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Stray Cat Strut Fundraiser for Animal Foster Care
The annual Stray Cat Strut Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 28, for the Okanogan Animal Foster…
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Commerce awards Colville Confederated Tribes funds for electric boat
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation $1,137,000 for a…
Obituaries
Franklin C. Holmes
Franklin C. Holmes was born in Tonasket, Wash., on Feb. 15, 1935 and died in Omak, Wash. Feb.…
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Lawrence Claud Rubert
Lawrence Rubert, 83, of Tonasket, Wash., died on Nov. 26, 2025. He was born May 24, 1942, in…
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Oroville Robotics: Two teams, two tournaments, two championships
OHS Robotics competed in tournament play at CWU, winning three trophies, including Tournament Champion, adding to their expanding…
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For the Fen: Okanogan Land Trust Rallies community support to protect a unique wetland
A rare peatland in the Okanogan Highlands is the focus of a $1.5 million fundraising campaign being launched…
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Effort to reduce wildfires a key issue for 2026 Legislature
The DNR may not own a crystal ball, but last year it certainly seemed as if it could…
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Colville National Forest continues Seasonal Hiring Event for upcoming recreation season
The Colville National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents…
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NCW Libraries expands workforce development with free certification portal
NCW Libraries is now offering free online access to the Washington State Certification Portal, to all library card…
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Love and Logic Parenting Class registration now open
Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare is inviting people to join them for their Love and Logic parenting class course on…
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Jodie Barcus announces candidacy for Okanogan County Sheriff
Jodie Barcus, Okanogan County Chief Criminal Deputy, announced her intention to run for the position of Okanogan County…
Obituaries
Teresa Gay Gerken
Teresa Gay Gerken died unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2026, in Tonasket, Wash. Teresa was born on Aug. 4,…
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Ruthann Wilson
Ruthann Wilson, 94, died on Feb. 29, 2026. She was born to Oscar Reeves and Eunice Moore Reeves…