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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 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. 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Martha Ann Steinkellner | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Martha Ann Steinkellner N/A Mar 7, 1933 - Jan 26, 2026 Martha was born to Franz and Martha Stadlbauer on March 7, 1933, in Langenwang, Austria. She passed away in her home on January 26, 2026, in Colville, WA. Martha epitomized kindness and a strong work ethic. Known by so many for her great care and service she provided while working at Arby’s and Zip’s, as well as Montgomery Wards. Martha was the “go-to” person for her customers and her employers. She was always positive – perhaps the most positive person you would ever encounter. When she worked, she worked hard. Customers adored her. And, Martha adored them as well. They were her family. Martha had grown up during WWII. Her father had been captured by the Germans and was forced to work for 2 years on the railroad systems for them. Martha’s mother and the children walked many miles to relocate to another country where they would be safe and have food and shelter. They managed to escape with the help of a French soldier. Martha knew what it was like to have so little materially and yet have so much with the love of her parents and siblings. She adopted the attitude of “Do what you have to do.” She made a point of finding joy in all she did. While out with some of her girlfriends after the War, she met her beloved Leo. Their romance blossomed. Leo wished to move to Canada and went ahead by ship to find employment and get things prepared for her. Martha refused to travel by boat and so waited 3 years to join him until he had saved enough money to pay for her to fly. Shortly after arriving in Canada, the two were married and began a lovely life of adventure and travel. The couple would live in Canada for a number of years and then move to the United States, landing in Southern California. Leo would be diagnosed with cancer. They purchased a travel trailer and spent the next 5 years traveling throughout the United States. It was on one of those trips that they ventured to the northwest and discovered Colville, Washington. They knew they had found a place to put down roots. Martha and Leo would settle here for the next 8 years and would become a part of the community. Leo passed away in 2004. Martha, not being one to sit still, kept working and bringing joy to her customers. She would retire in 2020. Martha’s presence was missed terribly by all of her customers. Throughout the years, Martha’s family in Austria maintained close connections with her. They would pool their money together and buy her plane tickets to come home almost every year. Her siblings, nieces, and nephews spoiled her beyond belief. Having Martha home with them was such a treat! Martha is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Leo. She is survived by a sister and numerous nieces and nephews in Austria, and her Colville Family, a village of love and support. Per her request, no services are planned. Martha will join her beloved husband, Leo, in a private ceremony at a later date. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with her care. Please visit the online memorial website and sign her guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com . Previous Item Next Item

Ronald "Butch" Campbell, Jr. | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Ronald "Butch" Campbell, Jr. N/A Feb 19, 1965 - Feb 4, 2026 Ronald "Butch" Campbell, Jr., Feb. 19, 1965-Feb. 4, 2026. He is survived by his Mom, Charlotte Campbell; 3 siblings, Patty Nielsen (David), Kim Laster, and David Campbell (Lisa); 2 sons, Cody Campbell and Gerald Campbell; wife Michelle Fraunfelter Campbell; and many extended family members. He was loved by many. He loved watching NASCAR racing, the Seattle Seahawks, camping, fishing, farming, and hanging out with friends and family. He was also a member of the local Eagles chapter in Colville. Previous Item Next Item

Rose Marie Gotham | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Rose Marie Gotham N/A Sep 18, 1937 - Jan 21, 2026 Rose Marie Gotham, a lifelong resident of the Colville area, was born on September 18, 1937, in Chewelah, WA, to Charles Lundquist and Laura (Naff) Lundquist. Rose passed away on January 21, 2026. Rose attended a one-room school at Blue Point through the fifth grade and then went to Colville High School through her senior year. Rose worked for JCPenney, Colville School District, Stevens County Extension Office, and the Stevens County Licensing office until retirement. Rose married Charles (Chuck) Harry Gotham on October 8, 1955. They made their home on the ranch at Blue Point until 1959, then they resided at their current homestead. Rose enjoyed quilting and watching her family's sports activities, which were many. She loved the rodeo, horse racing, dancing, and visiting with friends and family. Rose is survived by three sons, Mike, Gary (Suzie), and Bryan (Deb) Gotham, all of Colville; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck; sisters Beverly, Dorothy, and Charleen. A memorial service will be held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Colville, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11 am. A luncheon will be provided following the service. Memorials – St. Paul Lutheran Church Previous Item Next Item

