News
County’s COVID numbers skyrocket prior to Thanksgiving holiday
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the county is increasing at an alarming rate.
News
Number of people testing positive in Okanogan County is slowing
The COVID-19 count in Okanogan County is 1020, but the infection rate appears to have slowed.
News
Palmer Mountain Fire is fully lined, 84 percent contained
The Palmer Fire, now 17,988 acres, is listed as 84 percent contained and is completely lined….
News
Number of COVID-19 cases in Okanogan County now at 924, no new deaths reported
The Monday, Aug. 17 update of COVID reports 22 new cases of people testing positive in the county.
News
Okanogan County sees highest one-week increase in COVID-19 cases
OKANOGAN – Public Health reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 in the county since last Thursday…
Schools
OHS first Washington high school to receive CLER endorsement
Oroville High School is first high school to receive the Career Launch Endorsement Review.
Opinion
Commissioner DeTro getting called out over Facebook post
Working for a newspaper, we’re among the first to defend people’s right to freedom of expression. However, that…
News
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 remains at 44 in Okanogan County
OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Public Health is reporting no newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, with…
News
Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now at 42 in Okanogan County
OKANOGAN – Another two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the Tuesday, May 19 update by Okanogan County…
News
Two more cases of COVID-19 in South Okanogan County
OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Public Health is reporting two more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in the…
Court, Police & 911 Calls
Standoff between police and man suspected of being armed ends peacefully
OROVILLE – Well-armed county, local and federal law enforcement surrounded a workshop on Sawtells Road last Sunday, where…
Community
Video: Free potato giveaway in Oroville
OROVILLE - There was a free giveaway of potatoes at Prince's Center in Oroville on Wednesday, May 6…