Local results for the general election.
Emma Lee Conyer
December 3, 2025
The general election results for Stevens and Ferry Counties were officially certified on Nov. 25. The results include:
STEVENS COUNTY
City of Chewelah
Lindsay Baxter won the election for the Chewelah Mayor, finishing with 606 (67.11%) of the total 903 votes.
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Meredith Carroll
October 29, 2025
Opening to the public for a soft opening on Nov. 1, new bookstore Seekers Bookshop has been a dream in the making for more than two years.
“We bought this space when it came up for sale two years ago,” said Lisa Wilson, who owns the bookshop with her husband, Buddy. “The building had lots of potential, and we just had to purchase it.”
Meredith Carroll
October 29, 2025
A Colville beauty salon has re-opened under a new name, Bare Beauty, and with new owners, Kendra Lynds and Morgan Schultz, as of Oct. 1. “This was an unexpected opportunity,” said Lynds. “I was a nail tech at A Kut Above,” said Lynds. “I’ve been licensed for six-and-a-half years, and have worked at this location the whole time I’ve done nails.”
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.
Staff Report
September 24, 2025
The duo toured the Meyers Falls Dam on Sept. 19, led by Ben Hendrickson, president of Hydro Technology Systems, Inc., and accompanied by Mike Phillips, owner of Sheep Creek Hydro, Inc. The group discussed various issues and topics relating to hydro power, including price discrepancies in what is sold vs. bought back by the state...
Chloe Harrington
October 1, 2025
Northport
According to clerk treasurer Karen Baribault, the Department of Ecology is still finishing up the city park’s river front. She said public works completed a street grant over the summer. The city was also awarded a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for a water system backup generator after pursuing the grant for seven years.
Brandon Hansen
December 10, 2025
“We had five kids place this weekend,” Kettle Falls Head Coach AJ Howard said. “I learned that this weekend showed us that our team is growing in all the right ways. Our wrestlers came in with strong game plans, showed toughness in tough positions, and won matches late with grit and conditioning. Most importantly, they stayed composed, supported each other..."
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Loon Lake Coffee Shop
Dec. 13, 2025
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3944 WA-292 #3, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA
From Gears to Beers
Dec. 13, 2025
8-11 p.m.
943 Lakeview Dr, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Kettle Falls Library
Dec. 13, 2025
2 p.m.
605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Kettle Falls High School
Dec. 13, 2025
9 a.m.
230 W Evergreen Dr, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Kettle Falls Library
Dec. 12, 2025
1-2 p.m.
605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Dec. 13, 2025
5 p.m.
986 S Main St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
AG Trade Center
Dec. 13, 2025
317 W Astor Ave, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Colville Elks Lodge
Dec. 13, 2025
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1851 E Hawthorne Ave, Colville, WA 99114, USA
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Births
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.
Births
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.
Births
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.
Births
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.
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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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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.
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Jan 12, 1942
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Nov 12, 2025
George Ray Thornburg (83) passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends in his home Nov. 12, 2025. Born in Omak, Wash., on Jan. 12, 1942 to Melvin and Clara Thornburg.
