High winds drive Greenacres Fire on Monday afternoon
Wildfire smoke in the Okanogan Valley from both the U.S. and Canada
Recreation and conservation grant will improve access to Silver Nail Lake
A grant to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife will improve access for juvenile and senior anglers to Silver Nail Lake near Oroville
Carl and Sam Bjelland are Chesaw Fourth of July Grand Marshals
For this year’s 83rd Annual Fourth of July Chesaw Rodeo, the rodeo club is honored to announce their 2025 Grand Marshals, Carl and Sam Bjelland
Oroville and Tonasket city offices closed July 4th
The cities of Oroville and Tonasket will close their offices for the Friday, Fourth of July holiday, reopening on Monday.
Oroville will pass new Zoning Code updates, maintain ‘residential feel’
The Oroville City Council met on June 17 and discussed the Zoning Code Updates with Oroville City Planner Kurt Danison.
Mid-Valley Hospital CEO discusses future expansion options
Mid-Valley Hospital CEO Andy Bertapelle discussed the possible construction of a new hospital with the Okanogan County Commissioners.
Rep. Abell appointed to Joint Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs
Seventh District Rep. Hunter Abell (R) was appointed to the Joint Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs (JCVMA) on June 16.
Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal grant cut
The NCW Narcotics Task Force is facing the possibility of shutdown following the elimination of the federal grant that had funded it.
Tonasket School Board approves year-end staffing, reviews budget
The Tonasket School Board met Wednesday, May 28. Board members celebrated the completion of the fitness room.
- Travis Decker sought mental health counseling 2 weeks before daughter murders
- County launches ‘Harvesting Hope’ to combat food crisis
- Okanogan County Burn Restriction will go into effect June 6.
- Search for murder suspect and investigation continue in Okanogan County in coordination with Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
- WDFW monitoring black bears near Oroville, offers safety tips
- Spotlight on Health: Important Screenings for Smokers