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1 years ago Harrington High School basketball team defeated the Odessa team in a recent match at community hall. The game was fast and intense from start to finish. After the neck and neck contest the final score was Harrington 34 to Odessa 30. The price of wheat at the local markets has gone up nine cents in the last week. Early Baart and Bluestem are selling for $2.05. There is considerable wheat in storage locally but those farmers are holding out for higher prices. 75 years ago E.M. Reisenauer and sons who operate the...
1 years ago • Lincoln County Commissioners have decided to purchase a quarter section of land adjoining the poor farm. This will be funded by the sale of wheat from the previous two years. • The Odessa High Debate team was victorious over Harrington recently. The topic of the debate was the independence of the Philippine Islands. Speakers for Odessa were Lenora Richardson and Henry Praetorius and the Harrington speakers were May Starlin and Edward Ring. 75 years ago • Fred Stumpf and his children got caught in a blizz...
Notice of Abandoned Vehicle Auction First Price Open Bid. February 4, 2025 at Johnson Family Towing, 33435 SR 28 E, Harrington, WA. Viewing 9am, Bidding 10am, Results 10:30am, Vehicles must be removed by 4pm. Available vehicles subject to change. Visit www.johnsonfamilytowing.com for additional details. Published January 30, 2025...
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...
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION February 11, 2025 Lincoln County, Washington Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Lincoln County, State of Washington, with: Sprague School District No. 8; Odessa School District No. 105, joint with Adams County No. 157 and Grant County No. 166; and Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J. There will be held a Special Levy Election, conducted all by mail. The purpose of this election is to approve and adopt or to reject a local school or special district proposition or...
HARRINGTON — As temperatures continue to drop below freezing, the City of Harrington is asking residents to run a small trickle of water from their faucets to help prevent freezing pipes. In a recent Facebook post, Mayor Joe Armand reassured residents that extra water usage for this precautionary measure will not be charged, emphasizing the importance of avoiding costly damage to both private and city water lines. “Some of our supply lines are shallow, and we want to prevent your (and the City’s) lines from freez...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 23: Lisa Prewitt, Tyler Zaugg Jan. 24: Sam Graber, Asia Hardin, Debbie Roemer, Loren Ensor, Ayron Easley Jan. 26: Lance Strite Jan. 27: Curtis Guhlke, Seyler Lacy, Ezri Lacy, Jacob Taylor Jan. 28: Jacob Harvey Jan. 29: Tim Utley, Doug Reinbold, Eliza Lynn Bailey, Jaymie Bennett Reardan birthdays Jan. 23: Amanda Bonstrom-Meier Jan. 27: Jenny Cesaratto Jan. 28: Paul Whitmore Jan. 29: Jeff Wagner, Sarah Spearman, Jennifer Kieffer, Ruth Wollweber Harrington birthdays Jan. 28: Mike Hoob, Macrae Larmer Jan....
HARRINGTON — Residents, workers, and visitors are invited to take part in the launch of Harrington Heart & Soul, a community-driven initiative aimed at shaping the town’s future. The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Harrington School multi-purpose room. Organizers are calling on community members to join in envisioning the future of Harrington and developing a comprehensive plan to make those dreams a reality. Coaches will guide attendees through a community network mapping exe...
HARRINGTON – The Harrington City Council voted Saturday, Jan. 11, to approve the $26,000 purchase of a 2022 Kobelco Sk30 mini excavator. The excavator, to be purchased from a seller in Nine Mile Falls, Wash., was listed on Facebook Marketplace for $27,550. The used machine has approximately 1,400 hours of use and includes a 36-inch cleanout bucket and a 24-inch digging bucket. The meeting lasted seven minutes, during which the council unanimously approved the purchase. Mayor Joe Armond said the council must convene for any e...
Katherine (Kathy) Ann Johnson July 8, 1949 –Jan. 1, 2025 Long time Davenport resident passed away Jan. 1, 2025. Kathy was born July 8, 1949 in Spokane, Wash. to Vernon and Lois (Lyse) Sautter. She was raised in Harrington, Wash. until graduating HS in 1967. Her family moved to Davenport, Wash. She lived in Spokane while attending college before returning to Davenport where she later met R.E. (Gene) Johnson. They married on Sept. 27, 1975 joining their families while staying i...
