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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. ...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR UTILITY RATE ADJUSTMENT On March 12, 2025 at or about 7:00PM, the Harrington City Council will hold a public hearing at Harrington City Hall at 1 N 3rd Street. The hearing will be to present and discuss garbage and water rate adjustments. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing or submit written questions or concerns regarding this matter Cassandra Nixon Clerk Treasurer Published February 20, 27 and March 6, 13, 2025...
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....
HARRINGTON - The Harrington City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, February 12, to discuss potential water system upgrades, code enforcement, and other city matters. The hearing opened at 7:03 p.m. Discussions centered on securing a loan to replace Well #1, which is aging and experiencing mechanical issues. The city had previously been offered a $1.2 million loan, with 15% of it forgivable as a grant. The loan, at an interest rate of 1.08%, would amount to...
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...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington PTA will host its annual Father-Daughter Dance, “Boots & Beauties,” on Saturday, February 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Harrington Memorial Hall. Attendees are encouraged to bring a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, or other special guest. The event will include a pulled pork dinner, a photo booth with props, and professional pictures, all included with the ticket purchase....
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HARRINGTON, WASHINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS 2025 Sealed bids for the City of Harrington, Washington Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications 2025 will be received by the City of Harrington at the City Hall Meeting Room, 11 S. 3rd Street, Harrington, WA 99134, until 2:00 p.m. local time, March 12, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Meeting Room commencing at approximately 9:05 a.m. Bids may be mailed to City of Harrington, P.O. Box 492, Harrington, WA...
1 years ago Crab Creek raged last week for the first time in 9 years with the highest water levels ever recorded in Odessa. Several streets as well as the railroad were washed out and the town was without train service for 3 days. M. F. Van Hook, county game warden has issued a 10 cent bounty on magpies from January 15 until April 1. An affadavit is required stating that the birds were indeed killed in Lincoln County. Local wheat crops were inspected recently in the Reardan area for damage from the early season freeze when...
1 years ago Jennie O’Bell Young and husband Harry Young were acquitted of arson in the matter of the fire that destroyed the Rocklyn Store and adjoining house. 66 witnesses testified during the 6 day trial. The State Senate voted down the proposed child labor bill. Local Senator Charles Myers maintained the position that it was easier to teach a child how to work when they were younger rather than older and that working prevented idleness which led to boys joining gangs and ending up in penal institutions. Lydia Melcher, 1...
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...
HARRINGTON - A Palouse woman charged with vehicular homicide in the deaths of three Davenport men appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Feb. 11, where the court ordered assessments and proposed a trial date of April 9. A readiness hearing is scheduled for March 18, and a waiver of a speedy trial was completed. Jade A. Ellsworth, 30, of Palouse, is facing one count of vehicular homicide in connection with the Friday, June 7, 2024, crash that killed Alan Kysar,...
DAVENPORT — With Valentine’s Day approaching, local communities are offering a variety of events and specials to celebrate the holiday, from themed dinners to craft activities for kids and social gatherings for seniors. Reardan will host several events, including a Western Valentine’s Party at Teen Pie from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. This event, open to middle and high school teens and their families, will feature line dancing, Valentine’s card making, bouquet crafting, an indoor snowball fight, jewelry making,...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 14: Tom Scharff, Todd Guhlke, Evan Gunning Feb. 15: Shelly Morgan, Trey Carstensen, Dillon Hollis, Adam Collins, Colton Hosking, Charlotte Sellin Feb. 16: Rob Harper, Scott Cannon, Holly McDaniel, Tanner Zaugg Feb. 17: Taylor Morgan, Sean Deane, Ana Sorci, Phyllis Luiten Feb. 18: Kaylee Leep, Doug Branch Feb. 19: Sydney Schneider, Mackenzie Fisk, Leslie Johnson Davenport anniversaries Feb. 16: Rob and Michelle Hopp Reardan birthdays Feb. 16: Sherry Hieb Feb. 17: Alba Anderson, Emerson Sprecher Feb....
