Announcements
December 24, 2025
Births
Maela Stemmene
Maela Stemmene was born on Dec. 14, 2025, to parents Holly Rogers and Brandon Stemmene of Colville, Wash. She weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Danny and Kazlynn Rogers of Addy, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are April Stemmene and Larry Schuerman of Colville, Wash.
December 17, 2025
Births
Liberty Josephine Ringer
Liberty Josephine Ringer was born on Nov. 28, 2025, to parents Sadie and Zach Ringer of Colville, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Daryl and Arlene Grimbly of Plevna, Mont. Her paternal grandparents are Wade and Eva Ringer of Los Ángeles, Chile, South America. Her maternal great-grandparents are Ken and Edna Corne of Washington and Dick and Joyce Grimbly of Washington. Her paternal great-grandparents are Gene and Dorothy Ringer of Colville, Wash. and Rose Mary Barlow of Utah.
December 17, 2025
Births
Levi McCoy Cartwright
Levi McCoy Cartwright was born on Nov. 25, 2025, to parents Holly and Gunnar Cartwright of Evans, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Jack, 4, and Roscoe, 1, and one sister, Alice, 6. His maternal grandparents are Alan and Laura Zander of Lewiston, Idaho. His paternal grandparents are Barb Cartwright and Jeff Dawson of Colville, Wash. and Jim Cartwright of Hunters, Wash. His maternal great-grandparent is Nancy McGlothlen of Clarkston, Wash. His paternal great-grandparent is Bill Engle of Lewiston, Idaho.
December 17, 2025
Births
Levi Richmond Walker
Levi Richmond Walker was born on Dec. 2, 2025, to parents Hope and Collin Walker of Republic, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces at birth, and has two brothers, Malachi Jones Walker, 3, and Isaiah James Walker, 1. His maternal grandparents are Leonor Hernandez of Phoenix, Ariz. and Augustine Hernandez of San Diego, Calif. His paternal grandparents are Howard Walker of San Diego, Calif. and Renee Walker, deceased.
October 29, 2025
Births
Elias Kiffin-Vos Lofthus
Elias Kiffin-Vos Lofthus was born on Oct. 20, 2025, to parents Hannah and Caleb Lofthus of Tonasket, Wash. He weighed seven pounds, three ounces at birth, and has three sisters, Esther, age 4, Miriam, age 3, and Eden, age 1. His maternal grandparents are Brian and Laura Jovich of Republic, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Craig and Sharon Lofthus of Tonasket, Wash. His maternal great-grandparents are Alice Jovich of Langley, Wash. and Dan and Dawn Diffner of Cashmere, Wash. His paternal great-grandparents are Phil and Pat Lofthus of Tonasket, Wash.
October 29, 2025
Births
Colter Wayne Jones
Colter Wayne Jones was born on Oct. 17, 2025, to parents Corey and Kalen Jones of Colville, Wash. He weighed seven pounds, nine ounces at birth, and has one brother, Levi Jones, age 13, and one sister, Kodi Jones, age 5. His maternal grandparents are Richard and Pamela Tesmer of Presque Isle, Wisc. His parental grandparents are Ronald and Saundra Jones of Tollhouse, Calif. His maternal great-grandparents are Telie and Radford Spurlock of Tulare, Calif. and Richard and Gladys Tesmer of Greendale, Wisc. His paternal great-grandparents are Ed and Sally Sweicki of Oakhurst, Calif. and Clarence Harken of Tollhouse, Calif.
October 22, 2025
Births
Hazel Rae Orellana
Hazel Rae Orellana was born on Oct. 5, 2025 to parents Alivia Seiler and Alfredo Orellana of Spokane, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Shawna Jones of Chewelah, Wash., and Galen Seiler of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal grandparent is Griselda Orellano of Spokane, Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Sharon Azzinnaro and Mike Jones.
October 22, 2025
Births
Lyla Ann Ackerson
Lyla Ann Ackerson was born on Oct. 2, 2025, to parents Savannah and Cody Ackerson of Colville, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Miles, age 2. Her maternal grandparents are Roxy and Ron Boone of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Mo O’Fearna and Brett Vanderhoof of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Gary Ackerson of San Remigio, Cebu, Philippines.
October 22, 2025
Births
Jireh Jehovah Womack
Jireh Jehovah Womack was born on Oct. 3, 2025 to parents Brook LeDoux and Dayton Womack of Deer Park, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Salix Womack, age 2, and one sister, Veronica Gonzalez, age 9. Her maternal grandparents are Jessica and Casey LeDoux of Loon Lake, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Shelly Cotter of Orofino, Idaho, and David Womack of Long Beach, Calif. Her maternal great-grandparents are Jean and Art Conger of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal great-parents are Al and Rose Smith, deceased.
