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Kettle Falls Boys Basketball Opens Season With Convincing Win Over Selkirk - 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 Kettle Falls Boys Basketball Opens Season With Convincing Win Over Selkirk December 3, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Kettle Falls' defense buckled down against Selkirk, powering the Bulldogs to a big win over Selkirk on Saturday, Nov. 28. Photo by Shelly Adams. The Bulldogs boys basketball started their season with a statement. Kettle Falls powered past Selkirk 65-29 in their home opener on Nov. 28, using an aggressive defensive effort and balanced scoring attack to control the game from start to finish in nonleague play. “I’m happy with the defensive effort,” Kettle Falls head coach Cameron Stewart said. “The guys were connected out there, playing with energy and confidence. We were able to dictate the tempo because of our defense and rebounding.” The Bulldogs forced 25 turnovers, which is exactly the gameplan Stewart wants to see implemented. “We want to be disruptive,” he said. “There were a few breakdowns that we will learn from, but for the most part I liked how we competed on the defensive end.” The Bulldogs wasted no time setting the tone, racing out to a 19-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. They continued to push the pace into halftime, taking a 36-14 advantage into the break. Stewart said that the team had a solid rebounding effort for it being the first game. “We keep emphasizing the importance of limiting opponents shot opportunities on one end, and getting extra possessions on the other end,” Stewart said. “Still room for improvement but I’m happy with the team’s commitment to rebounding so far.” Cody Adams led Kettle Falls with 19 points while Alex Mazanek added 15 points and Mace Thivierge chipped in 8 points. “It was great to see Alex and Cody in double figures,” Stewart said. “We are looking for guys to step up on offense, and there’s a few other guys who are capable of scoring in double figures [as well].” Stewart noted that Thivierge will shine in other games but in this contest he really showcased his passing. “Selkirk paid special attention to [Thivierge] and rather than forcing contested shots, he found his teammates for open shots,” Stewart said. “He had 10 assists, and just one turnover to go with a team leading eight boards. That shows maturity.” Strong contributions came throughout the roster, however, as the Bulldogs got seven points from Cooper McKern and six each from Zac Burch and Jaxon Fondrey. The Bulldogs knocked down 29 field goals and shot 3-for-5 at the free-throw line. With the Bulldogs logging in only10 practices, it could have been a sloppy mess of a matchup. Kettle Falls, however, was excited to play. “Some of our older guys have reached a point where they are just gamers – they don’t worry about doing everything perfectly, they just play hard,” Stewart said. “Cooper McKern is one of those guys. He’s not afraid to make mistakes, because he’s out there to compete.” Stewart added some of the younger players are still trying to get things right, but are working hard at it. Fluidity in the game will come and it’s hard to ignore that Kettle Falls’ defensive pressure limited Selkirk to single digits in three of the four quarters. “At the end of the day we want all our guys to play fast and free, but we also have to be able to execute our offense,” Stewart said. “Every possession counts.” Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Chewelah Labyrinth Gives Christmas Trees a Second Chance at Spreading Joy - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Chewelah Labyrinth Gives Christmas Trees a Second Chance at Spreading Joy January 7, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen The Christmas Tree Labyrinth opened in Chewelah for the second year, offering a reflective holiday tradition. Courtesy photo. The Christmas Tree Labyrinth at the Chewelah Center for the Arts wrapped up its second season this past weekend, closing after several days of post-holiday operation that stretched into early 2026. Built from more than 200 reclaimed Christmas trees, the installation invited community members to slow down and experience a moment of calm after the holidays. Organizer Paula Randall said the idea was sparked during the winter of 2023, when her family waited until Christmas Eve to buy a tree and discovered how many unsold trees were simply discarded. “I was horrified,” Randall said. “What an awful way for a tree to go that was supposed to bring such joy and hope.” That moment led to a question that would ultimately reshape the theater’s winter landscape: What if those trees could be given a second life? Randall said she approached local nurseries and businesses, asking whether unsold trees could be donated instead of thrown away. The answer, she said, was an enthusiastic “Yes!” In the labyrinth’s first year, Randall said 122 trees were collected and assembled by a small group of volunteers. Despite freezing rain that lingered for the entire week, more than 300 people showed up to look at the trees. “That was the proof of concept the theater needed,” Randall said. “People came anyway.” This year’s labyrinth more than doubled in size. Randall said roughly 225 live trees were collected, along with dozens of artificial trees she had gathered as a backup in 2024. The result was a large, five-circuit labyrinth – longer than many visitors expected, according to Randall – lined with lights and the scent of fresh evergreen. From her vantage point at the organizer tent, Randall said she watched visitors enter and exit throughout the week. “People walk out with smiles on their faces,” she said. “People gather by the fires, they talk, they reflect. It’s a beautiful experience.” Children, she noted, are especially drawn to the spiraling path, often “running it with laughter,” while adults tend to walk more slowly, taking in the quiet and the scent of the trees. Though “escape holes” were built into the design for those who wanted to exit early, Randall said most people chose to complete the full circuit. The inspiration for the