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TOWN OF REARDAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2025 BUDGET. The final budget hearing for the 2025 budget will be December 19th, 2024. The hearing will be held at the Reardan Bible Fellowship at 6:00 PM at 155 S Oak street, Reardan WA. If you want to comment at the hearing please contact the Clerk/Treasurer at (509) 796-3921 with your questions. Published December 12th 2024...
LINCOLN COUNTY BROADBAND OFFICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC197-11) File number: WSBO-2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The project scope of work is to design and construct fiber-to-the-premise in the unincorporated communities of Deer Meadows and Seven Bays and approximately 5 mid-miles of fiber from Hawk Creek Road to Miles Creston Road, located in rural Lincoln County. The aerial construction will be done according to the...
PUBLIC NOTICE Rate Increase Announcement - Effective January Billing Cycle 2025 To: City of Davenport Utility Customers The Davenport City Council recognizes its fiduciary responsibility to the customers it serves, and its duty to maintain the water and sewer systems for present and future customers. To facilitate these obligations, the Council finds it necessary to incorporate a rate increase; residential water will be increased by 3% on all monthly service rates. This increase is effective on all bills mailed on or after...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles opened the wrestling season by hosting Colfax, St. John, Kettle Falls and Inchelium at the Reardan Takedown Jamboree, Friday, Dec. 6. No team scores were kept. Reardan's Carson Kline, Alex Matusik and Parker Gralapp won all three of their matches and Joey Matusik and Danika Bretz won both of theirs. Landon Smith was 1-1, Owen Pendell was 0-1-1, Levi Hutton lost his only match and Myleigh Benham lost both of her matches. On Saturday, Dec. 7, the...
ODESSA — An irrigation contractor and Inland Power and Light Co. were exonerated last week by a jury in a civil lawsuit over failed systems. After a five-day trial and four hours of deliberations, a Lincoln County Superior Court jury in Davenport found in favor of Inland Power and Light Co.; not-for-profit Mitchell, Lewis and Staver Co.; and Foremost Pump and Well Services. The two companies and the not-for-profit agency were defendants in a lawsuit filed by Walter Family Grain Growers Inc., owned by Colley Walter. Walter h...
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Santa Claus came to Odessa last week to help with the lighting of the Christmas tree. Afterwards, he stayed to take photos with residents on the "nice" list. Above, Odessa Police Chief Ericka Rose and Amy Hardung pose for a photo with the jolly ole elf. At right, Kyle Tebow enjoys talking with Santa (Chuck Watkins). Santa also took time to pose for photos with children and babies....
CRESTON — One man has pleaded guilty and a woman is facing trial in a drug-inspired high-speed chase case that ended with a crash. In Lincoln County Superior Court on Dec. 3, William Ray Beaver Jr., 35, of Spokane, pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence and possession of amphetamine/methamphetamine with intent to deliver. Beaver changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced to 20 months in prison, 20 months probation and a $500 victim assessment fee. The conviction was connected to an Oct. 26 high-speed chase t...
SPRAGUE — One of three Oregonians convicted of burglarizing a cell tower site Oct. 22 has been sentenced. Justin Curtis Himes, 48, of Irrigon, Ore., was sentenced in Lincoln County Superior Court to one month in jail and a $500 victim assessment fee, records show. He previously pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary. His alleged accomplices, Joshua Mason True, 44, of Irrigon, Ore., and Jason John Trickel, 44, of Hermiston, Ore., will be tried on the same charge Dec. 18. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, a S...
DAVENPORT — A man connected to a May 24 theft case will face trial in January in Lincoln County Superior Court. Shaun Michael Willhite, 45, will be tried for second-degree theft at 9 a.m. Jan. 8; a readiness hearing is set for Dec. 17. Willhite was arrested Nov. 14, records show. Deputies had tracked him to Whitman and Spokane counties. Willhite because the subject of an arrest warrant after his DNA was found on a Mountain Dew bottle at the scene of a May 24 theft at 19501 N. Boyk Road, records show. The arrest warrant was i...
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. Dispatch Log DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service on Dec. 1: Traffic stops: 8 9:29 a.m. — Suspicious circumstances; location not reported. 10:13 a.m. —Black an...
DAVENPORT — A teenager charged with a sex crime after kissing a younger girl has changed his plea to guilty. Charged with fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation, the 16-year-old Sprague boy was subsequently sentenced to 12 months of probation and ordered to attend counseling during a Nov. 26 hearing. The Record-Times made the decision not to print the boy’s name even though it is public record. The sentence stems from an Aug. 20 “peck” on the lips between the teenager and an 11-year-old girl, records show. Accordi...
ALMIRA — A local man will be evaluated to see if he is fit to stand trial in a child rape and molestation case. Kenneth E. Burda, 72, is charged with first-degree child molestation, fourth-degree child molestation and two counts of first-degree rape of a child. A status conference last week in his case has been continued until 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17, records show. Burda will be evaluated for competency, with records showing he may have dementia. Arrested Nov. 18, he is being held in the Lincoln County Jail on $150,000 bail. B...
