TONASKET — Tonasket City Council members heard requests for hotel/motel tax funds from several community members Nov. 8.
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Tyson McAllister, veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
OROVILLE — Tyson McAllister served tours in Iraq in 2005/06 and Afghanistan in 2010/11 after enlisting with the SeaBees, the Navy civil engineering division. McAllister joined the Navy at the age of 19, a year after graduating Oroville High School in 2004.
Slideshow: Halloween in Oroville
Children of all ages enjoyed Oroville’s Halloween this year with a chance to chose their own pumpkin for the very youngest to the Downtown Trick or Treating, as well as the business costume and decoration contest, sponsored by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce.
Lion’s Club Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk a success
TONASKET – Dogs and their owners weaved their way through the Spooky Pooch Patch, Haunted Hound Swamp, Zombie Creek and Ruh-Roh River on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Tonasket Okanogan Valley Lion’s Club Howl-O-Ween dog walk in Chief Tonasket Park. There were 32 entrants requiring two waves of walkers which resulted in over $500 raised for the Leader Dog program and food for local rescues.
OHA presents: Inland Mollusks of the Okanogan Highlands with Tom Burke
TONASKET – The Highland Wonders educational series is moving indoors again with a new line-up of presentations featuring the natural history of the Okanogan Highlands and surrounding areas. On Friday, Nov. 4, Tom Burke brings to the Highland Wonders series his 45 years of experience as a wildlife biologist in Washington State, with a unique presentation on mollusks.
Remodeling begins at Oroville Public Library
OROVILLE — Salley Bull, with the committee heading up remodeling at the Oroville Public Library, reported to the city council at their Tuesday, Oct. 18 meeting that work had begun on the project, years in the making.
Part II: Local candidates plead their case at Candidates Forum
This week we have the local candidates for Okanogan County Commissioner Positions 1 and 2, as well as the two candidates for Okanogan County PUD, Position 3. G.A.D.
Colville Tribes, EPA and Ecology working toward cleaner air in Okanogan County
NESPELEM – The Colville Tribes Office of Environmental Trust Air Quality Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state Department of Ecology have been closely monitoring air quality issues in the central valley of Okanogan County. This combined effort is to improve the air quality and promoting healthier communities within Okanogan County. The Air Quality [...]
Honor Flight offers closure for some veterans
Ken Hovland finally got to make a trip to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. in early October, if only in spirit.
