technician Aaron Hilfiker shared about potential future technology projects, which could include a camera system, access control, digital signage, a video screen for the multipurpose room, a website refresh and wireless connectivity improvements. Superintendent Steve Fisk said he’s been working to secure title, special education and LAP funds for the school year. Principal Cori Kane said ACT and PSA...
Thirty-five attorneys general throughout the nation, including Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, have banded together in opposition to a proposal by the American Law Institute that would put an end to sex offender registries, notifying communities of a sex offender’s presence, and restricting their places of residence. You read that right: the American Law Institute wants to do away with sex offender registries. Although a proposal of this nature has yet to pass through the Legislature here, several attempts have a...
Age: 57 Family: John Bennett (deceased) Johnathan son 33 (Amanda, Breckin, Leona) Bailey daughter 26(Dustin, Eden) Day Job: Manager of Traders Express Valleywide coop Relevent or Volunteer Experience: I started volunteering for the Lincoln County Sheriff dept as a reserve deputy from 1998-2008. Volunteered on several Mule days committees. Reardan Edwall school district committees such as school bond, coach interviewing and rewrote the sports code policy. Reardan Edwall...
Age: Family: I have lived in Fire District 4 for over 50 yrs. My wife is a lifetime Fire District 4 resident. We have two grown children Day Job: I retired after 30 years as a critical care Respiratory Therapist. Relevent or Volunteer Experience: I volunteered as a District 4 firefighter and emergency medical provider, and retired after 26 years of service. I was trained by Washington State Fire Training Service as an instructor, to train District 4 personnel in EMS care when...
I am the General Manager of Odessa Trading Company based out of Odessa, WA. I am running for reelection because of the importance of having a quality health care facility in Odessa. It is our largest employer in town and a critical part of our community. I am committed to keeping this in our community....
I am a long-time resident of Lincoln County and grew up on my family’s dryland wheat farm outside of Harrington. I attended school and raised my two children in Lincoln County and watched them thrive as a result of growing up in rural Lincoln County. I have been serving as your District 1 Lincoln County Commissioner for the past year and strive to keep our communities safe, protect our individual rights, and maintain the high standards we expect from our Lincoln County r...
With just a one-year term, I feel like I'm just starting to get a better understanding of the District policies and procedures. I look forward to continuing learning and doing my part to help with the advancement of the Reardan-Edwall School District....
We have more work to do in fulfilling our commitments to our citizens. Namely this includes: operational efficiency, property maintenance, infrastructure investment, and financial planning....
I am very proud to be a part of the Davenport School District. The last four years our school has had great achievements both academically and in sports. I am excited to be a part of that and what the next four years brings. As a board member and mother with two children in the Davenport School District, I believe it is important for the parents and children to have a voice in their education....
I look forward to continuing to serve the District as the Board Chair for another term. Our community values cannot be maintained unless community members step up and participate. I’m also looking forward to working with Mr. Lathrop and Mrs. Winzer, and appreciate their willingness to join the Board....
I am a 5th generation farmer. I moved home in 2006 after Graduating from Eastern Washington University. I live on our family farm South of Harrington with my wife Alyssa, son Bayler and daughter Paxtyn. I have been an active volunteer for Lincoln County Fire District #6 for over 20 years. I have served as Firefighter, EMT, and as District Commissioner....
I have served in the capacity of Vice Chairman of the board over the last year plus. I am semi-retired and have been in the technology and financial services sectors over the last 45 years. My roles have ranged from line management to executive management, including the oversight of a 2,000 employee, 200 branch-office company. I wish to continue my contribution to our county hospital and medical centers to assist them in serving the community and addressing their...
I believe accessible, high-quality healthcare is critical for our rural Lincoln County communities. I want to continue serving on the board of commissioners to support the “Neighbors for Life” mission of Lincoln Hospital District #3, so our healthcare needs can be met with local, knowledgeable, compassionate, and convenient care....
I want to be a representative for the citizens. All the citizens, not just a select few....
DAVENPORT — A tradition over 50 years old returns this weekend, as the Lions Club hosts its annual Turkey Bingo in the middle school gym from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Attendees will have a chance to win a bevy of prizes, including turkeys, pies, hams and potatoes. Burgers, pizza and hots dogs will be available for purchase, and raffle prize winners will be announced beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bingo prices are $3 per sheet, which includes three games. $5 gets two sheets, $10 get four sheets and $20 gets eight s...
