Breaking News notice from Stevens County Public Works.
Staff Reports
June 30, 2026
ROAD CLOSURE ALERT – JOHNSON GRADE ROAD
Newly crowned 2027 Arden Old Timers Rodeo Queen Haidyn Sackman, 16, stands alongside her horse Pistol with a bouquet of flowers following the competition in Colville. Photo courtesy Haidyn Sackman.
Meredith Carroll
October 7, 2026
The Arden Old Timers Rodeo has been active for 52 years, but this year marks only the fourth year that the rodeo queen has been incorporated into its events.
Brandon Hansen
October 15, 2026
It started as a blowout, turned into a dogfight, and then the Columbia Lions did their thing.
After exploding for 26 unanswered points in the opening quarter, Columbia watched its commanding advantage nearly disappear against the Curlew Cougars before responding with a second-half surge to secure a 50-30 victory in eight-man football action.
Behind another strong performance from quarterback Dylan Williams, who threw for three touchdowns and rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown, the Lions showcased how many weapons they had. Running back Kaleb Williams ran for 146 yards and a touchdown, while Michael Fagan caught two touchdown passes.
Columbia scored four touchdowns in the first quarter, surrendered 22 consecutive points, then answered with 24 of its own to put the contest out of reach.
Columbia wasted little time establishing its offense. Starting at midfield, Kaleb Williams broke loose for a 12-yard gain before Dylan Williams connected with Hank Herrera for a 38-yard touchdown pass with 11:22 remaining in the first quarter. Columbia immediately recovered an onside kick at the Curlew 43-yard line, giving its offense another opportunity. Dylan Williams found Hank Herrera for 35 yards before connecting with Fagan again, this time for a 5-yard touchdown with 9:33 remaining.
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Super Summer RV Sale
Super 1 Foods Colville
June 12-15 & 18-21
Mon-Sat: 9AM–7PM | Sun: 10AM–6PM
1250 N Hwy, Colville, WA 99114, USA
(509) 684-9788
Little Miss Nissa Children's Book Reading with Leda Wicknor
Barnes & Noble
Saturday, October 17, 2026
11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Pacific
15310 E. Indiana Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Enjoy a family-friendly seasonal storytime featuring The Adventures of Little Miss Nissa: A Day at the Pumpkin Patch by children's author Leda Wicknor. This autumn adventure introduces interesting vocabulary and encourages reading, curiosity, and conversation. Families can explore free educational activities and learning resources for ages 3–9.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Pacific at Barnes & Noble, 15310 E. Indiana Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99216. No tickets.
Book and event information: https://ledawicknorbooks.floot.app/#book
Free learning resources: https://ledawicknorbooks.floot.app/#learning
Author contact: ledawicknorbooks@outlook.com
Venue phone: (509) 922-4104
Spokane County Interstate Fair 2026 Concert Series
Spokane County Fair & Expo Center
September 15 - 17, 2026
Starts at 7:00PM each night
404 N Havana St, Spokane Valley, WA 99212, USA
(509)995-7700
🎓 From College List to Application Plan by AdviceKrew, Mr. Barry & Ms. Susanna ( Counselors )
online
Sep 10,2026
7:00 - 8:00 pm EST
Zoom
The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society's First Attempt at Murder
Circle Moon Theatre
October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 (matinee)
Doors Open 5:30PM, Dinner Served 6:30PM, Show Starts 7:30PM; Matinee on the 24th is at 2PM
3645 Highway 211, Newport, WA 99156
Mark or Terri Caldwell 208-448-1294
Employee Ownership Community Space
Fired Up Brewing
June 3rd, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 PM
1235 S Main St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Molina MyHealth Mobile Unit Visits Colville
Colville Super 1
July 22, 2026
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
1250 N Hwy #395, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Jen Walker (on-site Molina Healthcare contact)
Cell: 509-418-4015
Email: Jennifer.Walker@molinahealthcare.com
Tabernacle Choir Watch Part
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
June 26, 2026
Doors open at 6:00 PM - Music begins at 6:30 PM
260 E. Juniper Ave Colville, WA
October 21, 2026
Lou Stone
Inchelium
Indians still can’t count on state and county courts to respect individual Indian and tribal rights. Many months nearing a year have passed, and a recent follow-up call with Washington Department Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police and an officer in Spokane Valley, presented what Indians know: the state and counties don’t give a pooh about non-Indian violators on tribal lands or against Indian Peoples. WDFW Police took the case because of the racist policy that Indians are denied jurisdiction over non-Indians (white people in this case, as usual). The white poachers who illegally took a whitetail buck on “Takes-giving Day” 2025 from tribal land are also from Western Washington and WDFW has jurisdiction there. As it turns out, these white poachers were, according to WDFW Police, prosecuted for Washington Fish poaching violations in early 2025 and presumably successfully prosecuted. Every animal illegally taken from Indians, from Indian lands, is another animal not available for food subsistence for Indian children and families. For the racist jurisdiction reasons mentioned above, the Colville Tribal Enforcement Officer who initially acted upon the complaint was certain the facts support successful prosecution. The WDFW Police also agreed a prosecution would succeed. Yet WDFW Police says, I paraphrase here, “the Ferry County Prosecutor won’t take this case”. United Nations Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the laughing stock from greedy white settler-colonist (invites poachers, seeks leasing-occupying tribal land) ranchers to billionaires destroying the natural world: salmon, water, land, deer, wolves, huckleberries, and whales
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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200 - Residential Rental
REPUBLIC AREA 2 bd, den, 1bath, daylight basement apartment. Electric/STARLINK/ heat, water, and trash included. Carport and lg outsidec overed area. Pets considered.$1300/month, $1300 deposit.Call 360-941-0384
Oct 21, 2026
EZ2C Ranch
Covered Boat/RV/Vehicle Storage
Northport Washington
509-675-5658
ladyday57@hotmail.com
120 - Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE: Loon Lake School Board Meeting Time Chang. The Loon Lake School District Board of Directors announces a permanent change to its regular monthly meeting time. Beginning November 18, 2026, school board meetings will be held at 4:00 p.m. instead of 5:30 p.m. Meetings will continue to take place on the third Wednesday of each month at Loon Lake Elementary Schoo
Oct 21, 2026
220 - Misc. for Sale
40 lbs. minnkota troll. motor. $130.00. Berkley 1.5 HP well pump, 6gpm $300.00 oxygen/ act torch kit with tanks and cart. $450.00. 509-732-6138.
Oct 21, 2026
310 - Heavy/Farm Equipment
Tow-behind DR Field & Brush Mower 2007 model. Recently serviced and still working. $1000 or best offer. 509-684- 4135
Oct 21, 2026
330 - Autos
1999 Subaru Legacy Outback. 195,997 miles. $700 OBO. Most likely a parts car. Starts with jump, battery is currently dead and has overheating problems. Needs to be towed. 509-596-6236
Oct 21, 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
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
Jun 6, 1969
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October 5, 2026
Trina Rae Cox, 57, of Colville, WA, passed away on October 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. A devoted wife, mother, athlete, coach, farmer, and community leader, Trina will be remembered for her strength, generosity, and wholehearted love for her family.