labyrinth reaches back years earlier, to Randall’s time in Tucson, Ariz., where walking labyrinths were created during full moons and became a regular family ritual. “It gave us moments we didn’t even know we needed,” she said. “You don’t have to decide where you’re going. You just follow the path.” That sense of peace, she said, was something she wanted to bring to Chewelah. Pulling off the installation, however, required an enormous amount of labor – and community trust. With little notice, volunteers were asked to help retrieve trees, build more than 100 wooden stands, string lights, and assemble the labyrinth in winter conditions that included rain, freezing temperatures and high winds. “We ran out of lumber. We ran out of screws. The batteries of all the drills died in the cold,” Randall said. The response, she said, was overwhelming, adding that residents brought scrap wood, pallets, extension cords, tools, and food. One local Zip’s employee arrived with steaming cups of hot cocoa on the coldest workday of the season, Randall said. “I was asking the outrageous of my community,” Randall said. “And they said yes.” Lighting the labyrinth presented its own challenges. While many lights were donated the first year, mixing incandescent and LED strands proved problematic, Randall said. This year, the theater invested in 50 new boxes of LED lights, but even that wasn’t enough for the expanded layout. Randall said she ultimately made a last-minute trip to Spokane Valley to purchase remaining LED lights from Windermere Ace Hardware to complete the circuit. As the labyrinth comes down, live trees will be chipped by a local arborist, while stands, lights and artificial trees are carefully stored for future years. Randall said much of the infrastructure is now in place, making future builds more manageable – though she said she’s already planning ahead for more lights. In reflecting on the project, Randall said the labyrinth is as much about community as it is about contemplation. “This community stands together,” she said. “I am so humbled by the gift so many people gave to make this happen.” 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 Girls Basketball on a Hot Streak, While Boys Split a Pair of Games - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Colville Girls Basketball on a Hot Streak, While Boys Split a Pair of Games January 14, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Andee Kroiss. File photo. Colville Girls Take Down Okanogan and East Valley The Lady Crimson Hawks extended their winning streak to four games with a pair of convincing nonleague victories last week, a 53-36 win over Okanogan on Friday, Jan. 9, and a 55-29 road win at East Valley on Jan. 6. Colville improved to 8-4 overall and is scheduled to open Northeast A League play at home against Medical Lake on Thursday, Jan. 16, with tipoff set for 7:15 p.m. Against Okanogan, Colville pulled away in the second half behind a balanced offensive effort and steady defense. The Crimson Hawks led just 20-14 at halftime before outscoring the Bulldogs 31-22 over the final two quarters to secure the win. Andee Kroiss paced Colville with 15 points, going 6-for-6 from the floor and adding three free throws. Georgia Beardslee added 14 points. The Lady Hawks shot efficiently from the line, converting 9 of 14 free throws, and held Okanogan scoreless from beyond the arc. Earlier in the week, Colville controlled the tempo from start to finish in a dominant performance at East Valley. The Crimson Hawks jumped out to a 14-5 first-quarter lead and never looked back, building a 29-12 halftime advantage and cruising to the 26-point victory. Kroiss again led the way with 16 points, while Rylee Brisby added 15 points, including seven field goals. Hannah Edwards scored six points, and Beardslee added seven points as Colville placed nine players in the scoring column. Colville shot 22-of-55 from the field and knocked down three 3-pointers in the win. Defensively, the Crimson Hawks limited East Valley to just 10 made field goals. While league games have not begun, Colville has the best record out of the four-team league after a challenging early-season schedule. Colville Boys Basketball Splits Nonleague Games The Colville boys basketball team split a pair of games last week but continues to show its offensive prowess before Northeast A League play later this week. The Crimson Hawks dropped a 74-57 nonleague decision to Okanogan on Friday, Jan. 9, in Colville after earning a hard-fought 61-57 road win over East Valley earlier in the week. Colville enters league play with a 6-6 overall record, and is scheduled to host Medical Lake on Thursday, Jan. 16, with tipoff set for 5:45 p.m. Okanogan’s Waydyn Brown poured in a game-high 29 points to lead the Bulldogs past Colville on Friday. Brown knocked down five 3-pointers as Okanogan built a 39-20 halftime lead and never relinquished control. Colville struggled offensively in the first half, scoring just eight points in the opening quarter and 20 total before the break. The Crimson Hawks showed improved energy after halftime, outscoring Okanogan 36-35 over the final two quarters, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome. Brock Benson led Colville with 18 points, going 6-for-7 from the free-throw line. Parker Darnold and Crew Bridgeman each scored 11 points, while Colville finished 14 of 16 from the foul line. The Crimson Hawks connected on four 3-pointers but were unable to match Okanogan’s nine from beyond the arc. Colville earned a gritty win at East Valley on Jan. 6, in a matchup with a Greater Spokane League 2A squad, using a strong second quarter to swing momentum. After trailing 18-11 at the end of the first quarter, the Crimson Hawks erupted for 24 points in the second to take a 35-29 halftime lead. Colville held off a late push from the Knights in the fourth quarter to secure the four-point victory. Benson scored 13 points to pace a balanced Colville attack, while Quentin Huggins added 12 and Bateman and Bridgeman chipped in 11 points apiece. The Crimson Hawks knocked down eight 3-pointers in the win and went 9 of 15 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

