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Okanogan County PUD to apply for grant to bring direct fiber to Carlton area
PUD Commissioners hear highlights and challenges from the 2023 legislative session
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Political allies, opponents react to Gov. Inslee’s decision against a fourth term
Inslee is currently the longest-tenured governor in the country. First elected to the job in 2012, he subsequently…
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Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz announces run for Washington governor
Franz’s announcement follows Gov. Jay Inslee’s May 1 announcement that he would not be seeking an unprecedented fourth…
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‘Under the Sea’ theme for 89th Oroville May Festival
Queen Lauren Rawley and Princesses Deana Lohnes and Araceli Esquivel are extending a royal invitation to attend this…
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Molson-Chesaw Fire Department, AKA Okanogan County FPD No. 11, training
Rural firefighters honing skills ahead of upcoming wildfire season
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USFS and DNR pronounce Aeneas Valley prescribed burn a success
Agencies team up for cross-boundary prescribed fire objectives in treatments within the wildland urban interface
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Gov. Inslee signs a slew of climate bills into law from Eastern Washington
Inslee says bills not just a moral imperative against climate change caused by human activities, but also as…
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Wilcox steps down from House Republican Leader role
While Wilcox is stepping down from his leadership position, he still plans to represent the 2nd district.
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DNR and Forest Service planning cross-boundary prescribed burn in Okanogan County
A prescribed fire operation to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health near Tonasket may begin as soon…
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Washington Legislature closer to a special session to pass a drug possession law
Washington State lawmakers consider special session to resolve issue of state’s highest court essessially decriminalizing possession of controlled…
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Colville National Forest and partners to begin prescribed fire operations as conditions allow
Operations included parts of forest in the Aeneas Valley on the Tonasket Ranger District
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Dennis & Marilyn Wilder are 2023 May Festival Grand Marshals
Oroville couple well-known for their service to the community, both in Oroville and Tonasket
Court, Police & 911 Calls
Federal, state and local law enforcement make major drug seizure near Oroville
Drugs believed to be destined for Colville Reservation and other native communities and surrounding areas in Washington and…