Nick Clement, Steve Hartfield, Bonnie Tuato, Karen Zimmerman, Ed Zimmerman, Jathy Melendy. Photo by Lanie Lince.
Chloe Harrington
March 11, 2026
Twenty years of serving the community came to an end on March 3 as the last “Hot Meal” program provided by the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Friendship Community Feast was served.
Bruce Rushton
February 18, 2026
Four men remain in prison, and two are dead after a series of sting operations in 2023 by local law enforcement that led to seven arrests when the men responded to a fake online ad and corresponded with officers posing as a mother whose daughters were available for sex.
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.
Brandon Hansen
February 11, 2026
Lawmakers faced their first major cutoff the week of Feb. 2, when bills did not advance out of policy committees, effectively ending their run. Measures that survived face additional hurdles, including fiscal committee deadlines for bills that cost money and a Feb. 17 deadline...
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Bingo
Fired Up Pizza
March 11 & 18, 2026
6-7 p.m.
206 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Call: 509-936-9121
N. E. Washington Genealogical Society Meeting
Basement of LDS Church
March 11, 2026
1-2:30 p.m.
260 E Juniper Ave, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Sit N Fit
Senior Citizens' Center
March 11, 16 & 18, 2026
9-10 a.m.
302 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Call: 509-688-5808
Chill with the Chamber
Fired Up Pizza
March 11, 2026
noon to 1 p.m.
206 E Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Music Makers
Colville Library
March 11 & 18, 2026
10:30-11:30 a.m.
195 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Call: 509-684-6620
Kettle Falls Things with Strings
Kettle Falls Library
March 11 & 18, 2026
3-4 p.m.
605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Call: 509-738-6817
Bingo
Kettle Falls High School
March 11 & 18, 2026
5:30 p.m.
1275 Juniper St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Kid's Book Club
Loon Lake Library
March 11, 2026
1 p.m.
3988 WA-292, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA
Call: 509-233-3016
March 11, 2026
James Gordon Perkins
Colville
Dear Editor:
I enjoyed listening to what former Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Biden had to say about the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. at his funeral on March 5.
They all spoke of his hope for America, the marginalized, the voices that continue to not be heard, those that support greed and who have nothing; that makes no sense to me.
Jesse was a great civil rights leader and he did it for all people – regardless of their color of skin, ethnic origin, or creed of religion.
Births
Ronin Michael Madey was born on Feb. 19, 2026, to parents Roxanne and Jason Madey of Chewelah, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Wylder, age 2. His maternal grandparents are Mana and Jose Bilbao of Ormond Beach, Fla. His paternal grandparents are Kurt Madey of Chewelah, Wash., and Carol Madey of Home Glen, Ill.
Births
Oliver K. Quinn Wolfe was born on Feb. 19, 2026, to parents Melissa Weaver and Conner Bryant of Addy, Wash. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces at birth. His maternal grandparents are Melissa Whitaker, deceased, and Mike Boudreau of Holiday, Fla. His paternal grandparents are Denise Kimberly Wolfe of Libby, Mont., and Clyde David Bryant, deceased. His maternal great-grandparent is Ruth Weaver, deceased. His paternal great-grandparents are Janice and Shannon Wolfe, deceased.
Births
Laurence LaTourette Driggs V was born on Feb. 4, 2026, to parents MacKenzie Glanville and Laurence Driggs IV of Northport, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 2.6 ounces at birth, and has one brother, Carter Ares, 4 years old. His maternal grandparents are Livia Steckner of Blanchard, Okla., and David Glanville of Northport, Wash. His paternal grandparents are Margaret Barton Driggs of Easton, Md., and Laurence LaTourette Driggs III of Athens, Maine. His maternal great-grandparents are Sidney and Karla Steckner of Colville, Wash., and Donna Glanville of Northport, Wash.
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Mar 11, 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.
Mar 11, 2026
200 - Residential Rental
Republic area 2 bd., den, 1 bath, daylight basement apartment. Electric/STARLINK/heat. DISH TV, water, and trash included. carport and lg outside covered area. Pets considered. $1250/month, $1250 deposit. Call 360-941-0384.
Mar 11, 2026
200 - Residential Rental
3 bed/2 bath on 5 acres, 2 car garage, cat/small dog 40lbs or less okay. Storage shed. Fruit trees. $1500/month, 1st/last/deposit. Some yardwork required. Call 509-722-3176, ask for Gene.
Mar 11, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Estate Items-Vintage Painted Pieces-Storage: Shop/garage shelves & cabinets; miscellaneous windows and doors; 20 cubic foot refrigerator; smooth top range; basic power lift chair recliner; lighted curio cabinets; newer 1.6 g.p.f. toilet; painted farmhouse cabinets; 4 cubic foot wine chiller; G.E. Dryer; 2 door pantry/broom closet; vintage 18 inch wide cook stove; stacking storage drawers; dinette tables; stainless 30 inch x 48 inch prep table ;
accent tables, blue/white Chinese pottery; bookshelves; hardwood dressers/chests; buffets; visit “A store full of ideas today!” Red Barn Second Hand, 490 west 2nd Ave, Colville, 9:00-5:30 Monday-Saturday, 509-684-8995.
Mar 11, 2026
