Colville City Council Approves Funds for Local Tourism

The Colville city council meeting on Nov. 10 was full of energy as the council members juggled budgets, allocated funds to local events, and celebrated the return of local volunteers. The council got straight to business, quickly approving the consent agenda, including signing off on October’s minutes and the monthly $388,000 city staff payroll.

The council then powered forward with important service upgrades. Council members discussed how police officers have access to cutting-edge safety gear for their protection, and the city’s water and sewer systems will keep running smoothly, thanks to a new Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.

A lively discussion centered on the 2026 Lodging Tax Funding, which can support local tourism and events. The Colville Chamber of Commerce secured $33,000, while a car show request received no funding. The Northeast Washington Fair got its full $8,600 request, and the Stevens County Historical Society’s projects were both funded as recommended. Colville Together’s support was set at $26,000, matching last year, and the Farm Jam festival was allotted a hefty $50,000 boost.

As the meeting wrapped up, the council reaffirmed the commitment of several hometown volunteers, reappointing them to key city boards and committees. These residents will

continue to lend their expertise to subjects such as historic preservation, aviation planning, city funding, and parking policy.

The next Colville city council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m.