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Father Charles Henry Klutz | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Father Charles Henry Klutz 91 Sep 5, 1934 - Sep 15, 2025 Father Charles Henry Klutz, age 91, a 12-year resident of the Colville, Wash., community, passed away on September 15, in Colville. Fr. Klutz was born on Sept. 5, 1934 in Patterson, Calif., the son of Frank Paul and Wilhemina Irene (Camara) Klutz. He was raised in the Patterson and Petaluma, Calif., area, where he attended and graduated from high school. He then attended college, earned his bachelor’s degree, and was ordained a priest in the Eastern Catholic Church in 1963. Fr. Klutz began a family and they resided in Seattle, Wash., where he served the Priest of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East. In the late 1970s, Fr. Klutz relocated to Chicago where he continued his work at St. John’s Holy Apostolic Assyrian Catholic Church of the East. He retired in 2008 and continued in service of the church for five years until moving to Colville with his wife, Barabara. Barbara passed away on Oct. 24, 2013 and Fr. Klutz remained in Colville near family. He was a voracious reader from titles of fiction and philosophy to history and theology. Fr. Klutz worked in participation with Arch Deacon George Toma on the creation of the Catechism. He anchored himself in the sacraments and a life in service to the church. His prayer life was unceasing to the point that he wore the sacramental beads into pieces. Fr. Klutz loved to turn introductions into friendships and was fully present to those sharing in passing moments to continued conversation and presence. His wisdom, faith and love for people will be dearly missed. Fr. Klutz was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marilyn Ginger. Fr. Klutz is survived by his sons, David Cole (Kris) of Texas City, Texas, Richard Klutz (Ruby Tamayo) of Mukilteo, Wash.; daughters, Rebecca Kouf of Colville, Wash., Ruth Ratzlaff (Terry) of Enderby, British Columbia; siblings, Robert Klutz and Marjean Cannon both of California, 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Father Charles H. Klutz will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Colville, Wash. The graveside service will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Colville. Arch Deacon George Toma will officiate. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. Previous Item Next Item

Local Residents Receive State Recognition - 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 Residents Receive State Recognition July 2, 2025 By: Meredith Carroll Gines wins medals at district track meet. Photo provided by Kaylin Gines. A local student and a school volunteer have received awards and recognition by the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA), an organization formed to promote leadership in communities, provide legislative support for education, and assist in the development of excellence in both student learning and opportunities for leaders ( wasa-oly.org ). WASA presents annual, statewide awards to those who show excellence in certain categories, two of which have been given to local recipients. The first honor is the Community Leadership Award which was given to Elissa Dyson, of the Onion Creek School District. “The award is a nice recognition for those who exhibit leadership in the community,” Dyson said. “I have served as Onion Creek School District board chair for more than 20 years. I assist with facilities and transportation, have facilitated the successful coordination with other districts, and I have a long history of service.” In addition to serving on the board, Dyson has worked with the students to publish a newsletter, participated in summer programs, and has had a hand in educational activities. Dyson started her long career of volunteering with Onion Creek in 1985, after her family relocated from Seattle. “During my entire service, I have never been a paid staff member,” Dyson said. “I’ve always volunteered my time.” She added that, “This award is special to me because between 1998 and 2018, I was the chair of WASA’s partner organization, the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA). Every school district in the state of Washington is a member and participates in legislation and lobbying.” Dyson said she is proud to have visited every school in Washington with fewer than 2,000 students. “It took me 12 years to visit more than 200 schools,” she said. Dyson’s award comes with her decision to retire from service. “I actually made the decision in 2021 that I would not run for reelection in 2025,” she said. “I’m almost 78 years old. It’s time for me to have a little more freedom to travel and do other things. It will be hard, though. I’ve done this longer than I’ve done anything in my life.” Some of the best aspects of Dyson’s time with the Onion Creek School District, she said, was because of the people. “There are a lot of really great people involved in public education. I appreciate getting to know wonderful people, administrators, students, and teachers. There have been so many rich experiences.” But the last few years have been very challenging, according to Dyson. “It seemed like the first 35 years I was on the school board, everyone was unified in terms of goals and beliefs. And then, once we got into the pandemic, things fractured. Politics came into play. All of a sudden there was a rift. Politics has no place in education.” Dyson continued, “One thing I learned is how important schools are in the life of small communities. I plan on continuing my involvement with the district. I will still work with students on the newsletter and stay involved with what’s going on.” Kaylin Gines of Mary Walker High School in Springdale was given the WASA Student Leadership Award. This award recognizes outstanding student leaders who exhibit a leadership role in their school and promote social justice in their community. “I was nominated by the superintendent, because I do a lot of leadership,” said Gines. She is involved in a peer mentorship program, participates in public speaking and community service, and is a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). “I also participate in the Tree of Sharing, which is a charity that helps people in need during the holidays.” Gines is also on her school’s volleyball team and trains her horse outside of school, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. “I really like being busy,” she said. “That’s how to make school more enjoyable. It means a lot to be able to mentor eighth graders as they prepare for high school. And since I love volleyball, I help out with that, coaching little kids. I’m actually being recruited by colleges for volleyball.” Gines added, “There aren’t a lot of negatives to the things I do, but sometimes it can be a lot to handle.” For more information about WASA, visit their website, wasa-oly.org . 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

