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 By Drew Lawson    News

One killed in crash east of Sprague

SPRAGUE—One man was killed and two women were injured in a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 90 about four miles east of the city Thursday, Dec. 7. Angel A. Cuevas, 22, of George, was pronounced deceased after being transported to... — Updated 12/14/2023

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

Stocker trial pushed

DAVENPORT—The trial of a Sprague man accused of possessing more than 100 images and videos displaying child pornography was continued to Feb. 21 as Lincoln County attorneys wait to see whether the case will be picked up... — Updated 11/30/2023

 

One killed in Sprague area crash

SPRAGUE—One man was killed and a woman was injured in a car crash at the westbound Sprague Lake rest area the day before Thanksgiving Wednesday, Nov. 22. Sam B. Moore, 82, Spokane Valley, was pronounced deceased at Sacred Heart... — Updated 11/30/2023

 
 By Drew Lawson    Opinion

The 10 best…and worst…Christmas songs

By As soon as the turkey, stuffing and sweet potatoes are put away on Thanksgiving, it’s officially time to turn the holiday calendar to Christmas. Notice I didn’t mention mashed potatoes in the list of Thanksgiving foods. That... — Updated 11/30/2023

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    Opinion

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    Sports

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    Sports

Slamball

Ridgeline won the slamball tournament held in Reardan over the weekend, beating the Tonasket Tigers 56-35 on Sunday.... — Updated 6/22/2023

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    News

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    Opinion

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

 
 By Drew Lawson    Sports

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

 

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