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Shirley Hansen Luiten Hall | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Shirley Hansen Luiten Hall 88 Feb 14, 1937 - Oct 3, 2025 Shirley Hansen Luiten Hall, 88, of Colville passed away on Oct. 3, 2025 after a second battle with cancer. Always the sweet lady, she was born in Colville on Valentine’s Day 1937, to Iner and Lucille Hansen; she was the beloved sister of Wayne, Jack, Steve, and Danny. Shirley was preceded in death by her late husband, James (Jim) Luiten. Their 29-year marriage blessed them with four children: Jack Luiten (Lisa), Cindy Fullmer (Owen), Dale Luiten (Tanya), and Jake Luiten, as well as many cherished grand- and great grandchildren. After Jim’s death in 1983, Shirley found love again with Ronald Hall. They had been married for 32 years when he passed away in 2022. Shirley’s early years after graduation from Colville High School were spent with Jim working on their ranch on Aladdin Road. She would go on to spend 71 years there tending children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cows, horses, chickens, flowers, and anything else that needed extra care. She made legendary pies and had a kitchen famous for feeding hungry hay crews delicious meals through long summers spent working in the fields. As her children progressed through school, Shirley went to work for Colville School District in the food service program and is fondly remembered by many as “the lunch lady.” After leaving the lunch room, Shirley went on to work in Stevens County District Court until her retirement. After retirement, Shirley and Ron spent their time horse racing, helping rancher friends on their cattle drives, taking long scenic horseback rides, and hosting family and friends at their home. Shirley found great joy in her friends and family and is deeply missed by all. A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Colville Senior Center, The Hub. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Previous Item Next Item

Ode to an Older Time: Timothy Schirman - 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 Ode to an Older Time: Timothy Schirman August 20, 2025 By: Nancy Weigel Timothy Schirman teaching kids AutoCad. Photo courtesy 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. Schirman said that they had to have a deer for everyone in their family, and even his sister had to get one. Schirman said he attended Spokane Community College and graduated with a degree in Architectural Technology; he also went to the University of Maryland and got his degree in Command and Control. He shared that he loved sports and played football as a center linebacker while in school. After graduation he enlisted in the Air Force, where he spent his next nine years. He traveled all around Pacific Asia, spending seven years of his time in the Philippines and visited Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and Cambodia. During his spare time in the Philippines, Schirman said he loved visiting an island that had a 100-foot tall waterfall at a pond; he shared that people could go behind the waterfall and sit when they got tired of swimming. Once, while at the waterfall, Schirman met a man who would climb up 50-foot palm trees and get coconuts for people for one peso per coconut. When Schirman left the Air Force, he had received a master sergeant ranking. He said his favorite thing about being in the Air Force was meeting people from all the different countries. Schirman married Shawntina Schirman on April 7, 1995, and they lived in a blended household with his step-daughter, Tabitha Neilson, and his daughter, Lacy Schirman. Schirman said one of the wildest things he's done was go white water rafting with kayaks; he said he and his wife would tie a raft in between their kayaks and his two daughters would ride on the middle raft. The family moved to Stevens County when Schirman took a job at Providence where he worked for21 years at Mt. Caramel, The Union, Catholic Charities, and was Chairman of Plans Committee for Habitat for Humanity. He said his main job was working on evacuation plans, and making health and safety plans. During this time, Schirman said he also toured schools for Providence, teaching students AutoCad, a software used for 2D and 3D design and drafting. Since retiring, Schirman said he loves fishing, working with wood, smoking meat, and researching off-the-grid living. He said the only thing he regrets is not going to Alaska when he was younger and “able to lead that kind of lifestyle.” Schirman said his favorite spots in Stevens County are Waitts Lake and the Colville River, both fishing spots for him. When asked if had any wisdom for the younger generation, he said “Put at least a dollar a day into savings, you'll thank yourself later.” 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