Chewelah Girls Drop Two Non-League Contests - 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 Chewelah Girls Drop Two Non-League Contests January 7, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen The Chewelah girls basketball team dropped a pair of nonleague contests at home, falling to 1-9 overall and 0-4 in league play. Chewelah most recently lost 56-22 to the visiting Colville Crimson Hawks on Saturday, Jan. 3. Colville set the tone early, launching to a 17-7 lead in the first quarter and holding the Cougars scoreless in the second to take a commanding 35-7 advantage into halftime. The Crimson Hawks used balanced scoring to pull away, with Andee Kroiss scoring 15 points and Alyssa Kubesh adding 13 points. Chewelah was limited to eight field goals in the game and was unable to generate consistent offense against Colville’s defensive pressure. Sara Vioni led the Cougars with 14 points, accounting for more than half of Chewelah’s scoring on the night. Earlier in the week, Chewelah dropped a 36-25 decision to the Tonasket Tigers on Dec. 30. The Cougars stayed within striking distance through the first three quarters but were unable to mount a late push, as Tonasket outscored Chewelah 5-4 in the final period. Vioni again paced Chewelah, scoring 10 points. The Cougars were held without a 3-pointer for the second straight game and finished with nine made field goals. The team played Davenport on Tuesday, Jan. 6; results were not available at press time. The Lady Cougars are scheduled to host Kettle Falls on Friday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 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

Chewelah Girls Basketball Drops Two League Matchups - 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 Chewelah Girls Basketball Drops Two League Matchups January 28, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen The Chewelah girls basketball fell in two Northeast 2B North games last week, dropping a matchup on the road to Newport before returning home for a loss against league-leading Reardan. Chewelah opened the week with a 34-19 loss to the Newport Grizzlies on Jan. 20. The Cougars trailed 15-8 at halftime and were unable to close the gap. Grace Keck led Newport with 13 points. Chewelah was led by Elise Warren with seven points, followed by Megan Watts with six and Sara Vioni with four points before fouling out. The Cougars were held without a 3-pointer in the contest and finished 1-for-2 from the free-throw line. Chewelah played at home Friday, Jan. 23, but struggled to generate offense in a 64-16 loss to the Reardan Screaming Eagles. Reardan jumped out to a 24-9 first-quarter lead and maintained control throughout the game. The Screaming Eagles (16-2 overall, 10-0 league) used balanced scoring and seven 3-pointers to pull away. Rylynn Green scored a team-high 12 points. Chewelah was led by Vioni, who finished with 12 points. The Cougars fell to 1-16 overall and 0-10 in NE2B play. Results from Chewelah’s matchup at Davenport on Tuesday, Jan. 27, were unavailable at press time. Chewelah is scheduled to host St. George’s on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 4:30 p.m. and play at Kettle Falls on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 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

