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NW Pasayten Wilderness Complex Fires final update
Six wilderness fires have burned a total of 17,998 acres
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Forest Service seeks members for Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council
Council provides recommendations on administration and management of the Pacific Northwest Trail.
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Lake Osoyoos Eurasian Milfoil treatment begins Sept. 1
Noxious Weed Control Board to treat milfoil infestations, primarily located in river section, south of the lake
Obituaries
John L. Verbeck
John L. Verbeck, 67, of Tonasket, Wash. died on Aug. 17, 2022. He was born in Tonasket to…
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Josh White named Deputy Forest Supervisor
“We’re excited to have Josh at headquarters, where his skills will be utilized across the forest….” —Forest Supervisor…
Obituaries
Norma Jean Verbeck
Norma Jean Verbeck of Oroville, Wash. died Aug. 12, 2022. She was born Aug. 12, 1936 to Paul…
Obituaries
Chester ‘Chet’ Allen Appel
Chester “Chet” Allen Appel was born in Tonasket, Wash. on April 8, 1945 to Howard and Susan Appel.…
Election
First unofficial primary ballot count for Okanogan County
Lloyd Caton Jr. and Jon Neal lead race for Okanogan County Commissioner Position 3
Obituaries
Darlene B. Cook
Darlene B. Cook, 89, Loomis, Wash., died July 23, 2022 in Spokane, Wash. She was born in September…
Obituaries
Anthony Tiano
Anthony Tiano, 70, died July 26, 2022 in Tonasket, Wash. He was born to Elaine Learned and Joe…
News
Osoyoos Lake level returned to normal following early summer snowmelt
Levels set by International Joint Committee maintained through Zosel Dam regulation
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Helping victims and survivors of Domestic Violence
OMAK — The Support Center will be presenting Safety Planning 101 classes for victims and survivors of domestic…
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First Responders gather for annual fire season meeting
Agencies say volunteers needed, lookie-loos discouraged