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Dr. Roberta Lea Brummett | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Dr. Roberta Lea Brummett 86 Mar 30, 1939 - Jun 24, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Roberta Lea Brummett, affectionately known as Bobbe and Dr. B , at the age of 86. She departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. Born on March 30, 1939, in Saint Maries, Idaho, Bobbe's life was marked by dedication to education and service. She completed her high school education at Burns High School in Burns, Oregon, and pursued higher studies at Eastern Washington State University in Cheney, WA, where she earned both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Science. Her academic journey culminated in a Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education from Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Bobbe served her country with honor as part of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service with the US Naval Reserve, stationed at Bremerton Hospital, Bremerton, Wash., as a hospital corpsman, third class HM3 (E-4). Her exemplary service was recognized with a Certificate of Honor from the Waves, US Navy-unit 26W-1958 and the Department of the Navy Good Conduct Award. A dedicated educator, Bobbe devoted her career to teaching and supporting students on multiple Native American reservations, universities and schools. Her roles included teacher, dean,vice principal, principal, and university professor. She retired from both New Mexico State Educators and Nevada State Educators, leaving a legacy of commitment to Special Education. Bobbe's family was central to her life, and she is survived by her nieces and nephews: Lorrie Dewitt, Andy Barry, Houston Brummett, III, Regina Hull, Loréne Bates, and Joseph Bates, as well as her grandniece and nephews: Houston Brummett, IV, Payton Hull, Dane Hull, and Garrett Barry. Her community service was exemplified by her recognition as the Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year in New Mexico. Bobbe enjoyed hobbies such as softball, watching the Seattle Mariners, video poker, going out for dinner (Cheeseburgers and Coke Zero), and collecting everything Randy Johnson; baseball cards, shoes, and t-shirts. She cherished watching movies and spending time with children. Dr. Roberta Lea Brummett will be laid to rest alongside her parents and brother, a testament to her deep family ties. Her personal mantras were, "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph," and "Peachy Keen." Bobbe's life was a beacon of dedication, service, and love, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Previous Item Next Item

New Mobile Pottery Business Arrives in Town - 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 New Mobile Pottery Business Arrives in Town November 19, 2025 By: Meredith Carroll New Colville-based pottery painting business makes its debut. Cutline: Kim Westover. Photo courtesy of Heather Fryer. Glaze It Up Pottery is the new Colville-based pottery painting business that brings ceramics to their customers. “I pull up, I set up, and I bring the pottery, the glaze (paint), the paint brushes, and the paint pallets,” said Glaze It Up Pottery owner Heather Fryer. “I even bring the garbage bags to haul away the trash. “I do birthdays, adult parties, children’s functions, and bachelorette parties,” she said. “Once a party is booked, customers can go to my website and choose a piece. I bring everything except the kiln. And then I can either stay and host the event, or I can leave and come back when it’s over.” Fryer said an event takes about two to three hours from start to finish, but she is flexible with the time. She said she offers a large assortment of paints that include solid colors, sparkles, glitter, and puffy paints. Fryer said she also has a variety of underglaze colors, pencils, and markers. After the party participants are through painting their pieces, she takes everything back to her house, where she fires up all the pottery in her kiln. “The heating process seals the glaze to the piece and also makes it food safe,” she said. “I always take before pics, so the customer can see what it was like before the firing process.” Customers Christine Crouch-Brasmer and Melissa Benner enjoying painting pottery. Photo courtesy of Heather Fryer. For regular-sized events, there is a seven-day turn around time between firing the pottery and returning the completed product to the party host. “I also do small events and sell individual kits. I will deliver the products to be painted to the customer, and then they let me know when they’re done. For individuals, it takes seven to ten days for the finished product.” Fryer said her idea for a paint-your-own pottery business has been in the works for three years. “I have a daughter who loves to paint but has severe social anxiety and doesn’t want to go to a studio,” said Fryer. “The mobile business has a lot of benefits. One of them is that, because I’m not a brick and mortar business, I don’t have to pay rent. And I’m able to have more affordable pieces. My prices are 25% cheaper than certain shops in Spokane.” Customer Randi Yarbrough. Photo courtesy of Heather Fryer. Glaze It Up Pottery provides customers with pre-made shapes that are ready to be decorated. The mobile pottery painting business serves all of Stevens County, Pend Orielle County, and Spokane County. Fryer just purchased 300 new pottery molds, and she is learning to form her own custom pieces. Glaze It Up Pottery also stocks professional glaze mixes and dipping vats. Fryer has a ceramic kiln that she operates in her garage. “It’s a single KM 1218-3, which means that it can forge Cone 1 to Cone 10. That means it has a firing temperature of 2,028 degrees Fahrenheit to 2,381 degrees Fahrenheit. Because some pottery can’t handle higher firing temperatures, we offer low fire glazes. In other words, I can cook the pottery slower at lower temperatures. “It’s fun for everybody,” said Fryer. “Anyone can do it. It has helped my daughter, and it’s nice for those who don’t want to leave the house. Customer Barbara Wilson (back) and owner Heather Fryer enjoying painting pottery. Photo courtesy of Heather Fryer. “I’ve been involved with pottery for three-and-a-half years. It’s a passion of mine, and it’s therapeutic,” Fryer said. “I left corporate America in May, and I got my license in January of 2025.” Fryer moved to Stevens County in 2015 and has since become a part of the community. During COVID-19, she said she founded the Northern Stevens County Quarantine, a local organization that gathers donations that helped small businesses and individuals alike. “I’m available for anyone who wants me to bring them some pottery to paint,” said Fryer. “And everything is included in the price – supplies, firing, delivery. There are no hidden fees or delivery fees.” Fryer with Glaze It Up Pottery can be reached at 509-808-0941, on Facebook at Glaze It Up Pottery, and at her website: glazeituppottery.square.site . 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

