WA Forest Practices Board approves new rule restricting timber harvests
The Forest Practices Board approved a water buffer rule drawing criticism from local counties that say their economies will be negatively impacted.
Some surprises in general election races with challenged incumbents
The latest count of the Tuesday, Nov. 4 general election results seems to indicate there were a few surprises for some of the incumbent candidates.
Man arrested for vehicular homicide in accident involving 11 people
A multiple injury accident in the early morning hours last Saturday resulted in at least one fatality and the arrest of the driver.
Oroville School board candidates lay out their plans
This week, we gave the candidates for Oroville School Board a chance to answer some questions about what their plans are if they are elected, or in some cases, reelected, as a school director. Of the seven candidates, five returned their answers to the questions we asked.
NW Washington lawmakers initiate ‘border summit’ to build stronger ties with Canadian neighbors
Seventh District Legislators took a short trip north to the US/Canadian border to strengthen ties with their neighbors in British Columbia.
Public invited to share feedback on pedestrian and bicycle improvements in Okanogan County
Online survey on how to better connect Omak, Okanogan and Riverside open through Oct. 17
Oroville council reviews finances, reports and community concerns
The Oroville City Council addressed several issues on their agenda Sept. 16, covering payroll, utility penalties, and police updates.
Health Care and Resource Day draws crowd at Oroville Farmers Market
Nearly 500 people filled Main Street Saturday, Sept. 29, for the fifth annual Health Care and Resource Day at the Oroville Farmers Market.
Oroville Elementary’s HOSTS Program seeks volunteers
Oroville Elementary’s long-running HOSTS program (30+ years), will begin serving students on Oct. 7 this year.
- Andy’s Bar & Grill offering ‘adult beverages and good food’
- Families sue over death of two Colville Tribal members in county jail
- Roundabout and several other area fires ‘controlled’
- Oroville Council gets request to remove trees on Main Street
- NVH reports strong July finances, approves staff appointments
- Okanogan County PUD names Randy Bird as new General Manager
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