~ BIA leadership for the duration of the Government shutdown:

• Forestry: BIA Assistant Forest Manager

1. Spus Wilder, Forest Manager, 509-634-2333

2. Robert Laramie, Inchelium District Officer, 509-722-7093

• BIA San Poil District Officer

1. James Albertsen, Forest Development Officer, 509-634-3130

• BIA Omak/Nespelem District Officer

1. Jamie Lezard, Forest Development Officer, 509-634-2562

• Range: BIA Land Operations

1. Brandt Harvey, Range Conservationist, 509-634-2546 

2. Jessica Utt, Range Conservationist, 509-634-2307

• Wood permits can still be obtained at the San Poil Forestry, Inchelium Forestry, and Forest Administration offices.

• Please note: Resale permits can only be obtained at the Forest Administration office in Nespelem at the Lucy Covington Government Center.

The Lucy F. Covington Government Center will be closed in observance of the Indigenous People’s Day. Monday Oct 13, 2025 from 7:00 - 5:30pm.

• Social Services will also be closed. Adult Protective Services (APS), you can go online at LetsEndElderAbuse.c m or call 1-877-734-6277. In the case of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. calls regarding the Emergency Financial Assistance Loan program, please contact our main line at (509) 634-2397.

• NO Shuttle Services Inchelium/Nespelem Route 509-935-0822.

• Public Works will be CLOSED on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of the Indigenous Day Holiday. This includes all of the following departments;

  • Public Works Main Building

  • Public Works Building Permits and Inspections

  • Public Works Water/WasteWater Program

  • Public Works Solid Waste Program - No Curbside Garbage Pickup 

  • Public Works Recycling Program

  • Public Works Facility Maintenance Program

  If you have an emergency, call Tribal PD Dispatch at 509-634-2472.

• Nespelem Community Center will be closed as follows for memorial services: 10/9/25 Thursday - closing at 5:00pm. 10/10/25 Friday - closed for memorial services. 10/11/25 Saturday - closed - closed for memorial services. 10/12/25 Sunday - closed - closed for memorial services. 10/13/25 Monday - will be open from 10:30am to 8:00pm. 10/14/25 Tuesday - will resume normal working hours.

National Weather Service Link

Raiders Sports Event Link

Paschal Sherman Indian School (PSIS) Link

WA State DOT Mountain Pass Link
Disautel Pass SR 155 Link

Trust Beneficiary Call Center (TBCC) at 1-888-678-6836

Inchelium Ferry 722-7083 or 722-5473