Andrew Engell visits local birth center - 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 Andrew Engell visits local birth center July 23, 2025 By: Staff Report Andrew Engell visits local birth center. Washington 7 th District Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, visited Colville Women's Center and Birth Place last week and toured the facility with Dr. Mary Bachko, clinical social worker Shari Dupaulo, and midwife student Jennifer Rumsey. Bachko spoke about the different services and benefits offered by the birth center, and how it serves residents in Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille counties. Photo by Cami Krema. 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

Learn about the Statesman-Examiner, a locally focused newspaper serving Colville and Stevens County with independent reporting. About the Statesman-Examiner For more than a century, the Statesman-Examiner has served as the trusted news source for Colville and the surrounding region. From covering local government and community milestones to reporting on sports, business, and events, our mission is to keep readers informed, connected, and engaged. Rooted in local ownership and dedicated to fair, timely, and relevant reporting, the Statesman-Examiner continues its long tradition of telling the stories that matter most to our community. We are a family-owned community newspaper committed to high-quality journalism that is factual, balanced, and relevant to readers throughout northeastern Washington. It is both a privilege and a responsibility to be a trusted reporter of record for the region — a role we approach with constancy and integrity. Based in Colville, the largest city in the three northeastern counties of Washington and the seat of Stevens County government, the Statesman-Examiner intentionally includes coverage of every community across Stevens County and eastern Ferry County. Along with its weekly shopper, The Sun , the Statesman-Examiner is printed by TPC Printing on one of the best presses in the West, ensuring the highest quality newspaper with full color on every page. In an age of digital connectivity, a locally owned community newspaper occupies a unique niche that cannot be replicated — one that remains vital to rural communities that might otherwise be left in news deserts. The Statesman-Examiner is proud to fulfill this role in support of strong, vibrant, and informed communities. 1896 William D. Allen launches Springdale Statesman → merges with Index to form the Statesman-Index . 1913-1940's Ownership of the Colville Examiner transitions: Dotty, Sperry, Collins, Hoeft, Price, Scott. 1890 Colville Republican founded by Emmett Clark. 1948 Statesman-Index and Colville Examiner merge and become Statesman-Examiner 2024 Statesman-Examiner , Deer Park Tribune , and The Sun sold to Gabriel Cruden, restoring local ownership. 1992 Graham family sells to American Publishing Company (later Hollinger Inc.). 1893 Renamed Colville Index under J.H. Young. 1907 Colville Examiner founded by J.C. Harrington. 1947 Colville Examiner sold to Charles T. Graham. 1983 Charles Graham passes; son Patrick Graham continues the Statesman-Examiner 2000 Horizon Publications acquires the publication, Statesman-Examiner A long Local History The Statesman-Examiner has a long and rich history in Stevens County, tracing its roots back to the 1890s. 