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WDFW cancels in-person, wolf open houses

Published Wednesday, August 28, 2019

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has canceled a series of 17 in-person wolf post-recovery planning open houses and will schedule online, interactive webinars in September and October.

Total Loss

Published Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Fire crews from Spokane County Fire District No. 4, Stevens County Fire District 1 and the Department of Natural Resources battled a house fire on the north 22000 block of Monroe Road today. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Crowning Achievement

Published Monday, August 26, 2019

New Clayton Fair Queen Kaili Levasseur receives her crown from outgoing Queen Harriet Riebold during ceremonies at the fairgrounds yesterday.

Getting fit for a cause

Published Thursday, August 22, 2019

More than two dozen participants took part in the "Barre in the Park" fund-raiser earlier today at Mix Park. The event, sponsored by The Spin Barre of Deer Park, was a fund-raiser for the Deer Park High School volleyball program.

Chattaroy man injured in four-car accident

Published Thursday, August 15, 2019

A 72-year-old Chattaroy man was injured in a four-vehicle accident on State Highway 27 near Rockford on Aug. 14.

Off and Running

Published Monday, August 12, 2019

Various Stevens County riders took part in the annual Omak Stampede suicide race last weekend. (Photo courtesy of Al Camp/Omak Chronicle)

Spokane County voters approving ballot measures (updated 8/8)

Published Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Spokane County voters appear to have approved a pair of ballot measures that will increase funding for library and public safety services.

Avista changes procedures to lessen fire dangers

Published Tuesday, August 6, 2019

As part of Avista’s operations approach to proactively mitigate wildfire risk, the company is undertaking temporary changes to power line operations in its Northern Washington and Idaho service areas in and around Deer Park, Colville, Davenport, Othello, Spokane, Sandpoint, Kellogg, St.

Brickyard Bash!

Published Monday, August 5, 2019

A huge crowd turned out for the 35th annual Clayton Brickyard Day parade and picnic on Saturday.

U.S Highway 2 accident injures four

Published Monday, August 5, 2019

CHATTAROY — Four people were transported to local hospitals following a three-car accident on U.S. Highway 2 near Chattaroy Road on Sunday morning.