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July 14, 2026

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Breaking News notice from Stevens County Public Works.

Staff Reports

June 30, 2026

ROAD CLOSURE ALERT – JOHNSON GRADE ROAD

Chewelah Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Staff and Community Partnerships
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The Chewelah Chamber of Commerce used a jeep for the 4th of July parade held in downtown Chewelah. Photo courtesy Chewelah Chamber of Commerce.

Cami Krema

July 15, 2026

The Chewelah Chamber of Commerce has been joined by new faces and is launching new initiatives, while maintaining local traditions, according to new Office Manager Tabitha Baugh.

Kettle Falls Hit with Fraud, All Employees Cleared of Wrongdoing
Kettle Falls Hit with Fraud, All Employees Cleared of Wrongdoing

Samantha Peone

July 15, 2026

Nearly $21,000 across eight fraudulent transactions hit the city of Kettle Falls within the past year.

Colville’s Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale to Start Thursday
Colville’s Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale to Start Thursday

Shannon Chapman

July 8, 2026

Downtown Colville will transform into an openair market this week.

Digital Payments Now Accepted at National Forests in Washington State
Digital Payments Now Accepted at National Forests in Washington State

Staff Reports

July 8, 2026

The U.S. Forest Service announced on June 30 that Washington’s national forests are expanding digital payment options at recreation sites, including the Colville National Forest.

Highway 395 Project Nears Completion In Chewelah After Delay
Highway 395 Project Nears Completion In Chewelah After Delay

Brandon Hansen

July 1, 2026

Paving Delays Pushed Final Work Into July, With Striping, Cleanup and Paint Curing Still Remaining Before WSDOT Closes Out the Project

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Candidates Come to Colville, Discussing Policy and Background

Meredith Carroll

July 15, 2026

The Stevens County Republican Women’s Club , led by president Cindy White, hosted a candidates’ forum at the Ag Trade Center in Colville on July 9.

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7/6 TENTATIVE AGENDA – BOARD OF STEVENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BOCC)

Staff Reports

July 2, 2026

TENTATIVE AGENDA – BOARD OF STEVENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (BOCC)

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7/6 TENTATIVE AGENDA – FERRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Staff Reports

July 2, 2026

TENTATIVE AGENDA – FERRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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Colville Mayor Highlights Infrastructure Projects, Recreation Center at Chamber Luncheon

Cami Krema

July 1, 2026

Mayor Outlines Water, Road, and Airport Upgrades as City Explores Next Steps For a Potential Year-round Recreation Center

Lifelong Love of Soup Inspires New Food Truck

Brandon Hansen

July 15, 2026

A childhood love of soup has grown into a new business venture for Inchelium teacher and Chewelah resident Mary Ludwig, who is preparing to begin serving homemade soups from Mary’s Food Truck.

Kettle Falls Restaurant Little Gallea Celebrates 50 Years

Harmony Perisse

June 24, 2026

Little Gallea, located at 345 W. 3rd Ave in Kettle Falls, celebrates 50 years of serving the community this month.

Hot Dog Stand Opens in Loon Lake

Samantha Peone

June 24, 2026

Paul Bewick Brings Paulydogs to Loon Lake, Offering Hot Dogs, Sausages, Burgers and Conversation From His Mobile Food Stand

Fogle Pump And Supply Transitions to Employee-Owned Model

Cami Krema

June 24, 2026

Fogle Pump & Supply, Inc. has specialized in well drilling, deepwell installations, pump systems, and water treatment for more than 45 years.

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N.E.W. Farmers Market

Downtown Colville

July 15

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

An Evening with Democratic Congressional Candidates

Fort Colville Grange

July 16, 2026

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

166 State Rte 20, Colville, WA 99114, USA

Meet the Democratic Candidates

Colville Library Basement

July 16, 2026

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

195 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, USA

Yep Kanum Celebration

Yep Kanum Park

July 17-19, 2026

356 E Dominion Ave, Colville, WA 99114, USA

N.E.W Farmer’s Market

Downtown Colville

July 18

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Opie-Coxie Golf Tournament

Dominion Meadows Golf Course

July 18, 2026

9:00 AM

1851 E Hawthorne Ave, Colville, WA 99114, 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.

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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.

Jul 8, 2026

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

Norma Louise Thorpe

Jun 2, 1942

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July 2, 2026

Norma Louise Thorpe, age 84, a longtime resident of Colville, WA passed away on July 2, 2026 in Spokane, WA. She was born on June 2, 1942 in Opportunity, WA to Harlan Wendall and Eleanor Mae (Berry) Johnson.

Marcia Jean Hirsch

Sep 22, 1941

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June 22, 2026

Marcia Jean Hirsch, age 84, a longtime resident of Ione, WA passed away at her home on June 22, 2026 with family by her side.

Samuel E. Crumely

May 28, 2026

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July 7, 1951

Samuel E. Crumely passed away on May 28, 2026. in Metaline, WA. Sam was born on July 7, 1951, in Eugene, OR.

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