

Stevens County commissioners issued four proclamations for the month of April, including Child Abuse Prevention Month, National County Government Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and National Volunteer Week.
Staff Report
April 1, 2026
Child Abuse Prevention Month: the commissioners announced that Child Abuse Prevention Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that child abuse is “widespread and has strong implications for every community member of Stevens County.” In the proclamation, commissioners said, “We believe that the children of our community are to be valued as the future of our community and we should prioritize their safety.”
Meredith Carroll
April 1, 2026
Kettle Falls resident Jen Farnam decided in 2013 that it was about time to bring some love and joy to the community in the form of a garden that would be available and free to anyone who wanted. With the help of friend Deanna Hurst, Farnam worked with the city and its residents to create the Kettle Falls Community Garden.
Brandon Hansen
March 25, 2026
The Republican from Inchelium said in a March 20 social media announcement that the state is “at a crossroads,” contrasting what he described as increasing taxes and regulatory pressure with an alternative focused on affordability, competitiveness and protection of rural lifestyles.
Brandon Hansen
March 11, 2026
State Rep. Andrew Engell (R-Colville) has raised concerns about a Washington State Department of Health webpage that warned residents to “avoid anti-abortion facilities;” language he and local advocates believed was directed at crisis pregnancy centers such as NEW Family Life Services in Colville.
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Bingo
Fired Up Pizza
April 8 & 15, 2026
6-7 p.m.
206 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Call: 509-936-9121
Sit N Fit
Senior Citizens' Center
April 8, 13 & 15, 2026
9-10 a.m.
302 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Call: 509-688-5808
Music Makers
Colville Library
April 8 & 15, 2026
10:30-11:30 a.m.
195 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Call: 509-684-6620
Chill with the Chamber
Fired Up Pizza
April 8, 2026
noon to 1 p.m.
206 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Kettle Falls Things with Strings
Kettle Falls Library
April 8 & 15, 2026
3-4 p.m.
605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Call: 509-738-6817
Kettle Falls Tech Hour
Kettle Falls Library
April 8 & 15, 2026
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Call: 509-738-6817
Kid's Book Club
Loon Lake Library
April 8, 2026
1 p.m.
3988 WA-292, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA
Call: 509-233-3016
Mobile Market
April 8, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
317 W Astor Ave, Colville, WA 99114, USA
April 8, 2026
Dianna Michaels
Colville
We live in the fifth largest county in the state. It encompasses 2,477 square miles of land and 63 of water. Ours is the 23rd largest by population (46,455) with 17 zip codes serving 59 cities. As residents, we are all aware of the travel distance to obtain “services,” and that is one reason our county library system is important to so many of us.
In addition to hard copy books, we have access to audio and e-reader options to thousands of books and magazines. With a Kanopy account, you can watch movies from your own devices. Additionally, they provide a place to socialize and take part in events.
Scroll the menu at thelosc.org to discover the available options, the About Us page even explains property taxes.
Other cool things to “check out” at your local library include a seven-day Discover Pass, a Spokane Mobius Discovery Center pass, good for two adults and four children, or a Kindle Touch device pre-loaded with your choice of reading genre.
For more levy info visit /thelosc.org/levyinfo. For less than the cost of a latte per month your support enhances the lives of your neighbors.
All of this is brought to our communities by us. A community that continually demonstrates the value it places on “taking care of each other” in this wide and diverse landscape of this county we call home. Your vote for the Stevens County library levy is part of that community care. Thank you!
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.
Births
Sean Michael Paul Welch was born on March 13, 2026, to parents Jessica and Juston Welch of Addy, Wash. He weighed 9 pounds, 11 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Samuel, age 4, and one sister, Kaiya, age 10. His maternal grandparents are Paul and Robin Levy of Spokane, Wash. His paternal grandparent is Mike Welch of Albion, Wash.
Births
William Elden Bruce Stickney was born on March 10, 2026, to parents Elizabeth and Stacy Stickney of Kettle Falls, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth and has four sisters. His maternal grandparents are Debbie Sweers and Larry Cook of Northport, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Linda and Bruce Stickney of Silverlake, Wash.
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Apr 8, 2026
150 - Services
QUALITY TOP SOIL - NO HERBICIDES OR PESTICIDES
$40 per yard loaded. Fill Dirt, Landscape, Natural Building Stone, and water features available.
509-738-4080
CUSTOM SAWMILLING-NOW TAKING ORDERS for Standard, Custom Cut, and Economical grade Lumber.
509-738-4080
Apr 8, 2026
150 - Services
Automotive mobile mechanic, Ranger Mobile Garage. All makes/models, affordable maintenance & repair. Serving Colville & Stevens County. Call: 509-690-3721.
Apr 8, 2026
200 - Residential Rental
Apartment for rent available starting 9/10/26. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, fully furnished, W/D, covered parking, All utilities and internet included. 1.5 miles from Colville, nice view of valley. Stairs for access, some storage. Approx. 1000 sq. ft. of space $1850 per mo. Voice mail or text 509 684 5698. Pictures available.
Apr 8, 2026
200 - Residential Rental
Stay By the Lake. Private quiet RV Lot North of Kettle Falls. Full hookups, garbage service, easy access. Graveled site. 40 x 16, $500/month. 719-849-1879.
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