Stevens County Sheriff's Office Investigation Leads to Arrest in Child Overdose Case - 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 Stevens County Sheriff's Office Investigation Leads to Arrest in Child Overdose Case December 10, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Briana Smutz arrested by law enforcement. Photo courtesy U.S. Marshals Service. A Stevens County drug investigation led to the arrest of a woman accused of exposing her young child to fentanyl earlier this year. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, detectives with the Spokane Valley Police Department and members of the U.S. Marshals Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force took Briana Smutz into custody on Dec. 3, without incident. The investigation began with the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office Proactive Narcotic Enforcement Task Force, which developed information on Smutz’s whereabouts the day before the arrest. That intel allowed federal and local officers to coordinate the operation quickly, officials said. According to law enforcement, Smutz was wanted in Stevens County on multiple felony charges, including Assault of a Child in the Third Degree – Domestic Violence (Position of Trust, Vulnerable Victim), Abandonment of a Dependent Person in the First Degree – Domestic Violence (Position of Trust, Vulnerable Victim) and possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The charges are related to a case in which authorities alleged a two-year-old child gained access to fentanyl pills belonging to Smutz. The toddler showed signs of overdose, prompting emergency crews to administer Narcan. Officials said the child was transported from Loon Lake by ambulance to a Spokane-area hospital for treatment. According to officials, the child did survive. Investigators said Smutz left the scene before deputies could interview her regarding the incident. The case remains under investigation, according to officials. 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

2B Boys Basketball Displays Grit and Rivalry - 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 2B Boys Basketball Displays Grit and Rivalry January 14, 2026 By: Brandon Jamsem Mace Thivierge. File photo. Chewelah-Kettle Showdown Worthy of Rivalry A busy week of Northeast 2B North action saw both the Chewelah and Kettle Falls boys basketball teams battle as league play tightened in January. Kettle Falls picked up a narrow 45-43 road win over Chewelah on Friday night, Jan. 9, behind a dominant scoring performance from Mace Thivierge. Thivierge poured in 23 points, accounting for more than half of the Bulldogs’ offense, as Kettle Falls improved to 7-7 overall and 3-3 in Northeast 2B North play. He knocked down three 3-pointers and went 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. Chewelah led 24-21 at halftime and took a 37-33 advantage into the fourth quarter, but the Cougars were held to just six points in the final period as Kettle Falls closed the game on a 12-6 run. Ryen McMillin led Chewelah with 14 points, while the Cougars also got eight points apiece from Asher Stancil and Frank Sety. Both teams finished with 16 fouls, and the game featured just seven 3-pointers in total. Kettle Falls Takes Down St. George’s Kettle Falls earned a convincing 62-44 home win over St. George’s on Jan. 6, setting the tone early with a 17-4 first quarter. Alex Mazanek scored 13 points to lead the Bulldogs, while Thivierge added 12 and Cooper McKern chipped in 11 points. Kettle Falls drained six 3-pointers and went 10-of-12 from the free-throw line in a balanced offensive effort. The Bulldogs led 39-15 at halftime and never allowed the Dragons to seriously threaten down the stretch. Liam Darcy paced St. George’s with 14 points. Chewelah Earns Home Win, Fall on the Road Chewelah opened the week with a strong 61-48 home victory over Davenport on Jan. 6, using a decisive fourth quarter to pull away. Grady Skok scored a game-high 18 points, while Stancil added 14 and Sety finished with 10 points. The Cougars outscored Davenport 19-10 in the final quarter to seal the win. Chewelah followed that win with a 55-49 road loss at St. George’s on Saturday, Jan. 10. McMillin scored 18 points to lead Chewelah, while Stancil added 10. The Cougars led 40-25 at halftime, but St. George’s outscored Chewelah 39-19 in the second half to complete the comeback. The split left Chewelah at 7-6 overall and 2-5 in Northeast 2B North play as the Cougars look to regroup heading into the heart of the league schedule. 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

