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2B DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Matt Thompson drops 27 in Kettle Falls’ loss to Colfax

2B DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Matt Thompson drops 27 in Kettle Falls’ loss to Colfax

(COLIN HAFFNER/Chewelah Independent)

Kettle Falls will now play Reardan…

Matthew Thompson dropped 27 in Kettle Falls second round matchup with Colfax Tuesday in the District 7 2B tournament, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Bulldogs on the winning track as they fell to the Bulldogs 72-57.

Kettle Falls kept it close for most of the game despite falling behind by six in the first quarter. A solid second and third periods prevented the Bulldogs from gaining much ground on the Bulldogs allowing Kettle Falls to stay in striking distance in the fourth. However, another run by Colfax in the final frame sealed the game and sent Kettle Falls to the consolation bracket.

Cade McKern pitched in 15 for the Bulldogs to help lead the team.

The loss sends Kettle Falls to a loser out matchup with Reardan Feb. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at West Valley High School in Spokane.




2B DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Cougs nearly comeback against higher-seeded LRS

2B DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Cougs nearly comeback against higher-seeded LRS

(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent)

Chewelah’s Jaron Baldwin expressed his agreement with a call during District 7 basketball action against LRS. (Taylor Newquist photo/Statesman-Examiner)

Baldwin leads Cougars with 15 points…

Chewelah outscored their high-seeded opponent 14-6 in the third quarter of a District 7 2B boys basketball tournament brawl, but it would be Lind-Ritzville-Sprague that would come away with the 49-43 victory on Thursday night.

This third quarter spurt tied the game up at 26 apiece heading into the fourth quarter but LRS was able to pull away in the final stanza.

Jaron Baldwin led the Cougars with 15 points while Nick Franks heated up in the second half and notched 13 points. More

Spring black bear special hunt applications due Feb. 28

Spring black bear special hunt applications due Feb. 28

(PRESS RELEASE/WDFW)

Hunters must purchase and submit their 2020 spring black bear special hunt applications by midnight on Feb. 28.

Hunters who submit their applications are entered in a drawing in mid-March. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will notify winners no later than March 31. Applicants can also check the drawing results through the WILD system by logging into their account at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/.

To apply for a permit, hunters must purchase a special permit application and a 2020 hunting license that includes bear as a species option. Hunting licenses, bear transport tags, and bear permit applications may be purchased:

•Online at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/
•By phone at (866) 246-9453, or
•At any license vendor in the state.
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FROM THE EDITOR: What are the metrics of failure in government?

FROM THE EDITOR: What are the metrics of failure in government?

(BRANDON HANSEN/Managing Editor of the Chewelah Independent)

Everybody has complaints about the government, but where does all the blame go? It generally gets pushed towards the other political party that you’re not a member of.
We’ve all heard “there are two different realities” and “facts don’t matter anymore.”

But to me, maybe something even more disheartening is occurring: Results don’t matter anymore.

Very rarely anymore do you hear about what goals have been achieved. We hear vague things like “combating homelessness,” “world security,” “getting people out of poverty,” “strengthening borders,” “solving the healthcare crises,” “solving the opioid epidemic,” but very rarely is the finish line ever described.

Remember when we started the War on Drugs? Are we any closer to a drug-free America or have things gotten more convoluted? More Americans now die from drug overdoses than auto accidents. More

PRESS RELEASE: Maycumber bill to expand critical incident stress management programs for law enforcement passes

PRESS RELEASE: Maycumber bill to expand critical incident stress management programs for law enforcement passes

(PRESS RELEASE/Washington State House Republicans)

Rep. Maycumber testifies in support of HB 2540, clarifying when campaign funds may be used for child care expenses, in the House Local Government Committee, January 29th, 2020.

‘The health and wellness of our law enforcement officers should be just as important as their training and safety,’ says Maycumber…

Under a proposal moving through the legislative process in Olympia, law enforcement officers around the state would have more access to programs designed to help them cope with some of the more traumatizing situations they encounter.

“Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for our families each and every day. They are often interacting with people in difficult situations or experiencing things that most of us can’t even imagine,” said Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic and sponsor of the measure. “While some of our larger law enforcement entities have programs and support networks in place to help officers process and deal with these situations, many departments do not. More

WEDNESDAY’S 1B GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL: Wellpinit shines in district opener

WEDNESDAY’S 1B GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL: Wellpinit shines in district opener

(COLIN HAFFNER/Chewelah Independent)


Wellpinit shines in district opener

Ashlynn Hill led the way for Wellpinit in their District 7 1B tournament opener with 15 points to help the Redskins get the win over visiting Selkirk 40-28.

