Obituaries
Marilyn Ethel Finsen
Marilyn Ethel Finsen, 78, Oroville, Wash. died Nov. 6, 2020. She was born March 22, 1942 in Oroville.
News
Free COVID-19 Testing in November
There will be free COVID-19 testing available in Okanogan, Oroville and Tonasket this week.
News
Health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases are predicted to rise in Okanogan County
Okanogan County Public Health is asking residents to exercise caution around the upcoming holiday.
Obituaries
Philip Maurice Turner
Philip Maurice Turner, 78, died Nov. 1, 2020, he was born Dec. 2, 1941 in Tonasket, Washington.
News
County’s two week incident rate remains high
Public Health reports there were 35 positive cases of COVID-19 in a two-week period in the county.
Obituaries
Ida Mae Hawkins
Ida Mae Hawkins, age 97 of Oroville, Wash., died Oct. 30, 2020. She was born in Seminole, Okla...
Election
Incumbents lead in races for Okanogan County Commissioner positions
Voters are favoring the two incumbents, Chris Branch and Andy Hover for county commissioner positions.
Arts & Entertainment
Local Tonasket musician releases new album
Local singer/songwriter Brock Hires announces his long-awaited album, “Longneck Bottle, Loud Jukebox.”
Obituaries
Bill Peterson
Bill Peterson, 97, Oroville, Wash., died Oct. 16, 2020, he was born in Lynn, Mass. on Oct. 30,…
Obituaries
Karla Lillquist
Karla Jean Lillquist died Oct. 24, 2020. She was born Jan. 12, 1935 in LaConner, Wash.
News
County taking measures to prevent opioid overdose deaths
Sheriff’s Office and Public Health announce offer of naloxone to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
Obituaries
Allen Lee Lewis
Allen Lee Lewis, 61, of Spokane, Wash., died Oct. 10, 2020, he was born Feb. 9, 1959 in…
News
Stage 1 burn ban called for Okanogan, Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties
An outdoor burning ban began Monday, Oct. 26 in Okanogan County and continues until further notice.