Selkirk Sun Newspaper

06/12/2026

Mathison Celebration of Life Announced

Please join us for a celebration of life for Richard "Dick" Mathison on June 27th at 1:00 PM at Metaline Riverfront Park.

We invite you to gather with us to share stories, laughter, and fond memories of man who touched so many lives. We will be having a potluck, so please bring a dish to share if you are able.

06/12/2026

Did you know? The Western Star Bar & Grill in Metaline opens at NOON on Saturdays? Add them to your weekend lunch plans!

06/12/2026

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In recognition of Flag Day, we will be posting flags in the Newport, Oldtown, and Priest River communities! Flag Day is celebrated annually on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the American Flag in 1777. Thank you to these businesses for joining and supporting our Flag Sponsorship Program! Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸
🤝 Newport Hospital & Health Services
🤝 Tom Costello - Farmers Insurance
🤝 Lucky Bee Variety Store
🤝 Northwest Coffee
🤝 Jason Earl Insurance Agency
🤝 Newport Dental and Associates
🤝 Spartan Storage
🤝 Pend Oreille Realty
🤝 7Brews
🤝 Eagle's Nest Motel
🤝 Griffin's Furniture & Floorcovering
🤝 CountryLane Embroidery-LaserEngraving
🤝 Alisha Krause PRS Newport
🤝 pnw.lashouse
🤝 White Cross Pharmacy & Compounding
🤝 Premier Tire
🤝 Newport School District
🤝 Leo's Excavating LLC
🤝 The Coffee Cabin
🤝 Big Moose Rental Center & Tradin' Post
🤝 East River Plumbing
🤝 Happy Camper Cleaning
🤝 Pend Oreille Ballistics
🤝 Selkirk Sun
🤝 AD2 Dump N Haul
🤝 Squatchee's Scoops & Swirls
🤝 Kelly's Bar & Grill
🤝 Salon Marchiana
Learn more here:
https://www.newportpriestriverrotary.org/flagprogram.php
Zeffy Payment Options:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/flag-sponsorship
Sponsorship Agreement Form:
https://www.dacdb.com/.../Flag%20Sponsorship%20Agreement...
Questions:
Email us at [email protected]

06/10/2026

If you haven't had the pies from this advertiser, you've been missing out! By the slice or preorder a while pie, it's definitely worth it!

First homemade pies of the week are in the case!
Peach Streusel, Apple Raspberry, and Cherry
We still have a few slices left from the weekend too; but I’m calling Dibs on the last slice of rhubarb.

06/10/2026

Check out this review of one of our advertisers! Up next: an article about their new model train setup!

Here is another 5 star Google review..

06/07/2026

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We're under another frost alert:
Frost Advisory issued June 6 at 2:​40​PM PDT until June 7 at 11:​00​AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

06/06/2026

We're in a special corner of the country. 😉

Heads up: Unseasonably cold weather is on the way this weekend.

A cold storm system will track across the region starting Friday night, with the coldest temperatures hitting Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Here’s what you need to know to prepare:
🏔️ Mountain Snow: Light snow is expected above 4,000-4,500 feet in the Cascades.
🌱 Protect Plants: Frost and freeze conditions are likely in the northern valleys Saturday night into Sunday. Take steps to protect sensitive vegetation before then.
🥾 Backcountry Safety: If you are hiking or camping, winter-like conditions are returning. Pack adequate gear and extra layers to prevent hypothermia.

Stay warm and stay weather-ready! For the latest localized updates, visit weather.gov/spokane.

06/04/2026

Fiber outage

UPDATE - 1:30 p.m.: We have received word from MiFiber that their service has been restored.

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🚨 FIBER OUTAGE ALERT 🚨

We are aware of an outage affecting all MiFiber customers throughout Pend Oreille County. The issue is on MiFiber's side and is not related to the PUD's fiber network.

We are in contact with MiFi and will share updates as they become available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

06/04/2026

Pend Oreille County Fire District 2 Addresses Workplace Incident with Swift Action, Martin Shier Arrested

https://www.selkirksun.com/story/2026/06/04/government/span-classbrnwsbreaking-news-spanpend-oreille-county-fire-district-2-addresses-workplace-incident-with-swift-action/272.html