Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Winthrop resident Rachel Hong to the Okanogan County Superior Court, effective July 3.
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Dr. Richard (Rick) Craig Welton of Tonasket, Wash. was born Sept. 28, 1954, in Trail, British Columbia.
Richard “Dick” Forrester, of Oroville, Wash., was born to Ida Rosine Sneve and Richard Daniel Forrester in Molson, Wash. on Dec. 29, 1932.
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Robert Pellegrini, 87, died on June 24, 2025. He was born as Bobby Jo Brack on June 1, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, to Joe and Ruth Brack.
For this year’s 83rd Annual Fourth of July Chesaw Rodeo, the rodeo club is honored to announce their 2025 Grand Marshals, Carl and Sam Bjelland
The cities of Oroville and Tonasket will close their offices for the Friday, Fourth of July holiday, reopening on Monday.
Seventh District Rep. Hunter Abell (R) was appointed to the Joint Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs (JCVMA) on June 16.
David Louis Prince, died June 1, 2025. He was born to Louis and Kathleen (Grant) Prince on Aug. 24, 1935.
The murder of three young girls in Chelan County last week is shining a spotlight on veterans’ mental health issues.
Thomas Barnett, 45, Tonasket, Wash., died May 23, 2025. He was born in Brewster, Wash. on Sept. 30, 1979, to Leland and Jeanie Barnett.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office continues its active investigation into the tragic murder of three children, allegedly committed by Travis Decker, who remains at large.
