Search Results

Lorelai Kay Nullet — 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 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. 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

Kettle Falls Wrestling Downs Chewelah - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Kettle Falls Wrestling Downs Chewelah January 28, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Kettle Falls wrestling team picked up a victory over Chewelah on Wednesday night and against Newport last week (when this photo was taken) in NE2B dual action. Kettle Falls Athletics photo. The Kettle Falls wrestling team picked up a decisive NE2B league victory Wednesday, Jan. 21, rolling past Chewelah 66-14 in a dual between Stevens County teams. Kettle Falls won 11 of the 14 contested weights, building an early lead through a string of forfeits before adding bonus-point victories in the middle and upper weights to seal the win. The Bulldogs opened the dual with forfeits at 106, 113, 120, 126, and 132 pounds, jumping out to a commanding advantage. Chewelah got on the board at 138 pounds when Brody King secured a fall over Braden VanPelt at the 3:15 mark, but Kettle Falls responded immediately. Nathan Thurman pinned Blaine Gibson-Gothmann in 1:55 at 144 pounds, followed by another forfeit win at 150 pounds. Chewelah earned its remaining points at 157 and 165 pounds, where Titan Tapia claimed a 12-8 decision over Ezekiel Evans and Dakota Katzer delivered a technical fall over Landon Tryon. From there, Kettle Falls closed strong. Kincaid Freer (175 pounds), Aiden Fowler (190 pounds), and Hunter Smith-Rowe (215 pounds) all won by forfeit before Zhaine Herrera capped the night with a quick pin over Wyatt Gould just 45 seconds into the heavyweight bout. 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 Basketball Offense Shines In First 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 Colville Boys Basketball Offense Shines In First Two Games December 10, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Three games in, and the Crimson Hawks have twice exceeded 70 points in a game. Colville opened the season at home on Dec. 2, with a big 71-56 victory over St. George’s. The Crimson Hawks' offense was multi-faceted as Parker Darnold and Jet Bateman each scored 17 points in the matchup. Down by a point after the first frame, Colville led 34-29 at halftime and then was able to pull away after the break. Crew Bridgeman also added 10 points to the Crimson Hawks’ tally. Against former league foe Newport on Friday, Dec. 5, Colville scored at least 20 points in three quarters and came away with a 77-41 road victory. Bateman had a big game, scoring 22 points, while Darnold added 15. Colville posted nearly double the number of field goals as the Grizzlies. Bridgeman added eight points while Sam Bruce hit four field goals for nine points. Brock Benson hit three shots and went 2-for-4 from the free-throw line and scored eight points. A day later, the Crimson Hawks played their third game of the week, running into Class 2B power Northwest Christian in Colbert. The Crusaders, who finished fourth in the state tournament last year, downed Colville 82-30. The boys are scheduled to host two games this week, starting with Reardan on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 5:45 p.m., followed by Chelan on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 5:45 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

Share your happy news with the community! Submit your anniversary announcement for publication in our newspaper. Submit Your Anniversary Announcement Please complete the form below to share your happy news with our readers. Fill out all required fields marked with an asterisk (*) Double-check the spelling of names, dates, and locations Include any special details you’d like to share (optional) Once submitted, our editorial team will review your announcement before publishing Anniversary Announcement Submission Form Couple’s Information * First and Last Names of Couple * Address Street address; use a single-line text field. P.O. Box / Apt # * City * State Choose your State * Zip Code Number of Years Married Wife’s Occupation Is she retired? Yes No Husband’s Occupation Is he retired? Yes No Next

Springdale Girls Basketball has Solid Foundation - 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 Springdale Girls Basketball has Solid Foundation December 3, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Springdale is heading into the 2025-26 girls basketball season with a veteran core of players as the Lady Chargers compete in the challenging NE 1B league. Head coach Drew Curry said,"Our expectation is to be a fundamentally sound team that gives ourselves a chance to win in every game by mastering the basics." This year’s roster leans heavily on juniors and freshmen, most of whom return with valuable experience gained last season. Curry said that familiarity should help the team step forward competitively. A strong junior class will set the tone, including E’Moni Wallette, Ashlynn-Mae Ford, and Savannah Smith. The Chargers are also excited to welcome newcomer Kazlin Rainer, who is returning to basketball for the first time since middle school. Two key contributors from last year’s eighth-grade group – Nevaeh Wallette and Asa Cannon – return ready to play bigger roles. Curry said he expects that mix of experience and up-and-coming talent to be one of the Chargers’ strengths. As the players continue developing, Curry said the Northeast 1B League will once again provide tough competition, with familiar programs battling for the top spots. "We have had a couple years of growth and this year we are focused solely on cutting our mistakes down to give us a chance to win every game," Curry said. "Our league is always tough and the usual group will be fighting for the top spot." Springdale hopes to open the season with confidence and a determination to turn that progress into wins, Curry 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

ACH Girls Knock Out Inchelium in Quarters; Hornets Rebound To Stay Alive - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES ACH Girls Knock Out Inchelium in Quarters; Hornets Rebound To Stay Alive February 11, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Emma Brummett scored 19 points as Almira/Coulee-Hartline (ACH) Warriors pulled away for a 53-34 win over the Inchelium Hornets (13-7) in the girls basketball Northeast 1B quarterfinal on Feb. 3. The game was close early, with ACH holding a 15-13 edge after the first quarter, but the Lady Warriors took control in the second quarter by limiting Inchelium to three points. ACH carried a 25-16 lead into halftime and steadily widened the margin behind balanced scoring and defensive pressure. Inchelium was paced by Ronni Seymour with 16 points, including four 3-pointers, while Makenna Agapith added 14 points. The Lady Hornets finished 8-of-10 at the free-throw line but struggled to generate consistent offense against the Warriors’ defense. The Hornets bounced back later in the week, earning a 48-44 win over Curlew Cougars in a Northeast 1B loser-out game Saturday, Feb. 7, at Deer Park High School. The Hornets advanced to face the Republic Tigers in a third-place bracket game Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Deer Park. The winner will play for third place, while the loser will compete for fifth. 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

Scarlett Rose Gray — 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 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. 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

Hazel Rae Orellana — 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 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. 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

Janet Rae Sutherlin Michael-Harbolt | obituary published by the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington. Janet Rae Sutherlin Michael-Harbolt 80 Jul 6, 1945 - Nov 25, 2025 Janet peacefully transitioned at the age of 80 on November 25, 2025. Born in Davenport, Wash., on July 6, 1945, to Lewis (Luke) Edmond Sutherlin and Eva Iona (Daily) Sutherlin, she was raised in Inchelium, Wash., and graduated in 1963. After graduation, she moved to Spokane and attended cosmetology school, where she received her license. In 1965, she married Ron Harsin and moved to Colville, Wash., where she worked for Milady's and Millard's. In 1968, they welcomed a baby girl, Tracie. That marriage later dissolved. In 1969, she married Orin William (Bill) Michael, and in 1972, they welcomed a baby boy, Brian. They lived happily until 1976, when Bill passed away following an accident at Vaagen’s Mill. In 1978, Janet met Ronald (Ron) William Harbolt, a relationship that lasted 43 years until Ronald passed away in 2020. Janet lived a good life; she enjoyed horses and many hobbies, such as crocheting and quilting, and was an avid reader. Later in life, she enjoyed Facebook and keeping up with her friends via telephone. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Eva Sutherlin, and her spouses, Ron Harsin, Bill Michael, and Ron Harbolt. She is survived by her daughter, Tracie L. Harsin; her son, Brian W. Michael; Andy and Tony Harbolt; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. At her request, there will be no services at this time. Previous Item Next Item

Bulldogs Bite Back; Bulldogs Rebound with Road Win After Tough League Loss - 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 Bulldogs Bite Back; Bulldogs Rebound with Road Win After Tough League Loss December 17, 2025 By: Brandon Hansen Kettle Falls' Mace Thivierge goes up for a shot against Northwest Christian. He scored 36 points against the Crusaders. Photo by Reeva Mertens-Martin. After suffering its first loss of the season against State 2B power Northwest Christian, the Kettle Falls boys basketball team bounced back Saturday, Dec. 13, with a convincing 67-39 road victory over Newport, improving to 5-1 overall and 1-1 in league action. A demonstratively different team this year, the Bulldogs didn’t tally their fifth win until Jan. 14 last year. Mace Thivierge continued to be one of the most potent scorers in all of northeast Washington. Against the Grizzlies, he poured in 20 points as the Bulldogs slowly pulled away from Newport. Kettle Falls led 29-16 at halftime, outscoring Newport in every quarter. Zac Burch added 16 points to the Bulldogs’ total, meaning that the Grizzlies couldn’t focus their defense just on Thivierge. The win came one night after a hard-fought home loss to unbeaten Northwest Christian, who is fresh off a fourth-place finish at the state tournament last season. Thivierge exploded for a game-high 34 points, including five three-pointers, but the Bulldogs couldn’t overcome a fast start by the Crusaders, falling 73-61. Northwest Christian’s offense focused on two focal points – Caleb Grant and Jonah Pope – who combined for 58 points. Despite the loss, Kettle Falls showed resilience. They were outscored by 13 points in the first quarter, but didn’t wilt. In the fourth quarter, Kettle Falls outscored the Crusaders 20-7. The Bulldogs showed they can travel long distances, picking up a 61-47 nonleague road win at Tonasket on Dec. 9, improving to 4-0 at the time. Thivierge scored 18 points, while Zander Johnson added 13 and Alex Mazanek chipped in nine, including a three-pointer. Kettle Falls used a strong third quarter to take control against the Tigers, outscoring Tonasket 21-7 and holding off a late push to secure the win. Through six games, the Bulldogs have the second-most potent offense in the entire league, scoring 380 points total. Their defense has given up the second-fewest points as well. The boys team faced Davenport Tuesday, Dec. 16; results were not available at press time. They are scheduled to host Reardan on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m., then travel to Omak on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a game at 4 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

