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Read letters to the editor addressing local issues and community perspectives in 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 Letters to the Editor James Gordon Perkins – Sinaikst Member Colville February 11, 2026 Dear Editor: As an old school baby boomer, I am somehow reminded of Phyllis Diller, who said, “The grass is always greener over the septic tank.” Buddy Hackett: “You seem to have plenty of get up and go, so why don’t you?” You watch the local, regional, and national news, and after the murder and mayhem, they have about eight minutes for the weather. I happen to think that there are a lot of really good folks out there who are not news-worthy. They don’t make it in the paper or get to show up at the courthouse – the silent majority. Walter Stichart Colville February 4, 2026 To the Editor: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Since 1941, I've made that pledge, before and after the amendment, over 2,000times. It always ended the same way. "with liberty and justice for all." Anyone who has recited the pledge even once should learn that the full meaning of being American is to be "one without prejudice" – one who even pledges "liberty and justice for all." And who pledges – with even greater force – as a citizen of a "Nation under God." Unfortunately, some citizens no longer take the pledge seriously, and even some of the leadership of our country, having taken the pledge, violate it. This is the time for someone in Congress to take a stand. Fortunately, there is an increasing number of citizens with signs and banners, whose presence protest injustice, crying loudly "liberty and justice for all." Someone once said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Lorraine Marie Colville February 4, 2026 When people don’t see a correlation between Nazis and overzealous actions by U.S. federal immigration agents, ask, “Why?” They liked WWII Nazis? They read only what feeds their viewpoint? Some complain that Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz fired up protesters. They missed Walz threatening protesters with arrest for crimes and urging peaceful protest. Walz pointed out that, in Germany, those who helped people hunted by Nazis were breaking the law, adding, “…you know what’s right.” Sadly, certain “Christian” leaders don’t ask WWJD. Instead, they allow arrests for skin color, arrests of citizens, breaking car windows to drag out non-threatening people, engaging in unwarranted physical abuse (throwing the compliant person to the ground), violations of gun safety by pointing rifles when not warranted, extrajudicial killings, battering down doors, detainments after refusing valid IDs, and use of threats, “Have you not learned your lesson when we killed that lesbian b*tch?” Unpack that; in Trump’s U.S.A, do as we say or you’re “smoked,” as some agents call it. That’s tyranny. If Minnesota had a Republican governor, protesters would still object to agent brutality. Recall before Trump, there were no broad federal terror tactics regarding illegal immigration. Trump campaigned on deporting the “worst of the worse.” Children, such as 5-year-old Liam Ramos? Trump’s promise was false. He has a 40% approval rating. Noticeable disapproval caused Trump to recently tell DHS that feds won’t intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities, unless asked to. He easily changes his mind. Will that stick? Doug and Sally McQuain Chewelah February 4, 2026 Urgent attention to all residents: When masked thugs take over streets to maim and murder fellow Americans for all to see, it’s not just gone too far. It’s gone apocalyptic. If you care anything about America, its people, and our constitutional republic, it’s past time to stand up to tyranny. If we don’t act now, it will be too late for the "pitchforks" to save us. We are currently experiencing a police state rehearsal in Minnesota unlike any seen before. Sadly, must citizens of Minneapolis needlessly die for us to be shocked into awareness of the consequences of fascist ideology and hatred? Governor Ferguson recently announced his intention to prepare for a similar onslaught in our beloved state of Washington. Make no mistake, we are not safe here just because we happen to live in rural Stevens County. Although German cleric Martin Niemöller was a Nazi sympathizer, he got it right in his poem with which almost everyone is familiar. His last stanza: Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me As Miles Taylor, one of the creators of ICE puts it, “When Americans start asking, sincerely, whether the Trump administration is sliding into ‘Gestapo-style policing,’ it’s not hysteria. It’s rational pattern recognition.” Put simply, stupidity coupled with inaction results in the end of us all. It’s definitely past time for action. Please do your part today.! With peace, love, and hope, Doug and Sally McQuain Lou Stone Inchelium February 4, 2026 Dishonor-Abelled Dishonorable Hunter Abell, WA 7th LD