Betty Ann Garvey | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Betty Ann Garvey 97 Sep 13, 1928 - Oct 14, 2025 “I wish people didn’t die; but when you die in the world, you don’t die in your families’ hearts.” Piper Cole Betty Ann Garvey passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, 2025, with her daughters and family members by her side. She was born on Sept. 13, 1928, in Ponca, Neb., to Paul Harry Engel and Neva Jane Roberts. She was even born in the same room that her father was born in. Betty and her family moved from Nebraska to Montana and eventually they made their way to Colville, Wash., where they made their home. Betty graduated from Colville High School in 1946 and shortly after, she met the love of her life, James Richard “Dick” Garvey, at a community dance. They were married on Jan. 15, 1947. Together they lived in Colville, Wash., where they started their family and were blessed with four daughters. For over 10 years, Betty drove buses for Colville Schools and even drove some of her own grandchildren. She never let her small stature scare her away from those big buses. She was very involved in numerous activities and was a member with multiple organizations where she put in a lot of time and energy. Some of these include being a 4-H Leader, Stevens County Cowbells member, Washington Mills Home Ec club member and a lifetime member of the Fort Colville Grange. Betty loved being outdoors farming and ranching, raising livestock and especially running all the farm equipment. After her and Dick retired from the farming and ranching life, Betty spent a lot of time working in the flower and vegetable gardens. She loved mowing her lawn on her riding lawn mower and did so even at the age of 97, much to the dismay of her family. She cherished her family time and loved it when everyone, including extended family, could come together and enjoy each other’s company. She especially loved being a great and great-great grandma. Her eyes lit up when the little ones would come and visit and when she could, she would join in the play time. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Dick, her parents Paul and Neva, her sisters Dolly Bar and Pauline Saffel, and her son-in-law Steve Heater. She is survived by her daughters Marilyn (Monte) Ogden of Colville, Nancy Heater of Colville, Patty (Charlie) Benner of Enderlin, N.D., Jerry Garvey of Colville, seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, numerous great-great grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. The family of Betty Garvey would like to invite you to join them for the Graveside services at Mountain View Park Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. with a gathering after at the Fort Colville Grange. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made In Memory of Betty Garvey, to the Colville FFA Chapter at Colville High School. Previous Item Next Item

Out of the Past: 08/27/2025 - 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: 08/27/2025 August 27, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum Fred Draper Lumber Co. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 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. Fred Draper has moved his office from Aladdin and hereafter will be found at the Fred Draper Lumber Co. office at the mill in Colville, formerly called the Colville Lumber Co. As the days become shorter, auditor McLean finds business improving in the marriage license line. 75 Years Ago— The swimming ban has been lifted at the Kettle Falls beach. Claude E. Grieder, superintendent of the Coulee Dam Recreation Area, said tests of the water did not show pollution enough to close the beach. Residents in the Kelly Hill area are going to be asked what they think about state and national affairs this week. The Washington Public Opinion Laboratory is going to be asking for opinions in that part of the county as part of a state-wide public opinion check. Colville may obtain federal aid for development of a complete lighting system at the city airport. NORTHPORT—Members of the Business and Professional Women’s Club presented the city council last Wednesday with a deed to a strip of land formerly owned by Mrs. Stella Lowry, across the river, to be used for an airport. 50 Years Ago— The Stevens County Historical Society this week opened their drive to build a museum and build a historical complex on the Keller property in northwest Colville. In their proposal, the society announced they have entered into a 99-year lease with the city of Colville on the Keller Trust property. The Northwestern Racing Association and its fans enjoyed an exciting day of racing Sunday at Panorama Speedway. In the main event it was Dave Weaver capturing top honors in his car No. 32. Second place went to Carey Rose in car No. 54. 25 Years Ago— Six Statesman-Examiner subscribers walked away with prizes from a drawing held last week for the annual Statesman-Examiner “Subscriber Appreciation” promotion. The Colville newspaper held a three-week customer appreciation promotion to “say thanks to their long-standing subscribers.” Second year Superintendent Mike Blair indicated that approximately 850 students are expected to walk through the doors on the opening day of school Sept. 6, in the Kettle Falls School District. Alan Trusler, president and co-founder of Aladdin Hearth Products, cut a ribbon on Aug. 25, in dedication and celebration of their new multi-million dollar facility in Colville. 10 Years Ago— Preparations for the third annual Festival of Neighbors in Kettle Falls are being finalized. One of the community’s major celebrations, it will be held at Happy Dell Park on Sept. 12. COLVILLE—The Stevens County Fire Benefit will be held Saturday at the Northeast Washington Fairgrounds in Colville. According to organizers, “100% of all donations will go to fire victim recipients.” 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