Wellpinit took the lead with a 10-4 opening quarter and never relinquished that lead despite a Rangers squad that fought to stay in contention the whole way. The six-point first quarter lead was the largest margin of any of the periods with Wellpinit never getting ahead by more than three in any other period the rest of the game.

Kaitlyn Chantry had a team high 13 points for Selkirk in the losing effort.




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WEDNESDAY GIRLS 1A DISTRICT BASKETBALL: Colville advances in bracket with win over Riverside

WEDNESDAY GIRLS 1A DISTRICT BASKETBALL: Colville advances in bracket with win over Riverside

(COLIN HAFFNER/Chewelah Independent)

Colville hosted their opening District 7 1A tournament game Wednesday against Riverside, getting off to an early lead and using that for a 57-42 win.

Jordyn True had a game high 16 to lead the Indians on a night that saw the team go up 14-6 after one and take a 29-20 lead by the half. Riverside was never able to break through the Indians defense, and Colville kept the offensive pressure on in the second half to lead them to an easy first round win.

McKenna Reggear added another 13 for Colville, and True complimented her 16 with 12 rebounds in the game.

Colville will take on top-seed Freeman Feb. 14 in the next round.




Lawmakers move to ban styrofoam food containers in Washington state

Lawmakers move to ban styrofoam food containers in Washington state

(LEONA VAUGHN/WNPA Olympia Bureau)

Studies suggest styrofoam products pose a threat to the environment and human health…

Lawmakers plan to eliminate the use of styrofoam food-service products in Washington state by enacting a bill to stop its sale and distribution.

Senate bill 6213, sponsored by Senator Mona Das, D- Kent, and its companion House Bill 2429 aim to ban the sale and distribution of polystyrene products, also known as styrofoam, in the food service industry. This bill would apply to food containers, plates, cups, packing peanuts, styrofoam ice coolers, and other food-service products. Containers for raw foods, such as eggs and meat, would be exempt.

“Our widespread use of single-use plastics and styrofoam … is unsustainable,” Das said at an earlier Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee hearing. “It is time for Washington to take action.”

Styrofoam takes several years to decompose and is harmful to the environment, particularly to any wildlife that comes in contact with it. More

Stevens County Deputies lethally remove threatening cougar

Stevens County Deputies lethally remove threatening cougar

(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) 

Stevens County Deputies lethally removed a cougar that was roaming around a residence (900 block of Artman Gibson Rd.) near Colville. (SC Sheriff’s Office photo)

Cougar was chasing Stevens County resident’s dog, and was on their porch…

Stevens County Deputies lethally removed a cougar that was roaming around a residence (900 block of Artman Gibson Rd.) near Colville on Wednesday night. About 7:30 on Thursday night a resident called Stevens County dispatch reporting a cougar chasing their dog around the yard and that it was also on the resident’s porch.

Deputies arrived 20 minutes later, observing the cougar on the resident’s deck. According to the Stevens County Deputies, it jumped off the deck and ran around the side of the house. Deputies followed the cougar around the house and observed it still in the yard area. They then lethally removed the cougar since it was presenting a clear danger to public safety.

The cougar was wearing what deputies think was a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife collar. Stevens County Wildlife Specialist Jeff Flood responded and took custody of the cougar, turning it over to WDFW.




1B DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Selkirk downs Valley Christian to advance, Wellpinit falls to Cusick

1B DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Selkirk downs Valley Christian to advance, Wellpinit falls to Cusick

(COLIN HAFNER/Chewelah Independent)

Selkirk advances with win over Valley Christian…

Selkirk got off to a good start in the District 7 1B tournament Tuesday night when they took out the visiting fourth-seeded Valley Christian Panthers 65-46.

The Rangers, playing as the top-seed in the tournament, took a small lead at the half with a 31-26 score. The team blew things open coming out of the break pushing the lead to 16 by the end of the quarter and riding that lead to an easy first round win.

Selkirk got some quality scoring on the night, with Ryan Zimmerman getting 26 and Justin Krabbenhoft adding 18 to lead the way.

The team will move on in the winner’s bracket with the matchup TBD.

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