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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System launched in Okanogan County

A new county wide COVID-19 vaccine appointment notification system has been launched.

Laura Knowlton/staff photo Dulce Delicia, has locals addicted in the short time since the husband-wife team, Sergio Hernandez and Anallely Chavez opened their business in Tonasket.

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Local couple defying odds starting new business during pandemic

A sweet new Tonasket business, Dulce Delicia, has locals addicted in the short time since it opened…

A vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is displayed in Truro, N.S. on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

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Okanogan County COVID-19 Incident Rate up a bit

Over two million people in Washington state have received the COVID-19 vaccination.

<em>On Feb. 12 local author Brent Baker (right) hosted a book signing party for his debut novel, “Breaking Yesterday,” at Beyer’s Market, along two other artists, Nicole Unser and Caleb Knowlton, who have worked with Baker on projects. </em> Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Local artist hosts book signing event

Brent Baker has written a debut novel, a Christian speculative thriller, called “Breaking Yesterday.”

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Okanogan County PUD rate structure discussion continues

The PUD continued the discussion regarding adjusting rate structures to move closer to actual costs.

All regions of the state have moved into Phase 2 of the Washington Healthy reopening plan.

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Entire state to progress into Phase 2 of Healthy Washington reopening planning

Okanogan County will move into Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington reopening plan.

Source: OCPH A chart showing COVID-19 vaccinations statewide, as well as the number of vaccinations in Okanogan County.

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Okanogan County suffers its thirty-fourth COVID related death

Another person has died from COVID-19 related illness in Okanogan County…

Gary DeVon / staff photo Arnie Marchand with his new book “What is Your Name?” and his publishers Kay and Mike Sibley at their home in Oroville.

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Arnie Marchand writes new book ‘What is Your Name’

Arnie Marchand has written a new book, “What is Your Name” the follow up to “The Way I…

Washington state is entering the next phase of the statewide vaccination plan.

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County health officials announce Coordinated Vaccine Distribution and Communication Plan

County health officials have collaborative plan to provide access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Okanogan County is experiencing a cyber attack that has caused issues with its phone system and emails. <em>The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward </em>

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Okanogan County hit by cyber attack, affecting phone and email

County government has experienced a cyber-attack affecting the services provided to the community.

James Knowlton/submitted photo Demonstrators protest outside of the Okanogan County Courthouse earlier this month. Due to the riots at the nation's capital on Jan. 6, government agencies on a national and state basis, as well as some counties, are taking extra precautions during the Presidential Inauguration.

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Heightened security leads to county office changes

Due to heightened security protocols three county offices will be by appointment only Jan. 19 to 22.

Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. announces he will vote for the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. Seen here arguing against Impeachment during Trumps first Impeachment hearing. (File Photo)

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Rep. Newhouse to vote for Trumps impeachment

U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced he will vote for the Articles of Impeachment against President Trump.

Source: Okanogan County Public Health

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Ten new cases of COVID-19 in Oroville area

There were 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the three-day period covered by Public Health’s Monday update.