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Call for Bids The Commissioners of Lincoln County Fire District #1, located at 124 Old Airport Road, Sprague, Washington are calling for bids on construction of a 50’ x 50’ reinforced concrete helipad, work to include site preparation and the construction of a wind cone base, erection of wind cone and related pole and related signage. For reference the helipad will mirror the helipad located on Highway 2 at the DOT Telford Rest Area between the cities of Davenport and Creston. To request a Bid Packet interested parties can...
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington, will accept sealed bids for providing the printing for Lincoln County, Washington, for the term of one (1) year, beginning on July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. Said bids to be filed with the undersigned Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners not later than Friday, March 28, 2025, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. (bidder shall take into consideration the mailing time process to assure the 2:00 p.m. receipt...
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...
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. ...
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...
The Davenport Youth Basketball Tournament, held from Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16, featured a weekend of exciting matchups across multiple age divisions. In the boys' competition, Davenport saw a victory in the 4B bracket, defeating Odessa, while Ritzville fell to Omak in the 3G division. Colfax's teams had a strong showing, with both the 4G and 6G squads securing wins over Liberty and Finley, respectively. Tekoa also had success in the girls' tournament, with...
SPOKANE VALLEY - The top-ranked Reardan Screaming Eagles faced off against the No. 4-seeded Colfax Bulldogs in the WIAA 2B District 6 girls basketball tournament on Thursday, Feb. 13. The Screaming Eagles nipped the Bulldogs, 41-23, to make it to the semifinals. It was a defensive start for both teams as the score remained close in the opening quarter. Colfax took a 5-2 lead before Reardan freshman Chasyn Waters made a wide-open field goal late to end the first quarter with...
SPOKANE – Davenport junior Glenna Soliday was named Most Valuable Player of the NE2B-North all-league girls basketball team for the 2024-25 season. Joining her on the first team is Gorillas’ teammate Clare Lathrop and Reardan’s Tenice Waters. Davenport’s Charlotte Soliday and Reardan’s Chasyn Waters and Rylynn Green were named to the second team. Reardan’s Jakari Singleton, Rysen Soliday and Maveric Sobotta, and Davenport’s Caige Colbert were named to the first team of the NE2B-North all-league boys squad. Screaming Eag...
SPOKANE VALLEY – After losing to St. George's 74-46 Saturday, Feb. 15, Davenport was eliminated from the District 6 2B Boys Basketball Tournament at West Valley High School. The season ending loss left the Gorillas with an overall record of 8-14 and an NE2B-North record of 7-9. St. George's controlled the game by using its height advantage to overpower Davenport on the glass, which limited the Gorillas scoring opportunities. The Gorillas battled St. George's for the first eigh...
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...
