News
Gov. Inslee signs a slew of climate bills into law from Eastern Washington
Inslee says bills not just a moral imperative against climate change caused by human activities, but also as…
News
Wilcox steps down from House Republican Leader role
While Wilcox is stepping down from his leadership position, he still plans to represent the 2nd district.
Obituaries
LaDonna Gay Ramsey
LaDonna Gay Ramsey died April 23, 2023 in Tonasket, Wash. She was born Aug. 31, 1937 in Long…
News
DNR and Forest Service planning cross-boundary prescribed burn in Okanogan County
A prescribed fire operation to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health near Tonasket may begin as soon…
News
Washington Legislature closer to a special session to pass a drug possession law
Washington State lawmakers consider special session to resolve issue of state’s highest court essessially decriminalizing possession of controlled…
Community
Oroville celebrates Arbor Day Saturday at Madeline Wells Park
Friends of the Library hosts annual event, two new trees planted downtown
News
Colville National Forest and partners to begin prescribed fire operations as conditions allow
Operations included parts of forest in the Aeneas Valley on the Tonasket Ranger District
Obituaries
William ‘Craig’ Howe
William “Craig” Howe, 58, Tonasket, Wash., died Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was born Sept. 7, 1964 in…
News
COVID-19 exposure notification app WA Notify to end May 11
Public exposure notification app will sunset May 11 in tandem with the end of the Public Health Emergency
Arts & Entertainment
Okanogan Valley Orchestra & Chorus presents The Wind in the Willows
OVOC’s first musical presentation in four years on the Omak PAC stage
Obituaries
Heath O’Brian Trepanier
Heath O’Brian Trepanier, 40, died March 9, 2023. He was born in Everett, Wash. and grew up in…
News
Think tank: State should acknowledge carbon tax a factor in WA gas price hikes
Washington’s cap-and-trade program requires emitters to obtain “emissions allowances” equal to their covered greenhouse gas emissions
Obituaries
Dennis ‘Toke’ White
Dennis White, 67, of Oroville, Wash., died April 4, 2023. He was born April 22, 1955 in Arlington,…