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Colville Girls Basketball Puts Together Strong Holiday Stretch - 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 Puts Together Strong Holiday Stretch January 7, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Colville's Andee Kroiss goes up for a layup against Chewelah in the Crimson Hawks' 56-22 victory over the Cougars in nonleague basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 3. Photo by Derek Dobell. The Colville girls basketball team showed strong competition during the holiday break, winning two of three nonleague contests to improve to 6-4 overall heading into January. Colville closed the week with a decisive 56-22 road victory over the Chewelah Cougars on Saturday, Jan. 3. The Crimson Hawks set the tone early, jumping out to a 17-7 first-quarter lead and holding Chewelah scoreless in the second quarter to take a commanding 35-7 advantage into halftime. Andee Kroiss led Colville with 15 points, while Aubree Kubesh added 13 points as the Crimson Hawks used balanced scoring and defensive pressure to pull away. Colville limited Chewelah to just eight field goals in the game. Sara Vioni paced the Cougars with 14 points. Earlier in the week, Colville narrowly defeated the 2A North Central Wolfpack 47-46 in a thriller on Dec. 30 at West Valley High School. Kroiss scored a game-high 21 points to lift the Crimson Hawks, who survived a tight contest that remained in doubt until the final seconds. Colville led 15-7 after the first quarter, but North Central battled back behind 19 points from Arkayla Brown. Georgia Beardslee added 11 points for the Crimson Hawks before fouling out, while Colville held on despite being outscored at the free-throw line. The Crimson Hawks opened the tournament on Dec. 29, with a 44-30 loss to the Colfax Bulldogs. Colville led 11-5 after the first quarter, but Colfax took control in the middle periods behind a 19-point performance from Allie Jenkin. Beardslee led Colville with 11 points, while Kroiss added nine. The Crimson Hawks struggled offensively after the opening quarter, scoring just 19 points over the final three periods. The Lady Hawks faced East Valley on Tuesday, Jan. 6; results were not available at press time. The team is scheduled to play Okanogan on Friday, Jan. 9, at 7:15 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

Cougs Boys Basketball Wins Two Tourney 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 Cougs Boys Basketball Wins Two Tourney Matchups December 10, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Chewelah’s boys basketball team began last season 0-5 and still finished with eight wins. This season, the Cougars are already 2-0 after their first weekend of play under new Head Coach Tom Skok. For their season opener on Friday, Dec. 5, it wasn’t an exceptionally easy matchup as they faced Tip-Off Tournament host Northport, who were coming off an 81-69 victory over Wilbur-Creston-Keller earlier in the week. But the Cougars’ offense clicked, and they came up with a 73-63 victory. The next day, they faced off against an Inchelium squad that had defeated them a year prior. The sharp-shooting Chewelah squad hit six 3-pointers, including three by Ryen McMillin, who finished the game with 13 points to lead all scorers. The Cougars had a four-point deficit in the first quarter but outscored Inchelium 11-6 in the second quarter for the 18-17 halftime lead. They pushed that lead to six points in the third quarter. Frank Sety finished with four field goals, including two 3-pointers, for 10 points. Stancil ate at the free-throw line, hitting eight of nine shots for 11 total. Blake Schlining also scored 11 points off four field goals. Inchelium was led by Derek Perez’s 12 points. The Cougars traveled to Republic on Tuesday, Dec. 9; results were not available at press time. The team is scheduled to host Omak on Friday, Dec. 12, 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

Rep. Engell Raises Eastern Washington Concerns with Gov. Ferguson - 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 Rep. Engell Raises Eastern Washington Concerns with Gov. Ferguson November 19, 2025 By: Cami Krema Gov. Bob Ferguson (left) and Rep. Andrew Engell (right) discuss issues surrounding the state at the Knight's Diner in Spokane. Photo courtesy Andrew Engell. Representative Andrew Engell (R-Colville), met with Washington state governor Bob Ferguson in Spokane on Nov. 8, to discuss local issues and explore common ground. Engell said that his goal for the meeting was to help build trust in the state government, reduce tension between the urban and rural communities, and ensure the east side of the state is heard. Engell discussed the issues he brought to Ferguson, which included: Food Safety Modernization Act regulations and how they affect rural farming Wolf management in Stevens and Ferry counties How the Growth Management Act affects rural communities The relationship between the Department of Ecology and farmers Childcare center closures due to new teacher regulations COVID-19 vaccine mandates The need for more sustainable transportation Columbia River salmon and sturgeon mandatory endorsements Gender inclusivity policies in schools The banning of septic system types Attacks on hydropower L&I and local business The potential closure of NEW Family Life Services’ Crisis Pregnancy Center Engell said that while they weren’t able to review each point in depth, he was able to summarize them for the governor. “Those points were preparation for me, and were something I