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Man dies a month after Lake Chelan car crash
CHELAN, Wash. - A Colville man died in the hospital almost a month after he crashed his car into Lake Chelan. Erik Korbely, 37, died at the Harborview Medical Center on Monday according to Washington State Patrol. Korbely was driving westbound on SR 150 on May 13, when he lost...
Victim in May 13 Lake Chelan crash dies
MANSON — A Colville man has died four weeks after his vehicle crashed into Lake Chelan near Manson. The Washington State Patrol reported Monday that Erik G. Korbely, 37, died in care at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after being seriously injured in the May 13 crash on Highway 150.
First Salmon Ceremony celebrates ancient tribal food staple
BRIDGEPORT—The Colville Tribes Fish and Wildlife Department held its annual First Salmon Ceremony at the Chief Joseph Hatchery administration building on 48 Half Sun Way last Thursday, May 23. The public was welcomed to the best salmon lunch in the county. Following a tribal tradition that has honored the...
Man dies a month after Lake Chelan car crash
CHELAN, Wash. - A Colville man died in the hospital almost a month after he crashed his car into Lake Chelan. Erik Korbely, 37, died at the Harborview Medical Center on Monday according to Washington State Patrol. Korbely was driving westbound on SR 150 on May 13, when he lost...
Stevens County grizzly bear returns, last seen breaking into chicken coop
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. — The Stevens County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says a bear that was trapped north of Colville last September was found breaking into a chicken coop north of Chewelah Sunday morning. Once the bear was captured, the sheriff's office says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and...
Another night of cold temperatures for Spokane, the Inland Northwest
A freeze warning for Northeast Washington remains in effect for tonight. Colville, Republic, and Deer Park could see below freezing temperatures which can kill crops and cold-sensitive plants. Other areas including Spokane, the Palouse, and the North Idaho Panhandle are under a frost advisory. The concern with frost chances is also harm to vegetation.
Softball Recap: Pe Ell/Willapa Valley snaps three-game streak of wins on the road
Pe Ell/Willapa Valley and Adna squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Pe Ell/Willapa Valley had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Adna Pirates by a score of 3-2. Pe Ell/Willapa Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Adna apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
4 injured, 1 in critical condition in 3-car crash near Clayton
CLAYTON, Wash. - Four people were injured, one critically injured, in a three-car crash near Clayton. According to Stevens County Fire District 1, firefighters received a call at 5:30 p.m. regarding a crash at Swenson Road and Highway 395 intersection. The Washington State Patrol is investigating the accident. Stevens County...
Softball Recap: Pe Ell/Willapa Valley takes a tough playoff loss
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Pe Ell/Willapa Valley couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Adna Pirates by a score of 3-2 on Friday. Pe Ell/Willapa Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Adna apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
Washington state chip seal project to affect multiple state routes
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced a chip seal project that will impact travel on multiple state routes in Eastern Washington. As per WSDOT, crews will chip-seal various state routes across Spokane, Lincoln, Whitman, and Pend Oreille Counties starting on May 28 and continuing...
East Valley Superintendent explains decision to close JROTC program despite pushback
EAST VALLEY, Wash. — Parents and students have been pushing back on East Valley School District’s decision to disestablish its JROTC program after this year and still have lingering questions about why it can't continue.
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