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Short bills addressing wolf predation are signed into law
Bills continue funding for wildlife specialist, earmark compensation for low-population counties.
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North Central ESD seeking applications to fill vacant position on Board of Directors
The North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) has announced an opening for Board Position Number 1.
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Washington State Fire Marshal offers outdoor burning guidelines
As seasonal conditions become increasingly dry, it is essential to always remain vigilant and practice fire safety when…
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OKPUD employees inducted as honorary “Heritage Life” members of the Washington PUD Association
Two Okanogan PUD employees have been inducted as “Heritage Life” membersm of the f the Washington Public Utility…
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David Carlquist
David Carlquist, 89, of Yakima, Wash., died, May 2, 2025. He was born on Sept. 5, 1935 in…
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PUD General Manager announces retirement, receives Lifetime Achievement Award
OKPUD has announced that General Manager Steve Taylor will retire this October marking the conclusion of a remarkable…
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Feds launch Title IX investigation into WA State Superintendent’s Office
The federal government has launched an investigation into a state agency over concerns it may be enforcing policies…
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Thomas Jim Allard
Thomas Jim Allard passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 90. Jim was born on…
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Confederated Tribes and State Veterans Affairs sign Memorandum of Agreement
Washington Department of Veterans Affairs: A new partnership with the Colville Confederated Tribes to support veterans and their…
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Legislature passes Short bills addressing wolf predation, DNR appeals
Bills addressing wolf population growth and establishing an appeals process for burn permit violation are heading to the…
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Keith Francis Huckvale
Keith Huckvale, 66, died April 2, 2025 in Oroville, Wash. He was born in Mt. Kisco, NY to…
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Judy (Jewel) McCalester
Judy (Jewel) McCalester, 85, died on March 23, 2025. She was born Aug. 20, 1939 in Honolulu, Hawaii…
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Colville National Forest begins Prescribed Fire Operations
The Colville National Forest announced April 16 that it is beginning prescribed fire operations on the Tonasket, Republic,…