Okanogan County PUD hosted a visit from 7th District legislators and Dave Upthegrove, state Commissioner of Public Lands.
Terry Glen Thayer, 82, of Oroville, Wash., was born in Auburn, Wash., on Oct. 23, 1942. He died in Wenatchee on July 13, 2025.
Ronny Stafford, 86, of Tonasket, Wash,, was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Chelan, Wash., to Ralph Lester and Eulalia Juanita (Meinzer) Stafford.
The Department of Natural Resources implemented a burn ban on Friday, July 18, on lands it manages in Eastern Washington.
Roger Dale Gilmer, 73, of Omak, Wash., died on July 9, 2025. He was born Jan. 19, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Roger R. and Wilda M. Gilmer.
Beginning July 21, WVC’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) will be suspended due to a lack of federal funding for the new school year.
Members of the public can now view live feeds from the 21 cameras DNR and Pano AI have positioned around the state for early wildfire detection
Mid-Valley Hospital Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Crystal Hawley as the new Commissioner representing District 1.
Sharon Gober was born to Adrian and Mary Jeanne Schraeder on Oct. 1, 1954, the sixth of 11 children. Sharon died Feb. 10, 2025.
Felipe Michl-Gaytan Jr was born to Felipe Gaytan Sr and Rubi in Omak, Wash. on Jan. 12, 1992. He attendend school in Oroville and Tonasket.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Winthrop resident Rachel Hong to the Okanogan County Superior Court, effective July 3.
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Dr. Richard (Rick) Craig Welton of Tonasket, Wash. was born Sept. 28, 1954, in Trail, British Columbia.
