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KCHW’s Downtown Chewelah Studio Now Features Murals, Sculpture, Lighting, and Radio-inspired Elements Created by Local Artists and Community Supporters

Commissioners Select Birch Street Site For Facility That Will Expand Courtrooms, Jail Space

The Colville City Council reviewed airport expansion plans, several downtown initiatives, and the city’s 2027-28 biennial budget during their Aug. 25 meeting. The council also approved a $55,000 water and sewer feasibility study, funding for a Farm Jam kickoff concert, and police and fire assistance for the annual Sept. 11 Memorial Run.

Six-month Pause Gives City Time To Study Water, Power, Noise, and Land-use Impacts

Colville Police Officer Passes Away in Motorcycle Accident, Fund Set Up For Family

Longtime educator Brent Osborn has joined the Valley School District as the new superintendent, bringing a wide breadth of experience.

The Rotary Club of Colville announced Scott Thompson as the 2025- 2026 Rotarian of the Year on July 30.

Book Features Thousands Of Relics, Photos and Research From The Former U.S. Military Post and Nearby Pinkney City

Devon Bradley To Take Over Oct. 4, Bringing Nearly Three Decades Of Military and Federal Leadership Experience

While the Modrite and Kaiser Canyon fires have been mostly contained, the Hill Loop fire, located about 13 miles north of Kettle Falls, sprouted last week, growing up to 75 acres on the first day.

Dr. Katie Kleinhesselink Will Oversee Spokane Community College Locations in Colville, Inchelium, Newport, and Republic, With Priorities Including workforce Training, Healthcare Programs, Student Access and Stronger Ties to Rural Communities

The Eastern Washington Council of Governments (EWCOG) is calling on Gov. Bob Ferguson to remove two members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, arguing that multiple investigations have documented conduct that has damaged public confidence in the commission.

Maintenance Crews Complete Cleanup and Repairs After Mirrors, Fixtures Damaged At Popular Recreation Site

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating the death of a wolf found in Ferry County during July, while reporting no confirmed or probable wolf attacks on livestock anywhere in the state during the month.

The Colville City Council met on Aug. 11 and approved funding for performers at the Northeast Washington Fair, returned accrued interest to the Colville Public Library Improvement Club, and created a new committee focused on public safety concerns.

Jodi Fair’s eyes sparkled in the Boise ballroom as she held her plaque for the National Ski Patrol photographer; she had just been announced as the Pacific Northwest Division’s 2026 Outstanding Mountain Host.

Beware of spam emails that appear to be from the Statesman-Examiner

Internet legends come and go, but if Valley artist David Garcia has anything to say about it, newly-famous animal Jimothy is going to last a little longer.

At 5 years old, Benton Geiger already has a business, a growing customer base, and a savings goal. Benton began selling eggs at a young age, initially supplying family members, friends, and neighbors with eggs from the chickens he helps raise at his family’s farm, Bent N’ Rusty Ranch, near Nine Mile Falls.

Health District Expands Air-cleaning Equipment and Monitoring Network To Help Residents, Shelters and Schools Reduce Exposure To Wildfire Smoke

Volunteers Provided Aroundthe-clock Care For 55 Evacuated Animals During Wildfire Response, Logging 355 Hours Before the Final Animals Departed Aug. 8

A bat found in a room where people had been sleeping in Ferry County tested positive for rabies in July according to a press release issued by the Northeast Tri County Health District (NETCHD) on Aug. 4.

Washington State Representative Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, made a resolute statement on July 31 via social media as the 40,000-plus acre Modrite Fire moved north towards the Ferry County community.

Volunteer Firefighters Contain Midnight Blaze Before It Spreads Beyond Property