WA Supreme Court divided over Inslee’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium
In the 5-4 decision, a majority of justices upheld a lower court decision that the governor “acted within his statutory authority.”
U.S. Marshals Service increases reward for information related to double-homicide in Okanogan County
Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Dylan Harrington.
Flu and COVID vaccines coming to Washington
Health officials are encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) ahead of the winter illness season.
Nearly $4 million officially awarded to our region for salmon recovery
The Upper Columbia Region was awarded nearly $4 million for salmon restoration work, $959,339 awarded in Okanogan County.
Forest Service waives recreation fees for National Public Lands Day
The Forest Service will be waiving recreation fees at day-use sites on Saturday, Sept. 23, for National Public Lands Day.
Okanogan County PUD receives over $30 million from USDA to improve fiber operations
This will significantly improve broadband access to the Nine Mile, Molson, Chesaw, Havillah and Siwash Creek areas.
Bridgeport couple charged with kidnapping, assault and drug possession
Suspected kidnapping in Okanogan County leads to weapons and drug bust in Douglas County
Sheriffs don’t need independent OK to deploy tear gas in riots, WA Supreme Court rules
A divided Washington Supreme Court ruled that sheriffs in non-charter counties can order the deployment of tear gas to quell a riot.
WA Farm Bureau, trucking org seek court ruling on ag diesel fuel tax exemption
Court is being asked to invalidate current regulations, which plaintiffs allege are costing tens of millions of dollars in fuel taxes that should be exempt.
- A miracle in the sale barn: ‘Sell it again’
- Washington counties sue state over indigent criminal defense costs
- Washington DNR using new AI tech cameras to search for wildfires
- Public Use Restrictions lifted on BLM lands in Eastern Washington
- Work at bridge and railroad crossing in Oroville will result in temporary closure of US 97
- DNR announces innovative climate resilience partnership with Myno Carbon