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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

Hansen Reflects on Brief Stint on Chewelah City Council - 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 Hansen Reflects on Brief Stint on Chewelah City Council December 17, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Brandon Hansen has resigned from his position on the Chewelah city council. In his letter of resignation, he stated, “It’s my understanding that the state statute indicates that I would continue to serve in the seat until the next election. I appreciate the trust placed in me this past year and the opportunity to serve our community. However, after careful consideration, I have decided to step down from this seat.” Hansen elaborated, “I was originally appointed to the council rather than elected. While I was grateful to receive support from voters in the recent election, I did not receive enough votes to feel I have a clear mandate to serve as their representative. Respecting the will of the voters is essential to me, and the community should have the opportunity to voice who represents them.” While recognizing that he is entitled to the seat under the Revised Code of Washington, he maintained, “If there is something I really feel strongly about, it is elections and people having the right to choose their representatives. I don't believe the percentage of votes I received in the election gives me a mandate to continue representing the community due to a technicality.” Hansen added that his family is also facing new, significant health concerns, clarifying, “I do not want to continue in a role where I may be distracted or unable to give the full focus and dedication the position requires. Chewelah deserves council members who can be fully present and engaged.” Discussing the highlights of his time on the council, Hansen said, “Working with my fellow council people. They really do care about the community. They had the best interests of Chewelah in their heart.” He shared that, within the role, he learned a lot and made a point to come prepared to each meeting, having a full understanding of the motions proposed and topics discussed. “I also ran a write-in campaign during the time. I enjoyed my time in the role and engaging with residents about the community,” Hansen said. Appointed in July 2025 to fill Traci Ling’s vacated seat, Hansen said his motivation to serve stemmed from witnessing tension build between the previous mayor and the council. “I did not like the discourse that was occurring publicly. I wanted to bring a voice more focused on economic development to the council and also a younger perspective,” Hansen stated. During his career as a journalist, Hansen admitted he has covered many stories on city councils and county governments, adding, “It has been a valuable learning experience working on the other side. While I was on council briefly, it really showed me that serving on local government is very important, and one has to approach it seriously, no matter how small the issue. Why? Because out of all government contact, your local government affects people's day-to-day lives the most.” As far as the challenges encountered, Hansen stated, “Chewelah has to work against several economic headwinds. Some of these challenges are specific to Chewelah, or to rural communities as a whole.” He cited the aging demographic, lack of housing and a lack of career-minded jobs in town as a few. “The arts/recreation/community event groups have been carrying the water for Chewelah for some time now. For young families, however, it’s a bit tough making headway in the town,” he said. Hansen said he grew up in Chewelah, graduating from Jenkins High School in 2003. He attended college at Eastern Washington University and then embarked on a journalism career that took him to Montana, western Washington, and back to Chewelah in 2016. Moving forward, Hansen said he plans to focus on family and continuing to provide for them. He honored his wife, Morgan, remarking, “She has been extremely successful and brave in her ventures in both business and career. Our two boys, Henry and Teddy, are rambunctious little redheads, so trying to keep up with them will also be a full-time job.” When asked if he had any advice for anyone considering serving on the council, he commented, “I think some people get into this thinking they're going to do ‘this, this and this.’ In reality, a city council member isn't someone who calls the shots; they are there to serve the community. For a small town, a lot of this is not headline-grabbing, interesting stuff; it's things like fuel rates at the airport, budget lines, and listening to community members about speed bumps and campground fees.” When reporting on elections, Hansen said he’s witnessed some candidates feel they are going to bring in a national political agenda, or do “great things and then quickly find that is not what the elected position does.” He added, “I beg anyone running in our local elections to actually understand what the governing body does before running in the seat.” Hansen wished the best to the new council members and new mayor, Lindsay Baxter, stating, “I think it will be a fairly harmonious council moving forward. Lindsay has impressed me with his passion for the community and his willingness to listen to diverse viewpoints.” 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

