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Sprague looks to pass EMS levy
SPRAGUE—Voters within city limits will be seeing an EMS levy for approval or denial on their ballots in this year’s general election. City clerk Heather Krauter said the regular six-year levy is identical to that which was... — Updated 11/2/2023
Two prominent cases continued
DAVENPORT—Trial dates in two prominent Lincoln County Superior Court criminal cases were continued at readiness hearings Tuesday, Oct. 17. Both the cases of 42-year-old Jonathan Ray Stocker of Sprague and 29-year-old Jordan... — Updated 10/19/2023
Sprague man arrested in child-sex case
SPRAGUE—A local man is facing six criminal charges after police allegedly discovered more than 100 files depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct on a laptop in the man’s residence. Jonathan Ray Stocker, 42, was... — Updated 9/21/2023
Edwall family loses home to Gray Fire
SILVER LAKE-A couple with Lincoln County school and farming ties lost their Lakehurst Drive home in the Gray Fire in and near Medical Lake Friday, Aug. 18. Ashton and Ashley Klein... — Updated 9/7/2023
Spokane County sues DSHS
SPOKANE — Spokane County is one of 22 counties suing the state Department of Social and Health Services. The plaintiffs want to hold the state accountable for “fulfilling its obligation to evaluate and treat patients with behav... — Updated 8/31/2023
Humanity shines as Gray Fire hit Medical Lake area
On Friday afternoon, Aug. 18, our spirits were high. I’d just finished work for the day and was planning to grill some brats and cook baked beans for an enjoyable barbecue dinner. Summer weekends were running out, and we wanted t... — Updated 8/25/2023
One vote separates Sprague candidates
SPRAGUE — One vote. That’s all that separated challenger Ron Del Krauter and incumbent Trace De Garmo in the race for the City Council Position No. 5 seat following certification Tuesday, Aug. 15. Del Krauter and De Garmo were... — Updated 8/17/2023
Davenport Parade
Spokane Valley royalty heads down Morgan Street in Davenport on July 15 during the annual Pioneer Days July celebration.... — Updated 7/20/2023
Mercer Island wins big in first tournament game
MEDICAL LAKE--The nightcap of the initial day’s action during the Washington Little League Juniors Tournament was essentially over after an inning. Mercer Island defeated Hazel Dell (Vancouver) 17-1 in four innings in opening... — Updated 7/20/2023
Slamball
Ridgeline won the slamball tournament held in Reardan over the weekend, beating the Tonasket Tigers 56-35 on Sunday.... — Updated 6/22/2023
Bergman given 15 years in prison
DAVENPORT—A Moses Lake man has been found guilty of murdering his wife about 11 miles northwest of Sprague in Sept. 2022. 55-year-old Charles R. Bergman entered a guilty plea of second-degree murder and was sentenced to 15 years... — Updated 6/5/2023
New officer patrolling Odessa
ODESSA—A new police officer has been patrolling the town for several weeks. Gordon “Gordy” Bentler, 49, was hired by the town Jan 26 and has been on patrol for the last month. Bentler, who now resides here, came from a stop... — Updated 5/25/2023
Bomb threat closes school
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - Fairchild Air Force Base sent out bomb-threat squads, including canine units, to assess a bomb-threat for the area. School district officials in Lincoln county... — Updated 4/20/2023
Man claims city didn't return email request
SPRAGUE—A Langley man is alleging that the city didn’t respond to a public records request he filed in September. Eric Hood filed a civil suit against the city Thursday, March 16, claiming the city didn’t respond to an email... — Updated 3/23/2023
Wheat Producers meet in Davenport
DAVENPORT—A packed crowd of wheat farmers jammed into the Lincoln County Fairgrounds meeting hall for the WSU Lincoln-Adams Extension-hosted Wheat Producers Meeting Thursday, Jan. 19 to hear four speakers discuss data, projects... — Updated 2/2/2023
Bergman waives extradition in Pennsylvania
DAVENPORT—54-year-old Charles R. Bergman of Moses Lake, who is charged with first-degree premeditated murder of his 53-year-old wife Theresa Bergman, waived extradition in Pennsylvania and will be brought back to Lincoln County... — Updated 10/13/2022
Husband charged with first-degree murder
SPRAGUE — A Moses Lake man has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder after the dead body of 53-year-old Theresa Bergman was found 12 miles northwest of the city off... — Updated 10/12/2022
Husband charged with first-degree murder
SPRAGUE – A Moses Lake man has been charged with first-degree premeditated murder after the dead body of 53-year-old Theresa Bergman was found 12 miles northwest of the city off Stolp Road around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.... — Updated 10/6/2022
New apartments coming to Medical Lake
MEDICAL LAKE-It has been tough to find housing on the West Plains recently, but a new option is coming soon. The Park Apartments have been under construction on the north end of... — Updated 9/8/2022
Fall hunting season brings promising outlook
CHENEY-A flip of the calendar to September means that for most seasons, it's time to hunt. Many big game, small game and bird hunts began Sept. 1, while others begin later in the... — Updated 9/8/2022
Looking to expand our coverage
Since the Davenport Times and Odessa Record merged to create the Lincoln County Record-Times, our two-person news staff has worked together to report on news, community and sports items in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington... — Updated 9/8/2022
Davenport tops ML in soccer opener
MEDICAL LAKE-The Davenport soccer team is coming off a 2021 season with mixed results, finishing first in the NE2B in the regular season but falling to rival Reardan in the league... — Updated 9/8/2022
Deep Creek Fire burns 109 acres
DEEP CREEK- A blaze that erupted Sunday, Aug. 28, north of U.S. Highway 2 burned 109 acres and two structures, including a shed and barn. The fire was located between Wood Road and... — Updated 9/2/2022
Missiles, murders and mystery
BLUESTEM – Entering the missile site owned by Peter Davenport just north of Bluestem Road between the city of Davenport and Harrington requires unlocking two gates and wandering down old roads largely overgrown by sage brush. To... — Updated 8/18/2022
Gonzaga baseball coach arrested for DUI
REARDAN-Gonzaga head baseball coach Mark Andrew Machtolf was arrested by Reardan Police and booked into Lincoln County Jail on a charge of driving under the influence late... — Updated 6/16/2022