could give him [to review],” Engell said, adding that he started the conversation by telling Ferguson, “A lot of people here feel pretty beat down and like they're just losing. It creates a lot of this tension. I want to try to make this better.” Engell said that Ferguson seemed to agree, adding, “So I gave him these specific examples of some things that I felt should be bipartisan.” Engell continued, “I ran on the concept that I was still conservative, but I believe in treating everybody with respect and well,” and said that he and Ferguson found common ground in their shared faith. “That means that we're supposed to treat everyone as people created in the image of God, in which [Ferguson] agreed with.” Engell said that, after he gave his talking points to Ferguson, one of the first issues they addressed was the crisis pregnancy center. He said he heard from those working at the center that Ferguson was trying to shut them down, which piqued the governor’s concern. “Ferguson was quickly like, ‘Tell me more about this,’ and [I told him] I don't know that that's true at all. All I know is that [the crisis pregnancy center] said it to a group of 300 people. That's indicative of our challenge of a low trust environment. Maybe it's a rumor, who knows where it came from? But [the center is] concerned enough they made an issue out of it and told a bunch of people.” Engell said he told Ferguson, “You can count on me to be truthful whenever I can. Everybody makes mistakes, but I have a commitment to truth. And if we can have an open door policy, I'd like to be able to ask you about these things when I hear about them and I'll commit to not spreading false information and helping to focus on correcting these misquotes.” He added that Ferguson, “seemed to appreciate that,” and indicated he was looking into all of the crisis pregnancy centers in the state, adding that he would also look into what might be making the centers feel that way. Engell said another point the two spoke about in depth were federal regulations that potentially harm rural farmers. “My farm was put out of business by federal regulations,” Engell said and discussed how he was a certified organic vegetable farmer who sold garlic online. “[The regulations] were not really designed for tiny little farms like mine. I'm just like, ‘I can't figure out how to do this.’ In hindsight, now I'm really a lot better at jumping through hoops and I probably could have figured it out. But when you're barely surviving, any extra regulatory weight at all can be the last straw.” Another issue Engell discussed was the Department of Ecology’s regulations surrounding farmers and potential pollution. “You don't have to be proven [to be] actually causing any pollution,” he said, adding that the department could see cows near water and determine there is an “opportunity to pollute.” Engell said, “That’s considered a crime now in Washington.” He continued that it’s hard to convince farmers to alter their methods because they’ve “been doing this for generations. And all of a sudden now they're deemed a polluter without any kind of proof.” Engell added that Ferguson “seemed to be sympathetic,” and agreed they had to be more careful with regulations like that. “The point is, you have people and organizations and groups that feel like ‘the state is coming after me. They're trying to put me out of business. They're trying to kick me out of the region,’” he said. Engell also said that farmers are a minority group in the state. “The minority people live in rural areas. The majority of people live in these other areas and they have a different frame of reference when they're [creating] these regulations, and [farmers] are not involved in the decisions.” He said that when new regulations come out that affect farmers, many of them feel confused and frustrated. “Sometimes there might be a public benefit and it might be great, but if we aren't explaining it well enough to those people, if they just feel like they’re being beat for no reason, even if there is a reason, that's a problem in and of itself. It undermines trust in government,” Engell said. He continued that, along with rebuilding trust between people and the government, the two also discussed problems with bi-partisanship and sensationalism. “We need to get to the facts, and argue over real problems,” Engell said. Food security was another issue that Engell addressed with the governor, saying they both had concerns about people not getting their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Engell said, “[Ferguson asked] ‘how can we help here?’ I told him I thought helping the food banks is a good way because it's a cheaper way to help the people who need to help the most. He did find $2 million last week to give to the food banks.” Engell also said that Ferguson asked him if he would consider accompanying him to Washington D.C. to meet with Dr. Oz and advocate for Washington’s health care. Engell did not have additional details about the invitation but called it “an interesting opportunity,” and added “if [the governor and I] could be unified on the fact that we both want to preserve access to healthcare for patients in Washington, I'd see that as a positive.” Engell said he used his meeting with the governor to talk about his policies that he feels could benefit the 7 th district including: a warranty for license plates if the paint chips off within a certain period of purchase; allowing physician assistants to perform certain procedures when a physician is not on site; making it easier to harvest