Sackman, Davis Shine Again For Colville Wrestling - 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 Sackman, Davis Shine Again For Colville Wrestling January 21, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen In a pair of eastern Washington tournaments last week, the Crimson Hawks earned a fifth-place finish from sophomore Bryce Davis (138 pounds) at the Rumble in the Valley in Prosser, scoring 18 team points. Colville’s Haiden Sackman brought home a runner-up finish at the Bring Home Da Beef girls tournament. After receiving a first-round bye, Davis dropped into the consolation bracket following a loss to Cannon Meagher of Kennewick, then mounted an impressive run that included four consecutive wins by fall. Davis pinned Nathaniel Flores of Othello, Xavier Charvet of Grandview, and Trayvon Braziel-Lee of Fife before earning a major decision over Francisco Valencia of Toppenish. Davis was stopped again by Meagher in the consolation semifinals, but closed the tournament on a high note, pinning Jimmy Le of Lake Stevens in 44 seconds to secure fifth place. On the girls' side, Sackman delivered a standout performance at the Bring Home Da Beef tournament in Quincy, placing second at 120 pounds. Sackman advanced through the bracket with a pair of byes before pinning Genevieve Daly of Longview in the quarterfinals and Georgia Rowton of Longview in the semifinals. Sackman reached the championship match before falling to Victoria Black of Cashmere, a highly accomplished wrestler with a 22-5 record. 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

Out of the Past: 07/02/2025 - 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: 07/02/2025 July 2, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum Colville July 4, 1886 parade. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— Last Saturday, Sunday, and Monday were earthquake days for the west and northwest. The shock was felt more at the Colville Flour Mill than any other place in the valley. John Bresnahan stated that the building swayed back and forth, and he estimated that at the top of the building, the swaying was about six inches. July 4 Headlines—Independence Day celebration in Colville. Baseball: Colville vs. Springdale. Immense pyrotechnic display in the evening. 75 Years Ago— Negotiations are already underway for the establishment of a state park at St. Paul’s Mission on Lake Roosevelt, overlooking Marcus Flat. (Became property of National Park Service in 1974). Another Lassie film and a Western are booked together at the Alpine Theater Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Old times will come alive at the city park here Sunday. Attorney Thomas Oakshott, director of the Eastern Washington Historical Society, will be the principal speaker. His topic will be “When Stevens County Was Young.” 50 Years Ago— Rapidly nearing its anticipated opening in October is the ferro-silicon building at Northwest Alloys, Inc., the new multi-million-dollar plant at Addy. A federal court this week issued a temporary restraining order stopping arrests or citations by the State Game Department of sportsmen fishing on the Colville Indian Reservation. Four Colville boys won their way last weekend at Greenacres Raceway to the Yakima High School Moto-Cross Championships at Seattle International Raceway. Those placing in the top four in their respective classifications were Steve Fogle, Don Lentz, Mike Clark and Mickey Mumau. 27 Years Ago— CHEWELAH—One of eastern Washington’s premiere community events will unfold this weekend when the old-fashioned “Chataqua” celebration gets underway at Chewelah City Park. The town of Northport celebrated its 100-year anniversary with a three-day extravaganza full of old-fashioned fun, entertainment and food last weekend. Gabe Cruden, Orient-area resident, has joined the Statesman-Examiner reporting staff. Readers may recall examples of Cruden’s photography in past issues of the Stateman-Examiner . He has been employed previously at the Examiner as a darkroom technician and as a staff photographer. 10 Years Ago— Hawthorne Street will re-open to traffic on Wednesday after almost five months of repair work and reconstruction. The annual Colville Fireworks show promises to be more spectacular this year, according to Northeast Washington Fair manager, Lori Matlock. The Colville Community Center (The Hub) celebrated on June 16, when the final payment of $42,032.12 was made to the contractor on The Hub construction project. 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