Representative, you are not the first nor the last, to be mis and dis-informed, and worst, a dissembling legislator. You introduced legislation to honor, by monument, the lawless U.S. invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. Your idols-war-criminals George Duh-Buh-Yuh Bush and deceased Dick Cheney’s “shock and awe-full” murdered Arab peoples for their temerity, having “so-called-oilmen” Bush’s and Cheney’s oil under their sand. Lies to Congress to attack Iraq and Afghanistan caused GI-s killed. U.S. troops on the ground followed un-lawful orders to execute and terrorize peaceful Arabian civilians, kicking down doors-to-doors. Sound familiar? You dishonor your grandfather Henry Abell, a reported respected Inchelium educator. You dishonor tribal members and our military veterans, many of whom were terrorized by fascist, anti-Indian residential work camps policy, and/or are descendants of those Christian terror-torture camps about which you have no conscience. Like your MAGA Republican leaders, you want a monument to genocide such as that of attempted exterminations of Indigenous peoples and other non-White peoples around the world. Your leaders want to give medals to the Custer 7th Cavalry for their role in genocides. This letter requests my dishonorable 7th Legislator Abell to instead honor those military veterans holding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, with a monument to human civility, not fascist barbarity like that expressed by every settler-colonial-defending president for the last 250 years. A monument denouncing White Christian Nationalist Supremacy and anti-Indian residential work camps, yet honoring missing and murdered Indigenous peoples. Hilary Ohm Colville January 28, 2026 Are we great yet? It sure doesn’t appear so. In fact, it seems more like we are quickly moving in the opposite direction. In just over two weeks, federal agents have created chaos in Minneapolis. On Saturday, Border Patrol agents executed Alex Pretti. While documenting their terror and assisting a woman who had been pushed to the ground, Alex was pepper sprayed by Border Patrol. Then, multiple agents riddled his body with bullets as he held a camera in one hand and tried to block the spray with the other. His legal, concealed handgun was pulled from his waistband by an agent. He never brandished it. But he was murdered anyway. And just like Renee Good, who was shot in the head and killed by ICE on Jan. 7, he was cruelly mischaracterized as a domestic terrorist by Trump’s spokespeople. The truth is that he was an ICU nurse at a VA hospital and, like Renee, was praised as an upstanding citizen and a compassionate person by those who knew him. Fifty-three detainees have died since the current admin took office. Even young children are being swept up. Conditions are dehumanizing, overcrowded and filthy. The horrible treatment provided has not gone unnoticed. Faith leaders are speaking out. Students and workers are walking out. Massive crowds are gathering to protest and express their outrage. The disregard of our Constitution and the Rule of Law is unacceptable. Please join the growing resistance and make sure you vote in November. Lisa Wolfe Kettle Falls January 28, 2026 Michael Baumgartner asked me this week if I think the U.S. should take Greenland. He framed it casually, as if asking whether I think he should wear green or blue tomorrow, equating the independence of a sovereign country to a click-bait opinion poll. That Baumgartner would use, in this manner, a topic of such dire consequence to the world, illustrates, as always, just how unfit for office this depraved man is. Through inane performance, he chooses to denigrate the people of Greenland and our Danish allies rather than understand his serious responsibility to his country and constituents as a member of congress. It’s not a game Mike. Baumgartner also continues to portray his betrayal of CD5 constituents as “winning” by touting the crumbs Republicans offer to our agricultural community. Farmers don’t want handouts; they want markets. But the Republicans killed the markets by allowing Trump’s disastrous tariff taxes, with Baumgartner’s full-throated approval. Yes, tariffs are a tax on us; no one else is paying them. And with Baumgartner’s baseless request to begin “program-integrity” reviews of Washington’s Medicaid services, child nutrition programs, and child-care subsidy systems, he aims to further sabotage our systems here in eastern Washington. I guess it’s the second act, after torpedoing healthcare. How did we elect such a repugnant individual to be our reflection of CD5 in Washington DC. Let’s not make that same mistake this November. Vote him out. John Axtell Valley January 28, 2026 OSPI approved a spending plan for an Enrichment Levy, not for the EP&O Levy that Mary Walker is asking voters to approve. In 2027, it increases our tax 44% over our 2025 tax, increasing to 64% in 2030. This increase of 84% since 2021 is unsustainable. This levy is a blank check that has no defined