trees along power lines and around houses without having to get a permit; bringing in nursing programs that would be easier to access to address the state’s nursing shortage; and adjusting gravel pit fees. “We want to be engaging with the people in charge. In this case, it's the Democrats,” Engell said. “There's no question that [Ferguson and I are] on different sides of the political aisle, but I hope we share the interest in making a government that works better for people. [Ferguson] says he wants to be the governor for all of Washington. I'm like, ‘I want to help you do that.’” Engell added that “really, the focus is, we have to figure out how to bring down this political rhetoric. The polarization is way too bad, it's messy. Most people are tired of it. I mean, so many people have family and friends that no longer speak to them anymore because of this. This is not how it’s supposed to work. [Ferguson] seemed to be in agreement, that he wants to bring this down. He wants to be the governor for all of Washington.” Reflecting on the experience overall, Engell said, “I appreciated the opportunity to meet with [the governor]. I'm not joining him; but at the same time, I don't want to disrespect him either.” Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

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

Out of the Past: 07/30/2025 - 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: 07/30/2025 July 30, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum A&W Great Root Bear surprises local children. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— “You should capitalize your scenery,” said E. L. DeLestry, editor of Western Magazine of St. Paul, Minn., after viewing Kettle Falls and the Columbia River scenery last Sunday in company with a party of Kettle Falls and Colville people. More than 2,500 drivers’ licenses were distributed by the county auditor throughout the county besides the number that were sent direct to auto dealers and garages, and a large number has been distributed by the Colville Examiner . Beginning today, everyone who drives a car must have a new drivers’ license. The licenses were issued in 1923, and since, expired last evening. 75 Years Ago— A flying saucer came to Colville this week. Jim Murdock, mechanic at Dallas Garage, saw one at 7:30 a.m. Sunday over Draper’s mill. Murdock said the silver saucer appeared over Mingo Mountain. He watched it for about 30 seconds. Electric refrigerators were the biggest electrical appliance sales item in Colville during June, according to a sales summary released by the Washington Water Power Company this week. Electrical dealers in the city sold a total of 63 refrigerators during the month, the report showed. The figures were taken before the current war scare boom. 50 Years Ago— “A great kid pleaser” – The A&W Great Root Bear was in Colville at the A&W Restaurant and drew oodles of kids. Free candy and balloons were handed out by Root Bear and Ron Derogatis, A&W owner-manager. Dave McCloud played the major role. Bryan Construction of Colville started construction this week of the new $50,000 Mode O’Day building at 120 N. Main Street. The new building will be situated between Walden Insurance Agency and the offices of Dr. Lawson and Fine and Beardslee Realty. Wayne Henderson of Orient, present leading cowboy in the Washington Rodeo Association, took second in calf roping and teamed up with his brother, Chris, to take second in team roping at the Deer Park Rodeo last weekend. 25 Years Ago— Political candidates and dignitaries from around the region joined Pend Oreille County residents for a grand re-opening of the venerable Tiger Store last Saturday. The dedication was part of last weekend’s Downriver Days celebration in neighboring Metaline, Metaline Falls and Ione. Colville city council members voted to change the style of stairway to be included in the boulder retaining wall between Birch and Astor Streets that is scheduled to begin this week as a part of the Colville 2000 Project. The approved plan called for reinforced concrete stairs. The stairway will now be made of cut stone. The cost is estimated at roughly half of the initial $63,000 price tag. 10 Years Ago— The Woodland Theatre stage was stripped to its figurative “bones” last Wednesday and Saturday as volunteers wrenched up nails and boards in the beginning of the stage’s refurbishing project. In June, Colville City Council bequeathed $5,000 from the Vinson Fund to the Woodland Theatre, located in Kettle Falls. The 85 th anniversary of the Colville Kiwanis Club beef barbecue will be held Thursday, July 30, at the Colville City Park. 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

McMillan Uplifts Chewelah Boys Basketball; Girls Team Drops Two 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 McMillan Uplifts Chewelah Boys Basketball; Girls Team Drops Two Games February 4, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Ryen McMillan. Photo by Jessica Sety. McMillan’s 26 lifts Chewelah boys past St. George’s Ryen McMillan continued to be a top scorer in the NE2B League, as he poured in 26 points as the Chewelah Cougars rallied for a 56-54 nailbiter victory over the St. George's Dragons on Saturday, Jan. 31. Chewelah (11-9, 4-7) shook off a slow start after falling behind 18-6 in the first quarter, then outscored the Dragons 35-23 over the middle two periods to take control. The Cougars closed the game at the free-throw line, finishing 11-of-16 from the stripe. McMillan hit 10 field goals, including two 3-pointers, and went 4-of-5 