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David Wayne True | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. David Wayne True 70 Jun 8, 1955 - Dec 20, 2025 David Wayne True, age 70, passed away on the morning of Dec. 20, 2025, in Spokane, Wash., surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born on June 8, 1955, in Everett, Wash., to Richard and Doris (Fitzthum) True. He graduated from Snohomish High School. He married Nickie Minemeyer (divorced 1996) and they moved to Republic, Wash., in 1978. Partnering with his parents for several years, they owned Tiffany’s Resort on Curlew Lake. During those years Brandon and Carissa were born. After selling the resort, the family moved to Colville, where Dave worked as a Realtor at Century21. He finished out his working years at Walmart in Colville, where he was the manager of the sporting goods department. On Sept. 11, 1999, Dave married Robin Russell. They had met on a dancefloor, and he loved to dance with her – especially the two-step. They also enjoyed traveling together. Trips included cruises to Alaska and Mexico. They loved to visit Robin’s children in California and go to the beach. The two of them enjoyed watching baseball, especially if the Dodgers were playing. Dave had a keen eye for a good bargain and loved spending weekend mornings at yard sales. He took pride in finding inexpensive items and reselling them for a profit. Over the years, he accumulated hundreds of treasured finds and proudly displayed a sign that read, “It’s not hoarding if your stuff is cool.” His family joked that he walked a fine line between collecting and hoarding. Dave loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent countless hours hunting deer and grouse with his son and grandchildren. He also created many cherished memories fishing at Starvation Lake with grandkids. Dave loved cutting firewood, often spending full days with family gathering and stacking wood – there was never such a thing as having enough. He took great pride in maintaining a large garden, a neatly mowed lawn, and a substantial woodpile. Twenty years ago, Dave made the life-changing decision to get sober. His family was deeply grateful. Strained relationships were restored, and everyone enjoyed being around the healthier, happier version of Dave. He treasured being present for his grandchildren, faithfully attending their games and events until his health declined. Dave will be remembered as someone who was great to spend time with. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and always had a story to share. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Dave was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Robin; son Brandon (Brandi); daughter Carissa (Josh) Morgan; bonus children Jamie Foti and Jeannette (Darius) Mikenas; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister Deborah (Larry) Dean. A memorial service will be held at The Hub in Colville, Saturday, Jan. 10, at 11:30 a.m. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with David’s care. Please sign his guest book at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Previous Item Next Item

Karen Frances Loible Nichols | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Karen Frances Loible Nichols N/A - Aug 19, 2025 Karen Frances Loible Nichols, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, 2025, at home in Stevens County, Wash., surrounded by her loving family. Born in Dubuque, Iowa, Karen carried a vibrant spirit, creativity, and love wherever life took her. She was the daughter of Henry Joseph Loible VI and Emily Frances Ansel Loible Stalder Schmitt. In her youth, Karen was a cheerleader and flag twirler at Narbonne High School, and she shared a lifelong bond with her sister, Jan, born just 13 months apart. As young girls, they loved roller skating with their best friend Marcy Capanale, creating joyful memories that lasted a lifetime. On July 4, 1963, she married Allan Nichols, a devoted fireman and bomb technician, who made her feel like a queen every day. Together, they shared a life full of adventure, laughter, and deep devotion, building memories that spanned decades and crossed countless miles. Karen’s heart was as creative as it was generous. She was a gifted artist, painting in oils and watercolors, crafting beaded jewelry and crystal angel earrings, and sewing delightful dresses and matching family apparel. Her handmade treasures, shared at craft fairs and among loved ones, reflected her joy and artistry. She treasured family adventures, from camping and fishing trips with her sister-in-law Marcia and brother-in-law Gary to NASCAR outings and annual trips to Hawaii to visit her beloved grandchildren. Her laughter, warmth, and curiosity left an imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Karen was deeply committed to community, participating in Rotary, Soroptimist, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. After Allan’s passing, she was honored with a lifetime membership in the Elks, a testament to the love and respect she earned throughout her life. She is survived by her daughter Angela (Mike) Wethered; grandsons Timothy and Johnathon; siblings Tangi Holbrook (Bruce), Janice Farnham, Jesse Loible, Henry J. Loible VI, Suzanne Loible; brother-in-law Gary Nichols; sister-in-law and best friend Marcia Nichols; and lifelong best friend Marcy Spidel Osborne Capanale. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Allan Lee Nichols and her parents Henry Joseph Loible V and Emily Frances Ansel Loible Stalder Schmitt. Karen’s legacy of love, creativity, adventure, and generosity will continue to shine through the family and friends who carry her memory in their hearts. Previous Item Next Item

