Simi Sahota (left) will be headed to state, as will Cora Grooms and Emily Howder (pictured with coach Lindsay Baxter and Denise Smith in the right photo), while Alex Backman (center) had a spirited districts for the Cougars. Group photo courtesy Chewelah Tennis.
Brandon Hansen
May 13, 2026
Chewelah’s girls tennis team captured the district title and are slated to send three athletes to the state tournament after a strong showing at the 1B/2B district tournament.
Brandon Hansen
May 7, 2026
A Thurston County Superior Court Judge has temporarily blocked several provisions of Senate Bill 5974, a new state law intended to set stricter eligibility standards for elected sheriffs. The ruling comes after a legal challenge filed by Stevens County Sheriff Brad Manke and three other Eastern Washington sheriffs, who argue the law represents legislative overreach and unconstitutionally bypasses the rights of local voters. While the preliminary injunction does not decide the final merits of the case, it prevents the state from enforcing background checks and removal processes—conducted by governor-appointed boards—while the lawsuit proceeds.
Isidora Patrick
May 6, 2026
The Colville City Council met on April 28 to address key community initiatives, including approving $5,500 in combined funding for the Farm Jam Summer Kickoff and Kettle Falls Town and Country Days. Beyond summer events, the council reviewed a drop in retail sales tax revenue, received updates on the city pool renovation, and adopted a new 2026 purchasing policy to streamline local government operations.
Samantha Peone
May 13, 2026
Colville resident Jennifer Mitchell first got into the jewelry business selling pearls on the shores of Hawaii. “What’s better than sitting on the beach, selling jewelry, and watching the dolphins play or the whales go by?” said Mitchell. “I just had a knack for it, for the selling and customer service, and something just clicked.”
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May 20, 2026
Rhonda C. Wittorf
Colville
The ability to look past obvious grift, conflicts of interest, and mental decline is the new definition of TDS (Trump Delusional Syndrome). If you watch Drowsy Donny drift off to dreamland during an Oval Office event and declare he was only blinking, you might have TDS. If you celebrate the prayerful dedication of a golden statue to a living president, you probably have TDS. If you think gas prices are high because it means Iran cannot nuke another country, you definitely have TDS. If you think the Jan. 6 insurrection consisted of a happy bunch of tourists who deserved full presidential pardons, you certainly have TDS. If you think taxpayers won’t have to fund his big, beautiful ballroom, you are drinking the TDS Kool-Aid. If you think DOJ settlements with wealthy Trump loyalists/donors and even Trump himself is a legitimate use of your tax dollars, you have incurable, stage 4 TDS. TDS is real. The (R) elephant is in the room; don’t let blind loyalty to a political party compromise your moral compass. Don’t let TDS blind your ability to see the corruption of this regime. TDS is real. Let Jesus retake the wheel.
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.
160 - Employment
Daily runs from Kettle Falls. Home every day. Medical insurance, sign on bonus. Must have two years CDL experience. Contact gloria@bowmantruckinginc.com
May 20, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Huge Garage Sale. We’ve moved back to town, and our garage is full of things we don’t have room for. One Day Only - Friday, May 8th. Great Mother’s Day gifts, plus Shirley’s Hen + Chick Gardens. Rain or shine, 8 to 5. 160 E. 7th, Colville.
May 6, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
YARD SALE. 1847 E Fairway Loop Rd, Colville. May 15 & 16. 8am-12pm.
May 13, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Farm and Garage Sale - tools and farm accessories. Reasonable. May 15th + 16th, 1976 Addy-Gifford Road.
May 6, 2026
330 - Autos
Ford 5000 tractor, dual-loader, has doors, $7500. 540 John Dear loader, $4000. 509-550-8336.
May 6, 2026
330 - Autos
FOR SALE 1985 Freedom 18 Saturday PARADE 10 AM - Main Street foot boat in very good condition. 170 HP inboard. Rigged for fishing with fish finder, Minnkota trolling motor. Onboard charging. Great for skiing also. New steering and throttle system. Outdrive in perfect condition. $5,000. 509- 680-5404
May 20, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
YARD SALE. MAY 16 8am-4pm. 817 N Hofstetter St, Colville. Antiques, Tools, Furniture -too much to list.
May 13, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
YARD & GARDEN-VINTAGE Items-Estate Furniture: Flower Pots; barn wood potting bench; garden fountain; portable 4ftX8ftX8ft. grow tent; L.E.D. grow lights; front tine rototiller; yard art; large bird feeder; patio table and chairs; 20 cubic foot upright freezer; refrigerators; workbench on locking casters; triple mirror vanity; oversize recliner; power recliners; dressers/chest of drawers; bakers rack/plant stands; beds, mattress/box sets; washer & dryer; floor loom; pantry/garage/shop shelves & cabinets; painted/ farmhouse/vintage furniture & cabinets; visit our “store full of ideas today!” Red Barn Second Hand, 490 West 2nd Ave, Colville, 9:00-5:30 Monday-Saturday, 509-683-8995.
May 20, 2026
