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Student of the Year, Katie Nelson, Gets Firefighter Escort | Deer Park Tribune | statesmanexaminer.com

3 weeks ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Laura Chamberlain

Deer Park High School senior Katie Nelson arrived at school on May 29 in style - seated in the front seat of Fire Engine 41 as part of a four-unit
The Bones Beneath: Maintaining Local Cemeteries and Burial Sites for the Future

4 weeks ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Sophia Aldous

A long, rutted road leads up a hill to Grandview Cemetery where overgrown vegetation and trees stretch throughout gravestones, not quite blotting out old roadways and the original layout. Formerly known as the Old Kettle Falls Cemetery, Grandview is an emblem of what happens to numerous pioneer cemeteries that surround small town communities.
Northport Mourns Tragic Loss of Teen Baseball Player During State Trip to Long Beach

4 weeks ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Brandon Hansen

Northport is grieving the presumed death of a 15-year-old student and athlete after a tragic accident during a trip to the western side of the state for the 1B State Baseball Tournament. Noah Heberling, a student at Northport High School and a member of the Mustangs baseball team, went missing Friday evening while visiting Long Beach with his teammates. According to officials, Heberling was caught in rough surf.
Bask Health: The Platform Powering the Future of Telehealth and Digital Healthcare

1 month ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Madison Roberts

(Madison Roberts, Contributor) - The Rise of Digital-First HealthcareThe telehealth and direct-to-consumer (DTC) healthcare industries are undergoing a seismic transformation. The global online pharmacy market, valued at $69.25 billion in 2020, is projected to reach $210.35 billion by 2028. Similarly, the telehealth market, which stood at $144.38 billion in 2020, is expected to soar past $636 billion by 2028.
Six Housing Bills Affecting Renters and Property Owners

1 month ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Angelica Yzabelle Relente

Housing was the focus of several bills approved by Washington state lawmakers during the legislative session that ended April 27. Here are six of the bills that made it across the finish line—Gov. Bob Ferguson has already signed one of them into law, while others were still on his desk as of May 2.
Rancho Grande Welcomes New Owner

1 month ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Cami Krema

Rancho Grande in Colville was recently bought out by new owner Salvador Zuniga, who officially took over the restaurant on May 3. Zuniga said he’s excited for his new venture, and expressed gratitude for the community’s immediate support. “The response [from the community] has been great,” Zuniga said, “I didn’t expect to get this busy so quick.”Zuniga said he has been in the restaurant industry for over 10 years, and most recently managed the Rancho Grande in Oroville, Wash.
Spokane Community College Welcomes Director of Tribal Relations

1 month ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Cami Krema

“I believe in health equity, I believe in education, and educational equity. I believe in pathways for students, regardless of age or income or economic status. So I'm really big about making sure that we're supporting students where they're at. And I believe higher ed needs to catch up to where our communities have needs,” – Dr. Naomi Bender. Spokane Community College (SCC) has expanded their staff by employing Dr. Naomi Bender in the new position of Director of Tribal Relations.
New Member Appointed to Kettle Falls Planning Commission

2 months ago | statesmanexaminer.com | Chris Rader

Tammy Owens-Smith was officially appointed to the Kettle Falls Planning Commission on March 21. Owens-Smith relocated to Kettle Falls a year ago and has since become an active member of the community. After applying for a position at the Kettle Falls City Hall office, she moved within the city limits and said she has enjoyed learning about the planning aspects of the job.
Summit Valley Levy Renewal Up for Vote

Feb 10, 2025 | statesmanexaminer.com | Cami Krema

Summit Valley residents will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for the school district’s levy renewal by Feb. 11. According to Summit Valley Superintendent, Kristina Allen, the levy is intended to fund the school’s teaching staff and the basic materials, as well as other necessities such as utilities, insurance, and building maintenance, which are not fully funded by state dollars.
Marshals Task Force Arrests Couple Wanted in Stevens County Crimes

Jan 6, 2025 | statesmanexaminer.com | Chris Rader

A task force led by the U.S. Marshals arrested a couple in Newport on Nov. 7, 2024, on felony warrants tied to alleged crimes involving minor children and illegal drugs in Stevens County. Kelsey Rodriguez-Howatt, age 30, and Kenneth Weiss, age 30, were taken into custody by the Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force, (PNWVOTF) in collaboration with the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office; Spokane County Sheriff’s Office; Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office; and U.S. Border Patrol.