Fr. Chuck Wonch, SCJ | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Fr. Chuck Wonch, SCJ 78 - Sep 22, 2025 On Monday, Sept. 22, Fr. Chuck Wonch, SCJ, died. A member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, he was 78, and lived at Sacred Heart Community at Sacred Heart at Monastery Lake in Franklin, Wis. Originally from Colville, Wash., Fr. Chuck had served in the U.S. Air Force and earned degrees in Industrial Management from Jackson State University (Mississippi) and Theological Studies from Spring Hill College (Mobile, Ala.) before pursuing his religious vocation. He was 50 years old when he made his first profession in 1997. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2002. His ministries included the pastoral team that serves the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Reservations in South Dakota, and the vocation office in Hales Corners. He is survived by daughter Katie Emory, son Tony Wonch, and grandchildren Alyssa, Aaron, Adam, Abby, and Hannah. Previous Item Next Item

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Stevens County Justice Center Development Delayed - 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 Justice Center Development Delayed January 21, 2026 By: Bruce Rushton Sheriff Brad Manke reviews documents for the new justice center. Photo courtesy Bruce Rushton. Stevens County commissioners said they are scaling back plans for a new jail and courtroom facility two years after voters approved taxes to pay for a justice center adjacent to the existing courthouse. “(W)e can’t build the building that we want,” Commission Chairman Greg Young said at a board meeting called to discuss the project on Jan. 15. “Like I said, it’s too darn expensive.” Stevens County Sheriff Brad Manke said he saw this outcome coming. “Delusions of grandeur on what we could build and afford during the initial phases became reality when we started putting price tags to it.” Manke said in a December interview. “And so we have to bring it back to reality, which I figured was going to happen from the get-go.” Voters approved sales tax hikes totaling four-tenths of 1% in 2023 after RS Security LLC, a consulting firm based in Nine Mile Falls, Wash., approximated construction costs at $68.8 million in a report published three months before the election. Contingencies, permitting fees, sales taxes and furnishings boosted the total to $97.5 million, with the RS Security LLC consultant determining the cost would rise to $127.8 million by the end of 2024 due to rising prices for labor and material. The consulting firm said they figured the money would pay for a building of more than 85,000 square feet that would include four courtrooms and 112 jail beds. Since then, costs and bed counts have fluctuated as county officials have estimated putting five courtrooms in a building as large as 90,000 square feet. Plans have also called for a 55,000 square foot building, with one courtroom and 145 jail beds, according to Manke. County officials said in a Dec. 4, 2025 press release that, as a cost saving measure, they intend to install metal panels instead of brick façade on the exterior, and some interior walls will be built from drywall instead of blocks. The changes have whittled expected construction costs from more than $100 million to approximately $73 million, according to the press release. County officials have also reportedly told the state Project Review Committee in December 2024 that the facility would have 160 beds and that the total cost, including construction, design, furnishings and taxes, would reach $94.9 million. The county planned to issue a $99.4 million bond, according to documents submitted to the Project Review Committee. “Honestly, the plan is going to continue to evolve,” Dean Davis, county grant administrator, said at the Jan. 15 meeting, as attendees reviewed floor plans. “So what you see tonight is not locked in at all. It’s very drafty.” Based on legal advice, the commission may have to establish a citizen committee to seek public input into where the jail should be built, Young said at the meeting. He added that the most likely option remains land adjacent to the courthouse. “I find it very difficult to believe that they (the committee) will find a site that is better,” Young said. “I’ve been looking for the last year at potential sites and haven’t seen one yet that I think would be a good site. Like I said, some of them are next to schools and churches and different things.” The project also has fallen behind schedule. Manke told the Statesman-Examiner that he expects to break ground this fall. “We were hoping for spring of 2026, but with the redesign, it pushed us back six months,” the sheriff said in December 2025. The consulting firm told commissioners at the Jan. 15 meeting that designing the jail will take a year, with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2027 