County drafts zoning code update
DAVENPORT — The Lincoln County Planning Dept. is in the process of updating Title 17 of the county code to include provisions for alternative energy facility siting, like wind and solar projects. Such language is not presently... — Updated 3/22/2024
Community turbine meeting upcoming
HARRINGTON — Those closely following proposed wind turbine project developments will have a chance to learn more about various community viewpoints and issues soon. The Lincoln County Cattlemen’s Association is sponsoring a... — Updated 3/22/2024
Law enforcement contract expires this year
DAVENPORT — The 4-year contract between the City and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services expires at the end of 2024. As a result, negotiations are... — Updated 3/22/2024
Cops & Courts
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... — Updated 3/22/2024
Sunshine proposes 19% rate hike
DAVENPORT — Sunshine Disposal, the company the city contracts with for garbage disposal services, is proposing a 19% increase for services provided to the city. In a meeting with City Council Wednesday, March 13, regional... — Updated 3/22/2024
Session a mix of success, disappointment
The 2024 legislative session is now in the history books. After 60 days, in which 201 House bills and 180 Senate bills passed the Legislature, we can report a mix of great... — Updated 3/22/2024
Lawmakers miss salmon opportunity
The legislative session is over, and it had the potential to be very positive for salmon recovery. There was bipartisan support for habitat restoration. Legislators also had a huge... — Updated 3/22/2024
David Livingstone Perry
David Livingstone Perry Oct. 30, 1930-March 8, 2024 David Livingstone Perry (Capt. US Navy, Retired) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, in Davenport, Wash., at the age of 93,... — Updated 3/22/2024
Robert "Bob" Westfall
Robert "Bob" Westfall Mar.4, 2024 On Mar. 4, 2024, Robert "Bob" Westfall, passed away in Spokane, Wash., at 67 years old. Bob was a man well loved who had a life well lived, and he... — Updated 3/22/2024
Easter Egg hunts slated
REARDAN - A slew of Easter Egg hunts gets started with a special hunt at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum Saturday, March 23. Children can take a train ride at one of four... — Updated 3/22/2024
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Davenport birthdays March 22: Benjamin Hein, Gary Cirullo, Jeremy Buck, Jude Falk March 23: Denise Arland, Owen Telford, Kathy Reinbold, Matt Littell March 24: Tim Hosking, Zach Carey-Cannon, Mahta Hein, Kylee Dennis, Alivia... — Updated 3/22/2024
Lincoln County church service guide
Zion Lutheran Church, 1007 Washington Street, Davenport: Good Friday service at 7 p.m. Easter Sunday service at 11 a.m. Easter egg hunt to follow. Christ Lutheran Church, 41697 State Highway 25, Davenport: Maundy Thursday service... — Updated 3/22/2024
Looking Back
100 years ago • Directors and officers of the Lincoln-Adams County Pioneer and Historical society met at Sprague and formulated plans for the annual pioneer picnic on Crab Creek. • Plans for a new Presbyterian Church to... — Updated 3/22/2024
Davenport Lions Club presents $2,500 to Senior Center
The Davenport Lions Club, with president Jonathan Chapman and treasurer Denny Jorden presented the Senior Center with a $2,500 check to go toward a kitchen remodel. The remodel is... — Updated 3/22/2024
Diamond squads take the field
ODESSA - Baseball and softball teams here and in Davenport got their seasons started last weekend. The Odessa baseball team hosted a doubleheader with Almira-Coulee-Hartline... — Updated 3/22/2024
Area Sports Docket
Varsity games, meets and matches the week of March 22-28 for Davenport, Odessa, Reardan and Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington. All games are subject to postponement or cancellation. Friday, March 22 ... — Updated 3/22/2024
Odessa track opens at Valley Christian
SPOKANE VALLEY — The Odessa track and field team opened its season by visiting Valley Christian for a Jamboree with the hosts, Mary Walker, Wilbur-Creston-Keller and Freeman. The Tiger girls got three first-place finishes,... — Updated 3/22/2024
Reardan track opens at Fischer Jamboree
COLVILLE — The Reardan track and field team took advantage of springtime weather by traveling to the Fischer Jamboree and picking up seven individual wins Friday, March 15. Reardan competed against Curlew, Republic, Selkirk,... — Updated 3/22/2024
It's Madness
CORVALLIS, Ore. - For only the second time in program history, the Eastern Washington University women's basketball team is headed to the NCAA March Madness tournament. The last... — Updated 3/22/2024