Out of the Past: 11/26/2025 - 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: 11/26/2025 November 26, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Society Hotel Colville in the 1950s. Photo courtesy Stevens County Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— Improved postal service for first class mail has been officially asked of the post office department by petitions from all towns between Colville and Spokane. The petitions cite the present unsatisfactory service of mail 12 times a week, and asked that pouches of first-class mail be hereafter transported by the Colville-Spokane stage line, which never makes less than 54 trips a week. The lot at the southeast corner of Main and Beech (now Birch) holds a one-story building fronting Main which is used by Fred Elwood for a second-hand store at the east end of the lot, facing Beech, a small building which was originally erected on the corner, and later moved to its present corner, and still later, moved to its present location. The story of this lot and these buildings embraces some very interesting Colville history. (Story found in “Little Journeys Around the Town,” Colville Examiner – 12/5/1925) 75 Years Ago— Porter Carter has been nominated as president of the Colville Chamber of Commerce. Carter’s nomination was announced by the Chamber of Commerce’s nominating committee. Joe Striker was nominated vice-president. Other officers nominated were Bill Bronson and Sid Buckley, one-year trustee; Carl Moore and F.H. Cole, two-year trustees. NORTHPORT—Another step toward progress in this community went way over the top in voting for bonds last Saturday for the purpose of building a union high school. 50 Years Ago— Mr. and Mrs. John Dobrowski, owners of the Hotel Colville for the past 10 years, announced this week that they had sold the hotel to Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Anderson and their son Bernie of Kelly Hill. The 40-room hotel sold for $200,000. The Kettle Falls Park committee announced the name selected for the partially constructed three-acre recreational site last Friday. Happy Dell Park was the name submitted by winner Mrs. Alice Crouch. Mrs. Crouch had combined the names of Happy and Ken Trousdell, who donated the three acres for the park. 25 Years Ago— According to 49 Degrees North Marketing Director Mark Bigham, the new Flowery Trail Road improvement to be completed in 2005 will be an all-weather highway allowing year-round access to 49 Degrees North on Chewelah Peak Ski Hill in the inland northwest. The Tacoma Dome should be rocking this Saturday when Northeast B-8 League powers Odessa and Inchelium lock horns in the State B-8 championship game beginning at 4 p.m. 15 Years Ago— “Did you know?” The Dominion Meadows Golf Course is a historically relevant site. There is a plaque marking the ninth tee where the Rush Bros.Brickyard used to be in the early 1900s. 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

Contact the Statesman-Examiner in Colville, Washington for news tips, submissions, advertising, or general inquiries. Contact the Statesman-Examiner Newsroom, subscriptions, advertising, and general inquiries. Our Office Address: 220 South Main Street, Colville, WA 99114 Phone: 509-684-4567 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Email Directory: Classified: classified@statesmanexaminer.com PSD: marketing@statesmanexaminer.com Display Ad: marketing@statesmanexaminer.com Legals: legals@statesmanexaminer.com Obituaries: ads@statesmanexaminer.com Birth Announcements: ads@statesmanexaminer.com Announcement (marriage/anniversary): editor@statesmanexaminer.com Letter to the Editor: editor@statesmanexaminer.com Corrections: editor@statesmanexaminer.com Events: classified@statesmanexaminer.com News Tips: publisher@statesmanexaminer.com or editor@statesmanexaminer.com Content/Photography Submissions: Content to: editor@statesmanexaminer.com Photos to: ads@statesmanexaminer.com Freelancer Inquiry: publisher@statesmanexaminer.com Stay connected to your community with the latest local news, sports, events, and stories delivered straight to you. Subscribe Today! General Inquiry Form Please use the form below for questions, comments, or general inquiries. First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Subject / Topic* Message* I agree to the Statesman-Examiner’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . * Submit