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RITZVILLE – The 9th Legislative District senator pleaded not guilty Thursday, Sept. 12, on a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol. But Adams County District Court Judge Andrea K. Russell determined there was probable cause for the charge against 67-year-old Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville. She schedule him to appear before her again Oct. 8 in the 210 W. Broadway Ave. courthouse. In the meantime, he is prohibited from using alcohol, marijuana or other n...
RITZVILLE — Sen. Mark Schoesler will be arraigned Thursday, Sept. 12, on a charge of driving while under the influence. Schoesler’s hearing before Adams County District Court Judge Andrea K. Russell is set for 9:30 a.m. in the Adams County Courthouse, 210 W. Broadway Ave. During arraignment, the judge will determine if there is probable cause for the criminal citation and whether the senator qualifies for a public defense attorney. The judge will also advise Sen. Schoesler of his rights. Schoesler, R-Ritzville, rep...
RITZVILLE - The local 9th Legislative District senator was released on his own recognizance Saturday night, Aug. 31, after being arrested for allegedly driving drunk and hitting another vehicle twice. Sen. Mark Schoesler, 67, of Ritzville, was arrested by citation for driving while under the influence of alcohol following the Saturday night performance of the Ritzville Rodeo. According to Police Chief Dave McCormick, he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.14 at the time of his...
ODESSA — A local man is being held in the Lincoln County Jail in Davenport after allegedly threatening to shoot another man, cut his head off and put in on a fence post. Arthur James Banko, 68, of Odessa, is being held on $100,000 bail following a Sept. 3 arraignment for felony harassment-threat to kill in Lincoln County Superior Court. In addition, he is charged with exhibiting/displaying/carrying a weapon with intent to intimidate and violation of an anti-harassment protection order. Another hearing in the case has been s...
SPRAGUE — A former local resident has petitioned Lincoln County Superior Court to seal the court record on his conviction in an attempted kidnapping of a 22-month-old child. James R. Stocker, 25, of Spokane, was scheduled to be in court Sept. 3 on his request to seal the record of his conviction when he was a minor in Sprague. In 2015, when Stocker was a teenager, he pleaded guilty to second-degree kidnapping and was sentenced to juvenile detention. The plea stemmed from an attempted kidnapping on March 8, 2015, in Sprague Ci...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Aug. 26 Traffic Stops: 4 12:23 a.m. – Report of a possible “tip” about a Brian Wing who might be driving to rob an individual, no location given. 3:33 a.m. – Juvenile problem on 120 South Oak St, Rearden. 4:47 a.m. ...
DAVENPORT — While Adams county has not been designated as a natural disaster due to drought this year, some local farmers may still be eligible for emergency loan assistance from the USDA Farm Service Agency. Six counties — Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan and Skagit — were designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought this year. Farmers in those counties — and contiguous counties — may be eligible for assistance. That means farmers in Adams, Franklin and Lincoln Counties may be eligible for emergency...
RITZVILLE - The local 9th Legislative District senator was released on his own recognizance Saturday night, Aug. 31, after being arrested for allegedly driving drunk and hitting another vehicle twice. Sen. Mark Schoesler, 67, of Ritzville, was arrested by citation for driving while under the influence of alcohol following the Saturday night performance of the Ritzville Rodeo. According to Police Chief Dave McCormick, he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.14 at the time of his...
DAVENPORT — Election officials were poised to hand count ballots Thursday, Aug. 29, in the race for state lands commissioner. According to Lincoln County Canvassing Board Chairwoman Chandra Schumacher, the recount was slated to begin at 10 a.m. in the county commissioners office, 450 Logan St. Certification of the results was expected to follow. The newspaper went to press before the recount started. The hand recount was ordered by the Secretary of State after the second- and third-place candidates had vote tallies that were...
DAVENPORT — Lincoln County Commissioners on Saturday presented the Commissioner Award Buckle to two local youth who exemplify what the Lincoln County Fair is all about. This year’s award winners are Kailyn Dafler of Harrington and Levi Wilson of Almira. The awards were presented by Commissioner Jo M. Gilchrist. Dafler is in her first year as a Harrington FFA member; its also her first year showing livestock. “She decided to jump in with both feet and start off with a market steer, which is a lot of work,” Gilchrist said in...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. August 18 Traffic Stops: 7 8:41 a.m. – Commercial alarm, location not given. 12:20 a.m. – Disturbance information on 302 East Brooke St, Sprague. 2:57 p.m. –Report of a couple near a child with Down syndrome on the pl...
DAVENPORT —Lincoln County’s August 6 primary election results were finalized as of Monday, August 19. The county experienced a voter turnout of 48.22%, with 4,058 ballots counted out of 8,416 registered voters. For County Commissioner District No. 1, Jo M. Gilchrist (Republican Party) received 97.38% of the vote, and Scott M. Hutsell (Republican Party) won County Commissioner District No. 2 with 95.53%. In judicial races, Dave Larson led for Supreme Court Justice Position #02 with 45.03%, followed by Todd A. Bloom at 31....
