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Primary candidates for Okanogan County Commissioner Position 1. Submitted photos

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Primary election QA with Okanogan County Commissioner District 1 candidates

Voters will soon receive their ballots from the for the upcoming Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election

A Border Patrol agent standing watch at the Montana-Canada border in the CBP Spokane Sector. The Spokane Sector covers the U.S.-Canada border along the northwestern section of Montana, part of Idaho, and the eastern part of Washington. <em>U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo</em>

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Illegal border crossings at northern border continue to break records

May totals highest for the month in U.S. history

Voting is the right, if not obligation of every citizen.
Voting is the right, if not obligation of every citizen.

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Poll indicates voter support for three initiatives on Washington’s fall ballot

A recent national survey indicates outright majority support for two of the three initiatives on the ballot in…

Anthony Katsonis and Robert Schardein of Silverline Lakeside Resort, Winthrop, work to carefully dismantle the old town facade to relocate to its new home. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Tonasket’s old town facade finds new home in Winthrop

The old town facade of main street Tonasket, which previously sat above Janis Bridge, has found a new…

Kellie Davies and Savannah Knowlton partner up to start Welcome Home Care LLC a Non-Medical In-Home Care Agency, serving Okanogan, Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Lincoln counties. Laura Kmowltom/staff photo

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Welcome Home non-medical in-home care agency

Welcome Home Care LLC, a non-medical in-home care agency, offers services for Okanogan, Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and…

Paving projects will fix cracks in Okanogan County on three Omak-area roads the week of June 17

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Paving project will fix cracks on trio of Omak-area roads in Okanogan County

OMAK – Three roads in Okanogan County will be repaired the week of June 17.

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The Tonasket Father’s Day Fly-In event brings families together and celebrates Father’s Day with a trip in an airplane or helicopter.

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Tonasket Father’s Day Fly-in this weekend

The 34th annual Tonasket Fathers’ Day Fly-in is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16.

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Among the kids’ games is the water balloon toss, which on a hot day is a fun way to lose if it cools you off. There was also a sack race, egg toss, three-legged sack race and a coin scramble through the sawdust pile.

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Molson Mid-Summer Festival this Saturday

The Molson Mid-Summer Festival is this Saturday and there’s still time to get a free entry in the…

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Landowners have until June 30 to apply for DNR Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program

Statewide program reimburses landowners who sell or donate land or timber for permanent conservation, helping protect endangered species.

Chris Reykdal
Chris Reykdal

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State superintendent tells WA school districts to ignore Parents Bill of Rights law

A new parents bill of rights took effect Thursday in Washington, but SSPI Chris Reykdal is telling school…

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Okanogan County Commissioners set date for implementing burn restrictions/ban

Implementation based on recommendation from Okanogan County Fire Advisory Board

Carleen Johnson photo/The Center Square

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Washington’s Styrofoam ban goes into effect on Saturday

That container of leftovers from your favorite restaurant may look different starting Saturday…

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Landowners have until June 30 to apply for DNR Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program

The statewide program reimburses landowners who sell or donate land or timber for permanent conservation, helping protect endangered…