George Perry Terrill | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. George Perry Terrill N/A Sep 15, 1942 - Dec 6, 2025 George Perry Terrill passed away on Dec. 6, 2025. George was born on Sept. 15, 1942, in Tacoma, Wash., to Joan (Avery) Terrill and Edwin Perry Terrill. He attended Stadium High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy for four years, followed by additional service in the Naval Reserve. In 1972, George, his wife, and their two daughters moved to northeastern Washington, settling in the community of Onion Creek. There, they welcomed another daughter and later, a son. George embraced the demanding life of homesteading – learning to build and manage a ranch, raise livestock, oversee forest land, operate heavy equipment, and put up hay. He balanced this work while employed full-time at Vaagen Bros. Mill and the Van Stone Mine. In later years, he successfully managed the Northport transfer yard for Pope and Talbot, from where he eventually retired. George was also deeply committed to his community. He played an integral role in the creation of Fire District 11 in Onion Creek, overseeing the remodeling and implementation of the local fire station. He served as a volunteer firefighter, later becoming a fire commissioner, and retired from that position in 2009. An incredibly hard worker, George instilled a strong work ethic in his children. He was a good neighbor – always willing to lend a hand, share advice, or offer his considerable knowledge. An avid reader, George later developed a deep love of blues music and often traveled to see his favorite musicians perform. George is survived by his wife, Catherine Baldwin Terrill; daughters Rachel McLain-Schnabel, Alberta Terrill, and J. Lynn Rose; son Timothy Terrill; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother Frank Terrill; and sister Catherine Cassel. Previous Item Next Item

Jan. 28 - Traffic Report - 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 Jan. 28 - Traffic Report January 28, 2026 By: Staff Report 395 Traffic Alert 10 am. Fatal accident between Grote Road and Larson Beach Road results in Hwy 395 shutdown for several hours. No estimated time for reopening. 395 Traffic Alert 10 am. Fatal accident between Grote Road and Larson Beach Road results in Hwy 395 shutdown for several hours. No estimated time for reopening. 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

Jan. 22 Structure Fire in Colville, Wash. - 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 Jan. 22 Structure Fire in Colville, Wash. January 22, 2026 By: Staff Report 01/22/2026, 4:45 p.m. Publisher photo. A structure fire has been confirmed at 1025 E. Ivy in Colville; please avoid the surrounding area while emergency services respond. Publisher photo. 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

Ayne Archie Bolt | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Ayne Archie Bolt 81 Oct 1, 1944 - Jan 14, 2026 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ayne Archie Bolt, who passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 81 after his battle with lung cancer. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Ayne was born on October 1, 1944, in Colville, WA, to Art and Adra Bolt. Over the years, Ayne worked as a carpenter in the construction industry. He was a protector, provider, and father. If you knew Ayne, you knew he had a big heart for his pets. While he was baking a pie and making steak, his dogs were getting served steak too. His dogs even had their own designated couch in the house. Ayne loved life; he was always positive and a happy man who never took anything too seriously. He would welcome you into his home with open arms and a bright smile. Gardening and keeping a perfect yard were his passions. Fords and family were also at the top of his priority list, as he was the glue that kept us all together. Aside from the hard‑working man that Ayne was, he also loved to travel. He enjoyed taking small trips to Texas with Fran to visit family. Most recently, he took a trip to Mazatlán and went on cruises to the Caribbean. For fun, he also enjoyed taking trips to casinos in Las Vegas and Airway Heights. Ayne will be missed dearly by all of us; he leaves a legacy behind. Ayne proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. During his time of service to our country, he was deployed forward in defense of our nation. He served honorably in the Vietnam War. His decorations include: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/1*, and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device. You could call him a hero. Ayne was preceded in death by his parents, Art Bolt and Adra Chamberlain, and by his daughter, Rhonda. He is survived by his children, Chris (Becky) Bolt of Nine Mile Falls, Washington; Devin (Gary) Kent of Kettle Falls, Washington; Shannon (Shannon) Bolt of San Antonio, Texas; 8 grandchildren; 10 great‑grandchildren; and siblings, Terry, Janet, Lois, Gary, Tim, and Patty. Ayne will be laid to rest at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery on February 6 at 2:30 p.m., 21702 W. Espanola Rd., Medical Lake, WA. A celebration of life will follow this summer. Please visit the online memorial website and sign his guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com . Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with his care and cremation. Previous Item Next Item

