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Colville is growing, changing and gaining financial strength as the business, educational, and population center of Stevens County. It is also the center of medical, cultural, timber and manufacturing activities for Northeast Washington. The area's economy is based on timber, agriculture, mining, recreation and tourism.
A few of the many local cultural offerings available include concerts, plays, arts, craft shows and musicals. Check our events page for more information.
Colville is a friendly town where people work hard, support their schools and take a valued interest in their children. The Colville Youth Commission, a local commitee, was founded on the conviction that it would act as a voice for youth and, serving in that capacity, make recommendations to the city and implement programs to improve the quality of life for Colville area youth. Parents, together with business and professional leaders, are actively involved with school programs.
Recreation includes: a city park that flourishes with activity throughout the summer with youth and adult sport activities. A bowling alley, athletic club, recently upgraded 18-hole golf course and several team sport facilities are also available. The low cost of living, together with local educational, recreational and cultural opportunities provides residents with an excellent quality of life. It makes Colville a delightful place to work and raise a family. Colville has very low amounts of crime and pollution as well.
Communications
Charter Communications - Cable Television; KCVL-AM/KCRK-FM - Radio Stations; Statesman Examiner, Sun - Weekly Newspapers; The North Columbia Monthly - Magazine, Qwest Communications - Telephone.
Cultural Facilities
Keller Heritage Center, Museum & House; Colville Public Library; Performing Arts Center (High School auditorium), Colville Valley Performing Arts Association, and the Colville Arts Foundation.
Genealogy Society
Genealogy assistance is available at www.newgs.org
Major Industrial Firms
| Company |
Product |
# of Employees |
| Boise Cascade Lumber |
Plywood |
372 |
| Hearth and Home Tech. |
Wood Stoves |
245 |
| Vaagen Bros. Lumber |
Lumber |
200 |
| Stimson Lumber |
Lumber |
200 |
| Colmac Coil Heating/Cooling |
Coils |
85 |
| Colmac Industries |
Commercial Laundry Equip. |
76 |
| Hewes Craft Marine Co. |
Aluminum Boats |
35 |
Major Non-Industrial Firms
| Company |
# of Employees |
| Colville National Forest |
Summer 470/Winter 350 |
| Colville School District |
325 |
| Stevens County |
325 |
| Wal-Mart |
200 |
| NE WA Rural Resources |
172 |
| Mount Carmel Hospital |
170 |
| WA ST Dept of Natural Resources |
Summer 130/Winter 85 |
| Pinewood Terrace Nursing Home |
122 |
| Northeast Washington Medical Group |
90 |
| Safeway |
84 |
Medical
(See Medical Directory...)
Population
City of Colville...5,000 (inside the city limits) ; Stevens County 40,000.
Schools
(See Education Directory...)
Transportation
Colville Airport: 2,400 foot runway.
Rail: Burlington Northern Railroad has 5 active spurs in the Colville area that carry wood products, rocks and fertilizer.
Truck: Colville City Transfer, Deer Park Auto Freight, Puget Sound Truck Lines, United Parcel Service and Wallace-Colville Motor Freight.
Travel Facilities
Bed & Breakfasts: The Lake House, River Bluff Log House, The Whitetail Inn, The Quail's Nest
Motels: Colville Comfort Inn, Benny's Colville Inn, Centsible Inn
RV Parking: Northeast Washington Fairgrounds, The Upper Columbia RV and Campground
RV Stations: Northeast Washington Fairgrounds
Utilities
Water, Sanitary Sewer & Garbage: All are provided through the City of Colville. For information contact the City Treasurer's Office, 684-5091.
Electricity & Natural Gas: A full range of services are provided by Avista with an unlimited supply. For information call 684-5007.
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