at the line. Asher Stancil added 18 points, while Blake Schlining scored seven points. St. George’s (6-14, 4-7) was led by Liam Darcy, who scored 14 points, and Colin Brennan, who added 11 points. The Dragons were hot from range, hitting 10 3-pointers, but were limited to 23 second-half points. The win followed a 56-46 league loss earlier in the week against the Davenport Gorillas on Jan. 27. Caige Colbert scored 24 points as Davenport pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 19-6 scoring edge. Chewelah was tied 9-9 after one quarter and led 31-23 at halftime before the Gorillas’ perimeter shooting turned the tide. McMillan led the Cougars with 19 points, while Frank Sety added 15 on a perfect 5-for-5 night at the free-throw line. Chewelah struggled to keep pace from deep, hitting just two 3-pointers compared to Davenport’s eight. Results from Chewelah’s matchup against Kettle Falls on Tuesday, Feb. 3, were unavailable at press time. District tournament play will begin on Thursday, depending on seeding. Chewelah girls drop pair of league games The Chewelah Cougars girls' team endured a tough week in NE2B play, falling to the Davenport Gorillas and the St. George's Dragons in back-to-back games. Chewelah dropped a 75-16 decision at Davenport on Jan. 27. The Gorillas jumped out to a 32-5 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. Kayla Davis led the Cougars with six points, while Sara Vioni added five points. The Cougars returned home Jan. 31, but were unable to slow St. George’s in a 67-34 defeat. The Dragons built a 49-15 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half. Elise Warren paced Chewelah with nine points, while Jessika Davis and Sara Vioni scored eight points apiece. 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

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

Colville Boys Hit 12 Three-Pointers Against Newport - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Colville Boys Hit 12 Three-Pointers Against Newport January 28, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Parker Darnold passes the ball for Colville during their nonleague victory over Newport last Saturday, Jan. 24. Photo by Brandon Hansen. The Colville boys basketball team had a good weekend when they needed it. The Crimson Hawks picked up back-to-back nonleague victories over Deer Park and Newport to even their record at 8-8 overall after an early-week loss to NEA League foe Lakeside. Colville fell 65-48 in a road loss to Lakeside on Jan. 20, before rebounding with a 70-44 win at Deer Park on Friday, Jan. 23, and a dominant 90-37 home victory over Newport on Saturday, Jan. 24. At Lakeside, Colville struggled to recover from a slow start, falling behind 40-26 at halftime. The Eagles pushed the lead to double digits in the fourth quarter behind Blake Hanson’s game-high 19 points. Jet Bateman and Brock Benson led the Crimson Hawks with 12 points apiece, while Parker Darnold added 10 points. Colville was limited to just three 3-pointers in the loss. The Crimson Hawks bounced back with a balanced performance at Deer Park, pulling away in the second half for a 26-point win. Benson poured in 20 points to lead Colville, while Bateman finished with 12 and Darnold added nine points. Colville knocked down seven 3-pointers and outscored the Stags 22-8 in the third quarter to seize control. Chase Bates led Deer Park with 12 points. Saturday’s home finale against Newport was all Colville. The Crimson Hawks jumped out to a 25-8 first-quarter lead and never looked back, soaring to a 53-point victory. Darnold scored 19 points to lead Colville, Quentin Huggins added 15, and the Crimson Hawks drained 12 3-pointers as a team. Benson chipped in eight points, while multiple players contributed in the scoring column as Colville finished with 35 made field goals. Jamieson Oaks led Newport with 10 points. With the two wins, Colville gained momentum heading back into NEA League play. Results from the Tuesday, Jan. 27, NEA League matchup against Lakeside were unavailable at press time. Colville is scheduled to play at Riverside on Friday, Jan. 30, at 5:30 p.m. and at Medical Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7:15 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

Local Artist Produces First Album - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Local Artist Produces First Album January 21, 2026 By: Meredith Carroll Rob McGlinton and musical score. Photo by Rob McGlinton. Chewelah resident Rob McGlinton describes his music as a fusion of classic jazz with a pop twist. He said the muted trumpet, subtle bass, and the smooth swing of the piano wrap around lyrics written from “an often unreliable” narrator’s commentary on the human condition. The jazz album My Undivided Attention, to be officially released on Feb. 24 , is McGlinton’s first album – at 90 years old. “I’ve been involved in music since I was 5 years old, when my mom would set the stove timer for 30 minutes and make my sister and I play the piano,” said McGlinton. “In junior high, my jazz piano teacher said that if I wanted to be a good piano player, then I had to practice three hours a day, Monday through Friday. “I was 14 years old. I loved baseball. I wanted to be with girls. I wanted to go fishing. But I committed myself to this. All the great players practice 10 hours a day,” he said. McGlinton, along with his sister, participated in band and choir where he said he learned the value of practice. Living in Snoqualmie, McGlinton said he worked in logging and the local mills; then out of