budget or goals. Its spending plan does not pay for sports, transportation, operational costs, maintenance, safety or teachers for regular classroom instruction. The plan authorizes salaries for staff and programs that have produced disastrous results. Of students entering the ninth grade in 2025, 93% did not have consistent grade level knowledge in Math and 76% in Language Arts. Of 11th-grade students, 94% were not on track in Math and 76% in Language Arts. Not voting “no” may enable highly motivated special interest groups who want your money to pass this levy. Please take the time to vote “no,” joining me and others to oppose special interest groups and defeat this massive, unsustainable tax increase. Ask your neighbors to vote “no.” If they want to donate to the district, encourage them to do so, but ask that they not force you to take money from your family budget to support failure. Voting against this levy is in the best interest of students, families, voters and our community. Working together, our district can be better. Do not be misled by their deceptive marketing to get an extra million yearly. Visit 4freedomwa.com for state data, concerns and facts. Orval Goede Colville January 28, 2026 I have noticed in the last few issues of this paper that there seems to be a lot of opposition to the president and his administration. As I see it, he is doing what he was elected to do. It appears to me that there are a lot of citizens who have drunk the fruit juice supplied by the Demos and their publicity arm, the mainstream media. For those who missed my reference here, it is likened to the followers of Jim Jones in Jamestown. I find it difficult to fathom how sane citizens can be in favor of supporting the illegals in this country and villainize the law enforcement trying to remove them. The call for immigration reform is not needed; the immigration system is not broken. The ones complaining are only looking for a way to justify open borders. Those citizens who justify the actions of those breaking our laws seem to be only drinking more and more fruit punch. The people who were brought here years ago by their parents are not exempt from being illegal; they have had years to apply and go through the process to become citizens. Myriah Pazereckas Roy Colville January 28, 2026 Thank you to the Miners! I am uplifted and grateful to Lynn and Becky Miner, who live outside of Chewelah, and who donated their 100-acre tree farm to Washington State University Extension Forestry. The Miners bought this land in 1992 and found the land had been mismanaged through poor logging practices, and needed loving attention. Not knowing anything about forestry, they did research and learned what they needed to do to restore the land and to make it habitable for birds and other wildlife. And so, with the labor of love, they planted thousands of ponderosa pines and western larch trees on their land, and supported wildlife by hanging up hundreds of nest boxes for birds and small animals. In speaking with Lynn Miner, he shared that he and his wife Becky wanted to leave the land they so love to an organization that would use it to teach wise management of the land. Although they could have made a personal fortune by selling it, they chose the path of honoring our earth and educating people in good stewardship of the land. Their generosity is an inspiration to me. Thank you, Lynn and Becky Miner! Larry Ludwig Kettle Falls January 28, 2026 Letter to the Editor: In the Jan. 8, 2026 issue of the Chewelah Independent, an article noted that our 7th Legislative District (LD) Representative Andrew Engell was selected by the bi-partisan Council of State Governments to be an “early career state legislator” participant in its December 2025 Western Legislative Academy. The training focused on rules of legislative institutions, effective communication, negotiation, and conflict management. As Engell stated, to better his approach to work “thoughtfully, professionally, and with respect for the institution and people we serve.” Engell feels his participation reflected both his commitment to serving all constituents in the 7th LD and advancing sound public policy. His goal is the use of honest conversations, searching for “solutions to improve people’s lives, not destructive politics that divide us.” He's a legislator who hopefully will live up to the expectations of both the council and voters, like myself, that he will indeed search for sound bipartisan solutions to the urgent challenges (including overcoming the current massive billions-of-dollars state budgetary shortfall) facing the citizens of Washington State and our rural 7th LD, many living in a crisis battle-for-survival mode. That he will reach across the aisle in Olympia and work with his Democratic counterparts. That he will vote his conscience, not lock-step, frog march to the Trump party line rhetoric. That he will not pull a Baumgartner. That he won’t just talk the talk. But vote the walk. And help take us forward to a life