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The fire district is happy to announce that we have completed our search for a new fire commissioner to replace Commissioner Ken Wilson, who moved out of the fire district. Commissioner Wells and I...

MARK WHITAKER OF LOON LAKE APPOINTED NEW FIRE COMMISSIONER: See Commissioner Bill Madison’s column for details about your new fire commissioner. MORE CHIPPER DAYS: The chipper day held on April 14th was a big success with over 200 loads processed....

The Tum Tum Community Food Pantry will be at the Clothing Closet at Lake Spokane Community Church on Saturday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. until noon, for a special Q&A session, as well as to showcase over 40 formals that are available for those in need of...

13-Apr EMS Pine Meadows 13-Apr EMS Shore Road 13-Apr EMS Cowan 13-Apr Ill Burn 3700 Blk 231 13-Apr Chimney Fire Sailor Road 14-Apr EMS Jergens 14-Apr EMS 5900 Blk 291 14-Apr Illegal Burn Bluebird...

If you are buying or refinancing a home, you should make sure your lender shows you both http://theloanconsultant.com/loan-programs/conventional-home-loans/target=_blank options and FHA loan options,...

There are numerous studies showing that people who do resistance training have significantly improved muscle strength and performance. These changes show up in as little as two months. This held true...

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Despite several rainy days, Lakeside’s athletes went on to participate in over 30 games this week, many of which resulted in wins. Lakeside’s Varsity baseball team lost, 1-0, to Chewelah, when...

Longtime Nine Mile Falls resident and family matriarch of the Belyea family, Lorna Belyea, competed March 31st in Missoula, Montana, at the World Association of Bench Pressers & Deadlifters (WABDL)...

Phyllis Fitzgerald is the featured quilter for this year’s Chewelah Quilt Show and Tea Room to be held on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 27th f...

Often we at the Lake Spokane Association are asked “how can I help improve the lake?” While there are literally thousands of ways each of us can make an impact, we would like to highlight a few that are of the utmost importance. Stewardship...

Stevens County Treasurer Sue Harnasch has completed the tax roll for the current year’s collection and is providing notification as required by RCW 84.56.020 that the Treasurer’s Office shall now accept tax payment and issue receipts for 2012...

Both the community of Hunters and Stevens County Fire District #2 will benefit from new firefighting equipment received as the result of Impact Mitigation Funds from the Spokane Tribe of Indians....

Last Tuesday, April 17, there was the sentencing hearing for Craig Cosby, who had been convicted on March 30 of Premeditated Murder in the killing of his wife on October 3, 2009. Judge Nielson...

Stevens County resident Mark Beck has announced his candidacy as a Republican for the open Stevens County Commissioner seat in District 1. Current District 1 Commissioner, Larry Guenther, announced...

Living away from metropolitan areas, out in a more rural setting, has the advantage of less traffic, lower population density, and a simpler way of life. But, so called country living means that there is no municipal sewer system; each homeowner...

Since the early 1900’s, Loon Lake has been a popular destination. Early on, tourists traveled by train to reach this once remote lake. Boarding the train in Spokane, travelers would spend the day...

The new nationwide nutrition standards for school meals are great news for our kids. They will help school nutrition professionals build on the work we are already doing to provide more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthier entrees in our...

Spring is in the air, though with all of our rain (and even snow) it doesn’t seem like it. However, Lakeside High School students have been busy with extra-curriculars. We have had many students compete at the state level in some of the...

Dear Neighbors, Although it took three sessions to get it done (a special session in December, the regular session, and another special session that ended in mid April), the state legislature finally completed its work and passed an operating...

Mark Shertzer moved his wife and four children to Deer Park from Pennsylvania almost a year ago. His wife’s brother lives in the area, and the heartfelt call of family could not be denied. Shertzer,...

The community members of the Deer Park and Riverside school districts have voted on important financial issues related to the education of their children. After a laborious campaign this last...

My profound thanks to the Fire District #1 response to a 911 emergency call made on my behalf on April 9, 2012. The responders were timely and professional. I don’t remember the call being made, but thanks, guys, for all you did and continue to do...

I would like to thank all of the amazing people who donated blood on behalf of my son Carter Hadllock. Our family has been blown away by the kindness and support of the people of this community! Thank you for the gift of life, not only to Carter,...

Emergency Declaration: Stevens County declared a state of emergency on Monday April 2th due to flooding in the middle part of the county. The large amount of rain that fell the week before washed out...