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Murderer Re-Sentences After 2021 Supreme Court Ruling - 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 Murderer Re-Sentences After 2021 Supreme Court Ruling November 5, 2025 By: Staff Report Convicted killer Justin Crenshaw, who was convicted of murdering 18-year-old Sarah Clark and 20-year-old Tanner Pehl in 2008, faced his victims' families in a Spokane courtroom when he was re-sentenced on Oct. 13. While the murders occurred in Spokane, victim Pehl had connections to Stevens County. Pehl grew up in Colville until the age of nine and attended Colville High School for a year before finishing his education in Spokane, according to the obituary provided to the Associated Press. Judge Dean Chuang made the decision to uphold Crenshaw’s original sentence after hearing testimonies from more than 30 family members and friends of the two victims. Crenshaw was resentenced to two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole. Additional statements were received by Chuang from Crenshaw himself, his mother, and his fiancée, along with testimonies from a psychiatrist and a representative from the Department of Corrections (DOC). Crenshaw, who was noted to be an acquaintance of the victims by the victim’s families, killed Pehl and Clark, stabbing Pehl 14 times and Clark 26, before posing their bodies with swords and setting the house where the killings took place on fire, according to court documents. The house on Elm Street in Spokane was the Pehl’s family home. When investigating the case, law enforcement noted a bloody fingerprint that eventually tied Crenshaw to the crime. Tanner's loved ones say precious family mementos were used to stage the crime scene. Tanner’s sister, Katie, said in a past interview, “Justin had ransacked the house, making it look like a robbery. Everything was in disarray. Our whole childhood was on the floor and there [were] blood and bloody footprints everywhere.” Crenshaw, who was 20 years old at the time of the crime, was convicted of the double murder and sentenced to life without parole in 2010. Eleven years after his sentencing, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled it “unconstitutional to impose a mandatory sentence of life without the possibility of parole to anyone who committed aggravated murder between the ages of 18 and 21,” which prompted resentencing hearings across the state, including Crenshaw’s. During the resentencing, Pehl’s and Clark’s loved ones relayed the lifelong effects they have experienced as a result of the killings, and added that releasing Crenshaw would be an issue of safety. The DOC representative told the court that Crenshaw had 18 infractions in the state prison system, including assault, rioting, participating in gang activity and more. Court documents also reported that Crenshaw has had six prison infractions in other states since his incarceration for the double murder, including the killing of a cellmate and the stabbing of another inmate. Clark’s father implored the judge to uphold the original sentence, stating that none of the facts of the case had changed, and that Crenshaw had acted in a “premeditated, violent, and disgusting way” when he murdered Clark and Pehl. Pehl’s mother also spoke, stating that Crenshaw had “tortured” the two victims. After listening to the victim’s loved ones, Chuang concluded that Crenshaw exhibited “intentionality, cognitive reasoning, premeditation, and extreme violence” in the murders of Pehl and Clark. Although the 2021 court ruling noted “youthful behavior” as a reason not to impose life sentences for crimes committed by 18-21-year-olds, Chuang determined it not to be a factor in Crenshaw’s actions. The judge then resentenced Crenshaw to two life sentences without the possibility of parole to be served consecutively, during which Crenshaw made several outbursts, including cursing at the judge, calling his lawyer “ineffective,” and refusing to sign the resentencing documents. He also said he would appeal the resentencing. Spokane County Prosecutor Preston McCollam said the Prosecutor’s Office is extremely pleased with the outcome of the resentencing. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