that is both sustainable and affordable! Joe A. Mochala Kettle Falls January 21, 2026 To The Editor: As a retired 84-yr old police officer, I have seen a lot in my lifetime that was both good and bad. This is now how I see what’s happening to the great U.S.A. We are losing our love for God and country. What has happened to our common sense? We are allowing many anti-Christians into the country who want to destroy our Christian values. As Christians, we need to push back on what is destroying our country. First a notice to all Catholics and Christians. If you vote as a democrat you cannot be Catholic or Christian, you are either one or the other. The Democratic party is very much against Christian values. They are anti-U.S. citizens, anti-public-safety, pro-illegal immigrant, pro-abortion, pro-gay marriage, pro-sex change, pro-LBTQ, and many other anti-Christian teachings. Backed by Democrats, there are now many protests against our federal law enforcement officers who are trying to protect us against criminals and illegals to make us safer. When George Floyd and Renee Good died, it was because of their own doings. They put themselves in harm’s way and suffered the outcome. The only unjustified police killing was by the D.C. Police officer Ashley Babbitt, who should have been charged with 1st degree murder. Where were the protests against him for that killing? Loading… Load More Articles Got Something to Say? We want to hear! Send a Letter to the Editor 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

ACH Boys Roll Past Inchelium To Reach NE1B Title Game - 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 ACH Boys Roll Past Inchelium To Reach NE1B Title Game February 11, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Almira/Coulee-Hartline’s (ACH) boys basketball team showed why they entered postseason play unbeaten in league action, pulling away early and cruising to a 76-41 win over the Inchelium Hornets in a Northeast 1B semifinal on Feb. 7, at Deer Park High School. ACH improved to 20-1 overall with the win and advanced to the NE1B championship game, where they will face Wellpinit on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m., also at Deer Park. Inchelium, which entered the semifinal at 17-5, dropped into the third-place bracket and will face Selkirk on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Deer Park. The winner of that matchup will play for third place, while the loser will compete for fifth. Despite the semifinal loss, the Hornets reached Deer Park riding the momentum of a dramatic first-round victory earlier in the week. Inchelium edged Valley Christian Panthers 58-55 in overtime on Feb. 4. Caleb Abrahamson knocked down a clutch 3-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation to force overtime, helping the Hornets survive a back-and-forth contest. Derek Perez led Inchelium with 19 points. Valley Christian was paced by Wyatt Madden with 21 points. 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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Browse local community announcements including births, weddings, engagements, and anniversaries. 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 Announcements Sharing your special moments – births, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and milestone birthdays. Submit an Announcement Births Daniel Edward Youst Daniel Edward Youst was born at home on Jan. 25, 2026, to parents Danielle Meo and Brandon Youst of Northport, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce at birth. His maternal grandparents are Sharon and John Meo of Jackson, N.J. His paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Susan Youst of Orwigsburg, Pa. Births Ivy March Hinds Ivy March Hinds was born on Jan. 28, 2026, to parents Darby Fox and Jack Hinds of Colville, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparent is Kathy Fox of Colville, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Bob and Mickey Hinds of Colville, Wash. Births Miles Lee Flanigan Miles Lee Flanigan was born on Jan. 21, 2026, to parents Alicia and Phillip Flanigan of Valley, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth, and has two brothers: Oliver, age 6, and Henry, age 4. His maternal grandparents are Rob and Pam Murrow of Wahiawa, Hawaii. His paternal grandparents are Dan and Karen Flanigan of Deer Park, Wash. Births Lina Jazmin Vega Lina Jazmin Vega was born on Jan. 10, 2026, to parents Madeline and Luis Vega Benitez of Colville, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces at birth, and has one sister, Arabella Vega, age 3. Her maternal grandparents are Jeff and Michelle Michaelson of Wallace, Idaho. Her paternal grandparents are Luis Vega and Petrona Benitez of Paraguay. Her maternal great-grandparents are Leon and Jennilynn Benson of Colville, Wash. Births Jace Alexzander Kade Ruiz Jace Alexzander Kade Ruiz was born on Jan. 9, 2026, to parents Jennifer Buffan and Jose Ruiz-Stroder of Colville, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce