Steve Hobbs visited Auditor Lori Larsen and the Stevens County Elections Office on Oct. 6, emphasizing election auditing, ...

Washington Minimum Wage to Climb to $17.76, Sparking Debate over Rising Costs|Washington’s minimum wage will rise to $17.73 p er hour on Jan. 1, 2027. The increase has sparked debate among workers, ...

Tracey Delyea’s neighborhood Little Free Library has become a community fixture—and recently gained national attention after ...

Local Statesman-Examiner reporter Brandon Hansen was honored with a third place finish as part of the Washington Newspaper ...

The Pony Express 4-H Club standing outside the barn at the 2026 NE Washington Fair. Photo courtesy Sara Johnson. As Stevens County 4-H clubs celebrate National 4-H Week from Oct. 4-10, the ...

Newly crowned 2027 Arden Old Timers Rodeo Queen Haidyn Sackman, 16, stands alongside her horse Pistol with a bouquet of flowers following the competition in Colville. Photo courtesy Haidyn Sackman.

Springdale’s Zach Gilman rumbles for 127 yards and four touchdowns against Cusick on Oct. 2. Photo courtesy Elissa Koontz. Springdale football found plenty of offense Friday, Oct. 2; unfortunately for ...

Colville football team, 1926 – back row from left: Butch Long, Claude Dunbeck, Cliff Exley, and Archie Buckley. Front row from left: Bill Carey, Archie Harlow, Chan St. Clair, Alfred Flechsig, Bob ...

The Kettle Falls ballot box, recently installed. Photo by Meredith Carroll. There’s a new ballot box in Kettle Falls. The Stevens County and Kettle Falls governments installed a “drive-up-able” voter ...

Brent Osborn is joining the Valley School District as the new superintendent. Photo courtesy Brent Osborn. Longtime educator Brent Osborn has joined the Valley School District as the new ...

Council Approves Airport Tractor, Sewer Project Funding While Weighing Recreation Costs and LongTerm Infrastructure Needs Questions surrounding aging infrastructure, recreation affordability, and ...

Council Discussed Future Airport Property Acquisition, Downtown Revitalization Efforts and Department Spending as Work Continues on the 2027-28 City Budget The Colville City Council reviewed airport ...