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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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Feb. 9 Traffic Stops: 3 6:17 a.m. – A caller reported a pickup driving erratically on Highway 2 East bound just west of Davenport. 10:59 a.m. ...
DFW Revere Hay Lease The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be accepting bids for 2025 on an Agricultural Lease containing approximately 115 acres (91 acres irrigated, 24 acres of dryland). The lease is located at Township 18 N Range 39 E W.M. Sections 3, 4, 5 within the Revere Wildlife Area (30 minutes south of Sprague, WA). All bids must be received by WDFW no later than 12:00 p.m., March 3, 2025. Bid opening will be held at the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area 17602 Seven Springs Dairy Rd E, Creston, WA,...
Families, friends, neighbors and local competitors gathered over the weekend to watch and cheer for their teams as the annual Youth Basketball Tournament brought schools from all over to compete for championship titles. Schools from Davenport, Harrington, Odessa, Reardan, Wilbur-Creston, and outside-of-county schools worked their way up to the finale....
SPOKANE - Several wrestlers from Wilbur-Creston, Reardan, Davenport and Almira- Coulee/Hartline secured top finishes at the District 6 Girls 1B/2B/1A Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 15. Wilbur-Creston had a strong showing with multiple podium finishes. Only the Top 2 girls at each weight advanced to state. Lillian Monaghan took first in the 125-pound weight class, defeating Addison Stigall of Newport with a fall at 3:14. Skyla Jensen, also from Wilbur-Creston, placed third in...
ROCKFORD — Wrestlers from Davenport, Reardan, Sprague, and Wilbur-Creston competed in the District 6 Boys Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Freeman High School, with several athletes securing spots for the next stage of postseason competition. Davenport’s Jacob James earned a third-place finish at 106 lbs., defeating Tysen Anderson of Liberty (Spangle) with a 5-2 decision. Freeman’s Ryder Pedersen claimed 1st place, dominating Michael Winn of Kettle Falls in a 23-11 victory. At 113 lbs., Freem...
DFW Revere Hay Lease The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be accepting bids for 2025 on an Agricultural Lease containing approximately 115 acres (91 acres irrigated, 24 acres of dryland). The lease is located at Township 18 N Range 39 E W.M. Sections 3, 4, 5 within the Revere Wildlife Area (30 minutes south of Sprague, WA). All bids must be received by WDFW no later than 12:00 p.m., March 3, 2025. Bid opening will be held at the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area 17602 Seven Springs Dairy Rd E, Creston, WA,...
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....
1 years ago • A total of 31 miles of power line have been built so far in the Washington Water Power project from Long Lake to Stratford. Crews are working in four different areas of the project. • A Christmas program was given by pupils of the Rocklyn school last Friday evening. The school is closed this week for the Christmas holiday. • The Lincoln County Sheriffs force put first run moonshine in their radiators during the recent cold snap. Nothing froze but the moonshine did eat the metal out of the radiators. 75 years...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. DISPATCH LOG Feb. 2 Traffic Stops: 12 10:47 a.m. – An employee at Family Dollar called to request a welfare check on a person who had been sitting in their car in the parking lot for a while. 12:27 p.m. – A m...
CRESTON — The Superior Court hearing for Mathew S. Chafin, 35, was postponed on Tuesday, Feb. 11, after officials noted that the court lacked contact information for him. However, the Department of Corrections does have his contact details. The hearing has been rescheduled to an unspecified, later-to-be-determined date. Chafin, who was arrested on Dec. 12, 2020, is facing a charge of first-degree child molestation. The hearing was intended to address a motion and affidavit for an order determining the existence of probable c...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatch Log Jan. 26 Traffic Stops: 8 8:24 a.m. – A dispute between neighbors was reported. 8:33 a.m. – A loose dog was reported. 12:10 p.m. – A custody dispute was reported. 1:26 p.m. – Vehicle prowling re...