and conclude in December, 2028. The county so far has collected $5.6 million from the voter-approved sales tax hike, according to the board press release, and expects to collect $330,000 per month. County officials stated that they are aiming to land $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help pay for the new jail, adding that they hope for a low-interest loan from the state. The sheriff said he’ll need more employees when the jail opens. “We’re going to have to increase staffing a little bit just because it’s going to go from a 44-bed facility to a 140-some bed facility,” Manke said. “But with the more modern design, we can operate more efficiently – we don’t have to triple our staff because we’re tripling our beds. I have 15. We may have to add five.” In a follow-up text message, Manke said the jail, at full capacity, could require seven additional corrections officers and support staff. The sheriff said he expects the sales tax hike will cover the cost of new employees, and he’s confident the county will have sufficient funds to operate the jail. “We won’t open immediately at full capacity,” Manke said. “We’ll phase in however many extra inmates we’re bringing in.” The county averaged between 70-80 inmates per day, last summer, Manke said. The jail population dipped below 60 in early December, with more than a dozen inmates housed at the Ferry County jail. More people should be locked up, the sheriff said, but there isn’t room. People suspected of misdemeanors are rarely booked, he said. “We’re not about throwing everybody in jail, but there’s a lot of people that we don’t put in jail who need to be there,” Manke said. “Suspended drivers, we never book them. Drugs – meth, heroin, fentanyl. It’s just a misdemeanor in Washington now. We don’t book them. Malicious mischief, hit and runs. Can’t. We don’t have the room.” Some county residents aren’t happy with the delays, Manke said. “People are frustrated, and we were lacking a little bit in keeping the public apprised on the steps,” the sheriff said. “People, I think, are feeling a little more relaxed. They still want it done today. But I think we’re doing a better job of educating the public.” Voters, Manke predicted, won’t be disappointed to see courtrooms cut from the project. “They were calling it a justice center because they were attaching courtrooms and clerk’s offices and all that kind of stuff,” Manke said. “When it comes down to brass tacks, our citizens really voted for a new jail – the jail portion is what they wanted.” Politics and money, the sheriff added, played a role in the evolution of a project that county officials hope will receive federal funds. “At the time, when we were starting this, that administration had no interest in helping build new jails,” Manke said. “They did have an interest in justice systems and court facilities. Political, very political. I’m not going to speak for the commissioners, but I think the eligibility for that federal funding helped inspire making it a justice center.” 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

Bulldogs Power Past Cougars in Rivalry Matchup - 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 Bulldogs Power Past Cougars in Rivalry Matchup January 14, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Kettle Falls' Wyn Edwards scores 61 points last week for the Lady Bulldogs. File photo. Chewelah and Kettle Falls girls basketball teams continued Northeast 2B North play last week, with the Bulldogs riding an offensive surge to take down the Cougars. Kettle Falls used a fast start and a dominant performance from Wyn Edwards to roll past Chewelah 62-26 on Friday night, Jan. 9, in a Northeast 2B contest at Jenkins High School. Edwards scored a game-high 28 points, knocking down two 3-pointers and going 4-for-8 from the free-throw line as the Bulldogs jumped out to a 24-9 lead after the first quarter. Kettle Falls never looked back, leading 32-15 at halftime and continuing to pull away in the second half. The Bulldogs connected on six 3-pointers and finished with 24 made field goals, while holding Chewelah without a 3-point basket. Cambria Thivierge added 12 points for Kettle Falls, and Shelby Shurrum chipped in 13 as the Bulldogs improved to 5-9 overall and 2-4 in league play. Chewelah was led by Sara Vioni with 10 points, while Megan Watts and Jones added four apiece. The Cougars fell to 1-11 overall and 0-6 in Northeast 2B play. Edwards Fuels Bulldogs’ Surge Against Dragons Earlier in the week, Kettle Falls picked up a key 53-44 home win over St. George’s onJan. 