As the Washington legislature moves through its short 60-day session, dozens of proposals have already fallen by the wayside.
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 to pass out of their chamber of origin, according to lawmakers.
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Meredith Carroll
January 21, 2026
“Every child is an artist.”
It is Donna Matter’s heartfelt belief that all children contain untapped creativity and that it is her purpose to provide them with an outlet.
The Kettle Falls Children’s Art Program, located at the Kettle Falls Library, was launched 10 years ago by Donna Matter and her husband, George Matter.
Bruce Rushton
January 21, 2026
Stevens County commissioners said they are scaling back plans for a new jail and courtroom facility two years after voters approved taxes to pay for a justice center adjacent to the existing courthouse.
“(W)e can’t build the building that we want,” Commission Chairman Greg Young said at a board meeting called to discuss the project on Jan. 15. “Like I said, it’s too darn expensive.”
Tamara Lee Titus
December 3, 2025
The Woodland Theatre, built in Kettle Falls in 1940, is the main performance site for Woodland Productions, a nonprofit community of local performing artists. Thanks to donations from grants, Friends of Woodland Theatre, and other major donors, the theatre now has the funds needed to complete upgrades.
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Meredith Carroll
November 19, 2025
Glaze It Up Pottery is the new Colville-based pottery painting business that brings ceramics to their customers. “I pull up, I set up, and I bring the pottery, the glaze (paint), the paint brushes, and the paint pallets,” said Glaze It Up Pottery owner Heather Fryer. “I even bring the garbage bags to haul away the trash.
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Chewelah Tech Hour
Chewelah Library
Feb. 12, 2026
3-4 p.m.
311 E Clay Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Call: 509-935-6805
Colville Book Club
Colville Library
Feb. 12, 2026
1-3 p.m.
195 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Call: 509-684-6620
Writing Group
Kettle Falls Library
Feb. 12, 2026
6-8 p.m.
605 Meyers St, Kettle Falls, WA 99141, USA
Valentine's Bingo
Colville Pour House
Feb. 12, 2026
6 p.m.
202 S Main St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Trivia
Quartzite Brewery
Feb. 12, 2026
6:30 p.m.
105 W Main Ave, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Colville Storytime
Colville Library
Feb. 12, 2026
10:30-11:30 a.m.
195 S Oak St, Colville, WA 99114, USA
Call: 509-684-6620
Kraigmire Karaoke
Oasis Tavern
Feb. 12, 2026
8:30-11:30 p.m.
109 N Park St, Chewelah, WA 99109, USA
Loon Lake Storytime
Loon Lake Library
Feb. 12, 2026
10:30-11:30 a.m.
3988 WA-292, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA
Call: 509-233-3016
February 11, 2026
James Gordon Perkins – Sinaikst Member
Colville
Dear Editor:
As an old school baby boomer, I am somehow reminded of Phyllis Diller, who said, “The grass is always greener over the septic tank.”
Buddy Hackett: “You seem to have plenty of get up and go, so why don’t you?”
You watch the local, regional, and national news, and after the murder and mayhem, they have about eight minutes for the weather. I happen to think that there are a lot of really good folks out there who are not news-worthy. They don’t make it in the paper or get to show up at the courthouse – the silent majority.
Births
Daniel Edward Youst was born at home on Jan. 25, 2026, to parents Danielle Meo and Brandon Youst of Northport, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce at birth. His maternal grandparents are Sharon and John Meo of Jackson, N.J. His paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Susan Youst of Orwigsburg, Pa.
Births
Miles Lee Flanigan was born on Jan. 21, 2026, to parents Alicia and Phillip Flanigan of Valley, Wash. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth, and has two brothers: Oliver, age 6, and Henry, age 4. His maternal grandparents are Rob and Pam Murrow of Wahiawa, Hawaii. His paternal grandparents are Dan and Karen Flanigan of Deer Park, Wash.
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February 4, 2026
Ronald "Butch" Campbell, Jr., Feb. 19, 1965-Feb. 4, 2026. He is survived by his Mom, Charlotte Campbell; 3 siblings, Patty Nielsen (David), Kim Laster, and David Campbell (Lisa); 2 sons, Cody Campbell and Gerald Campbell; wife Michelle Fraunfelter Campbell; and many extended family members. He was loved by many.
