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Staff Reports
June 30, 2026
ROAD CLOSURE ALERT – JOHNSON GRADE ROAD
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Area authors (from left to right) Kathy Keppel-Colkitt, Sherry Karuza Waldrip, and Carmen Peone pose with their works. Photo by Makenna Springman-Garland.
Makenna Springman-Garland
June 17, 2026
Seekers Bookshop, located at 270 S. Main Street in Colville, was visited by three area authors on Saturday, June 13. The bookshop hosted an event for Carmen Peone, Sherry Karuza Waldrip, and Kathy Keppel-Colkitt, who provided on-sight commentary for their published books.
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Come Line Dance
Kettle Falls Senior Center
July 7
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
605 Narcissus St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Afternoon Mahjong
Seeker's Bookshop
July 8, 2026
1:00-3:00 PM
270 S Main St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Music & Movie Night: A Chewelah 250 Event
Fired Up Brewing
July 8, 2026
5:30-8:30 PM
206 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Bernina Building Blocks Software Club.
E-Z Knit Fabrics
July 8, 2026
10:30 AM
165 N Main St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Night at the Museum: A Chewelah 250 Event.
Walt Goodman Historical Museum
July 9, 2026
6:00-7:30 PM
501 E Washington Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Bunco
Stevens County Fire District 4
July 9, 2026
10:00-11:30 AM
3060 3rd Ave, Valley, WA 99181, USA
Super Summer Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Colville
July 9-11, 2026
Chewelah Farmers Market
Chewelah City Park
July 10
1:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
N Park St, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
July 8, 2026
Hilary Ohm
Colville
The coming mid-term elections could turn out to be the most historic in our nation’s history. We have a choice: continue giving incompetent, unethical federal administrators carte blanche? Or should sanity prevail? Our president’s cognitive decline is evident. Yet his ad- visors, agency heads, loyalist members of Congress, and even some Supreme Court judges don’t acknowledge it. Encouragement exists, but it comes with a caveat. We must vote. It’s imperative that we flip Congress this November. The corruption in Washington D.C., is without precedent. Trump, his sons, and uber-rich associates are making billions in crypto schemes, insider trading, no-bid contracts, bribes, and blatant conflicts of interest. We taxpayers foot the bill. Michael Baumgartner is one of the president’s most loyal devotees. His praise for the commander in chief is confounding. His voting record is abysmal, i.e., the Big, Ugly Bill, which goes into effect after the elections. That way, Congress members can avoid voter retribution. His recent amicus brief in favor of a White Nationalists submitted bill, that would end birthright citizenship is telling. The Constitution is expendable. Now, the GOP has a new scare tactic to outrage voters: Communists! Despite no communists running in the upcoming elections, they want you to think otherwise. Don’t fall for the lies. The many, many lies. We can flip Congress if we get out the vote. We can make Baumgartner a one-time congressman. It’s never been more crucial for our democracy. Please vote. It matters more than ever.
Births
Lincoln George Doyon was born on April 14, 2026, to parents Erika George and Samual Doyon of Loon Lake, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Lewis, age 13. His maternal grandparents are Mike and Shelly George of Kettle Falls, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Greg and Juanita Doyon of Spanaway, Wash.
Births
Paisley Starr Bair was born on April 17, 2026, to parents Mya and Issac Baior of Kettle Falls, Wash. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Kerri and Tyler Edwards of Kettle Falls, Wash. Her paternal grandparents are Marcy and Issac Bair of Kettle Falls, Wash. Her maternal great-grandparents are Steve and Irene Horter of Alimira, Wash., and Kim and Sue Edwards of Kettle Falls, Wash. Her paternal great-grandparent is Margarita Kingsburg of Flat Creek, Wash.
Births
Kysen Ray VanQuekelberg was born on March 17, 2026, to parents Abigail Lembcke and Brock VanQuekelberg of Colville, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Kane VanQuekelberg, age 1. His maternal grandparents are Del and Michele Lembcke of Colville, Wash. His paternal grandparent is Tammie VanQuekelberg of Spokane, Wash.
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Calling all yardsalians! Come check out an eclectic estate sale. 845 East 1st Ave. Colville 25/26/27 of June, 9am - 5pm follow the signs. Something for everyone.
Jun 24, 2026
200 - Residential Rental
Taking applications for modern Colville duplex. $1375, month water, sewer, lawncare, snow removal included. Good credit & references to qualify 509- 675-8384
Jul 8, 2026
200 - Residential Rental
PRIVATE QUIET RV Lot north of Kettle Falls. Full hookups, garbage service, easy access. Graveled stie. 40x16. $500/ month. 719-849-1879.
Jun 24, 2026
200 - Residential Rental
One bedroom apartment. WSG paid. Second floor, peacefull. $875 a month, first, last and deposit. On-site laundry. Leave message 509-685-0247.
Jul 1, 2026
120 - Notices
NOTICE. Columbia School District. Surplus Vehicle Sale. Columbia School District has surplus property, 2017 Ford Expedition, needs engine replaced. Minimum bid of $2,000. Available for purchase by Public and Private Schools. All bids must be received by July 22, and successful bidders will be notified July 23, 2026. If still for sale, sealed public bids will be accepted on July 27 at the school from 8am-3pm. For more information, call 722-3311.
Jun 24, 2026
220 - Misc. for Sale
Trade for car or $ real nice electric chair made by Drive, Trident HD 600watt like new with maxx haul, aluminum cargo carrier with ramp $5,000 worth of equipment. Let’s Deal. James 509-999-5973. Springdale.
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Vintage items Estate Furniture Storage: Love seat w/ twin hide-a-bed; 2 door pantry cabinet; new Vera Bradley purses/ bags; garage/shop shelves; large wood rocker; grandfather clock; vintage Jenny Lind bed; garage refrigerator; daybed w/2 matts & pop up trundle unit; matched pair LaZ-Boy swivel rocker recliners; Lane blanket chest; hardwood dressers, 6 cubic foot chest freezer with optional refrigerator setting; oak student desk; commercial rated 20 cubic foot upright freezer; full & queen size mattress/box sets; dining/ dinette tables & chairs; Red Barn Second Hand, 490 West 2nd Ave, Colville
Jun 24, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Massive multi-family garage sale, 720 Arden Butte Rd. A ton of everything! Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9-5. No early birds.
Jul 8, 2026