HARRINGTON — Residents gathered on Saturday, Jan. 11, for an informational meeting about Community Heart & Soul, a resident-driven program aimed at fostering connections and guiding the future of the town. The initiative, led by Kathie Matthews, seeks to bring people together to share stories, identify what they love most about Harrington, and develop plans for the town’s future. Harrington was awarded a $30,000 grant through Innovia Foundation to support the program. The funding will cover coaching, tools, and a stipend for...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 17: Dylan Carruth, Travis Telecky, Micah Choate, Hunter Wilkie Jan. 18: Chris Jenness, Doug Booth Jan. 19: Denise Hayes, Pat Mandere Jan. 20: Jackson Sorensen, Nathan Mielke, Liberty Mielke Jan. 21: Hannah Mielke, Richelle Kowalkowski, Kay Zellmer Jan. 22: Trevor King Reardan birthdays Jan. 20: Matt McDonald Reardan anniversaries Jan. 20: Dale and Arlene Swant Harrington birthdays Jan. 18: Sarah Dryden Jan. 20: Wayne Mahrenholz Jan. 21: JJ Tyrrell, Teale Zeller, Hannah Mielke Jan. 22: Jim Knapp...
HARRINGTON — The Harrington City Council is seeking applicants to fill an open Position #1 seat on the council. The selected candidate will serve through the next election cycle, which ends in late 2025. Position No. 1 will be on the ballot in 2025 for a two-year term to complete the remainder of the four-year term ending in December 2027. To qualify, applicants must be registered voters and residents of Harrington for at least one year. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the City C...
HARRINGTON — Harrington Heart and Soul will host an informational meeting at the Harrington High School Library on Saturday, Jan. 11, to review program progress, finalize plans, and address the vacant coordinator position before its Jan. 25 launch. Harrington Heart and Soul will host an informational meeting from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The meeting will include a brief overview of the program, a review of progress made to date, and a discussion about finalizing the project. Attendees will also hear a description of the program c...
This week, I decided to take a break from chronicling my humbling experiences with ranch life to highlight a charming slice of small-town living. As I wandered through my new home in Harrington, something felt… missing. Sure, I have the essentials—a dog who acts like she owns the place and a sweet rancher who occasionally joins me for dinner. But my dark wood décor was practically begging for a splash of green. What’s a woman in her early twenties to do? Hit up the local...
Davenport birthdays Jan. 9: Dani Vesneske, Tony Hein, Susan Alspach, Steve Telecky, Brayden Bailey Jan. 10: Barbara Ensor, Leonardo Chavelas Jan. 11: Leslie Oliver, Morgan Morcom Jan. 12: Lorie Leath Jan. 13: Sandy Buchanan, Gracey Falk Jan. 14: Penny Pankey, Chuck Johnston, Becky Zeus Jan. 15: Joan McLauchlan, Amber Stormo, Rain Ellstrom, Mel Janke, Brendan Leep Davenport anniversaries Jan. 9: Troy and Andrea Morgan Jan. 10: Dave and Pat Mandere Jan. 11: George and Marilyn Arland Reardan birthdays Jan. 9: Aspen Michaels...
DAVENPORT — The 22nd annual boys and 12th annual girls Davenport Youth Basketball Tournament is set to bring excitement to the community during Presidents Day weekend, from Friday, February 14, through Sunday, February 16. The tournament will feature boys and girls teams from third to eighth grade, divided into separate age groups by grade level, with no combined divisions for seventh and eighth graders. Teams from B and Small A schools are eligible to participate, and all players must be from the same school. School e...
HARRINGTON - The Holiday Hoops event, hosted by former college athletes Janaye Wilkie, 21, of Harrington, and Landon Harrington, 24, of Reardan, was a slam dunk success on Saturday, Jan. 4, as more than 30 local youths attended to sharpen their basketball skills and ignite their passion for the sport. The event, organized in partnership with the Harrington School District and School Board, featured two tailored sessions at Harrington School. Students in grades 2-5...
HARRINGTON – The Harrington Haus restaurant and bar has closed signups for its Ultimate Shuffleboard Showdown, with registration officially ending on Dec. 31. While the competition is underway, patrons can stop by the restaurant to enjoy pizza and beer and check out the scoreboard tracking the tournament’s progress....
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 22 Traffic Stops: 7 A woman called at 12:34 p.m. to report that she got a phone call that kids were breaking up the concrete in front of 11 North East Cole. Dispatch received a call at...
1 years ago George McGath, Spokane River Farmer, had a narrow escape while traveling from Davenport to his ranch. His wagon loaded with bran shorts and Christmas goods tipped and spilled his load into the river. The water in Crab Creek is the lowest it’s been in years. The creek bed is actually dry. C.C. Dobson reports his well is dry and he is having to haul water from town for his livestock and household use. Warmer weather came to most parts of the county the first of this week with a good snowfall which amounted to a...
ODESSA - Festive displays lit up Odessa and Harrington as both towns celebrated the season with Christmas Light Decoration Contests, highlighting community holiday cheer. In Odessa, Joel and Danielle Hardung earned first place for their vibrant and intricately designed display. Greg and Kellie Luiten claimed second place with a warm, glowing arrangement, while Pete and Lisa Martin rounded out the top three with their charming holiday decorations. Harrington also held its own...