Suzan Jeanette Andrew | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Suzan Jeanette Andrew 84 Oct 22, 1940 - Jul 11, 2025 Suzan Jeanette Andrew, age 84, passed away on July 11, 2025 at her Colville, Wash., home. Suzan was born on October 22 1940 in Bell, Calif., the daughter of John Bernard and Vera Jesse (Spurgeon) Sholander. She began her formative years in the Los Angeles, Calif., area where she attended St. Michael’s Catholic School. Her family moved to Washington as Suzan began her junior high education. She attended North Jr. High School in Everett and the Fairhaven Jr. High in Bellingham. Her high school education was in Seattle, Wash. Suzan moved often as she worked and raised her family. She resided in communities within Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, California and Washington. In the early 1970s, Suzan entered the U.S. Army and then served in the U.S. Army Reserve for over 10 years. On June 22, 1980, she married the love of her life, Donald James Andrew in Seattle. Wash. She was honorably discharged as a Staff Sgt. in December of 1982 and resided in the Seattle area until they moved to Colville in 2002. Donald preceded Suzan in death on Dec. 6, 2019 and she has resided in Colville since that time. Suzan enjoyed spending time outside hunting, fishing and rock hounding. When Suzan found a moment of free time inside, she would pick up a book, crossword, her bible. or watch television. She also devoted her time to crocheting scarves and hats for those in need. Suzan and Don bowled for many years for fun and took home many trophies in their league bowling days. She was a kind soul that only looked for the best in every person and every situation. “The best” were words used to describe her in every way: the best mom, the best second mom, the best aunt, the best person anyone could ever meet. Simply put, she was the most positive person on the planet. She made holidays extra special, especially the 4th of July and Easter. Suzan was a person of great devotion to her Catholic faith. She was involved with many organizations over the years. The local organizations included the Gleener’s Club, Mount Carmel Hospital Volunteers and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Funeral Luncheon committee. Suzan was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her brother, John Sholander and her sister, Theresa Bognar. She is survived by her son, Dennis Pereira (Miriam) of Barrington, NH; seven grandchildren,12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, her dearest friends, Dee and Darrell Hanvold and a host of extended family and friends. The Funeral Mass for Suzan J. Andrew will begin at noon, Wednesday, July 23, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Colville. Suzan will be laid to rest with her husband, Donald, at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA. Memorial contributions may be given to the Colville Food Bank. 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

Mary Thompson Covey | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Mary Thompson Covey 84 Nov 23, 1940 - Aug 24, 2025 Mary Thompson Covey, born Nov. 23, 1940, in Homedale Idaho, passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2025, at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Colville, Wash. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill Covey, as well as four sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her sister Sharon Cox, six stepdaughters, 22 grandchildren, and a plethora of great and great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind an innumerable number of nieces and nephews, extended family members, friends, and acquaintances who were all touched by her wit, kindness, and love. Mary will be forever remembered for her steadfast faith, boundless generosity, and her joyful gift of music—singing while playing her guitar and banjo. She was known for her unforgettable driving adventures (all the kids wanted to ride with her!), her wonderful sense of humor, and her role as the family “switchboard operator,” always staying connected and sharing news with those she loved. Above all, Mary’s ability to accept others and make them feel valued will remain her enduring legacy. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 12:30 p.m. at the Colville Ag Center, 317 W. Astor Ave., in Colville. Her life was a song of faith, laughter, and love – one that will continue to echo in the hearts of all who knew her. Previous Item Next Item

JoAnna Thompson | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. JoAnna Thompson 94 Apr 29, 1931 - Oct 27, 2025 JoAnna passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Oct. 27, 2025 in Moses Lake, Wash. She was born on April 29, 1931 in Nampa, Idaho to Earl and Elda Arzt, though everyone remembers her loving stepfather Orval Lyle as her dad. She married Clinton (Bud) Thompson on Nov. 12, 1949, in Colville, Wash. They moved to Odessa, Wash., in 1953 and became part owners of Empire Electric with Bud as an electrician and JoAnna the bookkeeper. She also kept busy being a homemaker, florist, caterer, and decorator extraordinaire. JoAnna was a member of the Heritage Church and their women's group, helping with countless church dinners, receptions, and funerals. JoAnna was preceded in death by her husband, Bud, in 2010. She is survived by her three children: Vickey (Wes) Melcher of Moses Lake, Wash., Kristey (Rob) Shimek of Salem, Ore., and Randey (Jeri) Thompson of Spokane Valley, Wash. She has six grandchildren: Jayson (Stephanie) Melcher, Jesyka (Kyle) McCain, Amanda (Dave) Arthurs, Angela (Justin) Martinez, Chris (Ashley) Wilkinson, and Nick Wilkinson, and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Glenda Pittman of Colville, Wash., brother-in-law Travis (Sharon) Thompson of Spokane, Wash., and numerous nieces and nephews. JoAnna's funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Church, 302 South First Street, Odessa, Wash., with Pastor Josh McLachlan officiating. Interment will be Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Colville, Wash., with Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, Wash., caring for the family. In memory of JoAnna please honor her by making a contribution to the Heritage Church Elevator Fund. Thank you in advance. Previous Item Next Item

