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WSDOT upgrades sidewalks in Colville

The Washington State Department of Transportation is working on the sidewalks along U.S. 395 in Colville upgrading intersection crosswalk ADA pedestrian ramps.

Merle Door & Window changes hands

Continuing to help you build your dreams

Merle Door & Window is under new ownership. Stan and Fran Boring both agreed it was time to retire and let the next family take over.

Colville spring cleaning

The Colville City Water Department began conducting its annual water quality flushing program on Monday, starting with Main Street sewers. This program is designed to flush the build-up of minerals and other sediments from the city’s distribution system.

HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT ENDS DECISIVELY

It was just another Monday in downtown Colville. Unremarkable in every way. Workers clocked out and strolled to their cars. Shop owners flipped signs from open to close.

Roads remain closed

Traffic is once again zipping along U.S. 395 between Colville and Kettle Falls now that water from Mill Creek is no longer spilling onto the roadway. Other roads remain off-limit because of the damaged acquired from heavy rain and snow melt, forcing travelers on detours.

Plant sales at CHS

The Colville High School Greenhouse will be holding plant sales at their Open House May 11 starting at 7:30 a.m. “The Colville High School Career and Technical Education Greenhouse class has been hard at work,” noted Ivy Nelson, CHS Ag teachers.

Panhandlers Riders Motorcycle Club

Saturday April 22 marked the 25th Anniversary of the Panhandlers coming to Kettle Falls. “Every year this amazing group rides to our city to support the Kettle Falls Food Bank,” said Tina Rubio, the Director of the Kettle Falls Community Chest.

Tough Enough gallops into spring

After this year’s long, cold winter, the Tough Enough ladies are welcoming spring in with our annual “Manure Mania” fertilizer sale fundraiser.

Tie vote fails new water rates for 501(c)3s with irrigation

Colville City Council failed to pass the ordinance amending the 501(c)3 irrigation water rate at their March 28 meeting.

Area churches donate over $40,000 to Wheels for Emily

Update: One church was added to the list: Colville Free Methodist Church, who donated generously before the event.

Update: An additional $600 was added to the donation, making the total $40,380 as of April 4.