at birth, and has two brothers, Okecr, age 3, and Damon, age 3, and one sister, Phoebe, age 11. His maternal grandparents are Pamela and Daniel Miller of Colville, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Mary Ruiz-Rodriguez and Chris Barns of Valley, Wash. Births Khloe Joe Connall Khloe Joe Connall was born on Jan. 8, 2026, to parents Kacie Rainer and Calvin Connall of Chewelah, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Kelly and Misty Connall of Chewelah, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are the late Joseph Rainer of Colville, Wash., and Ron and Karen Anderson of Colville, Wash. Births Sadie Rose Ann Wozney Sadie Rose Ann Wozney was born on Jan. 2, 2026, to parents Emily and Nicolas Wozney of Chewleah, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds at birth. Her maternal grandparents are David C. Baskin and Cynthia A. Baskin of Colville, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Joel and Kimberley Wozney of Didsbury, Alberta, Canada. Her maternal great-grandparents are William and Susan Oswald of Chesaw, Wash. and Curtis and Alice Baskin of Spokane, Wash., deceased. Her paternal great-grandparents are Frank Wozney and Catherin Guillemaud, deceased, and John Foster and Deborah Courtney, deceased. Births Christopher James Collins Christopher James Collins was born on Jan. 5, 2026, to parents Cheyanne Cable and Richard Collins of Chewelah, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces at birth. His maternal grandparents are Kristi Hale of Northport, Wash., and Michael Francis of Alabama. His paternal grandparents are Angie and Christopher Collins of Chewelah, Wash. His maternal great-grandparents are Dee McLaughlin of Northport, Wash., and Daniel Villines of Everett, Wash. His paternal great-grandparents are Tessie and Richard H. Collins of Chewelah, Wash. 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. Births Warren Thomas Gold Warren Thomas Gold was born on Dec. 23, 2025, to parents Mallory Lubking and Conner Gold of Colville, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 15.8 ounces at birth. His maternal grandparents are Tom and Cathy of Glendale, Ariz. His paternal grandparents are Rich and Jennifer of Chewelah, Wash. Births Maela Stemmene Maela Stemmene was born on Dec. 14, 2025, to parents Holly Rogers and Brandon Stemmene of Colville, Wash. She weighed eight pounds, 12 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Danny and Kazlynn Rogers of Addy, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are April Stemmene and Larry Schuerman of Colville, Wash. Births Liberty Josephine Ringer Liberty Josephine Ringer was born on Nov. 28, 2025, to parents Sadie and Zach Ringer of Colville, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Daryl and Arlene Grimbly of Plevna, Mont. Her paternal grandparents are Wade and Eva Ringer of Los Ángeles, Chile, South America. Her maternal great-grandparents are Ken and Edna Corne of Washington and Dick and Joyce Grimbly of Washington. Her paternal great-grandparents are Gene and Dorothy Ringer of Colville, Wash. and Rose Mary Barlow of Utah. Births Levi McCoy Cartwright Levi McCoy Cartwright was born on Nov. 25, 2025, to parents Holly and Gunnar Cartwright of Evans, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Jack, 4, and Roscoe, 1, and one sister, Alice, 6. His maternal grandparents are Alan and Laura Zander of Lewiston, Idaho. His paternal grandparents are Barb Cartwright and Jeff Dawson of Colville, Wash. and Jim Cartwright of Hunters, Wash. His maternal great-grandparent is Nancy McGlothlen of Clarkston, Wash. His paternal great-grandparent is Bill Engle of Lewiston, Idaho. Births Levi Richmond Walker Levi Richmond Walker was born on Dec. 2, 2025, to parents Hope and Collin Walker of Republic, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 3 ounces at birth, and has two brothers, Malachi Jones Walker, 3, and Isaiah James Walker, 1. His maternal grandparents are Leonor Hernandez of Phoenix, Ariz. and Augustine Hernandez of San Diego, Calif. His paternal grandparents are Howard Walker of San Diego, Calif. and Renee Walker, deceased. Births Elias Kiffin-Vos Lofthus Elias Kiffin-Vos Lofthus was born on Oct. 20, 2025, to parents Hannah and Caleb Lofthus of Tonasket, Wash. He weighed seven pounds, three ounces at birth, and has three sisters, Esther, age 4, Miriam, age 3, and Eden, age 1. His maternal grandparents are Brian and Laura Jovich of Republic, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Craig and Sharon Lofthus of Tonasket, Wash. His maternal great-grandparents are Alice Jovich of Langley, Wash. and Dan and Dawn Diffner of Cashmere, Wash. His paternal great-grandparents are Phil and Pat Lofthus of Tonasket, Wash. 