Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare is inviting people to join them for their Love and Logic parenting class course on March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2.
Jodie Barcus, Okanogan County Chief Criminal Deputy, announced her intention to run for the position of Okanogan County Sheriff.
Teresa Gay Gerken died unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2026, in Tonasket, Wash. Teresa was born on Aug. 4, 1970, to Bud and Shirley Gerken.
Ruthann Wilson, 94, died on Feb. 29, 2026. She was born to Oscar Reeves and Eunice Moore Reeves in Fresno, Calif. on Nov. 18, 1931.
As the 2026 legislative session enters its final weeks, 7th District legislators will hold a telephone town hall meeting Thursday, Feb. 26.
Rep. Hunter Abell secured unanimous passage of HB 2239, that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds on land they own.
Richard E. Nixon, 91, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. He was born in Tonasket. Washington, on Feb. 2, 1925, to Arthur and Agnes Nixon.
Chick-fil-A awarded $60K to the Okanogan County Community Action Council – through its True Inspiration Awards® program…
Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, if damaged or used incorrectly, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.
Washington state lawmakers are pushing for public agencies to be able to hold emergency meetings that would not be open to the public.
Dear Editor, As a member of the North Central Quilts of Valor group…
Joseph Wayne Madaj, 61, died on Jan. 27, 2026, in Tonasket, Wash. Joe was born in St. Clair, Michigan, on July 1, 1964.
Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend
