News
DNR planning prescribed burns on more than 2,100 acres of State Trust Lands
Three prescribed burns planned in Okanogan County, full implementation reduces wildfire risk and restores forest health ahead of…
Obituaries
Muriel (Finley) Bradley
Muriel Marlene Bradley, 84, died Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born in Tonasket, Wash. on Feb. 7,…
News
Oroville announces annual Spring Clean-up
Schedule pickups of burnable items, like leaves, limbs, grass and clippings, by calling city hall at 509-476-2926
Court, Police & 911 Calls
U.S. Marshals Services offering reward leading to arrest of murder suspect
Dylan Harrington wanted in connection with double-homicide of Omak couple near Chesaw
Community
Historical Society working on new display at Depot Museum
Exhibit will recognize civic, fraternal and service organizations that existed in the North County prior to 1950
News
Okanogan County PUD rate increases begin April 1
Energy Northwest is exploring the possibility of building small modular nuclear reactor
Obituaries
Frances ‘Fran’ Sterling
Frances Sterling, 79, of Omak, Wash., died Feb. 7, 2023. She was born to George and Sophie Marchand…
News
County Planning and Development is inviting pubic participation in code amendments.
Seeking public participation in review/revision of Zoning Codes and Shoreline Management Program.
News
‘So few’: Police chase deaths pale against WA traffic safety crisis, per analyst
State traffic data analyst says police pursuit fatalities represent a statistically insignificant percentage of total traffic deaths
News
Food pantries want flexibility in spending to aid families
SBH 1499 allows food banks to expand the percentage of food assistance funding they can spend on non-food…
Obituaries
Melvin ‘Leroy’ Rothrock
Melvin “Leroy” Rothrock, 88, of Loomis, Wash., died March 2, 2023 . He was born Nov. 25, 1934…
News
Kretz proposes wolf management legislation and changes to Fish and Wildlife Commission
Bill an attempt by Kretz to provide some relief and assurance for individuals and communities dealing with wolf…
News
Task force on missing indigenous women proposed to continue
Bill is part of Legislature’s efforts to identify root causes of the number of Native Americans who have…