Tag: Stevens County

Clayton’s 40th Brickyard Day: Big Fun In A Small Town

The first Saturday in August 2023 dawned with hazy skies and a predicted high in the mid-80s.
In the tiny community of Clayton, Washington, residents roused from fitful slumber or perhaps restless dreams to begin preparing to attend Brickyard Day 2023 festivities.

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Stevens County: Residents Advised to Shelter in Place

The Stevens County Sheriff’s Office has issued an urgent message to residents in the vicinity of the 7600 block of Highway 291, advising them to shelter in place and lock their doors due to an ongoing police action. The situation has led to heavy police activity in the area, and residents are urged to avoid the area until further notice.

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Phases Paused For Vaccinations

The fourth wave of the pandemic has been under evaluation for weeks by experts, and their reports have led Governor Inslee to announce a two-week pause of the Roadmap to Recovery plan. During the pause, all Washington state counties will stay at their current phase. Then, after the two-weeks, each county will be re-evaluated.

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New Tech for Stevens County Libraries

The Libraries of Stevens County started in January loaning out Verizon MiFi Jetpacks and laptops. The devices and service were made possible by CARES grants from Stevens County and the Washington State Library to provide internet and technology access in areas with limited resources and connectivity.

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Changes To The Safe Start Plan

Governor puts additional restrictions related to weddings and funerals, restaurants, bars, and fitness and entertainment centers in his July 23rd announcement. This came on the

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Crowdsourcing Our Broadband Access

The Stevens County / Spokane Tribe Broadband Action Team announced in a press release that they are collaborating with the Spokane Tribe Telecom Exchange (STTX) on a crowdsourcing project. By collecting internet speed data from residents, they will gain the ability to further advocate for an expansion of high-speed internet connectivity throughout communities in need of it.

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Spring Vendor Showcase

Spring Vendor Showcase 2020

Shore Acres Resort on Loon Lake is hosting a Spring Vendor Showcase May 16th. This entirely outdoors event mixes the fresh lake air with support for local crafters and merchants.

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Libraries Closures

As you are probably aware, Governor Inslee has issued a statewide order closing schools, canceling public gatherings, and enforcing social distancing. Public libraries have always been reliable and safe gathering places for children and their families. However it has become obvious that there isn’t a way for the libraries to remain open while ensuring the safety of staff and communities.

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