6, again riding a standout performance from Edwards. Edwards tallied 33 points, including four 3-pointers, and went 9 of 10 from the free-throw line to lift the Bulldogs past the Dragons. Kettle Falls led 21-17 at halftime before pulling away with a strong fourth quarter. Thivierge added eight points, while Kelly finished with five as the Bulldogs made six 3-pointers and shot 11-of-17 from the foul line. Brystal Nielson led St. George’s with 24 points, but Kettle Falls’ offensive efficiency proved decisive. Cougars Face Tough League Stretch Chewelah endured a difficult week against league opponents, falling to Davenport and St. George’s in addition to the rivalry loss against Kettle Falls. Davenport handed Chewelah a 57-12 home loss on Jan. 6, as the Gorillas controlled the game from start to finish. Davenport entered the contest with an 8-1 record. Chewelah followed with a 64-26 road loss at St. George’s on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Dragons jumped out to a 22-8 first-quarter lead and continued to build the advantage behind Nielson, who scored 24 points. Jessika Davis led Chewelah with 10 points, while Vioni added seven. The Cougars connected on two 3-pointers and went 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. 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: 09/17/2025 - 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: 09/17/2025 September 17, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum The remaining Chloride Queen mine buildings. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 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. The Chloride Queen – for many years but a prospect – is now a producing mine. The ore bodies are being mined, the values are concentrated at the property, and Colville now has a regular shipper in its territory – a shipper which has passed from the prospecting to the mining stage permanently. The Chloride Queen Mine is on Clugston Creek, 14 miles north of Colville. It was located in 1885 by the Kearney brothers, original operators of the Old Dominion Mine. About 1890 the property was passed to Paul LaPlant and R. E. Lee. 75 Years Ago— The long-anticipated opening of Barman’s new store at Main and Astor Streets was scheduled this week to be Nov. 1, or sooner, according to Louis Strauss, owner. The curfew law will go into effect in Colville, Wednesday night. Police Chief Merle Carr announced this week that the curfew bell will be sounded nightly beginning next Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. Chief Carr said that all children under 16 years old will have to be off the streets at that time. “Cinderella,” Walt Disney’s famous technicolor cartoon production, will head the double feature bill at the Alpine Theater Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. 50 Years Ago— Lee W. Cagle and Vern Hotchkiss will square off in the November general election for the position of mayor of the city of Colville. Cagle drew the largest number of votes in the five candidates race with 322 votes, while Hotchkiss collected 176. “Colville is the right size community to turn drug abuse around,” Capt. Ed Braun of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department told Colville Chamber of Commerce members Tuesday. “Your community still has three important things. It has the family, the church and the neighborhood; you can talk to the youth of your city.” 25 Years Ago— METALINE FALLS—The Cominco Ltd., through its American subsidiary, Cominco American Inc., plans to spend $70 million in U.S. funds to rebuild the old Pend Oreille Mine north of Metaline Falls. The target date for re-opening is sometime within two years. KETTLE FALLS—A second fire within a time frame of just over a week has claimed yet another local area business. This time, a building across the street and used by Fuhrman’s Feed and Supply in Colville was consumed by fire. Lindquist Grocery and Shoes, located in the heart of Kettle Falls reportedly caught fire at a time after 2 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to Mrs. Lindquist, owner. 10 Years Ago— Construction on the handsome new Saundra’s Furniture and Design home in downtown Colville is getting closer to the finish line. The new store will open late this fall. The downtown “anchor” business was destroyed by fire in February 2013. The new store was relocated to a refurbished warehouse on Wynne Street during new construction. Hannah Johnson of the Stevens County Stompers recently competed in the USA National Clogging Championships in Nashville, Tenn. Johnson is now a two-time “National Choreographed Solo Clogging Champion. She also won first place in her age division in Masters Traditional. 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

Hazel Rae Orellana — 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 Hazel Rae Orellana Hazel Rae Orellana was born on Oct. 5, 2025 to parents Alivia Seiler and Alfredo Orellana of Spokane, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Shawna Jones of Chewelah, Wash., and Galen Seiler of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal grandparent is Griselda Orellano of Spokane, Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Sharon Azzinnaro and Mike Jones. 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