Congressman Baumgartner Takes Stock of First Year in D.C. - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Congressman Baumgartner Takes Stock of First Year in D.C. December 24, 2025 By: Cami Krema Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) gives a tour to Wilbur-Creston High School teacher Stacey Nash, before attending the president’s address to Congress. Photo courtesy Baumgartner’s team. In an interview with the Statesman-Examiner, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) discussed his time as a U.S. House Representative for Washington state’s 5 th district, reflecting on accomplishments and hurdles faced throughout his freshman year in Congress. Before entering Congress, Baumgartner was first a Washington state senator, then Spokane County treasurer. “I’ve been privileged to work in both the public and private sectors,” Baumgartner said, adding that a sense of service is something he felt in the Senate and as the county treasurer. He said one of the biggest differences since becoming a congressman is his number of coworkers. “The numbers are bigger; you go from one of 49 (in the Senate) to one of 435 in the House,” he said. When passing legislation, Baumgartner said, “you got to get at least 218 people to agree with you.” Talking about his top priorities over the year, Baumgartner listed safety, improving the economy, and providing better education. “I’m concerned about the southern border and fentanyl entering (the country),” he said, adding that those issues have, in his view, impacted safety in eastern Washington communities. Baumgartner also spoke about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and how he believes it will help to keep taxes low and better the economy overall. “[The bill] was supported by almost every small business and agriculture entity,” he said, adding that it also improves Medicaid by allowing less waste and abuse of the system. “It prohibits illegal immigrants from being on Medicaid and now has work requirements.” He said other benefits of the bill include no taxes on tips for service industry workers, a $6,000 tax deduction for senior citizens, and $1,000 investment accounts for babies (born from 2025-2028), which Baumgartner called “important for creating a culture of saving and investment.” Baumgartner said the bill was “politically challenging” because there was so much in it, and his democrat counterparts “didn’t want to work with us.” Turning to education, Baumgartner said he has been focused on “getting universities back to core education” and “moving away from ‘woke.’” He also said he wanted to protect the rural way of life, which encouraged him to help pass the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. According to the federal legislature, the act provides funding to rural counties and schools, especially those with federal lands such as National Forests, to offset lost timber revenue for education, roads, and public safety, with recent reauthorization ensuring continued support for vital community services. Baumgartner said this act helps schools in areas such as Colville and Republic. “I feel really proud of that,” he said. Thinking about obstacles faced over the last year, Baumgartner said being away from his family has been hard. “It’s a long way from eastern Washington to Washington, D.C.,” he said. “I fly eight hours both ways, twice a week…it’s challenging, that time away from family, I have a wife and five kids.” He added that the time change has also taken a physical toll on him. When discussing the highlights he’s experienced, Baumgartner cited one as, “Being with President Trump on the 4 th of July for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signing.” He pointed to the passing of his bill, the Deterrent Act, as a notable success. The bill, which passed March 27 of this year, aims to increase transparency for foreign gifts and contracts at U.S. universities, lowering the reporting threshold and focusing on "countries of concern" such as China. He said other highlights included having his family visit him in Washington, D.C. to see him sworn into office and giving tours of the capital to visiting constituents. Baumgartner said a memorable visit was with Stacey Nash, a teacher from Wilbur-Creston High School, who was nominated by her students to be his guest for the president’s address to Congress. He shared that another special visit took place when a Washington State University student contacted him about helping him arrange a special proposal in Washington D.C. Baumgartner recalled how the student, Ethan Keogh, “asked us if we could arrange for him to surprise his girlfriend with a marriage