October 22, 2025
Births
Eliana Izel Alvarez
Eliana Izel Alvarez was born to parents Anastasita Tochinskaya and Emmanuel Alvarez. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth, and has three brothers, Roman, age 8, Gabriel, age 6, and Vitaly, age 1. Her maternal grandparents are Vitaly and Vera Tochinsky of Evans, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Raul and Maria Alvarez of Mexico.
September 17, 2025
Births
Camdyn Helen Christensen
Camdyn Helen Christensen was born on Aug. 27, 2025 to parents Kimberly Rios and Zach Christensen of Colville, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth, and has two sisters, Lydia, age 10, and Henley, age 8. Her maternal grandparents are Mike Rios of Silverdale, Wash., and Genna Wickett of Graham, Wash. Her maternal grandparents are Dana and Larry Christensen of Colville, Wash.
September 17, 2025
Births
Wendy Rae Lloyd
Wendy Rae Lloyd was born on Aug. 25, 2025, to parents Pamela and Gideon Lloyd of Kettle Falls, Wash. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and has two brothers, David Lloyd, age 7, and Arlyn Lloyd, age 4, as well as one sister, Judy Lloyd, age 5. Her maternal grandparents are Pamela and Carl Tenney of Northport, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Barbara and Brian Lloyd of Kettle Falls, Wash.
September 17, 2025
Births
Clarence Daniel Armstrong
Clarence Daniel Armstrong was born on Sept. 6, 2025, to parents Leanna and Ian
Armstrong of Colville, Wash. He weighed 10 pounds, 7.5 ounces at birth and has one brother,
Warren Armstrong, age two-and-a-half. His maternal grandparents are Joan and Scott Harville of Kettle Falls, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Brandi and Bradley Armstrong of Kettle Falls, Wash.
September 10, 2025
Births
Altiera Stevie Rainbolt Raub
Altiera Stevie Rainbolt Raub was born on Aug. 24, 2025, to parents Avarielle Spiegel and Anthony Raub of Colville, Wash.
August 27, 2025
Births
Bruno Hugo Chavez Gomez
Bruno Hugo Chavez Gomez was born on Aug. 7, 2025, to parents Karisma Gallardo and Victor Gomez of Colville, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces at birth. His maternal grandparents are Phillip Gallardo III of Northport, Wash., and Fawn Gallardo of Covington, Ky. His paternal grandparents are Victor and Yesenia Gomez of Spokane, Wash. His maternal great-grandparents are Deborah Gallardo of Northport, Wash., and Bonnie and Michael O’Connor of Covington, Ky. His paternal great-grandparent is Jose Mancilla of Mazatlán, Mexico.
August 27, 2025
Births
Ryley Jo Body-Larsen
Ryley Jo Body-Larsen was born Aug. 11, 2025, to parents Darcy Body and Michael Larsen of Kettle Falls, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and has one brother, Brantley Michael Body-Larsen, age 3. Her maternal grandparents are Diane Peterson and Larry Body of Colville, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Laurie and Kurt Larsen of Kettle Falls, Wash. Her paternal great-grandparent is Adele Larsen of Grand Forks, British Columbia.
August 27, 2025
Births
Everett Alan Billings
Everett Alan Billings was born Aug. 12, 2025, to parents Musette Billings and James M. Billings III of Colville, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and has two brothers, James, age 11, and Oliver, age 7. His maternal grandparents are Wendy Hull of Houston, Texas, and Urs Machler of Istanbul, Turkey. His paternal grandparents are James Billings Jr. of Old Waverly, Texas, and Rebecca New of Hilco, Texas.
August 27, 2025
Births
Jameson Judd Heidinger
Jameson Judd Heidinger was born Aug. 11, 2025, to parents Kylee and Kaleb Heidinger of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. His maternal grandparents are Keith Frazer of Yelm, Wash., and Grace Frazer of Tacoma, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Brandon and Heather Judd of Colville, Wash., and Jacob Heidinger of Marcus, Wash.
August 13, 2025
Births
Lorelai Kay Nullet
Lorelai Kay Nullet was born on July 29, 2025 to parents Kailee Fata and Micahel Nullet of Colville, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth, and has one sister, Brielle Nullet, age 2.
August 6, 2025
Births
Grace Evangeline Cottrill
Grace Evangeline Cottrill was born July 24, 2025 to parents Angel and Jake Cottrill of Colville, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce at birth and has five brothers, Jacob, age 17, Samuel, age 15, Noah, age 14, Micah, age 11, and Lucas, age 8. Her maternal grandparents are Randy Burgin of Okeechobee, Fla., and Ellen Deffenbaught of Colville, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Ron Cottrill of Sylva, N.C., and Sheri Post, deceased.
August 6, 2025
Births
Oakley Miles McCarthy
Oakley Miles McCarthy was born on July 18, 2025 to parents Makayle Leal and Adrian McCarthy of Republic, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. He has one sister, Gemma, age 8.