Clarence Daniel Armstrong — 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 Clarence Daniel Armstrong Clarence Daniel Armstrong was born on Sept. 6, 2025, to parents Leanna and Ian Armstrong of Colville, Wash. He weighed 10 pounds, 7.5 ounces at birth and has one brother, Warren Armstrong, age two-and-a-half. His maternal grandparents are Joan and Scott Harville of Kettle Falls, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Brandi and Bradley Armstrong of Kettle Falls, 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

Lyola Audrey Grittner | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Lyola Audrey Grittner 91 Sep 8, 1934 - Jun 20, 2025 Lyola was the oldest daughter of William and Beula Grittner, the fourth of 10 children. As the oldest daughter, she considered it her duty to keep the rest of us in line. Lyola started school in the one-room schoolhouse across the alfalfa field from our house; and graduated from Colville High School. After graduation she started nursing training at Deaconess School of Nursing. After receiving her nursing license, she moved to California. In the early 1960s, she moved back to the Colville/Chewelah area and worked in the medical field until her retirement. The family would like to express our deep gratitude to the staff of Buena Vista for their exceptional care of our sister for the past five years. Please join us on July 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Addy Inn and share your stories and memories of a truly exceptional woman. Previous Item Next Item

Colter Wayne Jones — 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 Colter Wayne Jones Colter Wayne Jones was born on Oct. 17, 2025, to parents Corey and Kalen Jones of Colville, Wash. He weighed seven pounds, nine ounces at birth, and has one brother, Levi Jones, age 13, and one sister, Kodi Jones, age 5. His maternal grandparents are Richard and Pamela Tesmer of Presque Isle, Wisc. His parental grandparents are Ronald and Saundra Jones of Tollhouse, Calif. His maternal great-grandparents are Telie and Radford Spurlock of Tulare, Calif. and Richard and Gladys Tesmer of Greendale, Wisc. His paternal great-grandparents are Ed and Sally Sweicki of Oakhurst, Calif. and Clarence Harken of Tollhouse, Calif. 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

Brian Gregory Jennen | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Brian Gregory Jennen 23 Oct 3, 2002 - Oct 10, 2025 Brian Gregory Jennen, age 23, passed away Oct. 10, 2025 in Kettle Falls, Wash. Brian was born Oct. 3, 2002 in Chewelah, Wash. Brian was a super honest man. One might not like hearing what he would say, but you knew what he said was true. Brian was rambunctious and stubborn and strong. He was a hard worker. Brian loved working in the woods. He was proud to be simple – self-sufficient. Material things did not matter to him in the least. Brian had a big heart with so much good in him. He was loved by everybody. Brian would do anything for you. Brian was very smart. He was an avid reader. Brian was a genius when it came to math and computers. At the age of 14, he competed in “Math is Cool.” At the state competition in Spokane, he placed third overall. Brian also excelled in sports, playing football for Kettle Falls High School. Brian’s dad took him hunting. At the young of nine years, he bagged his first deer – with a bow. He later would get a moose and a bear. Brian loved knives. He especially enjoyed making them and sharpening them. In 2022, Brian would meet Jalisa Powers. They were married later that year and welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Austin, to their family. Brian is survived by his wife Jalisa and son Austin; his parents, Brian and Monica Jennen; mom, Sarah; sister Trystin; and several extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with his care. Please visit the online memorial website and sign his guestbook at danekasfuneralchapel.com. Previous Item Next Item