proposal. The setup was that I was leading them on a tour they had won by drawing their name out of a Coug helmet. We had a secret code word for the big moment and had the Rotonda cleared.” Over the year, Baumgartner said he has hosted 11 town halls, responded to over 82,000 emails and 12,500 phone calls, and held 289 constituent meetings. “I’m surprised by the number of constituents that visit Washington D.C.,” he said, adding that he has offered groups from Washington State University and Eastern Washington University to visit as well. According to Baumgartner, issues that have been brought to him include border and fiscal issues, taxes, concern that Washington is a sanctuary state, immigration, healthcare, and “whatever the current national democrat talking point is.” He also said he’s been asked about the release of the Epstein files, stating that he is “in favor of releasing them.” Heading into 2026, Baumgartner said he will “continue working for the people of eastern Washington,” by tackling a number of goals, including cracking down on fentanyl, securing the border, increasing manufacturing jobs in the state, getting parents more involved in education, and more. “It’s been a privilege to be a congressman for eastern Washington,” he said. “I’m really proud of the work we’re doing.” Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Local Plans for the Country’s 250th Anniversary in the (Fire) Works - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Local Plans for the Country’s 250th Anniversary in the (Fire) Works December 31, 2025 By: Tamara Lee Titus The nation is approaching 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Lori Matlock, Northeast Washington Fair/AG Trade Center manager, discussed how she is in the beginning stages of planning a big celebration on July 4, 2026, to commemorate this historic moment in American history. “I was approached by lifelong friend Dick Nichols, who asked me to put on a fireworks show for the 250 th celebration of the signing of the [Declaration of] Independence. I am not sure why he asked me, maybe because he knew I would not turn him down,” Matlock said. She continued, “After he left, I got to thinking that I needed to do more than shoot-off fireworks, as that can't happen until dark in July. So, it sent my little wheels to thinking of what should be included.” Discussing how this event will compare to ones in the past, Matlock said, “When I took my management job in 2007, I was given the task to put on the 4 th of July fireworks. I did try to have a ‘day of events’ a couple times, but most people are out on the water enjoying the summer. This one will start about 4 p.m. in the afternoon, with no real ‘start,’ unless people want to be part of the opening ceremony and the speakers. The fireworks and/or drone show will go off at about 9:30 p.m.” Matlock stated that she is a huge supporter of the military and those that protect and serve, and plans to include both military and law enforcement in the festivities. “I will be inviting all that have served in the military to come and be recognized, along with all those that protect and serve. I come from a background to serve. My dad is a retired World War II B-25 pilot, my oldest brother is a retired Lieutenant General, and my other brother is a retired county deputy and retired State Trooper. There were so many that fought and remain fighting for our freedom,” she said. According to Matlock, some of the goals of the event are “to give people not only a history lesson, but to give people a sense of how we got here, and why it is important to do everything we can to remain free.” Encouraging unity, she said, “We don't have to agree, but we need to be able to reach across the table and work back-to-back to see everything that may take this away.” Matlock said she hopes this event can bring people together to create solid communities, saying, “You never know with an event, you just open the doors and welcome people in, and it takes on a life of its own.” As far as the specifics of the plans, she shared, “I have several thoughts – I applied to the City of Colville for funds to pay for fireworks and some celebratory events. I have reached out to the Boy Scouts to put on the retiring of the flags, as I don't think a lot of people understand how that ceremony takes place. We will also have the folding of the flag (demonstration) and (talk about) what that means. Again, I don't think a lot of the public knows why this is important. Dick Nichols will speak on the history of the signing of the declaration.” Matlock confirmed that there will be a couple fellows parachuting in with the American Flag and she is working on a fly-by from Fairchild Airfare Base. She said that some people are putting together a barbershop quartet, and that the bell choir and the local orchestra are performing. “I have spoken to a few musicians that will be performing as well. Everything is preliminary of course, but the wheels are turning,” she related. Matlock said she would like to have sponsorships to offset the food vendors’ costs to the public. “For example, if your hot dog is normally $5, I would hope to have it free or maybe at $1. I have several ideas on vendors. I will have kids games and some adult games as well, with the help of those I have not yet asked.” Old-fashioned events will be highlighted, including: a three-legged race, corn hole tournament, pie-eating contest, tug-a-war, “and anything out of the box,” she said. Matlock said that she has reached out to Chewelah and Kettle Falls officials, and plans to get in touch with officials in Northport, Republic, and Pend Oreille County as well, about collaborating on a scavenger hunt between the towns. “I am hoping that people will get behind this event,” Matlock said. “I struggle with people taking advantage of thousands of people in town for the Rodeo or the Fair to put on sales or ‘Welcome to Town’ signs. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put on a great face and coordinate.” For more information, contact Matlock at LMatlock@stevenscountywa.gov . 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Alan James Trusler | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Alan James Trusler 70 Sep 29, 1955 - Oct 8, 2025 Born in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 29, 1955, Alan passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Oct. 8, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Spokane, Wash. Alan began his life in Van Nuys, Calif., where he lived with his father, Noel, his mother, Lucretia, and his sister, Tia. In his youth, Alan was active in both the Boy Scouts of America and in Demolay International where he met his life-long friend Garrison Russell. In the summer of 1975, at the age of 19, Alan and Garrison made the decision to postpone continuing their college education, and instead travel to a budding rural community located 40 miles north of Colville, Wash. There they met with numerous other young individuals who were all seeking a quieter life and searching for deeper meaning. This Cedar Creek community was centered around a piece of property that Dan and LaDonna Henry had recently purchased and Uncle Dan, as he was affectionately known, welcomed these younger individuals and enthusiastically shared with them his Christian faith. Alan spent his time participating in nightly bible studies and busied himself with manual labor work on the community farm. As that initial summer stretched into years, Alan’s faith grew and he became a spiritual mentor in the community. During those early years, Alan met Esther Henry, a niece of Dan Henry. Sharing a common bond of faith, they fell in love and were married in the fall of 1978. Alan proved quite handy, and in 1979, with little more than a high school woodshop education, he built a home for his family in the growing Cedar Creek community which included a large, detached shop. Within this shop, he and Dan Henry’s son, Dan Henry Jr., began to fabricate stoves, and Aladdin Steel Products was born. Over time, Aladdin Steel grew, and in 1987, Alan moved the business and his family into the town of Colville. Alan’s talent toward the business-side of the company helped elevate him to a position of managing Aladdin Steel as its president. After many years of growing the business in the Colville community, Aladdin Steel reached a point in 1998, where it made sense both financially and for the continued growth of the business to sell it to HON Industries based in Minnesota. Alan worked quite hard during the merger to consider the impact it would have on the Colville community and its workers. In the end, HON Industries agreed to invest in the Colville area by keeping the business local. HON helped finance the construction of a new large, modern manufacturing plant to support the growing business. As part of the deal, Alan also was able to retain and continue most of his previous job functions at the helm of Aladdin Steel which would later become part of Hearth & Home Technologies. Alan loved working in the hearth industry. Alan was such a generous and charismatic person. His laughter came easily, and his smile was constant and warm. He found joy in bringing people together and often took it upon himself to make gatherings possible. Affectionately known as “Uncle Al” by much of his extended family, he was the kind of person who made everyone feel safe and at ease when he was around. Alan was always considerate of others’ needs and went out of his way to ensure that everyone was having a good time. He had an uncanny ability to connect with almost anyone he met, quickly turning strangers into friends. Everyone who knew him was drawn to his magnetic personality, his joy for life, and his “pearls of wisdom,” which he generously shared with anyone willing to listen. Alan lived fully – traveling widely, finding joy in every journey, and cherishing the people who shared it with him. He was a devoted father, a loyal friend, and one of the most generous souls you could ever meet. Alan was a tremendous presence in his community and family. He filled our lives with warmth, and his lessons will live on in the countless individuals he touched. As Alan often said when raising a glass to loved ones who had gone before him, “Until we meet again.” Alan is survived by his wife of 47 years, Esther, his children, son Phil, his wife Caitlin, daughter Melissa, her husband Chris, daughter Julia, her husband Nick, and his grandchildren; Ethan, Nolan, Olivia, Jeffrey, Deirdre, and Theodore. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Colville, Wash. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to American Cancer Society in Alan’s name. Previous Item Next Item