college, he earned a living as a pianist and as a creative editor in public relations. He said he moved to Chewelah in 2013 from the Seattle area with his wife, Sally, who is fifth generation Chewelah heritage. “I’ve been in music for a long time,” McGlinton said. “I did all kinds of jobs surrounding the music industry. But I’ve always been a quitter. I would put a small effort into putting my musing out there, but when I got no immediate success, I quit. Now, at 90 years old, I wanted to get serious but didn’t know how. “Why am I doing this now? Because this is something I had to do. I had to get it out into the world. Recording this album has been the most gratifying thing,” McGlinton said. To start, McGlinton said he went to Portland, Ore. where he knew of a great pianist and producer of music. “Randy Porter has won multiple awards and has been Grammy-nominated. I had made a demo, and asked him cold to look at my work. And professional jazz musicians don’t lie. When Randy said he liked it, I knew he meant it.” McGlinton said Porter produced his album as well as played the accompanying jazz piano. “I intentionally decided not to play the piano on the album, because Randy Porter is world class, and also I didn’t want to ruin my album. I was able to focus on singing and the lyrics. “This is about not placing limits on myself,” McGlinton said. “Most people impose their limits. People have a story that they tell themselves about what they can and can’t do. There is no reason why you can’t do something. Like, ‘I’m too old.’ You do not have to believe that story.” For McGlinton, the point where he decided not to believe the negative story was when he read “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. “That book has had such an effect on me. It is about overcoming the force that gets in the way of my creative goals.” Since landing in the Pacific Northwest, McGlinton said he has written the script, music, and lyrics for the musical, “The Goshen Country Club.” He has also produced music for the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival in Seattle and for the Seattle Classic Guitar Society. He has also worked as a freelance writer, a teacher, and, of course, a pianist. McGlinton’s next goals are to become a concert keynote speaker at conferences all over the country. He said, “A concert keynote speaker is just like a motivational presentation, but with musical performances blended throughout.” He said he recently completed a test concert keynote performance at Mistequa Casino Hotel in Chewelah, and called it a “success.” “Keynote speakers make good money. I’ll go anywhere in the country and do it. I have done a lot of speaking and teaching. And I have taught at the University of Washington on creativity.” McGlinton’s album will be released on streaming platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify. He said the actual album, available on CD, was released about a month ago for a small audience and will be available at local vendors throughout Stevens County. McGlinton said, “I love it here in Chewelah. We have a strong art community here. I plan on working on my music and expressing my creativity. But, given my age, I’ll have a very short career.” For more information, contact McGlinton at robmcglintonmusic.com . 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

Ode to an Older Time: Shirley Hansen-Luiten-Hall - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Ode to an Older Time: Shirley Hansen-Luiten-Hall September 24, 2025 By: Nancy Weigel Shirley Hansen-Luiten-Hall was born on Valentine's Day in 1937, at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Colville. Shirley said she was raised in Colville with two brothers, Wayne and Jack. When she was 11 years old, Shirley said her mother wanted to try to have another girl, but instead gave birth to Shirley's younger brother, Steve, followed by another younger brother, Danny. Photo courtesy Shirley Hansen-Luiten-Hall. Shirley remembered how, as a child, she would frequently visit her grandparents house on Kelly Hill, and how they would take her to dances held at the Old School House where she'd dance with all the other kids. At Christmas time, Shirley said her grandparents had a horse and a sleigh they would use to go out and pick a big tree to bring home. She shared that she also loved helping her grandmother in the garden and with the canning that came along with it too. Going to her grandparents was her favorite activity when she was younger, and Shirley said she loved spending time with them. Shirley recalled that she had many odd jobs when she was younger, including babysitting when she was as young as 11. At age 15, she started a summer job at the Roy Ron Motel, and then worked at the theater when she was 16. In high school, Shirley said she joined the International Order of Job's Daughters, a youth leadership organization for young women based on the biblical story of Job from the Old Testament. She said that her favorite subject in school was gym, and that she was part of a bowling league; the school’s team name was the Gutterettes. Shirley said their team won the National League Championships for bowling one year; she said she bowled a 300, and earned a trophy. Shirley graduated from Colville High School and married Jim Luiten in 1954. Afterwards, she said she worked for the school lunch program for 10 years. Shirley said she had four children: Jack (1957), Cindy (1960), Dale (1962), and Jake (1964). She said she had to quit her job at the school, but soon a friend told her about a position