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HARRINGTON, WASHINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MODIFICATIONS 2025 Sealed bids for the City of Harrington, Washington Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications 2025 will be received by the City of Harrington at the City Hall Meeting Room, 11 S. 3rd Street, Harrington, WA 99134, until 2:00 p.m. local time, March 12, 2025. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Meeting Room commencing at approximately 9:05 a.m. Bids may be mailed to City of Harrington, P.O. Box 492, Harrington, WA...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR POTENTIAL WATER RATE INCREASE On February 12, 2025 at or about 7:00PM, the Harrington City Council will hold a public hearing at Harrington City Hall at 1 N 3rd Street. The hearing will be to present and discuss a potential water rate increase in order to fund a needed new well for the city. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing or submit written questions or concerns regarding this matter. Cassandra Nixon Clerk Treasurer Published January 30 and February 6,...
Davenport birthdays Feb. 6: Della Reinbold, Wendy Bodeau, Tyson Linstrum, Jesse Raugust Feb. 7: Lillian Lyle, Katie Hiccox Feb. 8: Easton Chappell Feb. 9: Brynna Hopkins, Alex Zeiler, Jackson Guhlke, Chuck Woodland Feb. 10: Cory Hollis, Chris Holderby, Logan Briggs Feb. 11: Riley Utley, Norea Hughes-Capua Feb. 12: Craig Sweet Davenport anniversaries Feb. 6: Troy and Dawn Canfield Feb. 7: Scott and Kim Hardin Feb. 8: Kelly and Lisa Graber Reardan birthdays Feb. 6: Miriam Supinger, Todd McLaughlin Feb. 9: Jacquie Hedrick Feb....
HARRINGTON - Home & Makers reopened its doors in downtown Harrington after a January winter break. The grand re-opening ceremony began at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb 1, welcoming patrons with cookies, goodie gift bags and more. "Our grand reopening exceeded expectations in every way," said Kathi Matthews, owner of Home & Makers. "Customers seemed to appreciate how the store was refreshed while we took our annual January winter break. We were busy from open to close with a steady...
CITY OF HARRINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR POTENTIAL WATER RATE INCREASE On February 12, 2025 at or about 7:00PM, the Harrington City Council will hold a public hearing at Harrington City Hall at 1 N 3rd Street. The hearing will be to present and discuss a potential water rate increase in order to fund a needed new well for the city. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing or submit written questions or concerns regarding this matter. Cassandra Nixon Clerk Treasurer Published January 30 and February 6,...
HARRINGTON - Twenty-six residents gathered at the Harrington School Multipurpose Room on Saturday, Jan. 25, to kick off "Harrington Heart & Soul," a community development initiative funded by a grant from the Innovia Foundation. The meeting, led by Brent Baker, a certified Community Heart & Soul™ coach from Sandpoint, Idaho, introduced participants to the project's first phase, known as "Imagine." This phase, which typically spans two to three months, focuses on gathering v...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 30: Teresa Vesneske Jan. 31: Debbie Orvis, Danita Hammond, Kalah Dehn, James Bellotti Feb. 1: Anna Cash, Sherrill Hansen, Brenda Guhlke, Carson Tucker, Ryker Plasencia Feb. 2: Greg Hein Feb. 3: Braelynn Carruth, Susan Coffman, Jeanne Morrision, Sydney Abbott, Jason Raugust, Blake Warwick Feb. 4: Dawn Shaver Feb. 5: Don Larson, Erin Utley, Jeff Barkdull Reardan birthdays Jan. 31: Rhett Dormaier Feb. 4: Audrey Anderson Reardan anniversaries Jan. 30: Hal and Nancy Johnson Harrington birthdays Jan. 30:...
Cedar & Sage Boutique to celebrate grand opening DAVENPORT — Cedar & Sage Boutique invites the community to celebrate its grand opening at 712 Morgan Street. The event, set to begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, will feature complimentary cookies, a jewelry and hat bar, and a selection of new arrivals for shoppers to explore. Guests are encouraged to bring friends and participate in the boutique’s festivities. The new business aims to provide a unique shopping experience, offering carefully curated fashion and acc...
