News across Stevens County
Newport bests Kettle Falls on gridiron
NEWPORT — The Newport football team had another successful outing this past Friday, beating Kettle Falls 28-6 on the road. The Grizzlies are now 2-1.Newport rushed for 367 yards on 48 carries, dominat
Panthers finish race as top 1B league school
KETTLE FALLS — At the CAN-AM Invitational Saturday, Sept. 19 in Kettle Falls, the Panthers finished as the top 1B school, placing seventh out of 13 teams.This was the Panthers’ first time scoring as a
Hop on: Half-Century Bicycle Tour returning soon
CHEWELAH — Bike-riding enthusiasts will be happy to learn that the Chewelah Lions Club’s annual Half-Century Bicycle Tour, noted for its route through beautiful farmland scenery, gets underway on Sund
PUBLIC MEETINGS
PUBLI C ME ETINGSWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23TRI-COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S.Main, Suite A, ColvilleTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24PEND OREILLE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRIC
Rural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes
Washington saw 20,267 ballots rejected for late postmarks in the 2026 primary, up from 16,131 in 2024, even as about 100,000 fewer ballots were cast.
SelPort crushes Republic
SelPort – the football team comprised of Selkirk and Northport – skated past Republic Friday night, winner 58-6. SelPort hosts Mary Walk Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Northport.
September 2026 – Huckleberry Press
Hoover Stew
By Cassie Patton We have made it to September which means the start of soup season, when the kids are headed back to school and life feels like it’s about to get 10 times more hectic. Those summer beach days were glorious compared to the screeches from the mini versions of…
Hit the Trail with Soph: Cedar Trees and Kitties, Oh My
At the risk of sounding like a tree-hugging hippie (no offense to those who are, I am just not a fan of patchouli), old-growth trees deserve appreciation. “Our elders” as my mom refers to them. Browns Lake is a good place to visit them. An easy, one-mile hike takes you to a stand…
A Good Honest Truck
Chances are you have a favorite vehicle in your life. Maybe you have memories of the radio croaking out a tune while you and your father sing along. I have such a memory, and as a bonus, we were heading out for a bit of fishing. But my favorite ride was not quite a truck.…
Dog Days Are Over
The American school system failed me, but not in the way that most American students describe being failed by the system. I have plenty of friends that love to complain about how ill-prepared high school left them for adult life, and I understand that perspective. I personally…
Mama Gives You Wings
One of my all-time favorite songs is “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac. The landslide coming down in this song is a symbol for a sudden upheaval. It represents a time in your life when there’s a violent shift in the ground beneath your feet, for which you have no control. “If you see…