TEKOA - Six teams, 11 matches. That was the scene for Tekoa-Rosalia's first-ever girls wrestling meet at Tekoa-High School. The inaugural "Dual in the Den" was also senior night; and the Timberwolves recognized two visiting seniors as well as two of their own. Participating teams in the historic local event included host Tekoa-Rosalia and visiting Colfax, Kettle Falls, Liberty (Spangle), Lind-Ritzville/Sprague and Wilbur-Creston-Keller. Timberwolf victories bookended the...
Davenport's Mya Harden shoots a single-leg on Karis Butller of Almira/Coulee-Hartline during the Deer Park Mix-and-Match on Thursday, Jan. 7. Davenport, Reardan and Wilbur-Creston all competed in the event. For more girls wrestling, see Page 10....
DEER PARK - Davenport and Reardan girls wrestled Jan. 7 at a mix-and-match at Deer Park High School. Davenport girls finished 15th overall as a team with 30 points; Reardan finished 18th with 22.0. Cheney won the event with 103.5 team points, followed by Lewis and Clark with 96.5 and Republic in third with 66.5. Wilbur-Creston rounded out the Top 4 teams with 57.0 points. Here are the local results from the event: Davenport 120B - Gracelynn Woosley was pinned by Jeanne Coloma...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. \ Dispatch Log December 29 Traffic Stops: 2 A man called requesting civil standby the next day as a woman was coming to his property to retrieve her things. A woman called at 3:14 p.m. advising that her nei...
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo is inviting artists of all ages to participate in its 2025 Premium Book Cover Contest. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights at the Lincoln County Fair & Rodeo,” and submissions are now being accepted. The fair and rodeo will take place from Thursday, August 21, to Saturday, August 23. The contest is divided into four age divisions: ages 1-6, ages 7-12, ages 13-18, and ages 19 and over. Submissions must be on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper, oriented vertically, and incorpor...
CRESTON — The Superior Court hearing for Mathew S. Chafin, 35, was postponed Tuesday, December 31, after the prosecution and defense agreed that insufficient notice had been given for the proceeding. A new hearing date has not been set. Chafin, who was arrested on December 12, 2020, is facing a charge of Child Molestation in the first degree. The hearing was intended to address a motion and affidavit for an order determining the existence of probable cause, directing the issuance of a warrant, and fixing bail. The p...
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...
COULEE DAM - Wrestlers from Wilbur-Creston and Reardan delivered standout performances at the Powerhouse wrestling tournament at Lake Roosevelt High School on Saturday, Dec. 21, claiming multiple top placements in their respective weight classes. Here are the results: In the 126-pound division, Reardan's Joey Matusik claimed second place after a hard-fought technical fall loss to Okanogan's Tanner Grooms in the championship match. Brayden Fridye of Tonasket secured third, pinn...
REARDAN - Girl wrestlers from Reardan and Wilbur-Creston showcased strong performances at the weekend Powerhouse wrestling tournament at Lake Roosevelt Highschool, Coulee City, Wash., on Saturday, Dec. 21, claiming multiple top placements in their respective weight classes. Here are the results: Maeve Belsby of Liberty Bell secured first place in the 105-pound weight class, followed by Khloe Denison of Tonasket in second and Nelly Selam of Lake Roosevelt in third. Belsby...
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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Dispatch Log December 8 Traffic Stops: 5 The LCSO received an anonymous letter at 1:06 a.m. at the door to Wilbur PD. The letter stated that the writer has lived in Wilbur for some time and noticed the bla...
DAVENPORT — The county received 3 to 4 inches of total snowfall on Monday, Dec. 16, and Tuesday, Dec. 17, but the National Weather Service says the snow will not last long. According to National Weather Service Meteorologist Steven VanHorn, only mountainous areas are expected to snow this Christmas, as current and ongoing snowfall will likely melt in lower elevations and valley regions. “We did get some snow across a lot of the Inland Northwest, mostly north of I-90 and in the basin,” VanHorn said. “We got snow from [Highwa...
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...
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...
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....
