“Lifeline was the most qualified because of their track record as a company,” Chris Branch, Oroville Director or Community Development OROVILLE – Rather than going back to an all volunteer ambulance crew, it looks like Okanogan County and the City of Oroville will be choosing a long term service provider. Currently Lifeline Ambulance Inc., a [...]
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Red Cross awaiting calls
Area residents affected by the Okanogan Complex are urged to call the American Red Cross casework hot line at (509) 670-5331 to open a case. “So far 31 cases have been opened for residents in Tonasket, but I know of at least 50 cases where homes were lost,” said Mayor Patrick Plumb. “We need to [...]

Long process of long term recovery initiated with a passion
TONASKET – A long term recovery organization has been initiated for the Okanogan Complex and North Star fires, with the hopes the group will be able to fall under the umbrella of the Carlton Complex Long Term Recovery Group (CCLTRG).
Tonasket to begin school September 2
Tonasket School District Press Release August 27, 2015 Key Communication Points Concerning the Start of School for Tonasket SD. Communication The district will use the following means to communicate with staff, students, parents, and the community: Reader Board, Press Release, Facebook, email, Robo Calls, District Webpage [...]

Daily Update: Nine Mile Fire
OROVILLE – The Nine Mile fire started on Thursday, Aug. 13, and is located three miles northeast of Oroville. The fire has burned 4,673 acres, is 50 percent contained and has 194 personnel working on the fire.

County and Oroville hire Lifeline Ambulance
OROVILLE – Oroville rural and city EMS have hired Lifeline Ambulance Service to provide emergency services on an interim basis.
Moser and Frazier still lead in Primary Election
OKANOGAN – As of Thursday’s vote count Kolo Moser and Ryan Frazier were still the top vote getters for Oroville School Board Directors Positions 2 and 5, respectively.

‘Best Driver in the County’ takes top honor at Tumbleweed Film Fest
OROVILLE – Best Driver in the County, directed by Marcus McCollum of Spokane, was the winner of the Best of the Festival at this year’s Tumbleweed Film Fest.
NVH beefing up security measures
TONASKET – According to Kelly Cariker, Chief Information Officer at North Valley Hospital, measures are being taken to further ensure the safety of patients and staff at the hospital and extended care facility.

LA couple goes ‘unplugged’ in Okanogan County for TV show
OROVILLE – Whether you call it living off the grid or going unplugged, a LA couple got a taste of it in three different locations in Okanogan County for the new television show, Unplugged Nation.