Out of the Past: 12/24/2025 - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Out of the Past: 12/24/2025 December 24, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum Keller House Christmas Santa 2024. Photo courtesy Stevens Country Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— Next Monday, Dec. 28, will be observed throughout the nation by dinners and meetings as the birthday anniversary of Woodrow Wilson, the apostle of world peace, who died in his struggle to attain world peace. The first real snow of the season came Monday, to a depth of about 4 inches, dispelling any ideas that December might pass without a white covering for the ground. A greeting card at the beginning of the New Year is a pleasing reminder of friendship. Hundreds of beautiful new cards for New Year’s greetings are in the Examiner line of greeting cards. Many varieties of sentiment and design, 5c and 10c: The Colville Examiner . 75 Years Ago— Florida or California has nothing on Colville. They play golf here on Christmas. Golf course manager, Paul Burgeess, reported play on the local course all through the holiday. The greens were in excellent shape, he reported. Civil defense forms will go into the mail next week. Fred Wilson, county defense coordinator, said volunteer workers will begin mailing forms Tuesday. Individuals will be asked to give information on available firearms, housing, transportation, heavy machinery, miscellaneous equipment and livestock. “It’s unlikely that any part of the county will become a major bombing target,” Wilsdon explained. “Our first job will probably be assisting other areas by handling evacuees from larger cities in the state.” 50 Years Ago— Letters to Santa Claus winners were named by the Statesman-Examiner this week. They included first place: Ricky Ghramm, Kettle Falls; second place: Valerie Nullet, Kettle Falls; third place: Susan Bertlow, Colville; honorable mention, Grace Leaf, Addy; honorable mention, Lorianne Schernitzki, Kettle Falls; honorable mention, Becky Droter, Colville. Santa Claus came to Addy early Saturday afternoon when the local volunteer firemen gathered the children of the community to their firetruck and drove them around town. Fifty sacks of treats were distributed to the youngsters. A Christmas Tea honoring the Sisters of Mount Carmel Hospital was the highlight of the December meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary held Dec. 8, at the hospital. 25 Years Ago— Workers earning minimum wage in Washington will make $6.72 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2001, a 22 cents-per-hour increase over the current minimum wage. At Thanksgiving time, the average for a gallon of self-service unleaded gas was $1.70. Now, the price is $1.64. Mid-grade and premium at self-service pumps is also six cents lower. The Colville Piecemakers Binky Patrol will be hosting its next “Bink-A-Thon” serving get-together on Dec. 29. Binky Patrol quilts are donated to local shelters to help the homeless and needy, especially teens and children. 10 Years Ago— Carter Toyota in Colville has once again stepped up to be the primary sponsor for this year’s Fireworks Show at the Northeast Washington Fairgrounds. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rogers announced last week that former Stevens County Commissioner Malcolm Friedman will serve as her Northern Region Representative. The office is in Colville. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

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Colville Boys Basketball Offense Shines In First Two Games - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Colville Boys Basketball Offense Shines In First Two Games December 10, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Three games in, and the Crimson Hawks have twice exceeded 70 points in a game. 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. Crew Bridgeman also added 10 points to the Crimson Hawks’ tally. Against former league foe Newport on Friday, Dec. 5, Colville scored at least 20 points in three quarters and came away with a 77-41 road victory. Bateman had a big game, scoring 22 points, while Darnold added 15. Colville posted nearly double the number of field goals as the Grizzlies. Bridgeman added eight points while Sam Bruce hit four field goals for nine points. Brock Benson hit three shots and went 2-for-4 from the free-throw line and scored eight points. A day later, the Crimson Hawks played their third game of the week, running into Class 2B power Northwest Christian in Colbert. The Crusaders, who finished fourth in the state tournament last year, downed Colville 82-30. The boys are scheduled to host two games this week, starting with Reardan on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:45 p.m., followed by Chelan on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5:45 p.m. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Lawrence "Larry" Julius Christensen | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Lawrence "Larry" Julius Christensen 81 Jan 28, 1944 - Oct 14, 2025 Lawrence “Larry” Julius Christensen, a longtime resident of Colville, Wash., passed away on Oct. 14, 2025, in Colville, Wash., at the age of 81. Larry was born on Jan. 28, 1944 in Seattle, Wash., the son of Lawrence and Margaret (Martin) Christensen. He began school in Kettle Falls, Wash., and in 1961 graduated from Colville High School. On July 12, 1961, Larry married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Clark, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They returned to the Colville area where Larry worked locally at the Shell Station and later for Colmac Coil. He then began a career in timber production. Larry started his career at the Avey Brothers Mill in Kettle Falls and although this mill changed hands several times through the years, Larry remained at the same location until his retirement. When he retired, the lumber mill was owned by Boise Cascade Lumber and Larry had earned the title of master lumberman. He then applied his decades of wisdom into the formation of his own lumber grading and inspection business. Larry took down his business shingle after five years and began enjoying retirement. Larry and Barb loved to share time with their family at their South Twin lake cabin near Inchelium, Wash. They enjoyed soaking up the summertime sunshine, starting with the sunrise and ending with the sunset reflections upon the water. They shared time lakeside, and on the water, creating timeless memories with generations of family and friends. They also loaded their horse trailers and drove to trailheads and horse camps throughout the Pacific Northwest. Their love for the outdoors was shared in early morning fishing trips, years of hunting camps and camp gatherings, horseback trails, boating and floating adventures and continues to spread throughout the new generations of their family. He and Barb also traveled extensively in retirement to destinations including; Hawaii, England, Scotland, and Ireland. Larry was involved in the community as a coach for Little League, Elks member and golfer, scorer for wrestling matches and a longtime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colville. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Newell, and grandson, Travis Lein. Larry is survived by his wife: Barb Christensen of Colville, Wash.; daughter, Marjorie Lien of Colville, Wash.; son, Larry Christensen (Dana) of Colville, Wash.; grandchildren, Sheena Lien, Dustin Christensen (Chantel), Zack Christensen (Kim); seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Dunlop (Ron) of Spokane, Wash., numerous nieces, nephews and a host of extended family. A family gathering was held. Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one’s choice. Please visit the on-line memorial and sign the guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. Previous Item Next Item

Northport Wins Two Games Against 1A Schools - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Northport Wins Two Games Against 1A Schools January 7, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen The Northport boys basketball team faced two 1A teams at the Eagle Holiday Classic in Spokane and dropped a pair of nonleague contests to fall to 7-4 season. Considering Northport is a 1B program, however, their offensive showing against Colville does turn some heads. Northport opened tournament play with a 74-33 loss to the Lakeside Eagles on Dec. 30 at West Valley High School. Lakeside raced out to a 23-10 first-quarter lead and never let the Mustangs find an offensive rhythm. Clay Hanson led the Eagles with 24 points, while Lakeside’s balanced attack and defensive pressure limited Northport to just 12 field goals for the game. Pete Beardslee paced the Mustangs with 13 points, and Cameron Mawdsley added 12 points. Northport hit three 3-pointers, and scored only four points in the fourth quarter as Lakeside continued to build its lead. One day earlier, Northport came up just short in a high-scoring 82-79 loss to the Colville Crimson Hawks on Dec. 29. The Mustangs traded baskets throughout a fast-paced contest that featured 26 combined 3-pointers and remained undecided until the final possessions. Pete Beardslee delivered a standout performance for Northport, scoring 30 points, while Mawdsley added 27, including five 3-pointers. Northport erupted for 33 points in the fourth quarter to close a double-digit deficit, but Colville was able to hold on behind a 31-point outing from Parker Darnold. Despite the losses, Northport showed its offensive potential against Colville and will look to regain momentum when it plays like-sized 1B schools again. The Mustangs played Cusick on Tuesday, Jan. 6; results were not available at press time. The team is scheduled to face Selkirk on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