Judy Lynn Current | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Judy Lynn Current 83 Aug 16, 1942 - Dec 8, 2025 Judy Lynn Current, a 40-year resident of Colville, Wash., passed away on Dec. 8, 2025. Born on August 16, 1942, in Seattle, Wash., Judy grew up learning to meet new people easily as her family moved often when she was young. Judy never met a stranger! She attended Colorado State University, where she earned her degree in Occupational Therapy, a field that allowed her to express her compassion and caring for others. While attending CSU, Judy met Warren Current and they were married on Dec. 26, 1964. Throughout her life, Judy cared for others, not only through her work as an occupational therapist, but also in her meaningful contributions as a certified LTC Ombudsman through the Eastern Washington LTC Ombudsman Program, for which she received special recognition for her 20 years of volunteer service. She especially enjoyed hearing the stories and varied histories of the residents at the Buena Vista Healthcare facility in Colville. In earlier years, Judy and Warren enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and the Southwest, creating treasured memories. Judy loved watercolor painting, photography, doting on her five grandchildren, and the simple joy of sitting on the porch with Warren, watching birds and sunsets. Judy is survived by her devoted husband, Warren Current, with whom she shared nearly 61 years of marriage. She is also survived by her son, Jeff Current, his wife Margriet, and their sons Evan and Jacob; as well as her daughter, Amy Paschall, her husband Jeff, and their children Sadie, Ella, and Claire. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Helen Simpson, and her sister, Carol Watson. Judy’s legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the family and friends who will carry her memory in their hearts. A celebration of Judy's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ombuds Program at snapwa.org, or checks to SNAP (with Ombuds Program noted in memo) can be mailed to 3102 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224. Previous Item Next Item

Northport Boys Basketball Finishes as NE 1B North Champions - 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 Boys Basketball Finishes as NE 1B North Champions January 28, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Northport's Pete Beardslee celebrates crossing the 2,000-point career mark for the Mustangs against Selkirk on Jan. 20. Photo by Sally Smith. The Northport boys basketball team finished as the NE 1B North regular season champions after a strong run through league play last week, picking up three convincing victories to fend off Republic in the league standings. The Mustangs kicked off the week with an 80-70 win over the visiting Selkirk Rangers on Jan. 20. Northport took their abilities on the road with an 8465 win over the Inchelium Hornets in a marquee league matchup on Friday, Jan. 23. The Mustangs jumped out early, leading 43-23 at halftime, and never relinquished control despite a high-scoring effort from Inchelium. Pete Beardslee delivered a dominant performance for Northport, pouring in 37 points on 11 made field goals and an 11-for-13 showing at the free-throw line. The Mustangs knocked down 10 3-pointers as a team, with Tommy Young hitting four and Cameron Mawdsley adding two 3-pointers. Mawdsley finished with 16 points, while Young chipped in 14 points. Inchelium was led by Derek Perez, who scored 38 points and connected on eight 3-pointers, accounting for more than half of the Hornets’ offense. Northport kept up their winning streak with a dominant 74-34 road win on Saturday, Jan. 24, over the Nespelem Warriors. With the trio of victories, the Northport Mustangs improved to 15-5 overall and 11-1 in league play with the postseason up next. 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