(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) 80 percent of fires in Stevens County caused by humans for 2018… The data for the 2018 Stevens County fire season shows a majority of fires started were human-caused. In a post by Stevens County Fire District 1, the statistics showed that 133 fires were started by humans, whereas there were about […]
Here are letters to the editor for Nov. 15, 2018…
(BRANDON HANSEN/Brandon is the managing editor of the Chewelah Independent) With the passing of I-639 that adds more to the pile of gun control pile of controversies, I’ve seen more than my fair share of tough guy Facebook posts about splitting the state up again. Now I’m of the opinion that the I-639 gun control […]
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Eyman’s previous initiatives have been struck down by state… The question for $30 car tabs continues as professional initiative sponsor Tim Eyman is pushing yet another $30 car tab initiative. This comes after Eyman successfully got the state to vote in the car tab discounting in 1999 but the Washington Supreme Court […]
(COLIN HAFFNER/Chewelah Independent) Seattle isn’t bad… they’re just not good… It’s been a while, but it’s oh so good to see those loveable Seahawks back on the field. Sure, the winning was nice, but it really detracted from what made the ‘Hawks so enjoyable as a fan. Full disclosure, I’m one of those lifer fans […]
(GENO LUDWIG/Chewelah Independent) CCS notches 35-0 record heading into NWAC tourney… Brooklyn Rainer made the correct choice when she decided to play volleyball at Community Colleges of Spokane. The Lady Sasquatch recently completed an undefeated regular season, finishing 35-0 against opponents, 16-0 in league play, and they have been seeded as the number one team […]
(GENO LUDWIG/Chewelah Independent) Corban Stearns seeing football action as a freshman… Football can be somewhat frustrating for a high school rookie, but for freshman lineman Corban Stearns the season has been exceptionally exciting. Only one game into the schedule, Stearns was selected to assume a starting position along the forward wall of the Chewelah offense. […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Hansen named top linebacker in Northwest region by Max Preps… Chewelah’s Nolan Hansen was named one of Max Prep’s USA Football Players of the Week after his standout performance against Columbia Burbank last Friday in the state playoffs. The Cougars picked up the 34-14 victory, and Hansen had himself a game. The […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Springdale football team had plenty to cheer about… The 2018 Springdale Chargers hit like a wrecking ball during the season and posted a 5-5 record in their first year of being a 2B independent. The southern Stevens County football team rushed for just under 2,500 yards on the year while averaging about […]
Morgan Aust is a Chewelah resident and a chef of sorts. Here are some of here favorite recipes…
(JARED ARNOLD/Chewelah Independent) Increases will help city deal with budget shortfall… City utility customers will see an increase of approximately $11.30, on average, on their monthly bill starting in January after the city council unanimously approved higher taxes and usage rates last Wednesday evening. The increased revenue will help the city balance their general fund […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Rossland, B.C. woman passed from injuries in accident… Highway 395 was shut down for several hours on Wednesday night after a five-car accident at the Blue Creek turnoff six miles north of Chewelah. Three were sent to the hospital and one passed away later due to injuries from the accident. Beryl Davis, […]
(GENO LUDWIG/Chewelah Sports Legend) Cougars face Napavine on Saturday… On a night when all flights should have been grounded because of near-freezing temperatures and a snow-covered field, Chewelah and Columbia (Burbank) put the ball in the air 63 times for a combined total of 403 yards. Chewelah completed 17 passes for 196 yards and the […]
Dennis Strickland 1955-2018 Dennis Strickland, longtime Chewelah, Washington resident, passed away at the age of 63 on Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington after an extended illness. Dennis was born on September 8th, 1955 to James and Joyce (McCurry) Strickland. He was the third of four children, and is predeceased […]
(PRESS RELEASE/Washington DNR) Wildfires in California have caused nearly 150,000 to evacuate… Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz today mobilized 106 firefighters and 20 engines from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to help contain the fatal wildfires burning in California. “It’s horrifying, heartbreaking & the reality of what wildfires have become in […]
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Could wildfires threaten Spokane? Brought up in yesterday’s Spokesman-Review was the idea that devastating fires like the ones in California could hit a city like Spokane. With large wildfires no stranger to eastern Washington, fire experts agree it’s not a matter of “if” a fire of the magnitude of the Camp Fire […]