REARDAN – Approximately 250 people attended the school's winter concert in the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Band director Billy Taylor led the Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble in the program titled Snowscapes. Approximately 100 students from the fifth to 12th grade participated in the program. The concert concluded with an audience sing-along followed by refreshments. The kindergarten through fourth grade, along with the f...
Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, has been namedthe next FCC chairman by President-elect Donald Trump. Based on his past and current statements, a large change in the direction of the FCC should be expected. A few key takeaways: Net Neutrality Carr was part of the initial repeal of the net neutrality rules in 2017, and has continued to decry their reinstatement. As I’ve argued in the past, the FCC would be wise to avoid r...
I-2066, “Protect Energy Choice,” was a light in the darkness for Washington state conservatives on election night last month. It was one of the few victories claimed by Republicans in a state dominated by Democrats. But what picture does this win paint? What can we learn and how can we grow from this victory? We believe the success of I-2066 establishes a numerical map toward victory that we can leverage to our advantage in future elections. For background, Initiative 2066 gave voters the power to protect natural gas for hea...
According to multiple websites, the average “holiday season sales” (a.k.a. Christmas) has increased every year since 2008, with Americans spending an average of $997.73 each Christmas. For some, this may be just a drop in the bucket, while others go in debt, and still others (like me) refuse to spend so much. (sorry family). Christmas may be an expensive holiday in 2024, but in order for Christmas to happen in the first place, a steeper price had to be paid. Three individuals specifically had a price to pay: Mary, Joseph and...
DAVENPORT – The Tribune Smokehouse, a local eatery and pub, has been sold. On Dec. 20, current owners Pete and Debbie Brickner will turn the business over to Katrina Coskie, who will rename it Tribune Provisions. When the Brickners opened the business in 2016, it was their intent to run it until Pete retired in Jan. 2025 from his day job as facilities/groundskeeper supervisor with Lincoln County. As that date drew near, the Brickners searched for a new owner who could take t...
HARRINGTON — Harrington is gearing up for a Bi-County Bash from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, promising a day full of fun, food and small-town camaraderie. The celebration will feature pizza and beer specials at The Harrington Haus, along with classic party games like “Quarters” and “Non-Beer Pong.” Attendees can also enjoy spin-to-win discounts and prizes at downtown businesses, including The Post & Office, The Mercantile in Harrington and Home & Makers....
Davenport birthdays Dec. 12: Maggie Easley-Cate, Cora Easley-Cate, Raven Wright Dec. 13: Patsy Brown, Krisah Plumb, Harrison Posey, Reid Van Buren Dec. 14: Jim Hedgcock Dec. 15: Dick Howard, Nicholas Branch, Kevin Hansen, Kendra Littell, Jennifer Zuber, Ellie Shepard Dec. 16: Mike Abbott, Brody Schillinger Dec. 17: Rolf Panke, Joan Brock, Wyatt Jay, Robin Rudolph, Jiselle Zaugg, Finn Curtaccio, Kayleb Hennings Dec. 18: Katie Harvey Davenport anniversaries Dec. 14: John and Karen Carruth Dec. 17: Rawleigh and Katy Fisk Dec. 18...
DAVENPORT - Caige Colbert scored 27 points in the Gorillas non-league game against Manson on Saturday, Dec. 7, but his team still came up short, losing 74-63. In the opening minutes, it appeared Davenport might be outmatched as Manson jumped to a10-3 lead, but then Colbert's aggressive play proved otherwise. He attacked the basket and scored nine quick points to give the Gorillas an 18-17 advantage after one quarter of play. Colbert scored eight more points in the second...
1 years ago Three men have been arrested in connection to a burglary of the Richardson Drug Store in Wilbur. The men took only narcotics from the store. They are all in the county jail being observed to determine if they are drug addicts. August Scheel bought Ole’s Place and took possession immediately. Scheel is a former resident of Wilson Creek. Scheel expects to reopen in 7 to 10 days after cleaning and remodeling and acquiring new stock. Several Davenport homes are under quarantined due to an outbreak of German Measels....
SPOKANE VALLEY - The girls wrestling teams from Davenport and Reardan opened their seasons finishing 18th and 20th, respectively, at the East Valley Girls Mix-and-Match on Dec. 5. Davenport scored 32.0 team points; Reardan scored 29.0. The event was won by Cheney, with 140.0 team points. Emma Cash led the Gorillas with a second-place finish in the 145A class. She opened the league match by pinning Karissa Potts of Waitsburg in 1:21 and then Alexis Rabaglia of Cheney in 1:13....
DAVENPORT – Icy roads were a concern for the Manson girls basketball team as they traveled to face the Gorillas in a non-league 2B game on Saturday, Dec. 7. That concern paled next to the challenge the Trojans faced after their safe arrival. The Gorillas hounded and harassed Manson from start to finish en route to their 50-8 win. Davenport jumped all over Manson from the opening tip-off. Glenna Soliday scored 11 points to lead the Gorillas to a 17-0 lead after one quarter. T...
