Cusick, Washington

Cusick, Washington, home of the Pend Oreille County Fair, lies along the Pend Oreille River in the middle of the County. The wood pilings, which stored logs during the height of the logging industry, now host osprey nests. The Cusick/Usk area is the hub of industrial and agricultural economy in the County. The Ponderay Newsprint Company and Ponderay Valley Fibre are the two major industries with hay production and cattle raising being the agricultural portion of the economy. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians operates a small business industrial park. Their reservation is located on the east bank of the river, where a herd of buffalo provides meat for the elders of the tribe plus some for a profit making enterprise. There are several lakes with campgrounds and boat launches providing access to the Pend Oreille River. Sports enthusiasts visit Cusick/Usk year round to camp, hunt, fish, view wildlife in a natural setting, and enjoy the beauty and peace of the area.

Web site: www.co.Pend-Oreille.wa.us/Cusick.html