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LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment Newly Completed Chewelah Mural Combines Local and World History November 5, 2025 Tamara Lee Titus “It tells the story in time,” American Legion member Dennis MacDonald said when discussing the final painting day of the mural on the west wall of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 54 in Chewelah. This wall faces Highway 395 and is located at 111 S. Park Street near Main Street. MacDonald added that the mural is designed to honor veterans. Read More Arts & Entertainment Colville Together and CJHS Students Work to Create New Mural August 27, 2025 Meredith Carroll Shaw said, “This funding, awarded through Innovia’s 2025 Community Grant program, aligns with this year’s funding theme of youth engagement, [which is] aimed at creating more opportunities for young people to connect, contribute, and reduce social isolation.” She added that Colville Together plans to partner with Colville Junior High School (CJHS) to involve... Read More Arts & Entertainment August 13, 2025 Emma Lee Conyer The Stevens County Historical Society unveiled their new mural, painted by Northport artist Jami Rose Lord, at the Stevens County Historical Society museum, 700 N. Wynn St. in Colville, during a celebration on Aug. 9, which included free admission and refreshments for the over 100 attendees. Read More LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR

LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Out of the Past Out of the Past Out of the Past August 6, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— A trained force of 35 fire fighters is being held in reserve to supplement the work of the 24 lookouts and patrolmen on duty for fire detection in Colville National Forest. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past August 13, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— Carl Johnson of the R. E. Lee Company succeeded in landing a 30 ½ pound salmon at Kettle Falls on Sunday. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past August 20, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— On the west side of South Main Street are the crumbling remains of a stone foundation. Grass and weeds partially obscure the rock from view in the summertime. The disintegrating effect of time has left its mark on the work of early stone masons. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past August 27, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— Failure to close public dances at 1 o’clock in the morning is responsible for much trouble throughout the county, according to reports which come to the Sheriff’s Office. The use of liquor by some of the dance patrons, and the early morning escapades following the late dances, have caused the sheriff to make many trips in an attempt to preserve order. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past December 10, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— Colville has a chance to gain fame throughout the nation by being the place of origin of a new apple, an improvement on the Delicious which is probably the most popular eating apple on the market. J.M. Scroggs, living two-and-three-quarters miles northeast of Colville, has propagated a new apple by means of select grafting. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past September 3, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Worley, residing about five miles south of Kettle Falls, were in Colville Tuesday en route to Spokane where they expected to visit for about a week. They stopped at the Examiner office long enough to show some of the peaches raised on their place. The peaches were of the unproved Crawford variety and one of them was placed on display in this office. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past September 10, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— The oldest building on Main Street, and one of the few early buildings remaining in Colville, stands in modest retirement just south of the Robbins Lumber Co. brick – former home of the Bank of Colville. This building, which has had a number of uses varying from domestic occupancy to commercial and newspaper shelter, was constructed about 1880 by John U. Hofstetter... Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past September 17, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— The annual fair at Yep-Kanum opens next Wednesday with a gorgeous street parade and pageant at 1 o’clock. From then until midnight on Saturday will be a joyous time in Colville – for this is the seasonal reception which Colville gives to the surrounding country. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past September 24, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— The number of students enrolled in high schools this year greatly exceeds that of last year. There are 274 students in high school and 109 in junior high. The student whose grade comes in the lowest 10% of his class will have the pleasure of meditating on his sins during the eighth period for the next six weeks. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past October 1, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 110 Years Ago— Colville winnings at the Spokane fair have again directed considerable attention to this city as the center for grains and for poultry, and the few entries that were made brought results. In the general display awards of the agricultural section, Colville led all the towns in the state. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past October 8, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago- CHEWELAH—The Congregational Church of Chewelah last Sunday celebrated the 46th anniversary of the founding of the first protestant church in Stevens County, Sept. 14, 1879. The occasion also marked the anniversary of the first public address made in Washington by the Rev. Cushing Eells, missionary, who on Sept. 16, 1838,... Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past October 15, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— Bank burglars at some time during the night of Oct. 2-3 entered the Guaranty State Bank at Marcus, broke open both doors of the vault, rifled a dozen or more safe deposit boxes, and escaped with $174 in coins. The damage caused by them amounted to more than the value of their loot. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past October 22, 2025 Stevens County Historical Museum 100 Years Ago— The Colville Parent-Teacher Association, by unanimous vote at its regular meeting Tuesday night, placed itself on record as in favor of a new high school building for Colville. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past October 29, 2025 Stevens County Historical Society 100 Years Ago— The Upper Columbia Company is finishing picking and packing apples this week, having had about 50 people picking and 25 people in the packing sheds. The apples have been shipped as fast as they were packed. The apples will go into a diversity of markets, some to Sweden, some to England, a part to Georgia, and some to Chicago for storage. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past December 3, 2025 Stevens County Historical Society 100 Years Ago— Right of way for the Inland Empire Highway from Barstow to Kettle Falls bridge site has been secured by County Commissioner John F. May, who on Monday was accompanied over the project by District Engineer Guy Harvey of the State Highway Department. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past November 26, 2025 Stevens County Historical Society 100 Years Ago— Improved postal service for first class mail has been officially asked of the post office department by petitions from all towns between Colville and Spokane. The petitions cite the present unsatisfactory service of mail 12 times a week, and asked that pouches of first-class mail be hereafter transported by the Colville-Spokane stage line, which never makes less than 54 trips a week. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past November 19, 2025 Stevens County Historical Society 100 Years Ago— Right-of-way for the Inland Empire Highway, from Barstow to the Kettle Falls bridge site, has been secured by county commissioner John F. May, who on Monday was accompanied over the project by district engineer Guy Harvey of the state highway department. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past November 12, 2025 Stevens County Historical Society 100 Years Ago— Teachers Institute will be held in Colville Nov. 23-25. Owing to the fact that the hotels will not be able to accommodate all teachers, it will be necessary that some private homes be opened for the comfort of teachers. All those who have rooms that can be let during this period for the teachers should notify the Hotel Lee. Read More Out of the Past Out of the Past November 5, 2025 Stevens County Historical Society 100 Years Ago— Next Wednesday is Armistice Day, proclaimed a holiday by Governor Hartley, who urges that the people take a brief respite from their daily labors and contemplate the lessons taught by the World War. The Governor’s proclamation says, “Nov. 11, 1918, will be memorable throughout the ages. It was on that day that millions of men under arms ceased firing and the greatest conflict in... Read More LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR

LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Farm & Ranch Farm & Ranch Local Ranchers Voice Complaints Against State Agencies and Policies December 3, 2025 Tamara Lee Titus “We are seeing our state regulatory agencies get increasingly hostile with landowners and cattlemen,” said Scott Neilson, president of the SCCA. “Whether this is with Department of Ecology (DOE) when it comes to access to water, or with the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) refusal to confirm..." Read More Farm & Ranch Perennial Wisdom November 12, 2025 Christine Gile, WSU Extension Master Gardener, Stevens County It is important to clean and protect gardening pots, containers, and tools when they are not in-use. Improperly stored pots may crack or break when exposed to winter’s freeze and thaw cycles, and dirty garden containers and equipment may transfer pests and diseases to other plants. Read More Farm & Ranch Help Plants Beat the Hear in Your Late-Summer Garden September 3, 2025 Kathy Hansen, WSU Stevens County Master Gardener Although this summer in northeast Washington has felt comfortable to some, statistics show we had record hot temperatures in July, and forecasters speculate about the hottest September on record. September will bring some relief, but periods of high temperatures will still test your garden's resilience. Here are key strategies to maintain plant health and productivity... Read More LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR

LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Great Outdoors Great Outdoors Statewide Fishing Opportunities Offered on Black Friday November 19, 2025 Staff Report Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) officials announced they plan to stock nearly 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout in 25 lakes statewide, including two in Stevens County, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, offering anglers a chance to get outside for Washington’s annual Black Friday fishing. Read More Great Outdoors 2025 Local Wildfire Data Indicates Record Ignitions and Lingering Smoke November 12, 2025 Emma Lee Conyer As the 2025 fire season comes to an end in the area, a synthesis of the statewide statistics has been compiled by a number of organizations to reveal upward trends of ignitions and late-season smoke. Read More Great Outdoors Court Denies Request to Prevent Sherman Pack Wolf Removal November 5, 2025 Staff Report A King County Superior Court judge denied the request for a preliminary injunction to prevent the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) from lethally removing one wolf from the Sherman pack in Ferry County on Oct. 31. This comes after WDFW staff investigated an injured calf in the Sherman wolf pack territory in Ferry County on Oct. 23. Read More Great Outdoors Sherman Wolf Pack Strikes Again October 29, 2025 Staff Report Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff announced that they investigated an injured calf in the Sherman wolf pack territory in Ferry County on Oct. 14. WDFW staff determined the injuries as a confirmed wolf depredation, and the calf was euthanized due to the severity of the injuries on Oct. 15. Read More Great Outdoors WDFW Deputy Director Approved Lethal Removal of Sherman Pack Wolf October 15, 2025 Staff Report According to WDFW, Windrope’s decision is consistent with the guidance of the state's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and the lethal removal provisions of the department's 2020 Wolf-Livestock Interaction Protocol. WDFW officials stated that the rationale for authorizing lethal removal of one Sherman pack wolf is as follows... Read More Great Outdoors Hunters' Education Available Before Fall Season August 6, 2025 Staff Report “Many WDFW volunteer instructors hold hunter education classes in the summer, making it easier to get into a class,” said Dave Whipple, WDFW hunter education section manager. Read More LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR

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LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Sports Colville Wrestlers Earn Podium Finishes at Medical Lake Scramble Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 Davis dominated his 138-pound bracket, going 5-0 and capping his day with a technical fall victory in the championship match. He recorded three pins and a decisive semifinal win on his way to first place. Read More Sports Beardslee Scores Often as Northport Moves to 2-0 Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 The Lady Mustangs notched a hard-fought 43-36 victory over the visiting Chewelah Cougars on Friday, Dec. 5, in Northport’s tip-off tournament as Beardslee dropped 24 points. The next day, Northport toppled Springdale 60-38 as Beardlee led the squad with 18 points. Read More Sports Lady Crimson Hawks Downs St. Georges and Newport Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 That’s promising, as last year’s Crimson Hawk team won six league games and 14 total. The season started in Colville on Dec. 2, with the Crimson Hawks blasting the Dragons 56-26. Jumping out to a 10-2 lead in the first quarter, Colville cruised in the middle quarters and finished the game on an 18-6 run. Read More Sports Colville United Indoor Soccer Competing in Spokane Winter League Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 Head Coach Kassy Dupuis said the team features a strong mix of upperclassmen and rising young players. “We have nine seniors, one junior, two sophomores, four freshmen, and two eighth-graders,” Dupuis said. Read More Sports Chewelah Girls Show Early Fight at Northport Tip-Off Despite Winless Weekend Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 Chewelah faced a sharp-shooting Inchelium squad on Saturday, Dec. 7, and fell 52-32. The Hornets knocked down seven 3-pointers, including four from Seymour and two from standout scorer Marianna Agapith, who led all players with 23 points. Chewelah continued to work the ball inside and get contributions from multiple players. Read More Sports Bulldogs Pack Podium with Strong Showing at Medical