Charlotte Emogene Dahlen | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Charlotte Emogene Dahlen 100 - Jul 5, 2025 Charlotte Emogene Dahlen passed away on July 5, 2025, in Poulsbo, Washington at the age of 100. She was born in Duncan, Arizona, to Fred and Tille Oberholser. She grew up in Arizona, San Diego, California, and Oahu, Hawaii. Later, her father's work relocated the family to Sacramento, California, where she attended junior college. While she was traveling for work, she met and married Arne Dahlen in Spokane, Washington. Together they moved to Fair Oaks, California and began their family. Arne's work moved the family to the Azores, Portugal, and this gave them the opportunity to travel to Norway, Denmark, Germany, France and Spain. Upon Arne's retirement, they settled in Colville Washington. Many years later, they moved to Poulsbo, Washington with their little poodle "Charley," to be near their daughter and son-in-law. Charlotte was an accomplished artist, and she lived her life as a beautiful painting. Her talent as a watercolorist and oil painter was widely recognized, earning her numerous awards. Despite these accolades, she remained humble and focused on improving her craft, drawing inspiration from masters like Rembrandt and John Singer Sargent. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Charlotte was an avid and competitive golfer, a voracious reader, and a cherished member of many organizations while residing in Colville. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran church, the Spokane Watercolor Association, Northern Sky Art, Colville Library book club, and a volunteer for Colville Family Support. Charlotte's early career began as a supervisor for West Coast Whelan Photography Studios in California. In later years, she was employed as the district court clerk for Stevens County, Washington, and she later managed Happy's Hallmark store in Colville. Charlotte's life was one of love and laughter, filled with family and friends who adored her. Charlotte loved her family's description of her life, "She never followed the recipe!" She enjoyed entertaining her friends and family by hosting fabulous dinner parties, often challenging herself to prepare one of Julia Child's recipes. Several years ago, Charlotte began jotting down these few sentences for her obituary: "And now the end is near, it's the final curtain. I've lived a life that was full. I traveled each and every highway. Regrets I've had a few, but too few to mention." (My Way, Frank Sinatra) She also loved the lyrics from one of Peggy Lee's songs, "Is that all there is? Then let's keep dancing!" Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband Arne, her youngest son Stephen, and her siblings, Leland, Joe, and Joyce. She is survived by her son, Maury and his wife Diane, Coeur D' Elene, ID, her daughter Jayme and her husband Michael, and her grandson Adrian in Poulsbo. No memorial service is planned, at her request. https://lewischapel.com/obituaries/charlotte-dahlen Previous Item Next Item

McMillin Crosses 1,000-Point Milestone as Chewelah Downs Colville - 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 McMillin Crosses 1,000-Point Milestone as Chewelah Downs Colville January 7, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Chewelah's Ryan McMillin (center) celebrates his 1000th point with mother Cami and father Mike McMillin. Photo by Derek Dobell. The Chewelah boys basketball team closed out the holiday break with a strong bounce-back performance, rolling past the 1A Colville Crimson Hawks 75-48 in a nonleague matchup Saturday, Jan. 3, at home. Chewelah leapt to a 27-11 first-quarter lead and never let Colville recover. The Cougars continued to control the tempo throughout the game, outscoring the Crimson Hawks in three of the four quarters to improve to 7-4 overall on the season. Ryan McMillin and Grady Skok led a balanced Chewelah attack, scoring 14 points apiece. Asher Stancil added 12 points, while Franky Sety chipped in 11. The Cougars finished with 27 made field goals and went 17-for-25 from the free-throw line, using steady offense and defensive pressure to build a 44-23 halftime advantage. Colville was paced by Brock Benson with 12 points. The Crimson Hawks hit five 3-pointers. The win came on the heels of a 73-63 loss to the Tonasket Tigers on Dec. 30, also at Chewelah. In that contest, the Cougars stayed competitive but were ultimately undone by a torrid shooting night from Tonasket’s Tanner Tompkins. Tompkins poured in 35 points, knocking down six 3-pointers, while Isaiah Spangler added 25 points as the Tigers connected on 10 shots from beyond the arc. Tonasket led 37-34 at halftime and maintained control down the stretch. McMillin led Chewelah with 22 points in the loss, while Stancil added 20. Chewelah is now 6-4 on the year. Chewelah faced Davenport on Tuesday, Jan. 6; results were not available at press time. The team is 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

