Lincoln County Record-Times

09/26/2025

🏈 Reardan’s ground game powers a 44–6 win over Chewelah! Read the full story here:

CHEWELAH - The Screaming Eagles unleashed a powerful ground game and a suffocating defense to secure a 44-6 victory over the Chewelah Cougars in a Northeast 2B League football game Friday night, Sept. 19. Reardan (3-0) surged to a 24-0 lead in the first quarter and maintained control throughout, pil...

09/26/2025

A Lincoln County man is facing a vehicular assault charge following a head-on crash on State Route 2 in May 2024. Read the full story and details from Tuesday’s court hearing here:

DAVENPORT - A man was arraigned in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 23, on one count of vehicular assault while under the influence, according to court documents. Dean Robert Swanson, 64, of Lincoln, appeared before Superior Court Judge Adam Walser, with state prosecutor Bruce Cox. Sw...

09/25/2025

🏈🐯 Odessa Tigers score an early win in the Sausage Bowl! Read the full game story here:

ODESSA - The Varsity Tigers delivered a commanding 38-6 victory over the Oroville Hornets in the annual Sausage Bowl on Friday, Sept. 19, at home, with the game cut short by a forfeit in the third quarter. The matchup showcased a dominant performance by the Tigers, who asserted their control early a...

09/25/2025

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REARDAN – Under an autumn sky that shifted from golden afternoon to cool evening, the Davenport girls soccer team left no doubt why it is the dominant NE2B girls soccer team with its 7-1 win over the Screaming Eagles, Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Joe Johnson Field. Over their first four games, the Gorill...

09/25/2025

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DAVENPORT — A man accused of two counts of first-degree r**e was arrested in Reardan and arraigned in Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday, Sept. 23, according to court documents. William Zackary Carroll, 33, of Spokane, was arrested on Broadway Avenue in Reardan on Sept. 18, court records sho...

09/25/2025

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ODESSA - Deutschesfest returned to downtown Odessa last weekend, bringing crowds to Main Street, First Avenue, Old Town Hall, the Historical Museum and city parks for four days of parades, live music, contests, food and German traditions. The festival kicked off Thursday, Sept. 18, with tricycle rac...

09/25/2025

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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 (LCSO) does not release names of individuals who report possible criminal or suspicious activities to dispatchers or alleged ...

09/25/2025

The Soliday sisters helped lead the Gorillas to a win over Reardan on the court Saturday. 🏀 Read the full story here:

REARDAN – Under an autumn sky that shifted from golden afternoon to cool evening, the Davenport girls soccer team left no doubt why it is the dominant NE2B girls soccer team with its 7-1 win over the Screaming Eagles, Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Joe Johnson Field. Over their first four games, the Gorill...

09/25/2025

Our local editor, Olivia Harnack, shares her unforgettable (and literally speechless) experience at Deutschesfest! 🎉 Read her full story here:

There are certain weekends in small towns where it feels like the whole world gathers in one place. For Odessa, that weekend is Deutschesfest. And let me tell you, I came away with a full heart, a full stomach, and absolutely no voice. The first thing that struck me wasn't the food (though trust me,...

09/25/2025

🎉 Missed any of the Deutschesfest fun — or just want to relive it all? We’ve got you covered! Check out our full coverage, including stories and photo galleries, right here on our website: 📸🍺🥨

https://www.odessarecord.com/story/2025/09/25/news/brats-beer-and-a-big-cheer-deutchesfest-2025/15657.html

https://www.odessarecord.com/story/2025/09/25/community/celebrating-deutschesfest-2025/15644.html

https://www.odessarecord.com/story/2025/09/25/community/floats-folks-and-festive-fun/15645.html

ODESSA - Deutschesfest returned to downtown Odessa last weekend, bringing crowds to Main Street, First Avenue, Old Town Hall, the Historical Museum and city parks for four days of parades, live music, contests, food and German traditions. The festival kicked off Thursday, Sept. 18, with tricycle rac...

09/19/2025

🏐 The varsity Gorillas girls volleyball team made a statement in their home opener Tuesday, sweeping the St. George’s Dragons in three sets (25-16, 25-10, 25-13). Strong serving, sharp defense and a lively home crowd fueled the dominant win.

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DAVENPORT - The varsity Gorillas girls volleyball team swept the St. George's Dragons in three sets on Tuesday, showcasing dominant play in their home opener. The Gorillas won 25-16, 25-10, and 25-13, fueled by strong serving and defensive efforts before a lively home crowd. Senior McCall Knopp led....

09/19/2025

Wilkommen, Freunde! 📰🥨

The Record-Times doors are open all weekend for Deutschesfest. Need an extra Fest guide? Ja, bitte — we’ve got plenty.

Editor Olivia will be around town snapping photos, so stop by the office to say hello (or Guten Tag if you’re feeling festive).

See you in Odessa — where the news is local and the spirit is wunderbar! 🇩🇪✨