Springdale, Washington Public Records

The community's proximity to the Spokane River and the Selkirk Mountains also supports a growing tourism sector, with outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the area's hiking trails, fishing spots, and scenic vistas.

Public safety in Springdale is primarily the responsibility of the Springdale Police Department, headquartered at 456 Oak St. This local law enforcement agency is tasked with responding to emergency calls, investigating crimes, and enforcing city ordinances for the 513 residents living within the 99173 ZIP code area. The Stevens County Sheriff's Office, based in Colville, also provides additional support and resources for more extensive investigations or county-wide emergencies. Springdale residents seeking information about local crime statistics, arrest records, or other law enforcement-related matters can contact the police department directly.

Springdale voters are served by the Stevens County Elections Office (Stevens County Auditor's Office - Elections Division), located at 215 South Oak Street, Room 104, Colville, WA 99114, phone (509) 684-7514, website www.co.stevens.wa.us/auditor/elections.php. This office administers all federal, state, county, and special district elections for Springdale residents, including voter registration, ballot processing, and results tabulation. Washington State conducts all elections entirely by mail ballot, with ballots mailed to all registered voters approximately 18 days before each election. Voters can return ballots by mail (postmarked by Election Day), deposit them in official ballot drop boxes located throughout the county (including at the Colville Courthouse and other designated locations), or deliver them in person to the Elections Office by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Springdale residents can register to vote online through the Washington Secretary of State at https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx, by mail using a voter registration form, or in person at the Stevens County Elections Office. Washington allows same-day voter registration through Election Day, either by mail (postmarked by Election Day) or in person at the Elections Office. To register, applicants must be U.S. citizens, Washington residents living in Stevens County, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and not disqualified due to a court order. Identification requirements include providing a Washington driver's license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. First-time voters who registered by mail and did not provide identification may need to provide ID when voting for the first time. Because Springdale is an unincorporated community, it does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Springdale residents participate in Stevens County Commissioner elections, fire district elections, school district elections (Springdale School District), cemetery district elections, and other special district elections, as well as state legislative races and federal elections.

Washington voters can find their voter registration status, ballot status, and voting history through the VoteWA portal at https://voter.votewa.gov/. This system allows voters to verify that their ballot was received and counted. In the November 2024 general election, Stevens County reported voter turnout of approximately 75-78%, consistent with the county's historically high turnout rates in presidential elections, with the county strongly favoring Republican candidates. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Springdale and Stevens County voters will decide several important races. Washington will not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026 (Senator Maria Cantwell's seat is up in 2024, and Senator Patty Murray's in 2028), but voters will elect all members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including the representative for Washington's 5th Congressional District which includes Stevens County. There will be no gubernatorial election in 2026 (Washington governors serve four-year terms with the next election in 2028). Voters will elect state legislators for the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives from the 7th Legislative District, which covers Stevens County. County offices on the ballot in 2026 will include Stevens County Commissioner positions (three commissioners serving staggered four-year terms), Stevens County Auditor, Assessor, Treasurer, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, and Clerk, depending on the election cycle. School board positions for the Springdale School District and other local special districts may also be on the ballot.

Washington's Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) makes many election records publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by campaigns and political organizations, though individual voter information has privacy protections. Campaign finance records for candidates and political committees are searchable online through the Washington Public Disclosure Commission at https://www.pdc.wa.gov/, showing contributions, expenditures, and financial reports for all state and local candidates. Candidate filing information, including declarations of candidacy and personal financial affairs statements, is available through the Elections Office and the PDC website. Election results are posted by precinct on the Stevens County Elections website after each election, providing detailed vote totals for Springdale-area precincts. Historical election results are archived and available upon request. Washington is a vote-by-mail state, so traditional polling places do not exist; however, voters can track their ballot and find ballot drop box locations through the county elections website or the VoteWA portal. All registered voters automatically receive a ballot by mail for every election, with voters' pamphlets mailed separately providing information about candidates and ballot measures.