at the Stevens County Courthouse. She became a courthouse clerk, where she worked for 12 years. Shirley remarried Ron Hall in 1990, and said that they began riding horses together. After retirement, Shirely rode more, eventually taking up barrel racing. She said one of her fondest memories was traveling to watch the Kentucky Derby. Shirley said she was an avid traveler, and would go on trips with her husband, her brother Wayne and his wife, and her brother Steve, competing in horse races and earning enough money to continue racing. Now, Shirley said, her favorite thing to do is be at her ranch, taking care of all her plants and animals. In the summer, two of her children, Jake and Cindy, come live with her. Jake said, “Being at my moms is like having room service, probably the best resort in the world.” When asked if she had advice for younger generations, Shirley said “Follow your dreams, and you’ll find joy along the 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

Ode to an Older Time: Don Birch - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Ode to an Older Time: Don Birch November 12, 2025 By: Tamara Lee Titus Don Birch in front of the mural at the Stevens County Historical Society Keller Museum. Photo by Tamara Lee Titus. “I started delivering newspapers when I was seven years old,” Don Birch said when recalling his introduction and initiation into a world that foreshadowed his future vocation. “I’d get up at 4 every morning, and I had the whole North Hill that I delivered to. I did that until I was a sophomore in high school, then I started at the Statesman-Examiner . Started delivering papers, then went to work for a paper. I have been with newspapers my whole life,” Birch observed. “I had a double bag, front and back, and I wasn’t very big. We had 116 Sunday [including The Spokesman Review ] papers at that time to deliver on the North Hill, from 5 th Ave. on up, past the Hofstetter school. The Sunday papers were too heavy for us to carry all at once, so they would put them on the corner and leave them there for us. And back in the day, rainy days or bad weather, I’d open up the front door and throw the papers inside… You’d probably get shot doing that today,” he continued. Birch has covered every aspect of newspaper production, and dedicated most of his life to reporting the news for Colville and surrounding areas. In a recent interview conducted in a room housing antique press equipment at the Stevens County Historical Society Keller Museum, he shared about his life and what it was like to eventually run the Statesman-Examiner . “I saw things that couldn’t be printed,” Birch remarked while sharing the intricacies of managing a small town paper. “If you like sticking your nose into everybody’s business…It’s an exciting business, it was for me.” Birch was recruited by the Statesman-Examiner in 1960. He said, “A person that worked there in the back shop knew me, and he suggested they hire me as a kid to do the odd gofers and whatever else. I would run errands, carry papers to the post office, you name it.” It was during that time he learned to operate the Linotype, a machine used to print newspapers at that time. He recounted, “You’d type, just like a typewriter, but those little keys would fall out of that huge machine as you were typing down into a tray…Then you would pick up that tray and put it into another part of the equipment, and hot lead would come against right here (he motioned to a part of the key he held for demonstration) to make the letter and that’s how you set type.” He emphasized, “In the old days, everything was hand set type – can you imagine?” Birch graduated from Colville High School in 1962. “I had a chance to go to college,” he said, “Actually, when Bob Haney, who owned Haney Lumber and was good friends with my grandparents, found out that I decided not to go to school, he said he would pay for my college education at the time.” Still, Birch said he was committed to the paper’s production. He said, “I decided to stay at the Statesman-Examiner , and worked from 1960 on, and knew everything about the back shop; I could run the press. My main job was setting type on the Linotype machine. It’s a big typewriter that we could not fit in this room.” He continued, “My senior year, I had community work, so I spent two periods of my time at the Statesman-Examiner ; I had enough credits that I could get two free periods. And, you weren’t supposed to get paid for it, yet they paid me, 75 cents an hour. And when minimum wage went up to $1, I had to go to the Grahams and ask for it. I said, ‘isn’t minimum wage $1 now,’” he laughed. The owners of the paper then were Charles and Rosanna Graham. Birch said, “Charles Graham grew up here; his family homesteaded here in the Northport and Colville area…He moved away and worked for the Oregonian . He decided he wanted to move back home to Colville. So he purchased The Colville Examiner in 1948. Within a year, he also purchased the Statesman Index , and closed it down, so it became The Statesman-Examiner. That’s how it got its name. It’s been one newspaper ever since.” Birch described more of his early work for the Grahams, “Every Saturday, I’d have to mop and wax the floor in the front office. Mrs. Graham would always come and give me a hug for doing such a good job on Mondays.” Born in 1944 in The Dalles, Ore., Birch grew up in Colville, mainly with his grandparents, Verne and Blanche Slingsby, in a now historic house built in 1882, by the “Father of Colville,” John Hofstetter. Birch added, “That house stayed