A Conversation with Local Writer and Historian, Wally Lee Parker
Tamara Lee Titus
March 4, 2026
Wally Lee Parker at his home in Spokane, with his Clayton/Deer Park Historical Society Publications. Photo by Tamara Lee Titus.
The Deer Park Lady Stags secured their second straight Greater Spokane League 2A regular season championship after a dominant week, capped by a doubleheader sweep of Pullman featuring two grand slams in a single game.
David Birdsell
May 6, 2026
Dominance on the diamond continues for the Deer Park Lady Stags. After a come-from-behind win against West Valley and a historic doubleheader sweep of Pullman—featuring back-to-back grand slams—the Lady Stags have officially secured the GSL 2A regular season title. Read more about the standout performances from Bailey, Thompson, and the rest of the championship squad as they head into districts.
Brandon Hansen
April 15, 2026
According to the Valley Historical Society, the schoolhouse, originally built in 1916, was relocated to the Valley Fairgrounds in 2020 after being listed as an endangered historic site. Since then, the Valley Historical Society, along with community volunteers and donors, has worked steadily to restore the building with the goal of transforming it into a museum and community gathering space.
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Brandon Hansen
March 25, 2026
The Republican from Inchelium said in a March 20 social media announcement that the state is “at a crossroads,” contrasting what he described as increasing taxes and regulatory pressure with an alternative focused on affordability, competitiveness, and protection of rural lifestyles.
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Camden Grange Farmer & Artisan Market
May 9, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
7 Camden Rd, Elk, WA 99009, USA
Breakout Box
Loon Lake Library
May 12, 2026
4 p.m.
3988 WA-292, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA
Call: 509-233-3016
Kid's Book Club
Loon Lake Library
May 13, 2026
1-2 p.m.
3988 WA-292, Loon Lake, WA 99148, USA
Call: 509-233-3016
April 29, 2026
JR Wyatt
Elk
Tax Time
In his April 17 newsletter, Michael Baumgartner bragged about how the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) has put money into the pockets of District 5 residents. According to IRS data, the average increased refund was $351 per taxpayer. Do the math. The Republican tariffs have increased annual costs to each of us by $1,700 according to the Joint Economic Committee. Now determined illegal, we are responsible to pay for a refund program for those tariffs. Will those companies lower their prices after they receive their refund? Donald Trump’s war, which Michael Baumgartner supports, has increased gas prices at the pump by about $50 per driver, each month, by conservative estimates. Increased fuel costs to farmers and truck drivers have driven up costs of goods. The costs for Donald Trump’s war are in the billions of dollars per day. He has stated, due to the war costs, Medicare/Medicaid and other programs need to no longer be funded by the federal budget. Meanwhile, the BBB tax cuts are increasing our national debt up to $5 trillion over the next 10 years while cutting social services. Let’s make Michael Baumgartner a one-term representative.
150 - Services
Ranger Mobile Garage - mobile mechanic for cars, mowers, and small engines. Affordable maintenance & repair. All makes/models. Call: 509-690-3721.
May 6, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Yard Sale - New Oak Street Market Street Fair, Thursday and Friday, May 7-8, 11am-4pm, Saturday, May 9, 9am-2pm, 157 N Oak Colville.
May 6, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Huge Garage Sale. We’ve moved back to town, and our garage is full of things we don’t have room for. One Day Only - Friday, May 8th. Great Mother’s Day gifts, plus Shirley’s Hen + Chick Gardens. Rain or shine, 8 to 5. 160 E. 7th, Colville.
May 6, 2026
150 - Services
CuddleMeWarm Reconditioned appliances and Mink Blankets. 1-year warranty. We pick up used appliances free. 1024 East 10th Avenue, Colville, 509-680-1926.
May 6, 2026
150 - Services
Audien Hearing. The world’s first hearing aid with touchscreen controls. No tiny buttons, apps or prescriptions. 45-day risk free trial. Free shipping. Lifetime support. More than 1.5 million happy customers. Call Audien 1-855-607-7053.
May 6, 2026
330 - Autos
Ford 5000 tractor, dual-loader, has doors, $7500. 540 John Dear loader, $4000. 509-550-8336.
May 6, 2026
210 - Yard Sales & Auctions
Farm and Garage Sale – tools and farm accessories. Reasonable. May 15th + 16th, 1976 Addy-Gifford Road.
May 6, 2026
300 - Livestock
Sheep - 3 and 4 year old ewes, all with good udders. Lambing now. No problem ewes, just downsizing. $150 for ewes, $100 for lambs. All males are bought banded. 509-684-8845.
May 6, 2026
