Twelve years ago, Lisa and Jerry Adams pulled onto a farm in Idaho to inspect a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro that had served as a primary family vehicle for decades. It was weathered and worn, but for the Adams family, the $8,000 price tag represented far more than a vintage chassis – it was the beginning of an 11-year education for their son.
Shannon Chapman
December 24, 2025
At the time of the purchase, their son, Kalos, was only 3 years old. While most children his age were playing with die-cast miniatures, Kalos was beginning a childhood defined by the echoing clangs of a family garage.
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Tamara Lee Titus
December 3, 2025
The Woodland Theatre, built in Kettle Falls in 1940, is the main performance site for Woodland Productions, a nonprofit community of local performing artists. Thanks to donations from grants, Friends of Woodland Theatre, and other major donors, the theatre now has the funds needed to complete upgrades.
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Meredith Carroll
November 19, 2025
Glaze It Up Pottery is the new Colville-based pottery painting business that brings ceramics to their customers. “I pull up, I set up, and I bring the pottery, the glaze (paint), the paint brushes, and the paint pallets,” said Glaze It Up Pottery owner Heather Fryer. “I even bring the garbage bags to haul away the trash.
Meredith Carroll
November 19, 2025
Goodwill of Colville is scheduled to open at its new location on Friday, Nov. 21. Located at the site of the now-closed Clark’s All Sports, the new space will host both the Goodwill Industries retail store as well as Goodwill Workforce and Family Services. According to officials, the grand opening festivities are set to begin with...
Brandon Hansen
December 17, 2025
In his letter of resignation, he stated, “It’s my understanding that the state statute indicates that I would continue to serve in the seat until the next election. I appreciate the trust placed in me this past year and the opportunity to serve our community. However, after careful consideration, I have decided to step down from this seat.”
Brandon Hansen
December 24, 2025
The Kettle Falls boys basketball team endured a tough week, dropping three games to move to 5-4 overall in the early portion of the 2025-26 season. The Bulldogs most recently fell 56-49 on the road to Omak on Dec. 20. One night earlier, Kettle Falls suffered a 75-38 loss at home to Reardan, the odds-on favorite in the Northeast 2B North.
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Have an upcoming event in Colville, Stevens County, or the surrounding region? Submit your details here, and we’ll feature your event in the Statesman-Examiner’s online calendar.
Hunters Library
Dec. 24, 2025
11 a.m.
5014 Hunters Old School Rd, Hunters, WA 99137, USA
Crossroads Event Center
Dec. 26, 2025
5:30-9 p.m.
145 S Main St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Chewelah Center for the Arts
Dec. 26, 2025
7 p.m.
405 N 3rd St E, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Cahoots Bar
Dec. 27, 2025
8 p.m.
98 E 2nd Ave, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Chewelah Center for the Arts
Dec. 28, 2025 - Jan. 4, 2026
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Jenkins Middle School
Dec. 30-31, 2025
10 W Jenkins Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Loon Lake Saloon & Grill
Dec. 31, 2025
9 p.m.
3996 WA-292, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA
Chewelah Center for the Arts
Dec. 31, 2025
7-10:30 p.m.
405 N 3rd St E, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
December 24, 2025
Tim Rasmussen
Nine Mile Falls
To the editor:
I am writing to thank you for your most recent report on the Veterans Relief Fund and the fiasco that surrounded it. Your interview with Auditor Lori Larsen was very informative and helped people understand what has been happening.
Apparently, there have been some veterans who are not indigent who have benefited from the fund. I am wondering who the veterans are who received free tires and whether they were truly indigent. Certainly, a person who owns land and receives more than $11,000 and thinks he can apply for another $24,000 to drill a well, is under some severe misapprehension as to the purpose of the fund and who can and should be helped.
Thanks to our careful and sensible auditor, Lori Larsen, with the advice of Prosecutor Erika George and at least two thinking commissioners out of the three, the Veterans Relief Fund is now on a much stronger financial footing and can help more people who really need it. There are people who really need help from all of us. I say help them.
Births
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.
Births
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.
Births
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.
Births
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.
Births
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.
Births
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.
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225 – Antiques & Collectibles
Ancient Crystal Skull – Handle Carefully
$10,000
Pre-Columbian artifact of mysterious origin. Emits unsettling energy. Not responsible for supernatural consequences or interdimensional issues.
Dec 12, 2025
Peru
140 – Personal
Plumber Seeking Princess
Adventurous handyman seeking long-term relationship. Must enjoy travel through pipes, rescuing royalty, and competitive kart racing.
Dec 12, 2025
Mushroom Kingdom
330 – Autos
DeLorean with flux capacitor
$88,000
Stainless steel exterior, gull-wing doors. Requires plutonium (or lightning) to operate properly. Achieves time travel at exactly 88 mph. No trades.
Dec 12, 2025
Hill Valley
221 – Free
Giant Lizard – Free to Good Home
Free
Extremely large reptile. Breathes fire, knocks over buildings, misunderstood but loyal. Requires very large yard and disaster insurance.
Dec 12, 2025
Japan
200 – Residential Rental
Castle for Rent – Minor Haunting Included
$1,200/month
Stone castle with towers, secret passages, and occasional ghost sightings. Lots of Bats. Great views. No HOA. Some brooding expected.
Dec 12, 2025
Gotham City
150 – Services
Professional Ghost Removal & Containment
Varies
Experienced team offering paranormal investigation, ghost trapping, and spiritual disturbances removal. No ghost too big, no proton pack too unlicensed.
Dec 12, 2025
New York
160 – Employment
Fellowship Members Needed
Looking for brave individuals willing to travel long distances on foot. Must tolerate danger, emotional speeches, and second breakfasts. Ring-carrying experience a plus.
Dec 12, 2025
Middle Earth
130 – Lost & Found
Lost Ring of Significant Power
Reward Offered
Small gold ring with mysterious inscriptions. Causes obsession, whispers, and poor decision-making. Last seen being carried toward a volcano. Please do not wear.
Dec 12, 2025
The Shire
80
Jul 6, 1945
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Nov 25, 2025
Janet peacefully transitioned at the age of 80 on November 25, 2025. Born in Davenport, Wash., on July 6, 1945, to Lewis (Luke) Edmond Sutherlin and Eva Iona (Daily) Sutherlin, she was raised in Inchelium, Wash., and graduated in 1963. After graduation, she moved to Spokane and attended cosmetology school, where she received her license.
76
Apr 6, 1949
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Nov 21, 2025
George Allen Hoiland, age 76, passed away peacefully on No. 21, 2025, surrounded by love and held in the dignity he earned through a long life of courage, resilience, and redemption. Born on April 6, 1949, in Council, Idaho, to Arthur and Frances Hoiland, George lived a life marked by quiet strength, sharp humor, and a deep dedication to helping others.
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87
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Nov 17, 2025
James E. “Jim” Brickell, age 87, passed away suddenly on Nov. 17, 2025, near Creston, British Columbia, Canada, while traveling home from a visit to relatives.