Lake Scramble 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..." Read More Sports Colville Boys Basketball Offense Shines In First Two Games Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 Colville opened the season at home on Dec. 2, with a big 71-56 victory over St. George’s. The Crimson Hawks' offense was multi-faceted as Parker Darnold and Jet Bateman each scored 17 points in the matchup. Down by a point after the first frame, Colville led 34-29 at halftime and then was able to pull away after the break. Read More Sports Bulldogs Take Down the Hornet’s Nest Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 Edwards poured in 21 points to lead the Bulldogs to a convincing 53-25 nonleague road win at Oroville. Kettle Falls steadily pulled away each quarter, outscoring the Hornets 29-10 after halftime. Read More Sports Cougs Boys Basketball Wins Two Tourney Matchups Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 For their season opener on Friday, Dec. 5, it wasn’t an exceptionally easy matchup as they faced Tip-Off Tournament host Northport, who were coming off an 81-69 victory over Wilbur-Creston-Keller earlier in the week. Read More Sports Kettle Falls Boys Basketball Starts Season 3-0 Brandon Hansen December 10, 2025 Mace Thivierge scored 23 points and hit two three-pointers. The defense was the star in the first three quarters, holding the Hornets to just single digits in each frame. Read More Sports Chewelah Girls Basketball Focused on Competing Brandon Hansen December 3, 2025 Head coach Jacob Lee said the Cougars are aiming to be more competitive night-in and night-out. “You know, we ended last year on a really rough 0-20 through regular season play,” Lee said. “Won one game in our district tournament and then lost out the rest. So we want to be able to put a few more wins up on the board. We've got some competitive games coming for us.” Read More Sports Northport Girls Basketball Reloads With Youth Brandon Hansen December 3, 2025 “We graduated three key seniors, so replacing them will be tough,” head coach Erik Stark said. “We are getting younger, smaller, more explosive, and athletic. I hope this translates into more up tempo offense and aggressive defense.” Roster numbers remain strong for the program, with 12 players turning out. Read More Sports Edwards Scores Big as Kettle Falls Girls Basketball Edges Selkirk in Season Opener Brandon Hansen December 3, 2025 "The game was a good first look at our competitiveness in a rugged contest," Kettle Falls head coach Tyler Edwards said. "We are gaining understanding defensively, and rebounded well enough to ensure the outcome." Read More Sports Kettle Falls Boys Basketball Opens Season With Convincing Win Over Selkirk Brandon Hansen December 3, 2025 The Bulldogs boys basketball started their season with a statement. Kettle Falls powered past Selkirk 65-29 in their home opener on Nov. 28, using an aggressive defensive effort and balanced scoring attack to control the game from start to finish in nonleague play. Read More Sports Springdale Girls Basketball has Solid Foundation Brandon Hansen December 3, 2025 Head coach Drew Curry said,"Our expectation is to be a fundamentally sound team that gives ourselves a chance to win in every game by mastering the basics." This year’s roster leans heavily on juniors and freshmen, most of whom return with valuable experience gained last season. Curry said that familiarity should help the team step forward competitively. Read More Sports Kettle Falls Boys Basketball Brings Back Experience for 2025-26 Brandon Hansen November 26, 2025 While he’s steering clear of specific benchmarks, head coach Cameron Stewart said the tone is clear. “As far as win totals or where we will finish in the league, I don’t like to make predictions,” he said. “I will say that I expect improvement from last season.” Read More Sports Chewelah Wrestling Looks to Extend Legacy Under New Head Coach Brandon Hansen November 26, 2025 “When you drive into town and see the sign, ‘Welcome to Chewelah,’ what else do you see? State champion wrestlers,” Powers said. “Since 1984, Chewelah has had 115 state participants, 67 top eight finishers, 23 finalists, 14 individual state championships, and seven top 10 team finishes. Read More Sports Colville Boys Basketball Eyes Top Seeds and Fast-Paced Attack Brandon Hansen November 26, 2025 Head coach Josh Morgan, now in his third year leading the boys program, said the team’s mindset is clear. “We are looking to carry forward the momentum that we built the last two seasons and during our summer season,” Morgan said. “We have a group of guys that compete for each other and play extremely hard." Read More Sports Lady Bulldogs Basketball Faces Loaded NE2B League Brandon Hansen November 26, 2025 Kettle Falls girls basketball team, with a young roster and an emerging talent, will continue to grow and compete against some of the best competition in the state under head coach Tyler Edwards. Read More Sports Spiringdale Cheerleaders Call for Community Contribution Response Brandon Hansen November 26, 2025 “I have been the Mary Walker High School cheer coach for almost 10 years and we have not had