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

Out of the Past: 10/15/2025 - 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: 10/15/2025 October 15, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum Cover of the "Our Ladies of the Valley" book. Courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— Bank burglars at some time during the night of Oct. 2-3 entered the Guaranty State Bank at Marcus, broke open both doors of the vault, rifled a dozen or more safe deposit boxes, and escaped with $174 in coins. The damage caused by them amounted to more than the value of their loot. Colville’s first newspaper office was moved last Sunday. The little frame building, which in 1883 was erected on the corner, now occupied by Frank B. Goetter’s drug store, was in 1894 moved to the east end of the lot and stood there until Sunday, when it was hauled away on skids by Jack Miller. In its original location, it housed the Stevens County Miner , Colville’s first newspaper, established in 1885 by John B. Slater. 75 Years Ago— ARDEN—The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company recently installed a pay phone at the Arden Store. One of Stevens County’s first born, Captain George F. Melville, 83, passed away in Tacoma on Sept. 2. He was born in 1867 at Old Fort Colville. Capt. Melville had engaged in steam boating for 45 years, returning in 1935 from his post with Black Ball. Verna Steele, Fruitland 4-H Club member, brought state championship honors to Stevens County this week when she was judged the best in the state in the home economics demonstration contest at the Yakima State Fair. 50 Years Ago— The Stevens County Historical Society re-elected its present officers at the annual meeting held Oct. 15, at the United Methodist Church. Officers elected were: Jim McMillan, president; Les Young, vice-president; Ida Dubois, secretary; Marian Garvey, treasurer; and Edith Lesser, board member. This year the Dominican Sisters of Spokane, formerly located at Kettle Falls, celebrated their 50 th anniversary of coming to the northwest in 1925. On Oct. 18, the sisters from Spokane, Colville, and Chewelah traveled to the former Convent of Our Lady of the Valley, now a youth ranch, to celebrate their 50 th Jubilee. 25 Years Ago— Local efforts to develop a plan for future water use in the Kettle River area received a $50,000 boost last week from Sen. Bob Morton, (R) Kettle Falls, and the State Department of Ecology. On Oct. 9, Morton presented the Ferry County Commissioners with a check from Ecology to begin the process of watershed planning in the Kettle River watershed. Next week is Homecoming Week at Colville High School. One of the week-long activities will be the annual open house for parents and students. This will be an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, receive information on classes, and meet support staff. 10 Years Ago— CHEWELAH—Major plans will be unveiled by the 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort and Alpine Development Group at an open house Thursday at the Chewelah Civic Center. Resort officials will present plans and provide updates on the progress of the popular ski and snowboard resort’s new multi-year development. Kettle Falls resident Ray Stoddard recently traveled to Washington, D.C., with 89 other veterans as a part of Honor Flight. Ray served during the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska as a radio intercept operator. 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

Colville Boys Repeat as League Cross Country 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 Colville Boys Repeat as League Cross Country Champions October 29, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Colville boys celebrate their win. From left to right are Layden Moore, Isaac Ballance, Isaiah Ortiz, Malik Ortiz, Jerrin Patrick, Connor Schneider, and Daniel Aguilar. Photo courtesy Dean Fischer. The Crimson Hawks are champions again. For the second straight year, the Colville boys cross country team claimed the Northeast A League championship, using a dominant front pack led by brothers Malik and Isaiah Ortiz to edge Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) and Medical Lake in a tight, three-way battle for the crown on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the West Plains. The Crimson Hawks finished with 35 points, topping Lakeside’s 47 and Medical Lake’s 51. Riverside took fourth with 92 points. Junior Malik Ortiz cruised to the individual league title, blazing through the 5,000-meter course in 16 minutes, 10 seconds, well ahead of the field. His older brother, senior Isaiah Ortiz, followed in second at 17:16, setting the tone early for Colville’s repeat performance. Behind the Ortiz brothers, Connor Schneider (seventh, 17:51) and Jerrin Patrick (eighth, 17:59) packed tightly to keep Colville near the front. Junior Daniel Aguilar rounded out the scoring five in 17 th place with a personal best of 18:47, while Isaac Ballance (19 th , 18:55) and Layden Moore (23 rd , 19:13) provided valuable depth for the Crimson Hawks. The victory marks Colville’s second consecutive league title. On the girls’ side, senior Zaidence Zier continued her stellar season by placing second overall in 20:25, just behind Medical Lake’s Kaylee Dennler (20:13). Zier’s strong performance helped lead a young Colville girls squad that placed fourth overall with 91 points. Freshman Paxton Jones impressed with a 20 th -place finish (23:35), while Madelyn Andres (21 st , 23:56) and Gracee Suiter (22 nd , 24:00) showed promise for the program’s future. Amaryllis Nokes (26 th , 27:09) and McKenzie Mitchell (27 th , 27:12) rounded out the lineup for the Crimson Hawks. Lakeside captured the girls team title with 28 points, followed by Medical Lake (41) and Riverside (71). Both Colville squads will now turn their attention to the upcoming district meet at Apple Ridge on Saturday, Nov. 1. 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