IN MEMORY: Carole Bauer
Carol Bauer 1936 – 2020 A longtime Chewelah resident, Carole now rests in peace after a successful career in office management and accounting that was […]
Month: October 2020
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to federally delist gray wolves
(PRESS RELEASE/WDFW) On October 29, 2020, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced that gray wolves in much of the contiguous 48 states will be delisted from the […]
The history of the Jack-O-Lantern
(BRANDON HANSEN/Chewelah Independent) Here is how pumpkins got their smile… For one reason or another, pumpkins have captured the imagination of many people around Chewelah […]
Washingtonians affected by data breaches nearly doubled in 2020
(PRESS RELEASE/Washington Attorney General) New data breach protections give Washington one of the most robust data breach notification policies in the country… Attorney General Bob […]
HAUNTED CHEWELAH: Indian Agency Cabin
With a rich history, the town of Chewelah has more than a few ghost stories… With Halloween upon us, the Chewelah Independent has been working […]
IN MEMORY: Marcella Rae Delgado
Marcella Rae Delgado July 18, 1951-September 24, 2020 Marcella Rae Delgado passed away peacefully in her Chewelah home on September 24, 2020 surrounded by those […]
Washington will join Western States in independent review of COVID-19 vaccine
(RICK BANNAN/Centralia Chronicle) PACT: Panel will look at vaccine after FDA approval… Washington has joined four other western states in creating an independent review panel […]
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Fall turns to winter
Here are some photos from around the Chewelah this week, taken by managing editor Brandon Hansen…
Stevens County unemployment rate nears pre-COVID-19 levels
(STAFF REPORTS/Chewelah Independent) After a big spike from the COVID-19 pandemic, Stevens County has seen its unemployment rate drop to roughly pre-virus levels, with […]
IN MEMORY: Jody Lynn Hanlan
Jody Lynn Hanlan Jan. 5, 1965-Oct. 10, 2020 Jody Lynn Hanlan, age 55, passed away the morning of Saturday, October 10th, 2020, surrounded by loving […]