Remember When for April 11, 2019
Here is Remember When for April 11, 2019…
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Between the Rivers Gathering Instructor Interview:Shaun Dellar
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Between the Rivers Gathering is a week-long workshop for learning skills that originated in the stone-age all the way up to modern homesteading. The event is May 27-June 1 in Valley and will have a multitude of instructors offering a broad range of classes all week long. For more information, go to […]
SOCCER: Lakeside keeps winning
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Lakeside scored three first half goals on their way to a resounding 5-0 win over Medical Lake to keep the Cardinals winless on the year. Ethan Williams led the Eagles attack with a goal and three assists, while teammate Hunsaker had two goals of his own. Dennis and Friedman had the other […]
TUESDAY’S SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: Northport now 6-0, Colville shuts out Priest River
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Northport takes down Wellpinit for two Northport brought the hardware with them as they and Wellpinit faced off for a pair of games Tuesday, winning the two games 18-2 and 19-3. A 16-run second inning was all Northport needed in the first game to secure the win, with the two teams playing […]
TUESDAY’S BASEBALL ROUNDUP Colville improves to 8-0
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Colville keeps rolling Colville put a 12-spot on the visiting Medical Lake Cardinals Tuesday on their way to a dominant 16-1 win. John Knight got the start, and the win, on the mound for the Indians, turning things over to Justin Berg in the fourth to combine on the three-hitter. Riley Bunnell […]
SOFTBALL: Springdale’s Faith Goforth has herself a day against Lind-Ritzville
(COLIN HAFFNER/Chewelah Independent) Lady Chargers notch 34 combined runs against LRS… The Springdale batters were en fuego in their set with Lind-Ritzville-Sprague, totalling 34 combined runs in the two wins, 21-14 and 13-5. In the first game, the Chargers fell behind in the early going after the Broncos put up seven runs in the third […]
TRACK AND FIELD: Katona, Baker win down in Ritzville
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Milayna Hartill, Haven Rainer excel at throwing events… Eight different Cougar athletes set a personal record at the B-league meet down in Ritzville on Tuesday. The boys had a strong showing in both running and throwing events, while the girls had some young talent step up in the throwing events. Chewelah’s Judah […]
SOFTBALL: Chewelah’s Koler helps power Cougars past Kettle Falls
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Abbie Fuller also dominates in the circle and at the plate… Well, well, well. The Cougar batting lineup right now doesn’t just look dangerous, it sometimes looks criminal. Madison Koler garnered the attention of the Spokesman-Review with her extra-base parade against Kettle Falls as Chewelah picked up a doubleheader sweep of the […]
FROM THE EDITOR: So what are we going to do about parking in Chewelah?
(BRANDON HANSEN/Managing Editor of the Chewelah Independent) With the Chewelah City Council once again talking over what to do with parking in town, I would like to spend this space providing some humble opinions on the matter. You’ve no doubt seen some busy periods in Chewelah where it is tough to find a spot where […]
Koler and Robison headed to the next level
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) COLLEGE-BOUND: Chewelah’s Kennedy Robison and Madison Koler will be playing NWAC softball… Chewelah softball as a program is pumping out the recruits! Not only did they become a regular sight at the State 1A Tournament, but players are starting to find themselves on college rosters more and more. For Madison Koler and […]
Disagreement emerges at council parking forum
(JARED ARNOLD/Chewelah Independent) PARKING IMPASSE: Decision timeline extended for decision on city parking… What was scheduled to be the final public forum to discuss downtown parking and pedestrian options at last Wednesday’s city council meeting turned to disagreement about the long-term vision and an extended timeline to make a decision. Councilwoman Nicole Norvell, who is […]
Chewelah district presents budget challenges to public
(COLIN HAFFNER/Chewelah Independent) LOOKING AT NUMBERS: Packed district office present for budget cut presentation due to McCleary budget woes… Members of the Chewelah School District leadership sat down on March 27 to talk about the district’s budget for this and the upcoming year, inviting the community to join them and get a first-hand account of […]
Police Blotter for April 11, 2019
(MARK BURROWS/Chewelah Police Chief) So far this year, the Chewelah PD has handled approximately 530 calls. Since the middle of March, we have responded to approximately 160 incidents. Here’s a summary of those calls. One abandoned vehicle; a report of elder abuse; four burg alarms; an animal problem; an assault; and three assists to other […]
EASTSIDE COMMENTOR: We don’t need those REI types in town!
(BRANDON HANSEN/The worst columnist in the state. This is a satire article. Do not take it seriously.) The thought that North Face jacket wearers live in Chewelah is ridiculous! When somebody asks about Chewelah, a common response is “it has so many outdoor activities” which is true BUT let’s be honest: outdoors in Chewelah is […]
BASEBALL: Cougars take two from Kettle Falls
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Cougars improve to 5-3 on the year… Chewelah headed up the road for a set with Kettle Falls on Monday and came back with two more wins in their pockets, downing the Bulldogs 6-2 and 4-1. In the first game, the Cougars pitching gave up a first inning run to the Bulldogs […]
THE LEAD: Study finds mule deer moving to higher ground because of wolves
Study finds mule deer moving to higher ground because of wolves Wolves are pushing mule deer to higher elevations but not shifting white tail habitats, a University of Washington study found. The Spokesman Review is reporting that while mulies are using rugged and rough country to avoid wolves, white tail were positioning themselves to detect […]