in the family, until just a few years ago when my aunt died. She bought it from the estate when my grandparents both were gone and lived in it until almost 100 years old. I got a little bit of history that is pretty cool. Especially as the founder of Colville built that house.” Birch noted about the Hofstetter home, that “his children’s footprints were in concrete outside in the back porch, and when my grandpa bought that house, and moved in, in 1950, he tore that out. Later, in 1952 my brothers and my footprints were put in there when I was eight years old. They are since gone [though], because they did some more work and added on to that house. It’s still there, on Birch and Maple.” He also shared an anecdote about the support he received in childhood, “My mom never missed an event that I was involved in. The only way she could afford to travel is that she would chaperone the cheerleaders on the bus for the out of town games. That’s how she got to go to all the games.” Speaking about his wife, Birch said, “My wife was Beverly and she passed away five years ago. She was pretty well-known, too. She grew up just down the street here on the corner of Main and 5 th ; the house is still there and it’s one of the older houses in Colville. We went together through high school and married at a very early age: 18 and 19, and were married 57 years.” The couple had one son, Rob, who currently lives with Don. “He was born in 1972,” “When he completed high school, he found work in Spokane for a while and self-taught himself on computers and ended up getting a job with Sterling Bank as a computer engineer,” Birch said. “He didn’t go to school for it, he learned it himself and was hired by Sterling. Sterling sold to Umpqua Bank and he still works for them for pushing 30 years now. When his mom died, he decided to move in with me. He sold his home in Spokane, and decided to come take care of dad, and he has his own office in my house. He works from home and does quite well,” he emphasized proudly. Birch also said he has two grandkids, who visit regularly. When asked why he stayed in Colville his whole life, Birch shared, “I like the small town… and I fell in love with my job; I got better as I got older and didn’t want to leave. My wife didn’t want to live anywhere else, either. She enjoyed it here, she was close to her parents. And I was close to my mom and my grandparents, and it’s a great place to raise kids. Colville was the only place I really ever wanted to be.” Birch said he quickly progressed at the Statesman-Examiner . He shared, “The Statesman-Examiner didn’t have anyone to cover sports. I went to every game, home and away, because no one was writing it up, so I decided I’d do it. The owners let me do it, because I was doing it for free.” He continued, celebrating, “The class of 1965, which was the football season of 1964, was probably the best football season to go through Colville High School to this day, because I still go to games and watch and enjoy that kind of thing. They went undefeated, which has been done before – but, they were only scored on one time, all year! And that’s amazing…several went on to play Division-1 ball; they were that good.” After proving himself as a sports writer, he persisted, “Then in 1972, they needed an editor and they saw that I could put a sentence together. So, they asked me if I wanted to become editor, and I thought, ‘Yeah, that’s a pretty good move up. Sure why not?’ So in 1972, I moved to the front office, until retiring in 2005. I became the publisher in 1992.” He professed, “I wasn’t great at writing, but I was good enough to get by, I guess you could say. “I loved what I did,” he affirmed, “Because I saw so many different things, so many things in the community, whether it was good or bad. You had to be on top of it. I know that I could’ve gone elsewhere to make more, financially, but I was happy with what I did get I guess I felt it was more rewarding.” During his time at the Statesman-Examiner , he experienced many peaks, including covering the time President Bush Sr. came to Colville in 1992. “I got to be part of the Washington Press Corps for the day, and I was backstage with the president,” he remembered. Birch was also the unofficial photographer for years for the state patrol and sheriff’s department. He explained, “I had a good connection with both. I had to go to crime scenes and film all that, which was sometimes not a very good job to have. I went to probably every fatality wreck. They’d call me, ‘Hey Birch, coming by to pick you up.’ I rode with the sheriff and the sergeant of the state patrol a lot. Because I would shoot everything, in case they had a court case. And I would sell pictures to attorneys; I got paid that way. I gave some to the Statesman-Examiner , but it was more to get the story. And, there were obviously a lot of pictures that I couldn’t use: homicides and things like that. It was exciting and scary sometimes – going down the road, 100 miles an hour. On your way there, you get nervous and think, ‘Oh boy, do I really want to see this?’ “I’ve pretty well done it all,” he said. Yet, he still did more, after 45 years of working at the Statesman-Examiner . “I was out of work for two days. I had a friend, [Tony Booth] who was half-owner of the Chevrolet dealership come to me and say, ‘How would you like coming to work for us [as a car salesman]?’ I did that for a year and hated it.” Then, according to Birch, Booth said, “‘Don’t leave, I got a plan for you. Why don’t you start a newspaper?’ I said, ‘I could still be at a newspaper, why would I want to start one?’” Birch said he eventually decided to start the newspaper as a monthly, calling it The Silverado Express, which is still in print today. Birch retired from that venture after six years. He said, “The older generation really liked it. It’s a little different now than when I ran it. I did a lot of feature stories on older folks around here. It was a lot of fun,” he said. Birch has stayed active, most recently retiring from the Stevens County Historical Society as president of the board for eight years. He said, “I wish I’d started here [at the Stevens County Historical Society] earlier, but I was always too busy…I spend every day here now, not on weekends, but weekdays.” Looking back over his life, he shared that he really enjoyed little league. “I just loved coaching kids,” Birch said. “I was 12 years old when they started little league here, so I had one year of little league here in Colville. And I never got away from it. I coached little league for 18 years and I live right across the street from where I played baseball as a little kid. I can watch ballgames right off my front porch.” Reflecting on his life, Birch said, “If I had to do it over, I think I’d have done the same thing. I really and truly loved the Statesman-Examiner . Yeah, I could’ve had a higher paying job somewhere else, probably, but I loved what I did. And I met a lot of people, saw a lot of things, got to travel a lot, and just did a lot of things that I might not have done otherwise. Back in the day, I knew everything that went on in this community. Luckily, I got to hire a few more people before I took over as publisher. There were three people in the news department, three in the sales department; we had 16 full-time people. You can’t imagine that today. I did all the darkroom work at one time, while I was editor. Gabe [Gabriel Cruden, current Statesman-Examiner publisher] actually started in the darkroom. I did everything and I enjoyed doing it.” Don Birch 2005 when he retired from the S-E. Photo courtesy Don Birch. In considering the future for newspapers, he stated, “I always said that ‘small community newspapers would last longer than the big ones’ – but I am not so sure of that now. I think it helps now that it is back to a community-owned paper.” His advice is to “stay neutral.” 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: 11/12/2025 - 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: 11/12/2025 November 12, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Society Out of the Past, 11/12/2025. 100 Years Ago— Teachers Institute will be held in Colville Nov. 23-25. Owing to the fact that the hotels will not be able to accommodate all teachers, it will be necessary that some private homes be opened for the comfort of teachers. All those who have rooms that can be let during this period for the teachers should notify the Hotel Lee. The Colville Monument Works is erecting a factory and workshop on North Main Street, just north of the Colville Service Station. The Colville High School football team defeated Chewelah on the Colville grounds, Armistice Day, by a score of 22-0. Coming events: Nov. 19, anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg’s Address. 75 Years Ago— Earle B. Gibbs, co-partner of the Bonanza Lead Mine, confirmed rumors Wednesday that he and his partner, Ira M. Hunley, had received an offer from the Anaconda Copper Mine (ACM). The amount will be over $2,000,000 and, along with the mine, the mill at Palmer’s Siding and the recently purchased, 400-acre Bronson ranch three miles north of Colville, is being considered by ACM. Mrs. Pearl Wanamaker, state superintendent of schools, will officially dedicate the new Kettle Falls grade school at ceremonies at Kettle Falls, Dec. 15. 50 Years Ago— The David Thompson School was sold Tuesday night during the regular meeting of the Colville School board by a unanimous vote. A bid of $63,000 was accepted from the First Baptist Church in Colville, with $2,000 earnest money given to the district upon their acceptance, with another $7,000 paid at the time of closing. “I can’t believe it,” said Mel Tonasket after tribal members of the National Congress of American Indians chose him by acclamation to serve his second term as their president. Tonasket, a Colville Indian from eastern Washington, said the only thing he plans to do differently this two-year term is work to get a strong lobby for Indians in Washington, D.C. 25 Years Ago— Colville mayor Bob Anderson and two city council members met on Nov. 2, with representatives of both the Colville Public Library and the Stevens County Rural Library District to discuss the possibility of a joint venture between the libraries. The Northport Community Health Center hosted its grand opening in the new building last Friday, the culmination of years of effort. The Colville Benchwarmers are hosting their annual Turkey Bingo again on Nov. 17, in the Colville High School cafeteria. The evening is comprised of “fun, food and turkeys, turkeys, turkeys,” said a spokesperson. 10 Years Ago— The damage from the recent wildfires in northeast Washington has been dramatic and vast. This photo above, taken by Colville freelance photographer Joanie Christian, shows fire damage on Boulder Mountain. The Kettle Complex of fires burned more than 76,000 acres in the Kettle Crest region. The largest of that complex of fires was the Stickpin fire at more than 50,000 acres. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 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