Kash Beckett Youngblood-Munsen — 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 Kash Beckett Youngblood-Munsen Kash Beckett Youngblood-Munsen was born on Jan. 1, 2026, to parents Kaitlyn and Colton Youngblood-Munsen of Loon Lake, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Calvin, age 2, and one sister, Emerie, age 1. His maternal grandparents are Carrie and Bobby Compton of Spokane, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Jeremy and Sommer Munsen of Cusick, 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

Northport Boys Surge to 3-0 in League Play Behind Strong Week - 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 Surge to 3-0 in League Play Behind Strong Week December 17, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Pete Beardslee goes up for a score against Medical Lake. Photo by Fiona Laughton. The Northport boys basketball team continues to establish itself as a contender in Northeast 1B play, rolling to two league victories last week to improve to 3-3 overall and a perfect 3-0 in league action. The Mustangs capped the week with a 76-56 home win over Cusick on Saturday, Dec. 13, using balanced scoring and steady offensive pressure. The victory followed an even more dominant 69-28 league road win at Columbia (Hunters) on Friday, Dec. 12. Earlier in the week, Northport faced a significant nonleague challenge against Medical Lake, a Class 1A program, falling 91-64 on Dec. 9. Despite the loss, the Mustangs showed flashes of offensive capability against a larger-school opponent. Northport was led by Beardslee, who scored 16 points, while Smith added 14 and Young finished with 11. The Mustangs knocked down seven three-pointers, but Medical Lake’s perimeter shooting proved decisive, as the Cardinals connected on 14 three-pointers and pulled away in the second half. The team hosted Inchelium on Tuesday, Dec. 16; game results were not available at press time. They are scheduled to visit Curlew on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m., then host Republic on Saturday, Dec. 20, 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

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

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

Out of the Past: 08/13/2025 - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Out of the Past: 08/13/2025 August 13, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum Fishing at Kettle Falls. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— Carl Johnson of the R. E. Lee Company succeeded in landing a 30 ½ pound salmon at Kettle Falls on Sunday. The Yep-Kanum parade, the opening day of the Yep-Kanum and Fair celebration, will depict as nearly as possible the progress of the Colville country from the year 1825, the time when old Fort Colvile was located on the Columbia River at Kettle Falls, to the present time. Excavation work started on Tuesday for the new building for the Colville Bakery next to the R. E. Lee Company on Main Street. The Marshal oven for the bakery arrived Thursday weighing 27,000 pounds. 75 Years Ago— Two barns and a chicken house were destroyed by fire at the Melvin McCarthy place in Echo Valley last Friday. The fire was one of 11 battled by the state forestry service during the week. Construction of a new aluminum cattle barn was begun at the district fairgrounds in Colville this week. An announcement was made this week of the inauguration of a new bus line between Colville and the Utah Construction project near the Little Pend Oreille Lakes, according to Ernie Keinbaum, manager. The 32-passenger bus will make one round trip daily, leaving Colville in the morning and returning in the evening. 50 Years Ago— Subscribers to the Statesman-Examiner will receive the supplement the “Addy Souvenir Edition” this week. This edition, which has been in preparation for over a year by the Statesman-Examiner , tells the history of this now famous Stevens County community. It includes early stories and photos, plus an aerial view of Addy and of the Northwest Alloys plant. While rummaging in the basement under Millie’s Shoes in Colville, Howard Oens, newspaper plant foreman for the Statesman-Examiner , found a package of old vintage pocketknives. The knives themselves are single bladed with a cheap metal handle. On the blade of good steel, has “Saxonia Cutlery Co., Germany” inscribed on it. Cindy Perryman, age 7, of Colville, will reign as the Queen of the first annual Pee Wee Rodeo, sponsored by the Deer Park Fair Association. 25 Years Ago— Colville city council gave city staff the okay at the Aug. 8, council meeting to go ahead with the design on Phase Two of the Colville 2000 Project. In keeping with the idea that the Stevens County Historical Society Museum is a family-oriented place to visit, the Society is planning a good old-fashioned “Family Fun Day” on Sunday. 10 Years Ago— Lightning strikes late last week, combined with high winds, stoked dozens of fires around the northwest and burned northeast Washington into something of an inferno. At the Tuesday Colville city council meeting, long-time senior citizen activist and community volunteer Glenda Pittman was honored with a proclamation declaring Aug. 22, “Senior Citizen’s Day” in Colville. West Elep Street was also honorably dubbed Glenda Pittman Way. 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