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‘Hostile behavior’ leads to arrest of two juveniles at Oroville School

School attempted to issue emergency expulsion of 12-year-old but no guardians could be reached

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Inexperience didn’t slow Pacific Northwest Trail backpackers (l-r) Matt Marquardt, Brian Magelssen and Austin Wagoner, who made their way westward through Oroville from Glacier National Park on their way to the Olympic Peninsula in 2013.

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Forest Service seeks members for Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council

Council provides recommendations on administration and management of the Pacific Northwest Trail.

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The Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board, along with Lakeland Restoration,  will be applying herbicides to parts of Osoyoos Lake starting Sept. 1 to help control Eurasian Milfoil infestations. In order to access shallower sections of the lake airboats will be utilized.

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Lake Osoyoos Eurasian Milfoil treatment begins Sept. 1

Noxious Weed Control Board to treat milfoil infestations, primarily located in river section, south of the lake

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Caton and Neal to head to general for commissioner race

Hawley and Budrow on ballot for sheriff

Josh White

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Josh White named Deputy Forest Supervisor

“We’re excited to have Josh at headquarters, where his skills will be utilized across the forest….” —Forest Supervisor…

Okanogan County Recovery Navigator Program offers outreach, treatment and recovery support services, by people with lived experience, for those who are struggling with life challenges related to substance use or mental health. Inez who works in communications, Crystal Gunn, Field Based Outreach Specialist and Lyndsey Sprinkle, CPC joined Family Health Centers in celebration of National Health Center Week, with an event held in Omak, Aug. 6.
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Everyone knows someone who is suffering

Okanogan County Recovery Navigator Program offers outreach, treatment and recovery support services

Okanogan-Similkamenne River Basin

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Osoyoos Lake level returned to normal following early summer snowmelt

Levels set by International Joint Committee maintained through Zosel Dam regulation

Officer Chris Patterson

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Oroville police officer recieves state American Legion award

Chris Patterson honored as ‘Law Enforcement Officer of Year’

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Helping victims and survivors of Domestic Violence

OMAK — The Support Center will be presenting Safety Planning 101 classes for victims and survivors of domestic…

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On Thursday, July 21, many local, county, tribal and state agencies met for the annual Fire Season Meeting. The National Weather Service kicked off the discussion by discussing the above normal precipitation which has so far helped keep fires at bay. However, they said weather trends over the next couple of weeks will likely bring fire season in full force.

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First Responders gather for annual fire season meeting

Agencies say volunteers needed, lookie-loos discouraged

Dave Rodriguez

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Rodriguez hopes voters will write him in on ballot for return to coroner’s office

Current Okanogan County Coroner seeking a chance to continue to general election

Morningstar St. Peter

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Sheriff’s office seeks woman suspected in assault and robbery

Victim says woman who was once a friend assualted her

Samual Adams

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Update: Second suspect arrested in $20K robbery on Chesaw Road

Both suspects in robbery have both now been charged