The Independent (Chewelah, WA)

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We are a weekly community newspaper located in Chewelah, Washington - the official newspaper for the City of Chewelah, Town of Springdale and Stevens County.

The Chewelah Independent is out in local stores - check out SpokoFuel, HICO, Valley Drug, Akers United Drug, and Safeway...
09/26/2025

The Chewelah Independent is out in local stores - check out SpokoFuel, HICO, Valley Drug, Akers United Drug, and Safeway for a copy of this week's newspaper. You can also subscribe by calling 935-8422 or email [email protected].

09/21/2025

Good morning Chewelah here is your three-day forecast, Monday is the start of Fall Season, yay have a great day.

Check out the Friends of KCHW Estate Sale this weekend! Support local community radio.
09/20/2025

Check out the Friends of KCHW Estate Sale this weekend! Support local community radio.

It's Game Day! Today, Reardan comes into town to take on the Chewelah Cougars. Game time starts at 7:00 p.m. Field Come...
09/19/2025

It's Game Day! Today, Reardan comes into town to take on the Chewelah Cougars. Game time starts at 7:00 p.m. Field Come and support your Chewelah Football team.

SPORTS::It's Game Day! Today, Republic comes into town to take on the Chewelah Cougars in a varsity-only match. Game tim...
09/18/2025

SPORTS::
It's Game Day! Today, Republic comes into town to take on the Chewelah Cougars in a varsity-only match. Game time starts at 5:00 p.m. Come and support your Chewelah volleyball team.

09/18/2025

Good morning, Chewelah here is your three-day forecast, stable in the high 80's, Have a great day

Breaking News: Construction will resume on the 395 Hafer project after Association of General Contractors reached an agr...
09/17/2025

Breaking News:
Construction will resume on the 395 Hafer project after Association of General Contractors reached an agreement with Local 302 workers union, this will end a month-long strike that halted the 395 Hafer project.

09/16/2025

SPORTS:

This week in high school sports, here is a schedule of volleyball and football games for the week. Come support your student athletes and cheer them on.

09/15/2025

Good morning, Chewelah here is your three-day outlook have a great Monday

Update:Halftime North central. 20Chewelah. 0It's Game Day, Chewelah HS Football will have there first...
09/12/2025

Update:

Halftime
North central. 20
Chewelah. 0

It's Game Day, Chewelah HS Football will have there first home.game of the season, they will be hosting North Central.

09/11/2025

Come support your High School Volleyball team as they take on Northport, tonight starting at 5:00 pm

Update at 4:15 p.m.:Advisory: 9/11/25 Chewelah Water System UpdateThe Chewelah Public Works Department has determined th...
09/11/2025

Update at 4:15 p.m.:

Advisory: 9/11/25 Chewelah Water System Update

The Chewelah Public Works Department has determined that the City's water system experienced an uncommon event in which two water pumps simultaneously activated, stirring up sediment in the system and resulting in discolored water. Normally, the system's pumps alternate their operations, reducing the probability of sediment being agitated.

The Public Works Department fully inspected the water system and concluded that it is properly funcitoning - the pumps responded to unique circumstances created by a combination of water use and resevoir levels.

At this time, the City's water is nearly 90% clear and the discoloration should be fully resolved by the morning of September 12, 2025. While this circumstance was uncommon, the City takes proactive measures by flushing the water system twice per year to keep sediment levels low. The next scheduled flush is set for the week of October 6-10, 2025.

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Original post at 10 a.m.:

The Independent received the following notice a few minutes ago from the City of Chewelah:

Advisory: Chewelah Public Works Investigating Potential Water Issue

The Chewelah Public Works Department is currently investigating a potential water issue resulting in high mineral contents in water throughout the City. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Currently, the Public Works Department recommends avoiding using water for the next few hours, as this will allow time for the minerals in the water system to settle. The minerals are not toxic or harmful, but they may stain surfaces or laundry if water is run.

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