John Matthew Wesley Johnson — a community announcement published by the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville and Stevens County. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES 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. Previous Next LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Local Wrestling Earns Multiple Podium Finishes - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Local Wrestling Earns Multiple Podium Finishes January 14, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Colville's Haiden Sackman won the Bordertown Throwdown's top wrestler award. On the same weekend, she placed in a gymnastics tournament. Photo courtesy Colville Athletics. Sackman Places First, Again Colville’s Haiden Sackman had another championship run at the Bordertown Throwdown: Ladies Only tournament, while teammate Kirya Zier also had a podium appearance. At 120 pounds, Sackman delivered a flawless performance, going 7-0 to claim first place and score 28 team points. Sackman recorded six pins on the day, including falls over wrestlers from Priest River, Almira Coulee-Hartline, Lewiston, Moscow, and Clarkston. Her longest match lasted just over five minutes, and she capped the title run with a series of quick pins in the later rounds, including a 39-second fall in Round 6. Sackman’s title run was one of the most complete performances of the tournament, and she won the wrestler of the tournament award. Zier, 125 pounds, competed in a demanding bracket to earn a seventh-place finish and 12 team points. Zier picked up a pair of wins by fall and forfeit, including a pin over Aubrey Hessitt of Clarkston, and closed her tournament by winning the seventh-place match by forfeit. Colville’s Davis Claims Title, Two More Place The Colville Crimson Hawks were led by Bryce Davis, who captured the 138-pound championship with a dominant run through the bracket during the Blackhawk Invite at Cheney High School on Saturday, Jan. 10. Davis scored 30.5 team points, opening with a technical fall before recording three straight falls to reach the finals. In the title match, Davis sealed first place with a 16-5 major decision over Jaiden Peak of West Valley (Spokane). Trent Seitters placed fifth at 150 pounds, scoring 14 team points. After dropping a quarterfinal bout, Seitters battled back through the consolation bracket with a pin of Clarkston High School’s Ty Fleishman, and finished his day with a fall over Bryan Castro of Connell in the fifth-place match. At 190 pounds, Braedon Heater also earned fifth place, contributing 15.5 team points. Heater recorded a pin and a technical fall in consolation action before closing his tournament with a first-period fall over Phoenix Jansen of Clarkston. Chewelah’s Tapia and Katzer Earn Podium Finishes The Chewelah Cougars saw two wrestlers place at 157 pounds at the Blackhawk Invite on Jan. 10. Titan Tapia completed a fourth-place finish after an impressive run that included a technical fall and two pins early in the tournament. Tapia rebounded from a semifinal loss with back-to-back consolation wins before falling in the third-place match. Dakota Katzer added a fifth-place finish at the same weight class. Katzer advanced to the semifinals with a pin and a technical fall, then bounced back from a close consolation loss to win the fifth-place match by decision over Nelson Nygard of Eastmont. Kettle Falls Bulldogs Rack up Titles The Kettle Falls Bulldogs dominated the Crusader Classic at Northwest Christian Schools on Jan. 10, with three individual champions and several additional placers across the lineup. Josh Bair won the 113-pound title, recording a pair of falls to finish unbeaten on the day. Ezekiel Evans captured first place at 150 pounds with three straight pins, while Kincaid Freer claimed the 157-pound championship, also winning all of his matches by fall. Kettle Falls added multiple podium finishes beyond its champions. Gideon Evans placed second at 126 pounds after reaching the finals with two pins. Michael Winn (120 pounds) and Joseph Young (132 pounds) each placed third after battling back through the consolation bracket with pins in their placement matches. Lee Fowler (106 pounds), Landon Tryon (165 pounds), Aiden Fowler (190 pounds) and Harley Rowe (215 pounds) all earned fourth-place finishes, giving the Bulldogs scoring contributions throughout the weights, demonstrating the team’s depth. The Bulldogs also continued their momentum in dual competition, earning a 44-30 road win over Northwest Christian earlier in the week. Gideon Evans opened the night with a quick pin at 126 pounds, and the Bulldogs closed the dual with another pin at heavyweight. Bair, Baylor Rosen, Aiden Fowler and Rowe all added wins by forfeit, while Ezekiel Evans scored bonus points with a technical fall at 157 pounds and Freer earned a hard-fought decision at 165 pounds. Springdale Wrestlers Post Strong Finishes The Chargers banner also found success at the Crusader Classic, placing three athletes on Jan. 10. Seth Finley earned second place at 132 pounds after advancing to the finals with a technical fall and a pin. Mykah Patterson earned a runner-up finish at 157 pounds, reaching the championship match with two falls before finishing second. Tyson Kane added a fourth-place finish at heavyweight, battling through the consolation rounds with three straight pins. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES