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Okanogan County one of three counties with highest child care costs in state
TACOMA – Parents of young children across Washington struggle to find and afford high-quality, licensed child care. Some…
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Tonasket City Council draws the most interest during candidate filing week
OKANOGAN - It looks like there will be a battle for who will make up the Tonasket Council…
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Abie Lane Fire on Mt. Hull 80 percent contained
OROVILLE - The Abie Lane Fire, which started Mother’s Day afternoon, was listed as 80 percent contained as…
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Filing week for local and county offices May 13-17
OKANOGAN - Candidates seeking office have until Friday, May 17 to file for a wide variety of positions…
Court, Police & 911 Calls
New personnel hired for the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Department
Over the first four months of 2019, the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office has gained several new employees across…
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Update, second man dies from crash on Hwy. 97
WENATCHEE - David W. Raymond, 71, has died from injuries he suffered in a crash on Monday, April…
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Fatal accident on Hwy 97 near Omak
WENATCHEE - The Washington State Patrol is reporting a fatal accident that took place on Highway 97 and…
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Three nightly BPA power outages planned from Riverside to the Canadian border
NORTH COUNTY - There are three planned power outages that will occur each night from Tuesday, April 16…
Community
North Central Regional Library looking at future of library service
North Central Regional Library has adopted new mission and vision statements, and recently launched a new three-year strategic…
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Governor declares drought emergency for Okanogan and Methow basins
OLYMPIA - Despite significant snow in parts of Washington, water supply shortages are projected in the Okanogan, Methow…
Arts & Entertainment
Okanogan Highlands Alliance presents 'Butterflies of the Okanogan' with Caitlin LaBar
TONASKET - Okanogan County is host to 124 of the 155 butterfly species recorded in Washington. Caitlin will…
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Update: Oroville teen lied about being kidnapped at knifepoint
OROVILLE - A 13-year-old Oroville High School student has been charged with false reporting after texting friends that…