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September 12th, 2012
Though recent strong winds havenât been much to brag about in terms of breaking any records, that hasnât stopped the weather from posing a threat to local homeowners and fire districts.
Smoke from lightning-sparked fires in areas of Central and Eastern Washington shrouded the skies over the Colville Valley last Sunday evening and Monday morning, causing some residents to experience discomfort from smoke inhalation.
âIt sucks, the whole being able to breathe thing,â says Thomas Howard, 24. âI had to close all the windows in my apartment (Sunday night).â
August 29th
The Kettle Falls Historical Center (KFHC) is currently home to a curious scene. A group of six to seven men, ranging in age from early twenties to middle-aged are gathered around an enormous old-growth cedar log protected from the elements by erected tarps. The repetitive sound of metal hitting wood and the tangy smell of wood chips permeate the air.
August 7th
The Statesman-Examiner is selling its Golf Course Coupon Book at a discount rate of $19.95 per book (no tax) marked down from $69.95. With a savings value of up to $590, this is a golfer's dream. Participating courses are Balfour, Birchbank, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Dominion Meadows, Kokanee Springs and Redstone. The book includes two coupons per course. Buy one round of golf get another one for free. Coupons cover all green fees, except golf cart rentals. The majority of coupons expire Sept. 30, so don't miss this incredible deal! Stop in Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At 88-years-old, Hilda Weaver moves more spryly than many couch-bound 20-somethings, her makeshift walking stick keeping pace with her as she crosses a field of grass, weeds and wild strawberry plants and heads into the forest.
July 25th
Support efforts continue in Ferry County as emergency responders deal with the aftermath of a severe storm that brought with it wind gusts as high as 66 miles an hour sweeping into the area.
The storm knocked out power and downed trees last Friday. Over 700 Avista customers in and around Colville lost power last Friday afternoon, according to Avista Senior Communications Manager, Jessie Wuerst.
Ferry County took the brunt of the micro burstâs wrath, with over 3,000 homes and businesses losing power. As of Sunday morning, 1,000 customers had gotten their electrical service restored.
July 19th
Tell us a bit about yourself.âš
My name is Caneel Johnson and I am 31-years-old. I am learning to make jewelry as a hobby.
Apart from creating things, what do you do? âš
I work at Colville Travel. I love to read, eat and be outside.
Where does your inspiration come from?
My inspiration comes from whichever stone I am working on to make a new piece of jewelry. I also get inspiration from all the artists in my life that have moved me with their work.
Who has been most influential in your craft?
July 17th
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Compiled by Sophia Aldous
The Tri-County area of Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille Counties are experiencing significant numbers of pertussis (whooping cough) cases, according to Dr. Ed Gray, M.D., Health Officer of the Northeast Tri-County Health District.
âThere has been a sharp increase in the number of cases in the Inchelium, Colville, and Kettle Falls areas in the last two weeks,â says Dr. Gray. âMany of these cases have led to exposures at places of business, sports events, daycares, churches, health care facilities, and exposure for out of state/country residents.â
July 10th
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Compiled by Sophia Aldous S-E Staff Reporter
Mountain Berry FroYo (frozen yogurt), owned by Colville natives Terri Boswell and Alexandria Ellis, is Colvilleâs newest eatery. The eatery, which serves several varieties of frozen yogurt, (including a Kiwi Strawberry sorbet for those who partake in non-dairy) recently opened July 3.
Ellis manages the business while Terri Boswell currently works for Eastern Washington Universityâs Early Head Start Program with birth to three-year-old children
A couple of years ago Terri and her daughters visited a FroYo in Spokane and fell in love with the product.
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JAMIE HENNEMAN, Staff Reporter
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed another wolf pack in Stevens County last month, bringing the tally in the Tri-county region up to five.
WDFW confirmed the new âHuckleberry Packâ on June 29, naming the five gray wolf pups after Huckleberry Mountain near Fruitland.
The new pack is Washingtonâs seventh confirmed wolf pack, including the recently documented Ncâicn pack on the Colville Confederated Tribesâ reservation.
An additional five packs are also suspected in the state, according to WDFW.
July 5th
Last Wednesday, Colville resident Krystal Anderson, 32, flexed her toes in her flip-flops and did a slow, casual spin, showing off her khaki shorts.
âI can finally wear these without worrying about being cold or wet, so in my mind, this is the first day of summer,â said Anderson. Anderson echoed a sentiment shared by many in the Colville valley and surrounding comÂŹmunities, what with record breaking amounts of rain for the area dominating the month of June.
