Quality Care Close to Home

Dedicated civil servants entrusted to maintain the highest standards, uphold the law and enrich the lives of citizens govern Colville. The city's government and services are second to none when it comes to providing leadership and commitment to the future. A Mayor-Council form of government, with a seven-person City Council, administers a modern city of more than 5,000 residents. The city also serves as the county seat of Stevens County. The Council is committed to improvements through continual progress, including street, sidewalk, and infrastructure.

The Colville Police Department has 11 sworn officers, nine auxiliary police officers, and one person assigned to animal/parking control.

The Colville Volunteer Fire Department personnel are constantly trained and proficient in many emergency response specialties.

Holding the public's trust in highest esteem, these local officials provide first-rate service and professional security to Colville, making it an ideal place to live, work and raise a family.

Yep Kanum City Park is centrally located, with a ballfield, two playgrounds, several picnic shelters, tennis courts and the city's swimming pool. In addition, there are several other parks and ballfields in the city.

The city provides potable water to the area as well as wastewater services. Garbage collection services are provided by Waste Management, and recycling is through Stevens County.

Natural gas and electric service is provided to the community by Avista. Quest is the telephone service supplier, and cable television is offered through Charter Communications.

About Stevens County

Stevens County was named for Washington's first territorial governor, Isaac I. Stevens. When the new Washington territory was formed on March 2, 1853, Stevens applied to President Pierce for the governorship. Pierce selected Stevens for the post, which carried with it the title of Superintendent of Indian Affairs. For more information, go to www.historylink.org.

County Size: 2,481.2 Square Miles
County's Population: 38,000
The Spokane Tribe occupies 237.5 square miles of Stevens County. According to the 2000 Census, (Tract Number 9510) has a population of 2,004. Of the 2,004 persons 76.5% claim to be American Indian and/or Alaska Native race.
Largest City: Colville
Congressional District: 5th District
Voter Precincts: 53 Precincts
Elected Officials: www.co.stevens.wa.us/auditor/election/Misc/local_elected_officials.htm
Colville's Population: 5,000
Legislative District: 7th District
Registered Voters: 27,985
Economy: Timber, agriculture, mining, recreation and tourism
Recreation Areas: 49 Degrees North, Colville National Forest, Dominion Meadows Golf Course, Chewelah Golf Course, Lake Roosevelt National Area, Little Pond Oreille Wildlife Refuge.