WIAA moves cross country championships to the spring, makes fall “alternative season” for XC
(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 […]
Month: July 2020
PHOTO GALLERY: Addy fire training and barn burning
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
(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
(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
(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
(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 […]
IN MEMORY: Harold Ben Anderson
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
(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
(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
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 […]