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Tonasket Planning Commission Public Workshop, Oct. 17
The Tonasket Planning Commission will hold a Public Workshop in order to update the public on possible amendments…
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DNR Planning Prescribed Burn on 90 acres in Okanogan County
A prescribed fire operation to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health near Tonasket is projected to begin…
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WA congressional delegation votes for continued funding of federal government
Washington’s entire congressional delegation voted for legislation that temporarily continues federal government funding through mid-November.
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Rep. Newhouse condemns feds’ proposed grizzly bear plan in Washington state
U.S. Rep. Newhouse has condemned the federal government’s consideration of re-introducing grizzly bears into the North Cascades in…
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WA Supreme Court divided over Inslee’s COVID-19 eviction moratorium
In the 5-4 decision, a majority of justices upheld a lower court decision that the governor “acted within…
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County lifts portion of burn ban restricting recreational campfires
While most county-wide burn restrictions remain in place, Okanogan County lifted restrictions on recreational campfires.
Obituaries
Eva Buckmiller
Eva Buckmiller, 96, died Aug. 7, 2023 in Wenatchee, Wash. She was born Nov. 16, 1926 to John…
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U.S. Marshals Service increases reward for information related to double-homicide in Okanogan County
Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Dylan Harrington.
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Flu and COVID vaccines coming to Washington
Health officials are encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) ahead of the winter…
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Nearly $4 million officially awarded to our region for salmon recovery
The Upper Columbia Region was awarded nearly $4 million for salmon restoration work, $959,339 awarded in Okanogan County.
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Forest Service waives recreation fees for National Public Lands Day
The Forest Service will be waiving recreation fees at day-use sites on Saturday, Sept. 23, for National Public…
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Bridgeport couple charged with kidnapping, assault and drug possession
Suspected kidnapping in Okanogan County leads to weapons and drug bust in Douglas County
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Sheriffs don’t need independent OK to deploy tear gas in riots, WA Supreme Court rules
A divided Washington Supreme Court ruled that sheriffs in non-charter counties can order the deployment of tear gas…