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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.
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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.
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COVID-19 variants found in two different Okanogan County residents
Public Health confirms the UK and California variants found in two different Okanogan County residents.
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Te Hee Hee Stone statue dedication
CHESAW — Arnie Marchand will be giving a Te Hee Hee Stone statue on Saturday, May 1 at…
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DNR Implements new burn restrictions
Rising fire danger prompts restrictions in the Northwest, Pacific Cascade and Northeast Region