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. Births Hazel Rae Orellana Hazel Rae Orellana was born on Oct. 5, 2025 to parents Alivia Seiler and Alfredo Orellana of Spokane, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Shawna Jones of Chewelah, Wash., and Galen Seiler of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal grandparent is Griselda Orellano of Spokane, Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Sharon Azzinnaro and Mike Jones. Births Lyla Ann Ackerson Lyla Ann Ackerson was born on Oct. 2, 2025, to parents Savannah and Cody Ackerson of Colville, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Miles, age 2. Her maternal grandparents are Roxy and Ron Boone of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Mo O’Fearna and Brett Vanderhoof of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Gary Ackerson of San Remigio, Cebu, Philippines. Births Jireh Jehovah Womack Jireh Jehovah Womack was born on Oct. 3, 2025 to parents Brook LeDoux and Dayton Womack of Deer Park, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Salix Womack, age 2, and one sister, Veronica Gonzalez, age 9. Her maternal grandparents are Jessica and Casey LeDoux of Loon Lake, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Shelly Cotter of Orofino, Idaho, and David Womack of Long Beach, Calif. Her maternal great-grandparents are Jean and Art Conger of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal great-parents are Al and Rose Smith, deceased. Births Eliana Izel Alvarez Eliana Izel Alvarez was born to parents Anastasita Tochinskaya and Emmanuel Alvarez. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth, and has three brothers, Roman, age 8, Gabriel, age 6, and Vitaly, age 1. Her maternal grandparents are Vitaly and Vera Tochinsky of Evans, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Raul and Maria Alvarez of Mexico. Births Camdyn Helen Christensen Camdyn Helen Christensen was born on Aug. 27, 2025 to parents Kimberly Rios and Zach Christensen of Colville, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth, and has two sisters, Lydia, age 10, and Henley, age 8. Her maternal grandparents are Mike Rios of Silverdale, Wash., and Genna Wickett of Graham, Wash. Her maternal grandparents are Dana and Larry Christensen of Colville, Wash. Births Wendy Rae Lloyd Wendy Rae Lloyd was born on Aug. 25, 2025, to parents Pamela and Gideon Lloyd of Kettle Falls, Wash. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and has two brothers, David Lloyd, age 7, and Arlyn Lloyd, age 4, as well as one sister, Judy Lloyd, age 5. Her maternal grandparents are Pamela and Carl Tenney of Northport, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Barbara and Brian Lloyd of Kettle Falls, Wash. 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. Births Altiera Stevie Rainbolt Raub Altiera Stevie Rainbolt Raub was born on Aug. 24, 2025, to parents Avarielle Spiegel and Anthony Raub of Colville, Wash. Births Bruno Hugo Chavez Gomez Bruno Hugo Chavez Gomez was born on Aug. 7, 2025, to parents Karisma Gallardo and Victor Gomez of Colville, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces at birth. His maternal grandparents are Phillip Gallardo III of Northport, Wash., and Fawn Gallardo of Covington, Ky. His paternal grandparents are Victor and Yesenia Gomez of Spokane, Wash. His maternal great-grandparents are Deborah Gallardo of Northport, Wash., and Bonnie and Michael O’Connor of Covington, Ky. His paternal great-grandparent is Jose Mancilla of Mazatlán, Mexico. Births Ryley Jo Body-Larsen Ryley Jo Body-Larsen was born Aug. 11, 2025, to parents Darcy Body and Michael Larsen of Kettle Falls, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and has one brother, Brantley Michael Body-Larsen, age 3. Her maternal grandparents are Diane Peterson and Larry Body of Colville, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Laurie and Kurt Larsen of Kettle Falls, Wash. Her paternal great-grandparent is Adele Larsen of Grand Forks, British Columbia. Births Everett Alan Billings Everett Alan Billings was born Aug. 12, 2025, to parents Musette Billings and James M. Billings III of Colville, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and has two brothers, James, age 11, and Oliver, age 7. His maternal grandparents are Wendy Hull of Houston, Texas, and Urs Machler of Istanbul, Turkey. His paternal grandparents are James Billings Jr. of Old Waverly, Texas, and Rebecca New of Hilco, Texas. Births Jameson Judd Heidinger Jameson Judd Heidinger was born Aug. 11, 2025, to parents Kylee and Kaleb Heidinger of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth. His maternal grandparents are Keith Frazer of Yelm, Wash., and Grace Frazer of Tacoma, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Brandon and Heather Judd of Colville, Wash., and Jacob Heidinger of Marcus, Wash. Births Lorelai Kay Nullet Lorelai Kay Nullet was born on July 29, 2025 to parents Kailee Fata and Micahel Nullet of Colville, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth, and has one sister, Brielle Nullet, age 2. Births Grace Evangeline Cottrill Grace Evangeline Cottrill was born July 24, 2025 to parents Angel and Jake Cottrill of Colville, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce at birth and has five brothers, Jacob, age 17, Samuel, age 15, Noah, age 14, Micah, age 11, and Lucas, age 8. Her maternal grandparents are Randy Burgin of Okeechobee, Fla., and Ellen Deffenbaught of Colville, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Ron Cottrill of Sylva, N.C., and Sheri Post, deceased. Births Oakley Miles McCarthy Oakley Miles McCarthy was born on July 18, 2025 to parents Makayle Leal and Adrian McCarthy of Republic, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. He has one sister, Gemma, age 8. Births Ellie Jean Suckow Ellie Jean Suckow was born on July 25, 2025, to parents Cassidy Knowles and John Suckow of Northport, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and has one sister, Abigail Grace Suckow, age 5. Births Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright Luna Ray-Lynn Patrice Cartwright was born on July 7, 2025, to parents Star Scaffert and Darian Moody of Colville, Wash. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces. Her maternal grandparent is Jennifer Cartwright of Spokane, Wash, and her paternal grandparent is Emily Ward of Spokane, Wash. Her maternal great-grandmother is Jennifer Cornell of Colville, Wash. Births Kyle Dragonsbone Queen Kyle Dragonsbone Queen was born on July 10, 2025, to parents Kathrine and Larry Queen. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Draven Timothy Snowwolf Queen, age 1, and one sister, Lilith River Ball, age 7. His maternal grandparents are Mayrene Smith, of Republic, Wash., and Keith Ball of Aurora, Ore. Births Oakley Miles McCarthy Oakley Miles McCarthy was born on July 18, 2025 to parents Makayle Leal and Adrian McCarthy of Republic, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces. He has one sister, Gemma, age 8. Births Scarlett Rose Gray Scarlett Rose Gray was born on July 8, 2025 to parents Aubree McCoy and Michael Gray of Curlew, Wash. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and has one sister, Violet Gray, age 2. Her maternal grandparent is Steve McCoy of Inchelium Wash., and her paternal grandparents are Donald Gray of Amboy, Wash., and Dove Lee of Bremerton, Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Dean and Sherri Murray of Yacolt, Wash., and her paternal great-grandparents are Carla and Jerry Lee of Poulsbo, Wash. 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. Births Wade Orval Hopkins Wade Orval Hopkins was born on July 4, 2025, to parents Della Goff and Brandon Hopkins of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Adrian, 22, and Donavon, 18, and three sisters, Elliana, 15, Lori, 12, and Aspen, 5. His maternal grandmother is Ginni Torres, and his paternal grandparents are James Hopkins Jr., and Melissa Hopkins of Evans, Wash. Births Ainslee Marie Green Ainslee Marie Green was born on July 3, 2025 to parents Hope Green and Jeremiah Baker of Republic, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth, and has two brothers: Ezekiel Baker, 6, and Malekai Baker, 3. Her maternal grandparents are Amber Green of Republic, Wash., and Charles Schultz of Spokane, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Naomi Lovett and Dale Baker of Republic Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Diane and Kevin Green of Republic, Wash. Her paternal great-grandparents are Linda Lovett of Republic, Wash., and Letha Baker. Births Franklin Theodore Borders Franklin Theodore Borders was born on June 25, 2025, to parents Lauren and Austin Borders of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and has one brother, August Wayne, age 18 months. His maternal grandparents are Jeff and Crystal Neumann of Ypsilanti, Mich. His paternal grandparents are Dave and Nadine Borders of Colville, Wash. His maternal great-grandparents are Robert Neumann and Alma Staup of Ypsilanti, Mich. His paternal great-grandparents are Sue and Jerry Borders of Colville, Wash., and Fern and Thomas Hammond of Colville, Wash. 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. Births Hunter Eugene Beaufils Hunter Eugene Beaufils was born on June 18, 2025, to parents Bobby Hubbs and Andrew Beaufils of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Akoda, 16, and Harley, 13, and one sister, Ahnaley, 11. His maternal grandparents are Regenia Hubbs of Springdale, Wash., and Paul Hubbs of Loon Lake, Wash. His paternal grandparents are LaDina Beaufils of Colville, Wash., and Michael Beaufils, deceased. 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. Submit an Announcement Share anniversaries, engagements, milestones, and more. Submit Now 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

