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Palmer Fire at 18,077 acres and 27 percent contained
Firefighters made significant progresson the Palmer Fire which has grown to 18,077 acres.
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FEMA authorizes federal funds to help fight Palmer Fire
FEMA has authorized federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Palmer Fire…
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Firefighters still struggling to contain 13.5001 acre Palmer Firefight
The Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville, has grown to 13,500 acres.
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Level 3 Evacuation Alert issued between Chopaka and Toats Coulee roads
The Palmer Fire was first reported near Washburn Lake Road on the afternoon of Aug. 18 and quickly
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Number of COVID-19 cases in Okanogan County now at 924, no new deaths reported
The Monday, Aug. 17 update of COVID reports 22 new cases of people testing positive in the county.
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Commissioner Franz Pleads with Residents: ‘Please Help Protect Firefighters by Doing Your Part to Reduce COVID-19 Spread’
Wildland firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, highlights need to take precautions
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2020 Washington apple harvest estimated to hold steady at 134 million boxes
Washington State Tree Fruit Association released its forecast for the 2020 apple crop today.
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Community COVID-19 testing opportunity coming to Okanogan County
Public Health is offering all residents free COVID-19 testing in Okanogan County starting Aug. 13.
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Oroville Schools looking at in-person and remote learning models
Oroville Schoola have models for both in-school and remote learning for the 2020/2021 school year…
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Death toll from COVID-19 increases to eight in Okanogan County
COVID-19 in Okanogan County shows that eight residents have now passed away from the virus.
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Branch and Haven lead in county commissioner primary race
One incumbent and one newcomer lead in the first count of Tuesday’s primary election ballots.
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Health agency looking for campers who may have been exposed to COVID-19
Okanogan County Public Health seeks campers who may have been exposed to COVID-19.
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Okanogan County has highest incidence rate of COVID-19 cases in Washington
Okanogan County has, by far, the highest incidence rate of COVID-19 cases in Washington State