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Red Flag warning issued for Sunday could effect fire behavior
Evacuation update for Spur and Walker fire
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Spur Mountain Fire near Bonaparte leads to Level 3 immediate evacuations
Walker Creek and Spur Mountain Fires burning in Wauconda area
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From one who knows: Vaccine relieves long-haul COVID-19 symptoms
Even those who have gotten COVID in the past should get vaccinated
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Ecology declares drought emergency
Record-breaking heat wave exacerbates already dry conditions across state
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AG declares major win against Buckhorn mine owners in Clean Water Act Case
Buckhorn mine produced $1.3 billion in gold, fines could be in the millions
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Heat advisory issued for Okanogan County
Health officials recommend taking extra precautions to avoid heat-related illness
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COVID cases jump in West Kootenay city, says BC CDC
There are no local outbreaks of the virus, according to the Interior Health Authority
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Department of Ecology issues drought advisory for most of the state
Driest March-April since 1926 prompts first time use of new early warning tool
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Update on the use of facial coverings in public spaces
Facial coverings are still required in specific locations regardless of vaccination status
Election
Candidate Filing Week is May 17 – May 21
Candidate Filing Week is May 17-21 and election offices across the state are accepting applications for public office.
Sports & Outdoors
Hornets and Tigers compete in NCW Regional Championships at Eastmont Saturday
Cailee Denison brought home a first, Miguel Nunez a second at the NCW Regional Track Championships.
News
Improvements require temporary closure of Chopaka Road
Chopaka Road work will start May 12 to widen and improve the existing road grade to improve access.