PORCUPINE BAY — The National Weather Service has proposed raising its fees for camping, launching boats and other services at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Ahead of a final decision, the agency will accept public comment through Sept. 26. According to the National Park Service the last time boat launch fees were raised was in 2015. Camping fees were last increased in 2021. Agency officials said the fee rates are now “substantially” lower than the local market. The agency wants to raise camping fees $7 per night...
CHENEY — A town hall-style meeting with state attorney general candidate Pasco Mayor Pete Serrano and Let’s Go Washington spokesman Brian Heywood will take place Sept. 7. The free event will take place in the Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 Fourth St. It opens with a coffee meet-and-greet at 10 a.m., with a 90-minute program exploring rural environmental policies beginning at 10:30 a.m. Serrano is the leading candidate for state attorney general and Heywood organized seven initiatives, three which have been approved by...
CHENEY – The Palouse region is buzzing with activity as combines move through fields harvesting wheat. More than half of the state's winter wheat and 20% of its spring wheat has already been harvested this month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is predicting a strong yield this year, estimating an average to above-average harvest of around 146 million bushels. This forecast brings some relief to farmers, who have struggled with drought, extreme heat and low yields in r...
REARDAN — A local man was arraigned Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a neighbor reported a “peeping Tom.” Andrew Christopher Nilles, of Reardan, was charged with first-degree voyeurism in Lincoln County Superior Court. His arrest and arraignment stem from an Aug. 8 report by resident Lance A. Bruckelmeyer, who told law enforcement officers that a “peeping Tom” had been seen looking in a window above a shower, records show. According to court records, a 17-year-old girl was getting a shower and noticed a man watching through a...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Some locations are not given. August 11 Traffic Stops: 10 12:00 a.m. – Security check. 12:00 a.m. – Security check. 12:16 a.m. – Nuisance call, location not given. 2:30 a.m. – Commercial alarm activated on 314 South West Main S...
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District will host an open house at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, offering an opportunity for families and community members to meet teachers and staff, try a school lunch and explore various information tables. The event will feature informational tables on a wide range of topics, including nutrition, the school-based health center We Care, Recap, the trap shooting club, band boosters, athletic boosters, P.I.E. Group, FFA, FCCLA, the Youth Sports Mentorship Program, transportation, f...
SPRAGUE — Three North Carolina men were injured in a one-vehicle crash Wednesday, Aug. 14, on Interstate 90. The crash at Milepost 240 occurred at 11:18 a.m., the Washington State Patrol reported. Two of the men — driver Terry A. Fletcher, 70, and passenger Wiley H. Fletcher, 95, both of Granite Falls, N.C. — were airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, the patrol reported. A second passenger, Rickey L. Fletcher, 63, also of Granite Falls, N.C., was transported via ambulance to Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. Accor...
HARRINGTON - During the recent Harrington City Council meeting on Wednesday, August 14, discussions were focused on rising water and sewer rates, recent claims, and ongoing grant applications. City officials addressed a significant increase in water rates, with the current subscription fee set at $54.98 for the first 7,470 gallons. This represents a $15 increase from the previous year. Additionally, sewer rates have risen to $88.83, reflecting a $27 hike. Council members...
DAVENPORT - The first annual Fair Weather Fly-In is set to bring a unique blend of aviation and community celebration to the Lincoln County Rodeo. The first annual Fair Weather Fly-In will take place from Thursday, August 22, to Saturday, August 24, in conjunction with the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo. This new event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to fly in and camp under their aircraft's wing. Daily breakfast will be provided, and participants can enjoy a variety...
REARDAN — As the school year approaches, Reardan-Edwall School District has issued key updates for students and parents. High school students should bring essentials like notebooks, pens, and PE gear, while middle schoolers need binders, scientific calculators, and class-specific supplies. Elementary school parents should note that picture day is set for Wednesday, September 18, with supply lists available on the district’s Facebook page. Health updates include a required new registration form for all students, available via...
DAVENPORT — A motion hearing is set for August 12 in Lincoln County Superior Court in the ongoing dispute between petitioner Mark A. Shirley and respondent Shannon E. Vercoe, also known as Shannon Giefer. The legal conflict began on July 9, 2024, when the Levy Law Office served a summons and petition at Vercoe/Giefer’s Riverside Avenue residence in Spokane. According to court records, the lawsuit paperwork was hand-delivered at 9:45 a.m. and slid under the door. The case traces its roots back to a nuisance complaint fil...
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 does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged victims for this column. Some locations are not given. JAIL BOOKINGS August 4 Ryan Duane Brigman, 46, Springdale, was arrested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs for BIA (All tribal arrests.) August 5 James Dorsey Six, 37, Davenport, was arreste...
REARDAN — The Police Department has effectively used new technology to resolve a critical missing person case. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, at approximately 7:29 p.m., the department’s Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) captured the license plate of a vehicle linked to an endangered missing adult reported earlier in Spokane Valley. According to the Reardan Police Department, the missing elderly individual, who has a history of diabetic episodes, had been reported missing after experiencing confusion and a diabetic coma. The v...