Margene Coates | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Margene Coates 76 Feb 26, 1949 - Oct 16, 2025 Margene Coates went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 16, 2025 in Chewelah, Wash., at the age of 76. Margene was born on Feb. 26, 1949, in Pocatello, Idaho, the daughter of Abner Alfred and Evelyn Sue (Jones) Bott. She was raised in Pocatello, Idaho, where she graduated from Pocatello High School in 1967. After briefly attending Idaho State University, Margene began working full time at the regional office for Farmers Insurance in Pocatello. She met a young man named Joe Coates while they were attending a Missions Conference at Golden Gate Theological Seminary in California. They then wrote to each other during the week and attended church together on the weekends, often sharing a meal and meaningful conversations. On Dec. 22, 1968, Margene and Joe exchanged vows in Pocatello. Shortly thereafter, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and Margene followed him during his service. They began a family with the birth of their daughter, Timbra. Margene volunteered as a candy striper at the base hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. Upon his honorable discharge, their family moved with Joe’s work and resided in Yellowstone National Park and Medford, Ore., where their son Peter was born. In 1974, they moved to Kettle Falls, Wash., to work at the Circle Bar J Boys Ranch. Margene helped to cook, clean, wash laundry, keep books and work in the garden. The ranch closed in 1981, and Margene began to work as a part-time secretary at the United Methodist Church in Colville. Beyond the office work, Margene helped as the wedding and funeral coordinator, organizer of Operation Christmas Child, choir member and helped to begin and organize the church Soup Kitchen, Community Thanksgiving dinners, and Bethlehem Revisited. Margene retired in 2020, but remained an active volunteer and servant within the church. She and Joe moved to Chewelah in 2023, where they have resided ever since. At the center of Margene’s life was her servant’s heart and love for Jesus. From that love, her life blossomed and family was at the core. She organized her family’s reunions that began in 1998, and traveled extensively, almost exclusively for important family events, weddings, birthdays, and funerals. She was full of grace and placed the needs of others ahead of her own. Margene made beautiful meals, a bountiful garden, canned the harvest, knitted, crocheted, embroidered and sewed her family’s clothing. She read the Scriptures morning and night which took her cover to cover through the Bible countless times. The parish was her passion, and she lived the Word, taught by example, and loved Jesus with all her heart, mind and soul. Margene was preceded in death by her parents, Abner and Sue Bott, and her son-in-law, Kevin Peace. She is survived by her husband, Joe Coates of Chewelah, Wash.; daughter, Timbra Peace of Flagstaff, Ariz.; son, Peter Coates (Renae) of Cedarville, Calif.; grandchildren, Justin Peace (Moriah) of Flagstaff, Ariz., Gemma Coates and Gavin Coates of Cedarville, Calif.; sister, Kris Galloway (Dick) of Denver, Colo., numerous nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends. The Celebration of life and faith of Margene Coates will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Colville Community Church (a Global Methodist Ministry) in Colville, Wash. Memorial contributions may be given to Samaritans Purse: Operation Christmas Child. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements. Previous Item Next Item

Discover upcoming community events, festivals, meetings, and activities across 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 Featured Community Events Promoted listings with enhanced visibility on the Statesman-Examiner events calendar. Upgrade your event listing with a featured advertisement. Submit a Featured Event Community Events Bingo Fired Up Pizza Feb. 4 &11, 2026 6-7 p.m. 206 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Call: 509-936-9121. Chewelah City Council Meeting Chewelah Municipal Building Feb. 4, 2026 6:30-8 p.m. 301 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Free Business Support Chewelah Library Feb. 4, 2026 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Call: 509-684-4571. Sit N Fit Senior Citizens' Center Feb. 4, 9 & 11, 2026 9-10 a.m. 302 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Call: 509-688-5808. 