Miles Lee Flanigan — 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 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. 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

New Superior Court Judge Sworn In - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES New Superior Court Judge Sworn In January 28, 2026 By: Tamara Lee Titus Judge Thomas Webster is sworn in by Judge Lech Radzimski on Jan. 23. Photos courtesy Thomas Webster. Stevens, Pend Oreille, and Ferry County’s newly-appointed Superior Court Judge Thomas Webster was sworn into office on Friday, Jan. 23. “I’m honored,” Webster said, adding that the application process was long and comprehensive. “The governor takes the appointments very seriously, by that application process. So, I'm very honored that after all of that scrutiny, the governor felt that I was qualified to do this job,” Webster said. Webster said that he has practiced law for 25 years. “I passed the bar in 2000 in Iowa. I went to school at Cornell College, undergrad with a degree in environmental science and a degree in history. I went to Forestry School to get my master's and determined that I'd rather go to law school. I finished about a third of the Master's International Program in Forestry and changed gears and went to law school with the intention of doing environmental law. Then I went on to Drake University in Des Moines,” he explained. While at Drake, Webster said he discovered his love for litigation. “After graduating with loans from undergrad and law school, it's hard to fight the good fight on environmental issues, and make enough money to pay my loans,” he said, which led him into private practice with colleagues instead. He cited criminal defense, family law, and personal injury as the primary areas of litigation he practiced. Webster said he didn’t have career aspirations to be a judge. “Matter of fact, I had avoided it. We had a very successful practice by the grace of this community,” he stated, referring to Webster Law Office, which he opened on Main Street in Colville in 2009. Webster said he and his family moved to Colville in 2006, and he worked for McGrane & Schuerman doing mainly civil litigation work before opening his own practice. “I moved here to be back in this part of the country, because I grew up in Big Fork, Montana. I love the mountains. I love fly fishing, camping, and the muddy waters of the Midwest didn’t give me the same vibe as the clear, beautiful waters that we’ve got in the northwest,” he said. It took some persuading his wife though to make the leap from Iowa to Washington, Webster said. At the time, they had their 2-year-old daughter and were pregnant with their son, Liam. Webster explained, “My wife was a third or fourth generation Iowan and no one in her family had ever left. Her grandfather had a century farm; it was a great family life. So, it was a little bit hard to get her convinced to move all the way out here with me. She said, ‘Well, I'll entertain the idea of moving, if we go where there's family.’ My mom was here already and my sister's a podiatrist in town, Dr. McKenna. My wife and her are really good friends, and became even closer after we moved out here. So it worked out well.” Webster expressed pride in his children’s achievements stating, “My daughter is graduating this year from Cornell College, my alma mater; she's a business major with an art minor. I’m very proud of her. And my son, Liam, just finished his first semester in the honors engineering program in Boise. He was a valedictorian and he just got highest honors in the engineering program for his first semester grades. I couldn't be more proud. My son was born here in Colville; Dr. Shannon delivered him.” In the beginning, he did general practice, but by 2016, Webster said he settled on focusing on family and personal injury. He sold the Family Law portion of the practice to Sarah Brandon around 2022. “She’s been doing that ever since. She’s awesome; she’s already shown herself to be an asset to the community,” he said. Webster said he was going to retire in June 2025. He sold the Personal Injury side of his practice to GLP Attorneys. Webster discussed his retirement attempt, “I found out really quick that none of my friends are retired – I'm 51. I was thinking about real estate for a bit, and I got offered a job to guide fly fishing. I thought that would be a good place for me, but I started thinking more about it and I thought I might start hating my hobby because it becomes a job. Then I had conversations with people in the community about Judge Reeves retiring soon, and I was already stir-crazy and restless. So, when she gave public notice that she was retiring on Dec. 31, I decided to go ahead and put together the application for appointment by the governor.” Webster explained, “Now I feel like I can focus on public service, which is what I think the bench is. This isn't about a paycheck at all. It's about service at this point and finding fulfillment. That's what I'm hoping this next and last stage of my career is – just serving the community that's been so good to me. I don't want to harp on that…but it’s true.” He continued, “I take it very seriously, and the pressure is already there; because you want to make sure you're making the right decisions on every case, applying the law correctly, interpreting the facts fairly, without bias. When people are in court, rarely is it something nice or good. It's