Some Bills Have Already Failed to Advance This Legislative Session - 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 Some Bills Have Already Failed to Advance This Legislative Session February 11, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen As the Washington legislature moves through its short 60-day session, dozens of proposals have already fallen by the wayside. Lawmakers faced their first major cutoff the week of Feb. 2, when bills did not advance out of policy committees, effectively ending their run. Measures that survived face additional hurdles, including fiscal committee deadlines for bills that cost money and a Feb. 17 deadline to pass out of their chamber of origin, according to lawmakers. Only bills deemed “necessary to implement the budget,” often those involving taxes or spending, are exempt, they added. A push for a four-day workweek failed to gain traction. House Bill 2611 would have required employers to pay overtime for over 32 hours worked in a week. While San Juan County has adopted a 32-hour workweek for government employees, business groups, including the food, hospitality, and agricultural industries, opposed taking the model statewide. The bill received a hearing but never came to a vote. Changes to homeschooling requirements also stalled. According to Senate Bill 6261, the age at which parents must file a declaration of intent to homeschool would have been lowered from 8 to 6 years old. Washington is the only state that waits until age 8, according to Superintendent Chris Reykdal of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Reykdal requested legislation to improve data collection as homeschooling grows. The proposal drew sharp opposition from homeschool advocates and was ultimately sidelined during the short session. Several public safety and immigration-related proposals also failed. House Bill 2648 stated intent to bar Washington police agencies from hiring officers who joined the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the start of President Donald Trump’s second term; the bill never made it to a committee vote. Lawmakers have made child online safety a priority this year, but some efforts fell short. Senate Bill 6111, which would have required parental consent for minors to create social media accounts, stalled amid concerns from the tech industry over constitutionality. House Bill 2400, aimed at protecting children featured in monetized online content such as family vlogs, also failed to advance. Its sponsor, Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), said she plans to continue working on the issue ahead of the 2027 session. Another bipartisan bill targeting children’s access to online pornography did not clear the committee either, according to lawmakers. Efforts to address food access issues met mixed results. Rep. Darya Farivar (D-Seattle) introduced multiple bills after the closure of a Fred Meyer store left her Lake City neighborhood without a major grocery outlet. A proposal easing zoning restrictions for grocery stores passed the committee, but bills offering tax incentives to grocers in underserved areas and allowing publicly owned grocery stores did not advance. Judicial reform proposals also stalled. Local Rep. Hunter Abell (R-Inchelium) again proposed requiring state Senate confirmation for Supreme Court and appellate court appointments, citing significant turnover on the court. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already appointed one justice this year, with more changes expected. Abell’s bills did not receive hearings. Tribal representation on state boards was another issue left unresolved. House Bill 2578 aimed to expand the Fish and Wildlife Commission to include additional tribal members with voting authority. Rep. Debra Lekanoff (D-Anacortes) said she intends to revisit the proposal in future sessions. Finally, legislation dealing with protests and encampments on college campuses failed to advance. House Bill 2589 would have prohibited unauthorized encampments on campuses, while a separate, Republican-backed bill sought to revoke financial aid from students found liable for property damage during protests. Neither cleared their committees, lawmakers said. The legislative session is scheduled to end on March 12. 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

Kyle Dragonsbone Queen — 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 Kyle Dragonsbone Queen Kyle Dragonsbone Queen was born on July 10, 2025, to parents Kathrine and Larry Queen. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Draven Timothy Snowwolf Queen, age 1, and one sister, Lilith River Ball, age 7. His maternal grandparents are Mayrene Smith, of Republic, Wash., and Keith Ball of Aurora, Ore. 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

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

Lina Jazmin Vega — 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 Lina Jazmin Vega Lina Jazmin Vega was born on Jan. 10, 2026, to parents Madeline and Luis Vega Benitez of Colville, Wash. She weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces at birth, and has one sister, Arabella Vega, age 3. Her maternal grandparents are Jeff and Michelle Michaelson of Wallace, Idaho. Her paternal grandparents are Luis Vega and Petrona Benitez of Paraguay. Her maternal great-grandparents are Leon and Jennilynn Benson 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