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INVITATION FOR BID - CONNECTING LINCOLN COUNTY PROJECT FTTx in Odessa, Reardan and Sprague and Mid-Mile Fiber between Creston and Hawk Creek Rd. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County, Washington that sealed bids for a broadband construction project will be received until noon on Friday, May 2, 2025 through the following methods: by mail to Board of Lincoln County Commissioners, P.O. Box 28, Davenport, Washington 99122-0028 OR in person to the Office of the Board of County...
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 March 30 Traffic Stops: 10 9:29 a.m. – A caller requested a welfare check on a friend going through a break up. 11:58 a.m. – An Odessa resident called to file a report about someone smearin...
SPRAGUE - A local man was sentenced Tuesday, April 1, to nearly 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary in Lincoln County Superior Court. Jason Trickel, 45, of Sprague, received a 29.75-month sentence in connection with an October 22, 2024, incident near a cell tower site on Newark McAbee Road. According to court records, Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Kody Becker responded to a report at approximately 9:02 a.m. from Thomas Pelley, who had...
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 March 23 Traffic Stops: 4 11:10 p.m. – A caller said she could hear some one climbing around on top of the RV that her and her kids were staying in on her property. March 24 Traffic Stops: 3 6:53...
NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030)SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 25-4-00514-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: ELIZABETH H. CHESHIRE, Deceased. The Notice Agent, named below, has elected to give notice to creditors of the above named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the Court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in the state of W...
NONPROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030)SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 25-4-00514-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: ELIZABETH H. CHESHIRE, Deceased. The Notice Agent, named below, has elected to give notice to creditors of the above named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the Court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in the state of W...
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 March 10 Traffic Stops:8 7:46 a.m. – A caller advised that she saw a man walking around her house on her camera. 3:41 p.m. – A protection order violation was reported. 9:17 p.m. – A possible DUI wa...
RITZVILLE — The Davenport girls fastpitch softball team opened the 2025 season with a doubleheader loss on the road March 14. The Gorillas fell to the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos in the opener, 8-0, and in the nightcap, 25-17. The Broncos pretty much ran away with the first game, shutting out the Davenport Gorillas, 8-0. But the Davenport girls’ bats came alive in the first inning of the nightcap, forcing the Broncos to chase them down. In the end, the Broncos won, 25-17, on their home fielding. Davenport Coach Lin...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.42.030) SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE NO. 25-4-00514-32 In the Matter of the Estate of: ELIZABETH H. CHESHIRE, Deceased. The Notice Agent, named below, has elected to give notice to creditors of the above named Decedent. As of the date of the filing of a copy of this notice with the Court, the Notice Agent has no knowledge of any other person acting as notice agent or of the appointment of a personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in the state of Washington. A...
1 years ago The City of Davenport will be filling the holes on Morgan St. with decomposed granite from Inkster Lake mixed with calcium chloride. The rest of the streets in town were graded last week. 320 acres of wheat land 8 miles north of Reardan was recently purchased for $18,350. Thomas Landreth bought the land including a house and barn from Oscar Carstens. The Great Northern Railway paid $98,222 in property taxes to Lincoln County last week. The company pays a total of $1,793,000 to counties in Washington State. 75...
SPRAGUE - A local veterinarian is helping some Ritzville residents care for an injured stray dog. The stray dog - dubbed "Evie" - appeared in Ritzville without a clue where she came from. When she was captured, "Evie" had two broken legs and an infection, and was in need of major surgery. The cost, an estimated $10,000 to $15,000. Veterinarian Jill Swannack of Ritzville has been helping care for the injured pooch. But before she could help, Evie had to be caught. "We don't...
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...
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. 24 Traffic Reports: 4 7:28 a.m. – A caller reported that a dog that has been killing livestock was spotted on Schwartz Rd. covered in blood 8:41 a.m. – After previously being advised of road...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County commissioners discussed declaring a state of emergency due to recent weather-related issues and approved various county measures during their latest meeting. Commissioner Rob Coffman was absent while attending a conference in Washington, D.C., with other commissioners from across the state. “We have 12 days from the time of an emergency to declare an emergency, and then we will keep that in place for the road closures,” Commissioner Scott Hutse...
SPRAGUE — A 69-year-old man accused of threatening to kill people while armed with a loaded firearm at the Sprague Motel is now set to face trial on Friday, April 19, with a readiness hearing scheduled for Monday, March 25. Michael Gilstrap was charged with one count of felony harassment-threat to kill following his arrest on June 11, 2024, at the Sprague Motel, located at 312 East First Street. According to reports, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a man waving a gun and threatening to kill everyone. “There is a m...
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...
1 years ago • Passenger service has been suspended between Davenport and Hunters. Not enough passengers were using the service to make any profit. Freight service will continue. • More than $2,000,000 was collected by the State Treasurer for automobile license in January setting a record. The licensing and gas tax go into a state highway fund. • The Washington Water Power crew stationed at Odessa for the past two months has completed the job in this area and is breaking camp and moving to their next location. This is all p...
SPRAGUE — The Sprague Chamber of Commerce approved revisions to its bylaws and discussed updates to its community hall use policy during its recent meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20. The revised bylaws, as presented at the annual meeting, clarify yearly membership fees and stipulate that each membership runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Other changes outline procedures for regular and special meetings and reinforce voting privileges for officers, board members, and members. Additional revisions were primarily spelling corrections. I...
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....
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...
