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DNR receives board approval to auction Okanogan County parcel

The 160-acre parcel will be sold at public auction to fund future purchases of replacement trust land better…

Anthony “Tony” Walter

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Anthony ‘Tony’ Walter

Anthony “Tony” Walter died Oct 13, 2021. He was born in Wenatchee, Wash. to Fred and Marguerite (Hagood)…

Mark Alan Patterson

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Mark Alan Patterson

Mark Alan Patterson was born to John and Sara Patterson on Sept.11, 1941, in Fairmont, WV.

Alex Douglas

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Alexander Robb Douglas

Alexander Robb Douglas, 39, of Tonasket, Wash., died Oct. 8, 2021. H was born April 22, 1982 in…

Ruth M. Nixon

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Ruth M. Nixon

Ruth M. Nixon, 88 of Tonasket, Wash., died on Oct. 21, 2021. She was born March 18, 1933…

Steelhead and salmon populations in the Columbia River have long been a concern amongst the the operation of federal hydroelectric dams on the river. File photo

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Biden-Harris Administration announces steps to improve conditions for salmon in Columbia River Basin

Feds charting path forward in resolving Columbia River conflict over salmon & steelhead population

Oroville and Brewster to revive “The Heartbeat of these Towns.”

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NCWEDD presents Strategic Visioning Workshop

NCWEDD has contracted with Retail Strategies firm to complete the first phase of a downtown strategic visioning plan…

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Damage Controlman Chief Darryn Hughes, son of Glen and Kathy Hughes of Oroville.

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U.S. Coast Guard Damage Controlman Chief Hughes promoted

Hughes is the son of Oroville residents Glen and Kathy Hughes.

Okanogan County Treasurer Leah McCormack

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Treasurer says second half of property taxes due

The 2021 second half property taxes and irrigation assessments are due by Nov. 1, 2021.

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Ten more county residents die from COVID

Deaths occurred in early October 2021 and two of the 10 residents were fully vaccinated

Family Health Centers

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Family Health Centers awarded grant to support vaccine confidence

Commits to hire staff to engage with community to build confidence, bolster vaccinations.

Teri Lynn Pruitt Kirkland

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Teri Lynn Pruitt Kirkland

Teri Lynn Pruitt Kirkland, 61, was born to Jim and Margaret Pruitt in Tonasket, Wash. on Sept. of…

Okanogan County PUD

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Okanogan County PUD budget challenges shared

Okanogan County PUD Commissioners officially opened the 2022 budget hearing Sept. 27 and discussed possible impacts to the…