News
New Year brings with it higher minimum wage and paid sick leave for Washington workers
TUMWATER — Many more workers around Washington will have paid sick leave soon. The state’s new mandatory paid…
Obituaries
Trygve Howard Culp
Trygve Howard Culp, 71, from Twisp and Okanogan and some great number of points through the fore and…
Court, Police & 911 Calls
Cops, Courts & 911 Calls
District Court Zachary Wayne Sparks, 22, Omak, guilty of DUI. Sparks was sentenced to 364 days in jail…
Obituaries
Betty Louise Dieterich
Betty Louise (Naggy) Dieterich passed away Tuesday December 13, 2017 at her home of 60 years, surrounded with…
News
Update: Ecology lifts burn ban for Methow Valley
Citing improved weather conditions, the Washington State Department of Ecology has lifted the burn ban for the Methow…
Court, Police & 911 Calls
Ecology levies $21,600 fine for unpermitted development on Palmer Lake shoreline
OROVILLE – The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an administrative order and $21,600 civil penalty to…
Obituaries
Eugene ‘Gene’ Elledge
Eugene “Gene” Elledge died peacefully at his home in Lake Stevens, Washington on November 29, 2017. He was…
Obituaries
Charles Lin Jungblom
Charles Lin Jungblom, 76, passed away on November 26, 2017 in Sagle, Idaho. Chuck was born December 20,…
Community
Volunteers help at Spokane VA Christmas Gift Shop
SPOKANE - The Tonasket American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 has been donating items, sending money and volunteering for…
Obituaries
Christopher Michels
Chris was born in Tonasket, Washington on May 21, 1966 to Bob and Kathy (Walter) Michels and passed…
Court, Police & 911 Calls
Cops, Courts & 911 Calls
Superior Court The court found probable cause to charge Donovan Rae Nysti, 24, Okanogan, with POCS, two counts…
Arts & Entertainment
Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus awarded Woods Family Music and Arts Grant
The Woods Family Music and Arts Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of NCW, has awarded $56,628 in…
Court, Police & 911 Calls
WSP Trooper rear-ended by impaired driver
OKANOGAN - Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Conner Bruchman sustained minor injuries when he was rear-ended by an…