official uniforms in this time,” Smith said. “We have pieced together what we had and now are not able to do that anymore, as over the years items have gone missing or they are very outdated.” Read More Sports Chewelah Boys Basketball Aims to Climb the NE2B Under New Head Coach Brandon Hansen November 26, 2025 First-year head coach Tom Skok said he’s taking over the program with the goal of building momentum and a team identity centered on toughness and chemistry. “I would like to build on the momentum our team gathered last year,” Skok said. Read More Sports Colville Wrestling Aims for Big Season with Talented Lineup Brandon Hansen November 26, 2025 “I am very excited for this season," Mahugh said. "It will be the first season in a long time that we should have a full dual line up (we have 20 boys and three girls this year).” That depth is anchored by a strong core of returning standouts, including junior Bryce Davis, the team’s lone returning captain. Read More Sports Hunters Girls Basketball Returns to the Court with First Varsity Team in Years Brandon Hansen November 26, 2025 This winter’s roster has six total players – one senior, one sophomore, and four freshmen. The junior high season is still underway, but Ward hopes to have two eighth-grade girls playing up. Ward said she’s entering the season with a focus on development, positivity, and enjoying the experience. Read More Sports Northport Battles Through Grueling Day at State Brandon Hansen November 19, 2025 The Northport Mustangs were guaranteed just one match at the State 1B Volleyball Tournament last week, but by the end of Nov. 12, they had played three times in a grueling 12-hour stretch inside the Yakima SunDome. Head coach Shyanne Guglielmino said the team knew it drew a tough path from the start. Read More Sports Springdale's State Run Ends One Win Shy of Trophy Round After Strong Showing in Yakima Brandon Hansen November 19, 2025 The Springdale Chargers wrapped up an impressive season at the State 1B Volleyball Tournament on Nov. 13, finishing 14-8 after a two-day run that included a commanding first-round win, a gritty quarterfinal appearance, and a hard-fought battle in the consolation bracket. “I felt really good about the bracket going in,” Springdale head coach Matt Gines said. Read More Sports Hey Parents, Coaches and Fans! Take out your phone and snap those pictures of your kids' sporting events and send them to us! Submit Photo LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR

LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Profiles Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Chris Petterson November 26, 2025 Tamara Lee Titus “I say I have a passion for life, and I do. I've lived an amazing life, and I'm still living an amazing life,” said local resident, Chris Petterson. “But, it’s not all roses. Everybody has difficult times in their life. And my philosophy is, that's what helps us grow, learn, and have something to teach… We have the opportunity to choose what we will do with those hard times..." Read More Profiles The Heart of Being in Public Service: Dorothy Knauss November 12, 2025 Tamara Lee Titus Dorothy Knauss is about to relinquish the reins of mayorship for a second time in her life after stepping into Chewelah’s interim mayor position in June; this time to the new incoming mayor, Lindsay Baxter. Before stepping down, she shared a little about her background and experience as a civil servant and elected mayor. Read More Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Don Birch November 12, 2025 Tamara Lee Titus “I started delivering newspapers when I was seven years old,” Don Birch said when recalling his introduction and initiation into a world that foreshadowed his future vocation. “I’d get up at 4 every morning, and I had the whole North Hill that I delivered to. I did that until I was a sophomore in high school, then I started at the Statesman-Examiner. Read More Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Dannie McNeil October 29, 2025 Tamara Lee Titus “I have no regrets. I have been really blessed,” Dannie McNeil said when reflecting on his life. "I am gonna be 80 years old, and I look at other people that old and I think, do I really look that bad?” He chuckled. The Colville native, born in 1945, said he spent his early childhood in the mining town of Bossburg, Wash. He was one of four children in a family where..." Read More Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Grace Marshall October 15, 2025 Nancy Weigel She said she grew up as a fun-loving child and always loved helping everyone. She drove a tractor and a team of horses, and separated hay while helping on the ranch. Marshall said she loved school and was always competing in sports such as baseball, basketball, football, and track; she could even long jump for six feet. Read More Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Marvin Rose October 8, 2025 Nancy Weigel Rose said his family moved from Rice when he was young, going to Pleasant Valley for school until moving to Colville in the seventh grade. He said he started working for a dairy farm at age 14, and worked from then until he was drafted. His favorite