Office of the Secretary of State invites Washingtonians to celebrate National Voter Registration Day
The Office of the Secretary of State invites Washingtonians to join in celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17.
Legal concerns raised with data collection for AGO police use of force database
A 2021 state law envisioned a state police use of force database and make the information available for the public to view and download.
14 states pledge to address chronic absenteeism crisis in public schools
Fourteen states have joined an effort to cut chronic student absenteeism by 50% over the next five years.
Hiker rescued by Search & Rescue from North Cascades misadventure
An 83-year-old man hiking in the North Cascade was rescued by Okanogan County Volunteer Search and Rescue on Sept. 7.
Remains of USS Oklahoma sailor identified
The remains of Ralph Keil, who died on the USS Oklahoma during the bombing of Pearl Harbor, will finally be laid to rest.
Washington could be next state to restrict cell phone usage in schools
The state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has issued a call for Washington schools to overhaul their cell phone policies.
Wheels and Thrills: Tonasket Comancheros Demo Derby is back
Rev up your engines and get ready for some high-octane action at the Comancheros Demo Derby on Sept. 1, at the Tonasket Rodeo Grounds.
Washington health insurance rates to jump nearly 11% in 2025
Washingtonians who get their health insurance through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange will see a 10.7% average rate increase.
Multiple work zones to dot parts of US 97 near Tonasket
A busy week of work looms ahead for US 97 near Tonasket, with multiple work zones on a 10-mile stretch of road from Aug. 26 to 28.
- Free spay and neuter, vaccinations and microchipping to local dogs and cats
- Office of the Secretary of State certifies candidates, measures to November General Election ballot
- Final primary ballot count shows no changes in top-two candidates
- Wauconda area woman still missing, despite extensive search
- Ballot chase underway in Washington 7th District race
- Okanogan County will no longer provide policing for Tonasket
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