A new documentary, “Older Than The Crown,” follows the trial of Sinixt tribal member and retired Fish & Wildlife Officer, Rick Desautel, who in 2010 was charged with hunting as a non-resident and without a license in Canada.
Dale Marvin Bilby
Dale Marvin Bilby, age 98, of Molson, Washington, died January 7, 2020. He was born October 10, 1921 in Elkader, Kansas to parents Murray and Lela (Phillips) Bilby and was raised in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Maycumber legislation would increase law enforcement, improve training and allow more officers in underserved communities
OLYMPIA – A package of bills introduced today in Olympia would streamline and improve law enforcement training, increase the number of training classes available for new recruits, and provide more opportunities for law enforcement in underserved areas.
Donna L. Orth
A celebration of life for Donna L. Orth, 83, was held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at the Colfax Church of the Nazarene at 2 p.m. with Pastors Don Moore and Lynn Nelson officiating.
16th Annual Northwest Ice Fishing Festival this weekend
MOLSON – The 16th annual Northwest Ice Fishing Festival will take place this Saturday, Jan. 18 on Sidley Lake near Molson with a prize of fishermen and women angling for a $1000 top prize.
Community Solar project could be built this spring
OKANOGAN – Okanogan County PUD commissioners set the bill credit rate for the Sunny Okanogan Community Solar project at five cents per kilowatt-hour of production, applied to the bills of those who participate in the project, which could be built this spring.
Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson, formally of Bellingham, Washington, lost his battle with cancer on December 25, 2019 in Omak, Washington at the age of 79. He was born on February 23, 1940 to Russell and Margaret Johnson who lived on the Smith Road.
WSU conference brings women in agriculture together to network and learn
WINTHROP – On Saturday, Jan. 25, the 2020 Women in Agriculture Conference will offer women in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii an unique opportunity to gather in 34 different locations for a one-day event featuring knowledgeable speakers, inspiring stories, networking with other producers and practical advice for learning new skills.
Okanogan County Public Health issues Hepatitis A outbreak alert
OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Public Health is reporting four confirmed cases of Hepatitis A within Okanogan County.
Family Health’s Maternity Services receives $100,000 from Molina Healthcare
OKANOGAN – Family Health Centers was awarded $100,000 by Molina Healthcare to support the development of a Center of Excellence for Maternity Services.
Ellen Patricia (Grillo) Zosel
Ellen Patricia (Grillo) Zosel peacefully passed away in the early morning of December 26, 2019 at her home on Lake Osoyoos where she’d lived since 1951. Ellen was born March 17, 1920 in Republic, Washington to pioneer homesteaders and Italian immigrants, Anthony and Stella Grillo.
