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DAVENPORT — A Spokane man will be sentenced on felony charges in Lincoln County Superior Court for driving under the influence. Daylon A. Walls, 28, previously pleaded guilty plea and will be sentenced Tuesday, Sept. 17. The hearing is at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Jeffery S. Barkdull. The sentencing...

WILBUR — Ferry service across the Columbia River is expected to resume this weekend following repairs to the vessel. The M/V Sanpoil ferry was scheduled to undergo hull repairs from Tuesday, July 16, through Friday, July 19, state Department of Transportation spokesman Ryan Overton said. The repairs were deemed...

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. Traffic Stops: 3.

HARRINGTON — An elderly man previously charged with stalking has recently violated a protection order and is set to return to Lincoln County Superior Court. Joseph L. Pebles, 74, of Harrington, will appear for a readiness hearing at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 on two stalking charges. Court records...

DAVENPORT — The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for Davenport, Odessa, Harrington, and Reardan, with Lincoln County under Hazardous Weather Conditions. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Thursday, July 16, at noon until Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 p.m., and a Red Flag Warning is in effect from Friday, July 17, at noon until Thursday, July 18, at midnight.

DAVENPORT — A teenager charged with three counts of assault against a law enforcement officer will seek medical evaluations after informing the Lincoln County Superior Court that he hears voices and does not remember the assaults. Isaac Cooke, 18, of Reardan, faces a Class C felony with three counts...

WILBUR — Thinking about a ferry ride from Lincoln County north to Keller?. Well, don’t provide payment to any texts or emails claiming to be from the state Department of Transportation asking for money. According to the Transportation officials, Keller ferry customers have been receiving scam messages asking...

Northwest Pipeline LLC, Toby Schwalbe, 295 S. Chipeta Way. Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1287, is seeking coverage under the. Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction. Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General. Permit. The proposed project, Northwest Pipeline LLC,. Spokane Mead to Ritzville Anomaly Dig #24, is located within.

LINCOLN COUNTY NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND DETERMINATION OF NON-SI NIFICANCE (DNS) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (RCW 43.21C) SEPA RULES (WAC 197-11) AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. FILE NO. Conditional Use Permit – 03-24 Lincoln SW Wind. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Installation of two 60m meteorological towers. PROPONENT: Cordelio Development...

DAVENPORT — After two days of blistering heat, rural areas of Eastern Washington will “cool” down into the mid-90s over the next several days. According to the National Weather Service a few records fell around Eastern Washington. Unofficially at press time, the only July 10 record to...

Commissioners will receive comments on the Preliminary Draft of the Lincoln County Solid Waste Management Plan. Comments may be delivered by mail to 27234 SR 25 North, Davenport, WA 99122, by email to gholmes@co.lincoln.wa.us, or by attending a Public Meeting scheduled on July 24, 2024, 1 p.m. at Lincoln County Public Works Office Building, 27234 SR25 N, Davenport Wa. A copy of the plan can be found at the Lincoln County Public Works office or on the Lincoln County Public Works website (www.co.lincoln.wa.us/solidwaste). For more information call Lincoln County Public Works at (509) 725-7041.

NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADOPT 2024-2025 BUDGET, ADOPT 2023-2024 BUDGET EXTENSION, AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING. NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.050 and RCW 28A.505.060, that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Reardan-Edwall School District No. 09, Lincoln County, Washington (the “District”) will hold a regular business meeting on July 31, 2024, commencing at 6:00 PM in the Reardan High School 101st Innovation Center at 215 E. Spokane St., Reardan, Washington. The meeting is called for the purpose of fixing and adopting the budget of the District for the ensuing 2024-2025 fiscal year, and fixing and adopting the 2023-2024 budget extension for the Capital Projects Fund. Prior to adoption of the 2024-2025 budget and the budget extension, the Board will hold a hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from the public on the 2024-2025 budget and 2023-2024 budget extension. Any person may appear at the hearing and be heard for or against any part of the 2024-2025 budget, 2023-2024 budget extension, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the 2024-2025 budget and the 2023-2024 budget extension and shall, by resolution, adopt the 2024-2025 budget, the 2023-2024 budget extension, the four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection. The 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budget information is available in the district office.

CHENEY — Several Lincoln County and nearby residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Eastern Washington University for the Spring Quarter. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must earn 12 hours and maintain a grade-point average of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale.

WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) Description of proposal: Lincoln County Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan. Proponent:Lincoln County Department of Public Works. Location of proposal: The jurisdiction of the plan will include all incorporated and unincorporated areas within Lincoln County, Washington. Lead Agency:Lincoln County Department of Public Works. Determination: The lead...

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Davenport, Lincoln County, Washington, will hold a hearing on a request by Insula, LLC, to vacate a portion of 10th Street and the abutting alleyway setback. Insula Inc intends to use the acquired ROW for setback purposes and parking for an 8-plex residential complex.

DAVENPORT - Get ready for the heat. The National Weather Service is forecasting the hottest days of the year, so far, will hit this weekend across Lincoln County and much of Eastern Washington. As a result, an excessive heat warning was issued by the agency. The warning extends from noon...

NOTICE OF HEARING PROPOSED SALE OF USED and SURPLUS VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County in compliance with RCW 36.34.030, .040 and .080, the purpose of said hearing to declare as used and surplus with the intent to sell at auction, certain vehicles and equipment from the Public Works Department. A list of the used surplus vehicles and equipment can be obtained from the Lincoln County Public Works Department and the Lincoln County Commissioners’ office.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding an application by Hanson Harbor, Inc. to reclassify certain real property as open space/timber land for current use classification pursuant to RCW 84.34. Said application involves certain parcels of land located as follows:...