August 6, 2025
Births
Ellie Jean Suckow
Ellie Jean Suckow was born on July 25, 2025, to parents Cassidy Knowles and John Suckow of Northport, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and has one sister, Abigail Grace Suckow, age 5.
July 30, 2025
Births
Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright
Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright was born on July 7, 2025, to parents Star Scaffert and Darian Moody of Colville, Wash. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Her maternal grandparent is Jennifer Cartwright of Spokane, Wash, and her paternal grandparent is Emily Ward of Spokane, Wash. Her maternal great-grandmother is Jennifer Cornell of Colville, Wash.
July 30, 2025
Births
Kyle Dragonsbone Queen
Kyle Dragonsbone Queen was born on July 10, 2025, to parents Kathrine and Larry Queen. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Draven Timothy Snowwolf Queen, age 1, and one sister, Lilith River Ball, age 7. His maternal grandparents are Mayrene Smith, of Republic, Wash., and Keith Ball of Aurora, Ore.
July 30, 2025
Births
Oakley Miles McCarthy
Oakley Miles McCarthy was born on July 18, 2025 to parents Makayle Leal and Adrian McCarthy of Republic, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. He has one sister, Gemma, age 8.
July 30, 2025
Births
Scarlett Rose Gray
Scarlett Rose Gray was born on July 8, 2025 to parents Aubree McCoy and Michael Gray of Curlew, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and has one sister, Violet Gray, age 2. Her maternal grandparent is Steve McCoy of Inchelium Wash., and her paternal grandparents are Donald Gray of Amboy, Wash., and Dove Lee of Bremerton, Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Dean and Sherri Murray of Yacolt, Wash., and her paternal great-grandparents are Carla and Jerry Lee of Poulsbo, Wash.
July 30, 2025
Births
Rowan Howard Gilmore
Rowan Howard Gilmore was born on July 15, 2025, to parents Miranda Elert and Howard Gilmore of Chewelah, Wash. He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.
July 16, 2025
Births
Wade Orval Hopkins
Wade Orval Hopkins was born on July 4, 2025, to parents Della Goff and Brandon Hopkins of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Adrian, 22, and Donavon, 18, and three sisters, Elliana, 15, Lori, 12, and Aspen, 5. His maternal grandmother is Ginni Torres, and his paternal grandparents are James Hopkins Jr., and Melissa Hopkins of Evans, Wash.
July 16, 2025
Births
Ainslee Marie Green
Ainslee Marie Green was born on July 3, 2025 to parents Hope Green and Jeremiah Baker of Republic, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth, and has two brothers: Ezekiel Baker, 6, and Malekai Baker, 3. Her maternal grandparents are Amber Green of Republic, Wash., and Charles Schultz of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Naomi Lovett and Dale Baker of Republic Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Diane and Kevin Green of Republic, Wash. Her paternal great-grandparents are Linda Lovett of Republic, Wash., and Letha Baker.
July 9, 2025
Births
Franklin Theodore Borders
Franklin Theodore Borders was born on June 25, 2025, to parents Lauren and Austin Borders of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and has one brother, August Wayne, age 18 months. His maternal grandparents are Jeff and Crystal Neumann of Ypsilanti, Mich. His paternal grandparents are Dave and Nadine Borders of Colville, Wash. His maternal great-grandparents are Robert Neumann and Alma Staup of Ypsilanti, Mich. His paternal great-grandparents are Sue and Jerry Borders of Colville, Wash., and Fern and Thomas Hammond of Colville, Wash.
July 2, 2025
Births
Bruin Silas Ashley
Bruin Silas Ashley was born on June 18, 2025, to parents Gracie and Takota Ashley of Colville, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces at birth. He has one sister, Cedar, 15 months. His maternal grandmother is Joellen Keating-Maestas of Colville, Wash., and his paternal grandmother is Lori Ashley of Colville, Wash.
July 2, 2025
Births
Hunter Eugene Beaufils
Hunter Eugene Beaufils was born on June 18, 2025, to parents Bobby Hubbs and Andrew Beaufils of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Akoda, 16, and Harley, 13, and one sister, Ahnaley, 11. His maternal grandparents are Regenia Hubbs of Springdale, Wash., and Paul Hubbs of Loon Lake, Wash. His paternal grandparents are LaDina Beaufils of Colville, Wash., and Michael Beaufils, deceased.
July 2, 2025
Births
John Matthew Wesley Johnson
John Matthew Wesley Johnson was born on June 23, 2025, to parents Jessica and Matthew Johnson of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces at birth. He has one sister, Shaylee, 4. His maternal grandfather is Mike Chappulz of Colville, Wash., and his paternal grandmother is Cheryl Johnson of Colville, Wash.