something that could be cataclysmic, but oftentimes, at the very least, the dark cloud of litigation is emotionally draining. So you have a judge that's the arbiter of the law, and in some situations, when it's a bench trial, they're the arbiter of the facts and the law. And that's a huge responsibility, and it has to be taken seriously. You can't do it in a cavalier manner.” Webster stated that he has a lot of support from the other local judges, as well as the community of judges around the state. He reported that he started last week with juvenile and civil dockets. When asked how it was going, he admitted, “It’s stressful, to be honest.” Discussing the transition from litigation to judging, he said, “The role's different, and there's no school for judges. I'm going to Judicial College, which is a week long, but I'm not getting a degree in ‘judge advocacy.’ There is no such thing. So, it's an unusual role in our justice system. You build; you use the experiences of your career and your understanding of the law as you develop that throughout your career. Then, when necessary, you do research just like an attorney does, to check the law and the facts and see how they marry up with the research that you do. You take into consideration both sides, legal and factual arguments. And when you take that all into consideration, you try to come out with the right decision.” Webster said he aims to be good at what he does, within the confines of the rules of ethics. “As far as what we need in our counties – we’ve got three of the poorest counties in the state. I think Ferry County is ranked number two, last I checked, Pend Oreille is seven and Stevens is nine. We’re at the bottom 10, as far as socioeconomic financial issues in the counties. I want to continue to see that we’re making sure that those who don’t have access to justice – because of socioeconomics or rural living – have just as much access as those with money. I think the biggest challenge we’ve got in our three counties is access to justice,” he said. He said he aspires to make judges available to the community with informal forums, where judges will be able to answer general questions possibly twice a year, or more often depending on availability. “Most people in our community aren't gonna be in front of a judge in their entire life. The courts are boring and scary. So having the judges be accessible, I think is a potentially very important role that they could play as well. But, I want to emphasize, I do not know how that's going to work. I have to speak to the other judges and talk about how we can make ourselves available in some sort of forum like that,” he said. Webster shared, “I was always somewhat intimidated by the bench and going and talking to a judge personally about concerns or questions. I want the legal community to know that attorneys should be able to email me and be able to make an appointment and come see me in chambers if they have questions. I'll be open to those, especially as I'm learning how to do the role.” He also said he would like to establish mock trial programs in local schools. “I don't know how they'll map out yet, but I was a mock trialer when I was in law school – thoroughly enjoyed it – and I think that [local schools] could use those programs. I don't know what my scheduling or time permits are gonna be, but I'd like to see if those kind of programs can't be developed.” He explained from personal experience how valuable these programs can be, “The idea of mock trial is to hopefully inspire some of these kids to get involved, and then you're surrounded by peers that are interested in their own futures. And you've got adults around them that can help give them a pathway and guide them and give them inspiration. The beautiful thing about our country is these things are possible. And I'm an example of that. You add all those things together and you're not just doing a mock trial competition where these kids can get some confidence in winning a sport, if you will. You're giving them some life skills. You’re giving them some hope, and that's what I love about that idea.” Webster conceded, “But, I’m a baby in this whole position. They could be pie in the sky, but those are a couple of things where I thought I could actually affect some change off the bench.” Webster also described his personal philosophy regarding his new appointment, “It's a nonpartisan position, and I'm adamant about the fact that it's going to be a strict interpretation of the law, not for any partisan gain. Politics should not enter into the equation. That's the legislative process that should change things…and until they change it, I'm going to be going off of ‘stare decisis,’ which is, the law that's already been laid out in common law. And, the statutory law.” He continued, “There’s a large part of the population that probably think that judicial activism is the way to see change. I don’t. I think that should be squarely on the shoulders of the legislators. But it's so polarized right now. As far as my job goes, it's not to wade into politics; it's not to wade into partisan politics, especially. It's to apply the law and the facts in a way that's unbiased.” Addressing the division in the country, Webster said, “Almost everything I see out in the news is prefaced with, ‘This was a Biden appointed judge,’ ‘This was a Trump appointed judge.’ And it's lending itself towards partisanship and judicial activism potentially. “I think people out there are worried about judicial activism, or they're worried that a judge has the power to do something that he doesn’t. And that's where I think judicial activism is wrong. I think that people, in general, should believe that their judges are accountable to following the law.” Webster said he will be up for re-election in November, stating that he hasn’t run a campaign for himself before, but did work on a grassroots campaign with other parents for school board members in 2020. “That gave me some nuts and bolts into how the political process and campaigns work, but I haven't run one for myself ever. I've never been involved in politics. “So, that'll be a little bit new to me, but I'm confident we can run a campaign…I’ll run in 2026, again in 2028, and then I’ll be on for four years, if I am successful,” he said. 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: 02/04/2026 - 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: 02/04/2026 February 4, 2026 By: Stevens County Historical Society Artist rendition of the new school building 1926. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— Voters of Colville School District No. 5 will vote today on the question of issuing $55,000 in bonds for the purpose of erecting a new school building. Bids for the building of the new Hunters High School were opened Monday by the high school board which met for that purpose. The lowest bid was by W.L. Weld of Spokane whose bid was $14,975 for a building of brick with a 10-inch wall containing a 2-inch air space. The Old Timers Dance Club is giving a gingham and overall dance at the Old Fellows Hall tonight. Admission is by invitation only. 75 Years Ago— Capt. Gilbert I. Lane of Colville, son of Warren Lane, was given the bronze star medal by Brig. Gen. Leroy H. Watson, post commander of Fort Lewis, in ceremonies at the Fort last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lane were in attendance to see Capt. Lane receive the medal for gallant service during WWII. The medal was awarded for contributing to a marked degree in the capture of the Munda Airfield in the South Pacific during the summer of 1943. Clarence Hill, Stevens County’s champion cherry pie baker, will head for Seattle this week to try for state championship pie baking honors in a contest there. 50 Years Ago— “Hatfields & McCoys” – There was only one McCoy in Colville and no Hatfields. But last week that changed when two Hatfields moved to town. And more surprising is their similarity. Both families are from the Midwest; both bought homes from Otto Rainer; both homes are next to each other; both went the same day and purchased carpeting from Egger Furniture for their new home; both are of similar age and both have children of similar age. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hatfield are from Newburg, Ind. Dr. and Mrs. Lon Hatfield will be opening a general family practice here this spring. For the incoming Hatfields, Colville’s only McCoys, Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCoy, live in the Park Village Apartments, owned by Otto Rainer. 25 Years Ago— In an effort to align the state boundaries of Washington less arbitrarily, State Senator (R) Bob Morton, Orient, and Sen. Bob McClaslin, (R) Spokane, both from eastern Washington, are proposing legislation to split the state of Washington into eastern and western halves. Following a public hearing and testimony from Colville residents last Tuesday, the Colville city council approved a new contract with Waste Management, a national company contracted by the city for solid waste disposal. 10 Years Ago— Local mountain snowpack measurements have been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Colville Field Office for the Feb. 1 reporting date. Snow water content in the mountain snowpack ranged from slightly below average to above average. Compared to last year, the snowpack is in much better condition. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is seeking input on the draft Black Locust Removal Action Plan concerning the removal and control of black locust trees from within the 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

Inchelium Girls Advance with Loser-Out Win Over Springdale - 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 Inchelium Girls Advance with Loser-Out Win Over Springdale February 4, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Marianna Agapith scored 10 points as the Inchelium Hornets kept their postseason run vibrantly alive with a 42-25 victory over Springdale Chargers in a Northeast 1B loser-out game Friday, Jan. 30, at Selkirk High School. Inchelium (12-6) held Springdale to just 14 points in the second half. The Hornets led 21-11 at the break and never allowed the Chargers to mount a serious comeback. Agapith finished with four field goals and went 2-of-3 from the free-throw line to lead Inchelium. Riley Seymour added nine points, while Jordyn Agapith scored six points. The Hornets connected on five 3-pointers, with Seymour hitting three from long range. Springdale (3-16) was led by Ashlyn Ford, who scored 18 of the Chargers’ 25 points. Ford accounted for seven of Springdale’s 10 field goals. With the win, fourth-seeded Inchelium advanced to the quarterfinals and faced top-seeded Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Results were unavailable at press time. 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