subject in school was math, where his home room teacher got him into it, and he used to eat lunch with her every day. Read More Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Shirley Hansen-Luiten-Hall September 24, 2025 Nancy Weigel Shirley remembered how, as a child, she would frequently visit her grandparents house on Kelly Hill, and how they would take her to dances held at the Old School House where she'd dance with all the other kids. At Christmas time, Shirley said her grandparents had a horse and a sleigh they would use to go out and pick a big tree to bring home. Read More Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Lilian Leslie September 17, 2025 Nancy Weigel Lillian Marie Leslie said she was born at Tonasket Hospital in 1940. She spent her earlier years in Lynn, Wash., where her father owned an orchard; the family then moved to a ranch in Molson, Wash., where she said she fondly remembers climbing trees, the ranch cats that liked to catch the mice, and her mother’s big garden that she helped with every year. Read More Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Peter Johnson September 3, 2025 Nancy Weigel Johnson said he eventually learned how to square dance, tap dance, salsa, and much more. Johnson said his favorite subject was Physical Education. He attended the University of Washington after graduating from high school and achieved his Business Associate's Degree. Read More Profiles Ode to an Older Time: Timothy Schirman August 20, 2025 Nancy Weigel Timothy Schirman was born in Monroe, Wash., and said he spent most of his childhood there, attending and graduating from Monroe High School. Some of his favorite childhood memories include his time in the Boy Scouts, collecting Hotwheels (which he still does to this day), and hunting for his family with his father. Read More Profiles Local Paper Carrier Celebrates One Year on the Job August 20, 2025 Emma Lee Conyer This month marks Nance’s first anniversary of delivering papers for the Statesman-Examiner, a job he calls “the best first job.” At just 13 years old and heading into eighth grade at Colville Junior High, Nance has already built strong connections across town. Read More LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR

LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Government Government Chewelah City Council Swears in New Mayor December 10, 2025 Brandon Hansen Council member Katie Roberts submitted a letter stepping down from Position 1 effective immediately after accepting a job as the city’s deputy billing clerk. “It has been an honor and privilege to have been elected to serve the residents of Chewelah,” Roberts wrote. Read More Government Stevens and Ferry Counties Certify Election Results December 3, 2025 Emma Lee Conyer 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. Read More Government Local Representative Motivated by Constituents as He Looks Forward to Upcoming Session November 26, 2025 Cami Krema 7th District Legislative Rep. Hunter Abell (R-Inchelium) reflected on his time spent since leaving Olympia in April, and what he looks forward to accomplishing during the next legislative session. Read More Government Colville City Council Approves Funds for Local Tourism November 19, 2025 Isidora Patrick The Colville city council meeting on Nov. 10 was full of energy as the council members juggled budgets, allocated funds to local events, and celebrated the return of local volunteers. The council got straight to business, quickly approving the consent agenda, including signing off on October’s minutes and the monthly $388,000 city staff payroll. Read More Government Uncertainty Persists After Government Shutdown Ends November 19, 2025 Emma Lee Conyer After a record 43-day shutdown, the federal government reopened on Wednesday, Nov. 12, after President Donald Trump signed a funding package. The U.S. House approved Resolution 222-209, funding parts of the government through January, and others through fall 2026. According to the resolution’s language, the agreement will also reverse the mass federal layoffs that occurred during the shutdown. Read More Government Rep. Engell Raises Eastern Washington Concerns with Gov. Ferguson November 19, 2025 Cami Krema Representative Andrew Engell (R-Colville), met with Washington state governor Bob Ferguson in Spokane on Nov. 8, to discuss local issues and explore common ground. Engell said that his goal for the meeting was to help build trust in the state government, reduce tension between the urban and rural communities, and ensure the east side of the state is heard. Read More Government Stevens County Commissioners Heated Over Veteran Relief Policy November 12, 2025 Cami Krema The Stevens County commissioners met on Nov. 7, to discuss the county’s new Veterans Relief Fund (VRF) policy. During the meeting, the commissioners found themselves unable to reach an agreement on approving the new policy and whether it would benefit local veterans. Read More Government Preliminary Election Results Released for Stevens and Ferry Counties November 12, 2025 Emma Lee Conyer General election results for Stevens and Ferry counties are still being counted, however, current