College enrollment up dramatically

Colville Statesman-Examiner - Wed Nov 04

E Staff Reporter Although national experts may be saying that the recession is over, the numbers in the Stevens County area are reflecting an increase in unemployment rates as the area economy is still struggling to improve.

05 Death penalty cases costly; instead, seek life sentences

Spokesman Review - Wed Nov 04

Stevens County is balking at accepting the death penalty case of Christopher H. Devlin, because of the enormous costs associated with mounting such cases.

Courts feud over which one will try case

The Seattle Times - Sun Nov 01

The death-penalty prosecution of Christopher Devlin has turned into a disagreement between Spokane and Stevens County over who will pay for his costly trial.

County balks at case transfer

The Spokesman-Review - Sat Oct 31

The death penalty case against Christopher H. Devlin has turned into a disagreement over who should pay for his costly trial.

new Highway 291 reopens after head-on wreck

The Spokesman-Review - Mon Oct 26

State Highway 291 has reopened just south of Suncrest, following a head-on crash that shut down traffic in both directions for an hour, police said.

A few hundred yards could separate suspected killer from death penalty

KXLY - Fri Oct 23

A man facing trial for murder may or may not face the death penalty depending on what side of the Spokane - Stevens County Line a judge determines his trial should take place.

new Driver in injury accident has history of DUIs

Spokesman Review - Fri Oct 23

A driver involved in an injury accident near Springdale, Wash., on Wednesday has a long history of driving under the influence and other offenses, including habitually driving with a suspended license.

Swine flu suspected in death of healthy Valley, WA woman

KREM-TV Spokane - Tue Oct 20

Lab tests are being done to determine whether the swine flu contributed to a Valley, Washington woman's death Monday in Stevens County.

Police seize marijuana, cash in bust

KHQ-TV Spokane - Fri Oct 16

Friday, the Spokane Police Department's Special Investigation Unit seized approximately 40 pounds of marijuana and around $70,000 as part of medical marijuana investigation.

Teen hurt when car hits cow

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle - Thu Oct 15

A teenager was injured Oct. 13 when a car hit a cow on state Highway 20 about 10 miles east of Republic.