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May 17, 2026

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Kettle Falls City Council Focuses on Community Events and Projects

May 13, 2026

Isidora Patrick

Kettle Falls City Council members covered a wide range of community projects and summer preparations during their May 5 meeting, with discussions focused on local businesses, public safety, infrastructure improvements, and upcoming events.

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Upper Columbia Academy Students Volunteer

May 13, 2026

Isidora Patrick

Students from Upper Columbia Academy spent Thursday morning, May 6, in Colville, helping complete projects for Hope Street Project while also getting a firsthand look at the impact recovery and community support can make.

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Former County Commissioner Don Dashiell Dies At 70

May 6, 2026

Staff Reports

Donald “Don” Larry Dashiell, a longtime Hunters rancher and former Stevens County commis- sioner, died peacefully April 29, 2026, at his home.

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Local School Celebrates Arbor Day

April 29, 2026

Makenna Springman-Garland

Hofstetter Elementary School in Colville hosted an interactive tree planting demonstration on April 24 for kindergarten, first, and second grades. Manulife Investment Management, a forestry restoration association, hosted the event, with members Mike Garringer and Matt Johnson assisting the students. 

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Farmers Market Season Begins this Week

April 29, 2026

Meredith Carroll

The Northeast Washington (N.E.W) Farmer’s Market announced they are opening for the season on Saturday, May 2, at 9 a.m. Market organizers said visitors can anticipate many familiar vendors and activities along with new ones. 

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Courtzite 3-on-3 Tournament Registration Opens

April 22, 2026

Brandon Hansen

The one-day tournament aims to bring teams from across the region for an outdoor 3-on-3 basketball competition.

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Colville High School Offers Seniors a Headstart with New Career Program 

April 22, 2026

Isidora Patrick

Colville School District is offering seniors an opportunity to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) before they graduate. The new program, which launched in January, is already helping local students explore a high-demand career while saving both time and money, something school leaders say is becoming increasingly important as students prepare for life after high school.

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2026 Tri-County Tourism Guide Published

April 22, 2026

Shannon Chapman

The Statesman-Examiner’s 2026 Panorama Tourism guide can now be found at local newsstands and businesses, offering a look at the natural beauty and community highlights of northeast Washington.

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Local Pickleball Organization Grants Funding to Two Chewelah Entities

April 15, 2026

Meredith Carroll

The Northeast Washington Pickleball Association (NEWPA) has announced that they awarded grants to the Chewelah School District 36 (CSD36) and the Chewelah Golf and Country Club (CG&CC).

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Loon Lake Man Killed in Crash North of Loon Lake

April 15, 2026

Brandon Hansen

The crash occurred at approximately 10:05 p.m. on April 3 along U.S. Highway 395 near milepost 194, approximately three-and-a-half miles north of Loon Lake.

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Stevens County Student Awarded OSU Scholarship

April 8, 2026

Staff Report

Cody Esvelt of Rice, Wash., and a Kettle Falls High School graduate, class of 2024, was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2026- 2027 academic year.

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Community Garden Revitalizes its Roots

April 1, 2026

Meredith Carroll

Kettle Falls resident Jen Farnam decided in 2013 that it was about time to bring some love and joy to the community in the form of a garden that would be available and free to anyone who wanted. With the help of friend Deanna Hurst, Farnam worked with the city and its residents to create the Kettle Falls Community Garden.

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Local Resident Invited to New York City for Parade

April 1, 2026

Cami Krema

Colville resident Kelly Graham’s Irish heritage granted him an invitation to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City on March 17.

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Career Fair Hosted at Kettle Falls High School

March 25, 2026

Makenna Springman-Garland

A career fair took place at Kettle Falls High School on March 18, with a big turnout from local businesses. According to Kettle Falls High School Registrar Connie Brozik, representatives from the local businesses addressed the students during the event.

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Local Teacher’s Photo to be Featured in New Submarine

March 25, 2026

Tracey Delyea/Staff Report

Colville High School teacher Tracey Delyea announced on March 13 that she received the honor of having her photograph on board the U.S. Navy’s newest nuclear submarine, the USS Idaho.

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Local Legislator’s Bills Become Law

March 18, 2026

Staff Report

Two pieces of legislation supported by Rep. Andrew Engell (R-Colville) addressing rural health care access and housing flexibility have been signed into law by the governor on March 10.

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Local Rotary Club Funds New City Sign

March 4, 2026

Staff Report

The Rotary Club of Kettle Falls announced the purchase and donation of a new electronic community sign for the city of Kettle Falls on Feb. 21.

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Food Banks Feel Generosity Despite Post-Holiday Dip

February 25, 2026

Tamara Lee Titus

Some area food banks have reported steady support despite donation dips post-holiday season. Many continue to look for ways to raise funds to not only help those they serve, but to keep their facilities operational as well. 

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Facade Grant Deadline for Colville Businesses is Friday

February 25, 2026

Jasmine Ryant

“This program is administered by the Colville Together Design Committee and aims to make downtown revitalization affordable, creative, and community driven,” Colville Together stated in a press release.

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Local Sting Operation Sent Multiple Sex Offenders to Prison

February 18, 2026

Bruce Rushton

Four men remain in prison, and two are dead after a series of sting operations in 2023 by local law enforcement that led to seven arrests when the men responded to a fake online ad and corresponded with officers posing as a mother whose daughters were available for sex. 

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Two Presumed Dead After House Fire Near Hunters

February 18, 2026

Brandon Hansen

Two people are presumed dead following a house fire near Hunters in Stevens County on Feb. 11.

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Preliminary School Levy Election Results are Tallied

February 10, 2026

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The majority of voters in three local school districts have approved funding measures in Tuesday’s special election, with replacement levies passing in the Colville, Valley, and Mary Walker districts, according to preliminary returns.

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Confirmed Measles Case Reported in Stevens County; No Public Exposure Identified

February 4, 2026

Brandon Hansen

Health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a Stevens County resident, according to the Northeast Tri County Health District.

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Jan. 28 - Traffic Report

January 28, 2026

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