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Friends of Loon Lake Library Booksale Feb. 6 & 7, 2026 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3922 Pine St, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA Chewelah Chamber of Commerce Meeting Mistequa Casino Feb. 6, 2026 7-8 a.m. 2555 Smith Rd, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Call: 509-935-8595. Public Library Improvement Club Booksale Colville Library Feb. 7, 2026 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 195 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, USA Valentine's Dinner Summit Valley Community Church Feb. 7, 2026 5 p.m. 2371 Summit Valley Rd, Addy, WA 99101, USA 2026 Arden Old Timers Queen Coronation Feb. 7, 2026 4 p.m. 636 Hall Rd, Colville, WA 99114, USA Chewelah Winterfest Main St. Chewelah Feb. 7, 2026 12-8 p.m. Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Super Sunday Watch Party Mistequa Casino Hotel Feb. 8, 2026 3 p.m. 2555 Smith Rd, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Blues Jam Fired Up Pizza Feb. 8, 2026 4-7 p.m. 206 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Call: 509-936-9121. Social Hour Chewelah Senior Center Feb. 9, 2026 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 301 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Brick Builders Club Chewelah Library Feb. 9, 2026 3:30-4:30 p.m. 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Call: 509-935-6805. Kettle Falls Baby Storytime Kettle Falls Library Feb. 9, 2026 10:30-11 a.m. 605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA Call: 509-738-6817. Milk Jug Gardening Loon Lake Library Feb. 9, 2026 3 p.m. 3988 WA-292, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA Call: 509-233-3016. Every Child is an Artist Kettle Falls Library Feb. 10, 2026 3-4 p.m. 605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA Call: 509-738-6817. Colville Tech Hour Colville Library Feb. 10, 2026 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 195 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, USA Call: 509-684-6620. Chewelah Storytime Chewelah Library Feb. 10, 2026 10:30-11:30 a.m. 311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA Call: 509-935-6805. Colville City Council Meeting City Hall Feb. 10, 2026 6 p.m. 170 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, USA Kettle Falls Storytime Kettle Falls Library Feb. 10, 2026 10:30-11 a.m. 605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA Call: 509-738-6817. Advanced Beekeeping Northport Library Feb. 10, 2026 4 p.m. 521 Center Ave, Northport, WA 99157, USA Kid's Book Club Loon Lake Library Feb. 11, 2026 1 p.m. 3988 WA-292, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA Call: 509-233-3016. Upcoming Events Have an upcoming event in Colville, Stevens County, or the surrounding region? Submit your event and we'll help spread the word! Submit your Event You are seconds away from getting this done. 🤩 
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Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright — 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 Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright was born on July 7, 2025, to parents Star Scaffert and Darian Moody of Colville, Wash. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Her maternal grandparent is Jennifer Cartwright of Spokane, Wash, and her paternal grandparent is Emily Ward of Spokane, Wash. Her maternal great-grandmother is Jennifer Cornell 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

Lorraine Adelle (Dyer) Haynes | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Lorraine Adelle (Dyer) Haynes 88 May 22, 1937 - Dec 17, 2025 In Loving Memory of Lorraine Adelle (Dyer) Haynes Lorraine Adelle (Dyer) Haynes passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Dec. 17, 2025 in Spokane, Wash., at the age of 88. She was born in Nespelem, Wash., on May 22, 1937 to Charles and Emma (Etue) Dyer. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and sons, William and Daniel. The adored wife of William "Jolly" Haynes for 59 years until his death in 2014 and is survived, and loving remembered, by her children, Sheryl (Mark) Moyer, Wendy (Ron) Armes, Ron (Diana) Haynes, Laurie (Ron) McMillan, Rich (Amber) Haynes. Known as “Gramma Rain” to her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, she always had a hug at the ready and cinnamon rolls for a treat. She was a graduate of Kettle Falls High class of 1955, excelling in athletics, and was the captain of the basketball team and a Majorette. Lorraine enjoyed traveling, socializing with friends, and playing cards with her family during the annual 4th of July family camping trips. She retired from JC Penny's after many years and enjoyed being a part of the local quilting community, earning many ribbons for her creative works. A love like Lorraine’s was big, beautiful and extended to everyone who knew her. She is loved beyond measure and missed beyond words. A memorial service honoring her full life will take place after the first of the year. Previous Item Next Item