(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Indians score in every quarter to secure victory… With starting quarterback Sam Anderson back into the fold, Colville attacked through the air and on the ground in a 28-14 victory over Meridian at the neutral site Peshastin-Dryden Sports Complex. It was a rematch from last year’s state quarterfinal win and the first […]
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Adams notched three touchdowns in victory… It was a gritty affair, but Springdale took the sandpaper and went to work with a 28-14 victory over Curlew on Friday, their first win of the season. The Chargers got 86 rushing yards and three touchdowns from Williams Adams on the road. The game was […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Ty Williams has monster game against Lions… Northport’s Ty Williams went off for 211 yards on the ground, had 77 receiving yards and scored four touchdowns in the Mustangs 62-28 victory over Hunters in NE 1B North football action. Northport improved to 2-0 on the year and won bragging rights in Stevens […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Seven different Selkirk players score touchdowns… Selkirk scored on the ground and through the air in a big 80-6 NE 1B football victory over Inchelium on Friday night on Kettle Falls’ football field. Selkirk evened their record at 1-1 after a loss to No. 3 ranked Entiat last week. Their opponent this […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Late surge by Lancers too much to overcome… Chewelah had cut its 2B teeth on Liberty last year, defeating the Lancers in the school’s first 2B game in history. It was a close, hard-fought battle. This year was another close matchup until the Lancers found their stride late. Liberty scored 21 points […]
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Stickney scores hat trick in loss… 2B defending state champion St. George’s used their offense early and late to get past Colville 5-3 in a Thursday afternoon nonleague game. The two teams managed to play a fairly even match, with the Dragons (1-0, 0-0) putting up 18 shots against the Indians’ 14. […]
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Colville downs 3A Rogers Colville traveled down 395 for a match with Rogers in Spokane, taking down the bigger, 3A school in four sets (25-20, 25-20, 25-27, 25-11). Coming off an opening season win, the Indians (2-0, 0-0) scheduled up a couple classifications but came away with the same result, despite the […]
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) PRESERVING HISTORY: Colville Indian Agency Cabin gets outside treatment to help preserve historic structure for future generations… The Colville Indian Agency Cabin has been in the middle of a flurry of activity by community members to help restore the historic structure to its former glory. The cabin, which dates back to at […]
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Break out the brooks, Chewelah home opener ends in a sweep… After a dramatic finish to their first home match of the year, Chewelah setter Elle Carpenter said her team was at a 4.5 out of 10 when it comes to their potential. If that’s true, the Cougars are going to be […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) 1B BATTLE: Rangers battle highly regarded Tigers to the end in 42-28 loss… The Entiat Tigers were ranked No. 6 in the state last year and came into their nonleague matchup against the Selkirk Rangers highly regarded. They also had their hands full. Selkirk didn’t back down and jumped out early to […]
(K.S. BROOKS/Chewelah Independent) GOING, GOING, GONE: Chamber readies for year’s biggest fundraiser… What do the Chewelah Float, Little League, Boofest, City-Wide Cleanup and curb painting, the Home & Garden Show, Distinguished Young Women, “Meet and Greet” your candidates nights, the Mayor’s Youth Awards, flower baskets and holiday lights downtown all have in common? The Chewelah […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) We’re back with high school football fantasy football… All hail the 1Bs, which is making Stevens County Fantasy Football look like a pinball machine. We’re just one week in and I’ve already broke the MaxPreps website trying to keep up with all the statistics of county’s smaller schools. We’re back for another year […]
(K.S. BROOKS/Chewelah Independent) Community bands together to save historic building… Tucked where no one can see it, a little white schoolhouse sits atop a hill in the town of Valley, Washington. It overlooks the town and the valley, and has a fabulous view of the Huckleberry Mountains. Built in 1916, the Schoolhouse has since been […]
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) CATTLE ATTACKED: Wolf depredations on both private and public land confirmed by WDFW… On Monday, Sept. 9, the WDFW announced that a calf had been killed by wolves in Garfield County, the latest in a number of depredations that the agency has announced statewide. A range-rider found a dead 450-pound calf on […]
(PRESS RELEASE/City of Chewelah) The City of Chewelah has a position open on its Civil Service Commission. The commission is composed of three persons appointed by the mayor for the purpose of establishing the rules and regulations governing our local police department. The rules and regulations, as defined by the commission, shall be in accordance […]
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Washington State’s bond and credit rating was increased by Moody’s Investor Services from AA1 to the best rating of AAA. “Washington has one of the strongest economies in the country, as well as a business base that has become increasingly diverse. The state also benefits from conservative financial practices and a top-notch […]