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IRBY—For one dusty, loud and exciting weekend, Irby will be the most populated area in Lincoln County. Thousands of motor enthusiasts and spectators will gather for the 51st Stumpjumpers Desert 100 race on Irby Road, off state Highway 21, starting Friday, March 31. Co-chairman Tom McIntosh said last year’s event brought about 4,300 riders and many more in attendance. It’s the largest motorcycle race in the state. “We had 1,800 riders just on Sunday last year,” McIntosh said. Gates open Thursday, March 30, for setup and campi...
MEDICAL LAKE - The Odessa boys ended their season with a 61-46 loss to the Curlew Cougars in the District 7 1B tournament Saturday, Feb.11. The Tigers' first quarter was rough as they fell behind Curlew by 10 points,19-9. Curlew's defense was quick and its ability to freeze out the Tigers was apparent as the game progressed. The second quarter brought 24 more points for Curlew to Odessa's 11. By halftime, Curlew led 43-20. Odessa returned with 10 points but was still behind...
ODESSA - The Odessa Tigers lost to the Cusick Panthers, 63-44, on Saturday, Dec. 17. The first quarter ended with the Tigers down by 15, with Cusick leading 19-4. However, Cusick came back with a lay-up early in the second quarter. The Tigers increased momentum throughout the second quarter but fell back behind, with Cusick leading 30-15 by halftime. The start of the third quarter was a back-and-forth battle for Odessa to get the upper hand. For every attempted three-pointer...
HARRINGTON - Julie Jacobsen was four months old when her family moved into a farmhouse in the area. "I was just four months old when we moved into the farmhouse we live in now," Jacobsen said. "I went to grade school up until Junior High, but I graduated from Davenport." She said AG Swag started with one hat she made for her sons as a Christmas present. "AG Swag was started with one hat," Jacobsen said, " A cattle tag with 509 on it." She said she had been looking for gift...
ODESSA — After a week’s hiatus, the undefeated Odessa Tigers boys football team returns to the field this week for a state playoff game. Odessa, ranked No. 1 in Class 1B, received a bye last week after the Nov. 4 thrashing, 62-26, of the Mary Walker Chargers. This week, the Tigers will face off against No.8-ranked Nasettle at noon Saturday, Nov. 19, at Lions Field in Moses Lake. Coach Jeff Nelson said the team needs to be more attentive going into playoffs. “We need to be sharper,” Nelson said. “There are too many mistakes...
RITZVILLE - A late, come-from-behind effort lifted the Broncos boys football team to a Homecoming victory over the Jenkins (Chewelah) Cougars on Friday, Oct. 7 in a Northeast 2B matchup. The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Harrington boys (5-1) grabbed a 25-18 victory after scoring on an 11-play, 97-yard drive in the fourth quarter. Senior quarterback Chase Galbreath scored a TD on a dive play. Senior running back Brody Boness added a 2-point conversion for the final score...
ODESSA – Lincoln County firefighters and volunteers were there to assist with a wildfire the Aug. 4 Lind Fire that prompted evacuation notices Aug. 4. "We sent 11 guys," Lincoln County District No. 3 Chief Stephen Walter said. "Three brush trucks and two water trucks from Odessa." Walter said it was a team effort to stop the blaze from spreading. "Our hearts go out to the families who lost their homes," Walter said. The fire destroyed six houses and eight other structures a...
HARRINGTON – The weather didn't damper the Country Vintage Fair. The fair returned for its second year on June 18. Vendors were lined up on Third Street in Harrington. Vintage trucks and tractors were also on display. The Harrington Golf Course offered hand dipped jumbo dogs for the event. There were over 100 quilts on display at the Harrington Opera House. Laura Estes of Odessa presented and gave demonstrations. Geri Sauter, owner of Stitch! had a wide variety of fabrics, n...
HARRINGTON – The Studebaker Garage antique car museum hosted its 10th annual Studebaker Car Show on Saturday, May 21. The car show lined both side of Third Street downtown and vehicles were also on display in the Studebaker Garage parking lot. The show included motorcycles, trucks, tractors and many different muscle cars. A variety of awards were up for grabs to participants. Awards included Favorite Car for several different eras, including before 1929 and newer than 1980, S...