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Out of the Past: 12/03/2025 - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Out of the Past: 12/03/2025 December 3, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Society Minzel Motor Company, now E-Z Knit, at Main St. and 2nd Ave. 100 Years Ago— Right of way for the Inland Empire Highway from Barstow to Kettle Falls bridge site has been secured by County Commissioner John F. May, who on Monday was accompanied over the project by District Engineer Guy Harvey of the State Highway Department. The First Thought Mine near Orient has passed into new control. James E. Pickrell, well-known in Stevens County for many years, is now president of the company and has taken over the active management for the purpose of financing and operating the mine. The Springdale Hotel is proving a popular place with Colville motorists, who find the half-way station between Colville and Spokane a popular place for lunch, under the management of Elizabeth Brooks and E.A. Barnett at the hotel. 75 Years Ago— The most recent change in automobile dealerships here was revealed this week when H.I. Minzel, a Ford dealer, announced his retirement from the automobile business. The name Minzel Motor Company, as it has been known for the past 25 years, has been changed to Colville Motors, and the new sign went up this week. Robert Anderson is the manager of the new company. Group and committee meetings on the forthcoming new Mount Carmel Hospital were topped off with a pre-drive dinner meeting Thursday evening. Committee members throughout the county were guests of the Dominican Sisters at a dinner held in Our Lady of the Valley Convent last night at the Old Mission near Kettle Falls. 50 Years Ago— The 60-foot cross located atop Colville Mountain and overlooking the city, was the victim of high winds last Wednesday night. The winds, which continued through the night and into the next morning, were reported as reaching velocity of 50 miles per hour. Colville’s parking commission will make a new proposal to the city council next Tuesday night on their planned acquisition of the Fogle property for off-street parking, stated Carl Walden, secretary of the commission. At the regular Tuesday evening meeting of the Colville city council, Colville fire chief Bill Bronson presented a drawing of the proposed Colville Fire House, along with a fact sheet outlining the estimated costs of such a facility. 25 Years Ago— Inchelium’s dramatic 34-30 thriller over Odessa for the 2000 B-8 Grid Classic title Saturday afternoon in the Tacoma Dome was about as good as it gets as far as prep football is concerned. The Hornets weren’t crowned champions until the game’s final play, when senior David Tonasket batted down an Odessa pass that brought the tiny Colville Indian Reservation school its third Class B-8 championship. Glendine Leonard of Colville will show new and treasured Madonnas (mother and child) in the display case of the Colville Public Library during the month of December. 10 Years Ago— The Colville Elks “Breakfast With Santa” will be held Dec. 12. This annual rite of the Christmas holiday season will start with a visit from Santa Claus to the Colville Municipal Airport that morning at 8 a.m. Colville High School students and staff members gathered 3,380 pounds of food from their annual food drive and donated all of it to the Colville Food Bank on Nov. 20. 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

Rowan Howard Gilmore — 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 Rowan Howard Gilmore Rowan Howard Gilmore was born on July 15, 2025, to parents Miranda Elert and Howard Gilmore of Chewelah, Wash. He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces at birth. 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

Tom Kern | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Tom Kern 83 - Oct 4, 2025 Tom passed away on Oct. 4, following a swift return of cancer. Tom was born in Colville, Washington in 1942, to Dee and Ina McKern. He was raised in Rice, Washington. Tom graduated from Kettle Falls High School in 1960. Following graduation, Tom completed ROTC at WSU where he also obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Natural Resources. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1967, where he was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor and a Purple Heart. In 1969, his only child, Thomas (Tom/Tommy) Dee McKern was born. In 1991, Tom married Carolyn L. Chase. Shortly after their marriage, they moved into his childhood home where they lived together until his death. Tom had a love for travel. Together with Carolyn, grandkids, nieces, nephews, siblings and friends they explored places like Costa Rica, River Cruises, and more. Annual trips to Hawaii with family and treasured friends became Tom's favorite. Tom was a man of service, joining and serving in a multitude of organizations. He served two terms as Stevens County Commissioner from 1987-1994. In 1995, Tom was appointed to the Spokane Community College Board of Trustees. He spent many years on the Board of Supervisors for the Stevens County Conservation District. Tom was a very active Grange Member, serving in many state and local leadership roles for which he received a number of awards. Tom, like his father, served as chair of the Grange Insurance Board. In December 2024, after 28 years, Tom retired as chairman and was highly celebrated at a dinner in Seattle in his honor. While Tom was a humble, accomplished and valued leader of his community; he was most proud of his family's cattle ranch which his grandparents, Oscar and Mamie McKern, began in 1903. He dedicated much of his life to caring for the land and carrying out the family tradition. So much so that he earned the title of "Grandpa Cow" to his great-grandchildren. He worked alongside his son, Thomas Dee, before his passing in 2002 at the age 32. Following his son's death, he was blessed by the friendship and help of his neighbor Dan Arnott. Through Dan's loyalty and comfort, he became like a son to Tom. In recent years, Tom took great pride in mentoring his grandson, Tory, to continue the McKern Family legacy. In true Tom fashion, he made one big and final step in preparing Tory to carry out the work they both loved. Just weeks before his passing, Tom purchased the first tractor with working A/C and heat the McKern's have ever owned. Tom was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Dee McKern; his father, Dee McKern; mother Ina McKern; brother Daniel Reeder and sister Patricia Clemons. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn McKern (Chase); grandson Tory Thomas Daniel McKern; granddaughter Tawni Dee Zerba (McKern) and husband Myles; grandson Thomas Maverick McKern; granddaughter Micaela Larson (Lieseke) and husband Nat; great-grandchildren Dennis Landry Zerba and BaiLee Wren Doris Zerba; brother Dennis McKern; sister Diane Showalter, and numerous cousins, in-laws and nieces and nephews. The family asks that in lieu of flowers and in honor of Tom's life, memorial contributions may be made to Quillisascut Grange. A public memorial service will be held at the Colville Ag Trade Center on Nov. 11, at 11 a.m.; he will be interned at Mountain View Cemetery at a private service. Please wear your WSU gear or a flannel in honor of Tom. A meal will be provided by the local Grange's. Previous Item Next Item

