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Staff Reports
June 30, 2026
ROAD CLOSURE ALERT – JOHNSON GRADE ROAD
Chewelah’s Wyatt McCanna hauled in seven passes for 132 yards and three touchdown receptions for the Cougars. Aaron Alvarado photo.
Brandon Hansen
September 23, 2026
Chewelah picked up its first victory of the season in convincing fashion, using an explosive passing attack and a strong defensive effort to defeat visiting Tekoa-Rosalia 32-16 at home.
Isidora Patrick
September 16, 2026
Questions surrounding aging infrastructure, recreation affordability, and community needs were at the center of the Colville City Council’s Sept. 8 meeting, where council members approved several immediate projects while beginning discussions that could shape the city’s future for years to come.
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Fall Bear Aware
Usk Community Hall
October 3, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
2442 Black Rd, Usk, WA 99180, USA
September 23, 2026
Sigrid Hechinger
Colville
I wanted to respond to Jeff McEhinney’s letter to the editor. He echoes the sentiment I feel in regards to our nation’s 250th year anniversary. Like most Americans, I find it hard to shake the feeling these days that our democracy has gone seriously awry. What’s troubling is the gap between the magnitude of our challenges and the smallness of our politics, and the chronic avoidance of tough decisions, and our inability to build a working consensus to tackle any big problem. Our economy is no longer built on life-time employment. Politics today is a business, not a mission. We need to rediscover the traditional virtues of hard work, patriotism, personal responsibility, faith, and optimism.
Births
Lincoln George Doyon was born on April 14, 2026, to parents Erika George and Samual Doyon of Loon Lake, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Lewis, age 13. His maternal grandparents are Mike and Shelly George of Kettle Falls, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Greg and Juanita Doyon of Spanaway, Wash.
Births
Paisley Starr Bair was born on April 17, 2026, to parents Mya and Issac Baior of Kettle Falls, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Kerri and Tyler Edwards of Kettle Falls, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Marcy and Issac Bair of Kettle Falls, Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Steve and Irene Horter of Alimira, Wash., and Kim and Sue Edwards of Kettle Falls, Wash. Her paternal great-grandparent is Margarita Kingsburg of Flat Creek, Wash.
Births
Kysen Ray VanQuekelberg was born on March 17, 2026, to parents Abigail Lembcke and Brock VanQuekelberg of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Kane VanQuekelberg, age 1. His maternal grandparents are Del and Michele Lembcke of Colville, Wash. His paternal grandparent is Tammie VanQuekelberg of Spokane, Wash.
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160 - Employment
Housing and Income in Exchange for Caregiving Duties. Longterm/short term housing opportunity and income on South Hill, Spokane for a single female in exchange for caregiving and housekeeping (509)981-6015
Sep 23, 2026
222 - Wanted
BUYING SPORTS CARD COLLECTIONS! Baseball, football, basketball & hockey cards. Vintage lots, autos, numbered, & rookies. Paying cash! Call/Text Nick @ 509- 951-1566.
Sep 23, 2026
330 - Autos
1987 GMC S10 Pickup. 4x4. Realling good tires and extra set of new studs. Runs really good. $3500 Cash only.509- 684-8845
Sep 23, 2026
Multi-family yard sale. Household items, farming, horse tack, knick-knacks, and more. 3260 Hwy 25 N. Northport. Thursday 9/3 through Monday 9/7, 9-5.
$10.60
204 - Storage Rental
EZ2C Ranch. Covered Boat/ RV/Vehicle Storage, Northport Washington 509-675-5658 ladyday57@hotmail.com
Sep 23, 2026
Saturday September 5, 9-5 . 512 E. 2nd Colville, in the garage. Proceeds for Woodland Theatre. Building Supplies, Costumes, and Mens Suits, and More.
10.90
110 - Community Notes
American Legion Post 47 Riders meet every Saturday for Coffee & Donuts. Take off from the Post for a random ride and stop for a no host lunch. frankstarrpost47@gmail.com
Sep 23, 2026
150 - Services
Ranger Mobile Garage – mobile mechanic for cars, mowers, and small engines. Affordable maintenance & repair. All makes/models. Call: 509-690- 3721.
Sep 23, 2026
