OLYMPIA – Washington State Governor Jay Inslee extended his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order to May 4, which requires everyone in the state, with exceptions for essential workers and services, to say home to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ limits Washingtonians social interaction
OLYMPIA – Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order to fight the spread of COVID-19 by expanding measures to reduce social interactions.
Seeking masks for clinics, first responder and long-term care facilities
OKANOGAN – There is a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Okanogan County Public Health has been putting out a call for donations of homemade masks.
Update: Fourth confirmed case of COVID-19 in Okanogan County
OKANOGAN – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Okanogan County has risen to four, according to the latest update from Okanogan County Public Health.
Family Health Centers continues to serve patients
Family Health Centers, in collaboration with Okanogan County Public Health, reported the first case of COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus) in Okanogan county last week.
Commerce announces $1.8 million to rural counties for COVID-19 pandemic response
OLYMPIA — Washington State Department of Commerce Director Lisa Brown today announced $1.8 million in additional state Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to rural counties to assist people and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Okanogan County will receive an additional $101,585.
DNR Closing Public Lands to Recreation Activities
OLYMPIA – The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the closure of all DNR-managed lands to the public. The closure goes into effect tomorrow – Thursday, March 26 – and will last through at least April 8.
Okanogan County Public Health says third case of COVID-19 confirmed in Okanogan County
OKANOGAN – The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Okanogan County has risen to three, up for the first confirmed case announced last Tuesday, according to the most recent update by Okanogan County Public Health released Friday evening.
Washington scrambles to boost supply of life-saving protective items for healthcare workers
Millions of N-95 masks and other types of personal protective equipment are being delivered to Washington State as public health and emergency response officials scramble to obtain the equipment needed to respond to the growing COVID-19 outbreak.
Steven Philip Frazier
In Loving Memory. Steve passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 7, 2020 of heart failure at the age of 67. Steve was born Dec. 22, 1952, in Avenal, California to Lola Mae Willis.
Melanie Jeanne Matson
Melanie Jeanne Matson, age 58, was born on May 16th, 1961, in Walla Walla, Washington. Melanie passed suddenly on March 17,2020 in Yakima, Washington. Melanie grew up and graduated from Oroville High School in 1979. After graduating high school, Melanie attended Eastern Washington University to pursue her passion in the Medical field where she graduated with her BSN in 1983.
Tonasket City Council Special Meeting
TONASKET – A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Tonasket will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 7 p.m.