Northport Basketball Fights to Remain a Top League Contender - 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 Basketball Fights to Remain a Top League Contender January 21, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Northport Girls Drop Pair of League Games The Northport girls basketball team dropped a pair of Northeast 1B North games over the weekend after opening the week with a strong home victory. The Republic Tigers (13-0 overall, 9-0 league) remained unbeaten in league play with a 48-18 win over the visiting Northport Mustangs in Republic on Saturday, Jan. 17. Northport was also tested Friday night at home, falling 52-33 to the Curlew Cougars on Jan. 16. Curlew (11-4, 6-3) built a 26-19 halftime lead and never relinquished control. Annika Baker scored a game-high 18 points for the Cougars. Northport was led by Ruthie Hebarling with 10 points, while Kate Beardslee chipped in eight points. Northport had started the week with a 57-21 home win over Hunters Lions on Jan. 13. Beardslee led the Mustangs with a dominant performance, scoring 24 points and knocking down one of Northport’s two 3-pointers. Kylie Colton added 17 points, and Persephanie Ste. Marie scored seven as Northport jumped out to a 13-0 first-quarter lead and steadily pulled away. Northport held Hunters to eight field goals in the game. Liberty Herrara led Columbia-Hunters with 10 points. Results from the Mustangs’ matchup against Selkirk on Tuesday, Jan. 20, were unavailable at press time. The Mustangs will continue the week with scheduled games at Inchelium on Friday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m., then at Nespelem on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 4:30 p.m. Northport Boys Still in Control of NE 1B League The Northport boys basketball team went 2-1 in NE 1B North play last week, picking up a pair of decisive home wins before running into league contender Republic on the road. While they did suffer their first loss, the Mustangs stayed atop the NE 1B North standings. The Republic Tigers handed the Northport Mustangs an 81-37 loss in Republic on Saturday, Jan. 17. The Tigers improved to 7-2 in league play at 10-5 overall. Northport recorded a dominant 77-42 home win the previous night over the Curlew Cougars on Jan. 16. Earlier in the week, Northport turned in its highest-scoring performance of the season, cruising to a 95-58 win over the Hunters Lions on Jan. 13. The Mustangs are now 12-5 overall and 9-1 in league play. Results from their Tuesday, Jan. 20, matchup against Selkirk were unavailable at press time; the boys are scheduled to continue the week at Inchelium on Friday, Jan. 23, for the final game of the regular season 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

Bruin Silas Ashley — 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 Bruin Silas Ashley Bruin Silas Ashley was born on June 18, 2025, to parents Gracie and Takota Ashley of Colville, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces at birth. He has one sister, Cedar, 15 months. His maternal grandmother is Joellen Keating-Maestas of Colville, Wash., and his paternal grandmother is Lori Ashley 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

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