tabulations provide an indication of the winning parties. According to election department officials, the election results for both of the counties will be certified on Nov. 25. Read More Government Colville City Council Discusses Stipend Budget, Historic Preservation Efforts and EMS Confusion November 5, 2025 Isidora Patrick The council approved a three-year extension with Walsh Coomer and Associates Inc., worth $491,190, to continue engineering and construction work on the city’s Reservoir No. 2 project. The updated agreement runs through 2028 and covers final design and bidding. Council members also gave the green light to an easement agreement with Day Management Corporation... Read More Government Kettle Falls City Council Reviews Poool Attendance and LED Project October 29, 2025 Isidora Patrick During the public hearing on 2026 property and ad valorem taxes, city staff noted that figures from the assessor’s office were not yet available, so the ordinances were introduced without final numbers. The council plans to hold another public hearing and adopt the finalized tax ordinances once the information arrives. Read More Government Local Lawmakers Meet with Canadian Neighbors October 22, 2025 Staff Report State representatives Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium, and Andrew Engell, R-Colville, from Washington's 7th Legislative District, announced that they visited the U.S./Canadian border to strengthen ties with their neighbors in British Columbia. The two lawmakers met with Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette at the Frontier-Patterson border crossing. Read More Government County Prosecutor's Office Works Through Staffing Shortages October 8, 2025 Chloe Harrington According to George, when prosecutor Tim Rasmussen took office from Jerry Wetle in the mid 2000s, the office employed seven deputy prosecutors. This year, George was approved by the county commissioners to hire five employees, in addition to a current part-time employee. She said, “Previously, our budget has always approved seven deputy prosecutors. We might not have had the positions filled..." Read More Government Checking In on City Councils October 1, 2025 Chloe Harrington 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. Read More Government September 24, 2025 Staff Report 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... 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LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Business Business Nana’s Closet Soon to Offer Back-to-School Essentials August 13, 2025 Meredith Carroll Operation Santa of Kettle Falls is expanding outside of the holiday season. The same outfitter that has been helping families in need, since Judy Davis founded it in1982, is broadening with a new initiative: Nana’s Closet. Read More Business Barman’s Building Begins New Chapter August 20, 2025 Meredith Carroll After sitting vacant since 2017, the Barman’s building is about to reopen as Barman’s Gift and Home. Barman’s was originally established in 1887 by David Barman as a department store 115 years ago. Read More Business Colville Elks Lodge Unveils RV Park August 27, 2025 Emma Lee Conyer After more than a decade of planning and three years of dedicated construction, the Colville Elks Lodge #1753 celebrated the official opening of their brand-new, 10-space RV Park on Aug. 19. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completion of a project that brings new accommodation options to Colville. Read More Business Colville Gains a New Bookstore October 29, 2025 Meredith Carroll 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.” Read More Business Bare Beauty Opens in Colville October 29, 2025 Meredith Carroll 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.” Read More Business The Woodland Theatre Receives Support for Upcoming Projects December 3, 2025 Tamara Lee Titus 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. Read More Business Local Salon Moves to New Location November 5, 2025 Meredith Carroll Karen Wisner, owner of A Kut Above hair salon, has moved locations and continues to style hair and provide mani-pedis after 38 years in the industry. “I started at my new location the first week of October,” said Wisner. “I needed a change, less stress in my life. A Kut Above is my name, so I took that with me and left everything else for the other girls.” Read More Business Thai Restaurant Opening in Chewelah November 5, 2025 Brandon Hansen “We are so excited – we will be able to provide another option for the community to eat and enjoy our food,” said Peck. Peck’s inspiration for cooking comes from her mother, she said, who raised her as a single parent in Thailand by selling food on the street each morning. Read More Business Goodwill Moves to Newer, Bigger Location November 19, 2025 Meredith Carroll 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... Read More Business New Mobile Pottery Business Arrives in Town November 19, 2025 Meredith Carroll 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. Read More LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR

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