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Month: July 2020

WIAA moves cross country championships to the spring, makes fall “alternative season” for XC

July 29, 2020 Administrator 0

(PRESS RELEASE/WIAA)   The WIAA Executive Board continued its planning for the 2020-21 school year at the July 28 meeting and took action on a […]

PHOTO GALLERY: Addy fire training and barn burning

July 29, 2020 Administrator 0

Here are photos taken by Brandon Hansen of the Stevens County Fire District 5 training and barn burning last month in Addy.

A LIFELONG HONORED CITIZEN: Brian Ross named honored citizen of Chewelah

July 29, 2020 Administrator 0

(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) SURPRISE AWARD: Brian Ross named 2020 Honored Citizen for Chewelah, given award last Friday morning… “When you hear the word volunteer – […]

STATE NEWS: Inslee rolls out more restrictions on some businesses to combat COVID-19

July 24, 2020 Administrator 0

(RICK BANNAN/Centralia Chronicle) Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced a number of new restrictions on bars, restaurants, fitness facilities and entertainment businesses that are intended […]

Fire Danger now high in Stevens County

July 24, 2020 Administrator 0

(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) On July 24, the Washington Department of Natural Resources upgraded the fire danger in both “zones” of Stevens County to “High” meaning […]

STATE NEWS: Governor announces restrictions on bars, restaurants and weddings/funerals

July 23, 2020 Administrator 0

(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced today several more restrictions were going to be put into place because of continued spread of COVID-19 […]

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IN MEMORY: Harold Ben Anderson

July 23, 2020 Administrator 0

Harold Ben Anderson October 9, 1951-June 30, 2020 Harold Ben Anderson was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ near his […]

NATIONAL NEWS: Space tensions grow as Russia tests anti-satellite weapon

July 23, 2020 Administrator 0

(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) U.S. Space Command said that American and allied space assets are at serious risk after Russia test-fired a weapon-like projectile designed to […]

WDFW authorizes lethal action in Wedge wolf pack territory

July 23, 2020 Administrator 0

(PRESS RELEASE/WDFW) Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind today (July 23, 2020) authorized WDFW staff to lethally remove a wolf from […]

Chewelah Valley Lions’ Romp n’ Roar Tournament cancelled

July 23, 2020 Administrator 0

After much discussion, the Chewelah Valley Lions Club has canceled the 2020 Romp ‘n Roar Golf Tournament and Scavenger Hunt due to the Covid19. With […]

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NOTICE

City of Chewelah flushing water lines April 5-9

The City Public Works Department will be flushing water lines city wide (not including Airport/Golf Course) Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9 beginning at 6:30 a.m. and continuing throughout each day.

Flushing could affect the water city wide.  You may have water during this time, but it may be cloudy and/or rusty colored because of the sediment that has accumulated in the bottom of the lines during the past months.  If you have low pressure or no water, please be patient as flushing may take 15 minutes to ½ hour in your area.

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