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Davenport birthdays Feb. 20: Brilee Madison, Christopher Briggs, Penny Strite, Brian Curtis, Wade Guhlke, Jeter Sanford Feb. 21: Barbara Badgley, Caitlyn Katz, Kyle Bodeau Feb. 22: Holly Branch, Sadahiro Patterson, Payton Critchlow, Greyson Wilkie Feb. 23: Jacob Furman, Thomas Furman, Todd Stiles, Jess Bartell, Nathan Fenn Feb. 24: Gene Stuckle, Bob Johnson, Michelle Honey Feb. 25: Jim Buchanan, Jarrett Jacobsen, Weston Sharer Feb. 26: Grant Harper, Tyson Lacy, Karissa Taylor...
1 years ago Fire destroyed the Tuttle home in Edwall. The fire started in the back part of the house. Mr. Tuttle was overcome by smoke and had to be taken out through a window. Heck of a way for him to observe his 77th birthday. Petitions for naturalization were filed by Jacob Zeiler and George Eckhardt of Odessa. Both men are from Russia. Both men had 2 witnesses. 75 years ago Duck Lake Creek started running into Crab Creek last week. About a foot of water filled the...
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. ...
Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control Field Tech Position The Lincoln County Noxious Weed Control Board has two full-time seasonal positions for a Field Technician, beginning April 21st and ending in September, with room for advancement. On-the-job training provided, as well as a vehicle. This position requires good public relations and the ability to communicate full circle weed control. Must be self-motivated & have good organizational skills. Must have a valid WA State driver’s license. Possession of a Washington State P...
Request for Proposals Lincoln County Emergency Management Department Lincoln County, Washington RFP Due March 7, 2025 to the: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office 404 Sinclair St/PO Box 367 Davenport, WA 99122 ATTN: Gabe Gants, Sheriff/EM Director Phone: 509-725-9264 Email: ggants@co.lincoln.wa.us Submittal Form: Submit three copies of the proposal. Scope: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office seeks Requests for Proposals from qualified consultants to update their current Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan that meets all requirements und...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN NO. 25-4-00006-22 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES A. DORGAN, Deceased. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is Hereby Given that the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners set Monday, the 3rd day of March 2025, at 11:15 a.m. as the time and place for a public hearing to consider the adoption of updated fees for public health services and permits. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Chambers on the lower level at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, Davenport, Washington. Additional information may be obtained from Ed Dzedzy, Director of the Lincoln County Health Department, 5...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is Hereby Given that the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners set Monday, the 3rd day of March 2025, at 11:00 a.m. as the time and place for a public hearing to consider the adoption of an Ordinance relating to the installation, repair and maintenance of onsite sewage disposal systems and establishing enforcement provisions for violations of said ordinance. The hearing will be held in the Commissioners’ Chambers on the lower level at the Lincoln County Courthouse, 450 Logan Street, D...
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR LINCOLN COUNTY No. 25-4-00007-22 In the Matter of the Estate of GARY PETERSON, Deceased The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or m...
Summons Served by Publication Superior Court of Washington, County of Lincoln No. 24-3-01228-22 In re: Petitioner/s (person/s who started this case): RITA CHERELLE HILLIARD And Respondent/s (other party/parties): DENNIS URBAN WITHERSPOON (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication To (other party’s name/s): DENNIS URBAN WITHERSPOON I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: RITA CHERELLE HILLIARD VS. DENNIS WITHERSPOON You must respond in writing if you want the court to con...
DAVENPORT - Lincoln County commissioners approved the establishment of Klein Road No. 2280 and Sage Road during their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 18. A public hearing for Klein Road opened at 10:40 a.m. Commissioners voted to waive the reading of the full affidavit. Klein Road, which currently exists in Adams County and crosses the border into Lincoln County, will be the larger of two roads connecting intersecting properties. It was classified as a primitive road. No...
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....
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council met on Tuesday, February 12, 2025, to address key issues affecting the community, including code enforcement concerns, tourism funding, and plans for a potential airport fuel tank. The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with all council members present. During the meeting, several community members voiced concerns about the city’s appearance, particularly regarding junk vehicles and unkempt yards. Carolyn Olson requested the council take action against these issues, especially along Was...
Before we get into anything else, I must formally apologize to the county. Two weeks ago, I foolishly wrote about how we hadn’t really seen much snow. The universe responded swiftly and mercilessly, dumping a fresh layer on us and dropping the temperature to a level best described as “why do I live like this?” I have learned my lesson. I will never again tempt fate by commenting on the weather. Now, while I was being humbled by the snow, I was also humbled in another way—b...
Despite a delay in fresh produce delivery, Shara Laird of Spokane, Gretchen Neal of Edwall, and Jennifer Gilson-Smith of Spokane Valley traveled to Davenport on Thursday, Feb. 13, to assist residents with public assistance sign-ups. The group will return in April with the fresh produce truck. They will stop in Davenport first on April 10 and Sprague on April 16....
REARDAN - A local man, longtime pastor, and community volunteer has been named Spokane Volunteer Chaplain of the Year. Pat Hogan, 73, has served as a chaplain for over 15 years in Tacoma before continuing his work in Reardan. He is part of a rotation of 20 to 23 volunteer chaplains who provide support 24/7. "Chaplains are called to emergency scenes to help the families with whatever they need, which often includes helping with funeral arrangements or notifying other family...
Karl Kim Harrison Mar. 6, 1956 - Jan. 20, 2025 Karl Kim Harrison passed away Jan. 20, 2025. Karl was born to David and Norma Harrison on March 6, 1956. Karl spent his early grade school through freshman years at Davenport, Wash. There he participated in wrestling, football, baseball and cross country. In wrestling he held a record for many years of having the fastest pin. In Davenport, he was a member of the Presbyterian Church and attended Sunday school regularly. He had a...
DAVENPORT A new store, Sage Marketplace, has opened in Davenport, offering home décor, furniture, clothing, gifts, food and a bakery. Abbie Williamson, the niece of owner Mary Schownfelder, helps run the market. "We started the store originally in a different building at the end of 2020," Williamson said. "And then we went to pop-ups for two years, and then we decided we wanted another store and wanted to open before Valentine's Day." The store officially opened Thursday,...
DAVENPORT - Davenport High School welcomed families for an evening of math-filled fun during its annual Family Number Night on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The event brought students and parents together to engage in counting activities, multiplication games, and domino challenges while enjoying refreshments. The gym was packed with families participating in various activities, including a guessing game where attendees estimated the number of items in jars. A prize drawing allowed...
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...
SPOKANE VALLEY – Damon Shilling scored 19 points to lead Lind-Ritzville/Sprague to a 56-47 win over Davenport in the first round of the District 6 2B Boys Basketball Tournament at West Valley High School on Monday, Feb. 10. Shilling scored 9 first quarter points to put the Broncos ahead 18-14 at the break. In the second quarter, Davenport's Caige Colbert and Bennett Wagner both scored 5 points as the Broncos outscored Lind-Ritzville, 13-8, to take a 27-26 halftime lead. The G...
DAVENPORT - The Winter Little Cheer Camp, held earlier this season, proved to be a successful senior culminating project and fundraiser for cheerleader Nevaeh Farrens. As part of her senior project, Nevaeh worked closely with her mentor, cheer coach Sadra Danekas, to organize the camp for pre-K through 5th-grade students. Nevaeh took charge of choreographing the dances and cheers while fellow varsity cheerleaders assisted in teaching the moves over two days. The camp saw...
