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Sheriff’s office looking for a missing Okanogan man
The Okanogan County Sheriff’s office is looking for an Okanogan man last seen on Christmas day.
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Emergency calls can now be made by text to 911 Dispatch Center
OKANOGAN - The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center is now capable of accepting text messages to…
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Sheriff cautions people to be aware of fraudulent unemployment applications
OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Sheriff Tony Hawley is cautioning people to be aware that there have been over…
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Standoff between police and man suspected of being armed ends peacefully
OROVILLE – Well-armed county, local and federal law enforcement surrounded a workshop on Sawtells Road last Sunday, where…
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Suspect arrested in death of Tonasket man
TONASKET – A man suspected of killing another man at the Roundup in Tonasket on Saturday, March 21,…
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Man charged with attempted murder in Oroville
OROVILLE - A man was arrested and charged with attempting to murder Bradley Keener, Oroville, by hitting him…
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Increased police presence at Oroville Schools due to perceived threat
OROVILLE - The Oroville School District announced it will have a greater presence of law enforcement on Tuesday,…
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Police Chief Todd Hill resigns from Oroville Police Department
OROVILLE - After 16 years with the Oroville Police Department, Police Chief Todd Hill tendered his letter of…
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Border crackdown on Iranian travelers was a local initiative, CBP whistleblower says
By Patrick Grubb, Publisher The Northern Light Newspaper A Blaine-area Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer says the…
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Maycumber legislation would increase law enforcement, improve training and allow more officers in underserved communities
OLYMPIA - A package of bills introduced today in Olympia would streamline and improve law enforcement training, increase…
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Suspect in home invasion arrested with stolen property
OROVILLE - An Oroville man, suspected of breaking into an occupied Oroville home in the 400 block of…
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Tonasket man charged with murder in connection to body found in trunk
OKANOGAN - A Tonasket man has been charged in the death of his wife, Angela M. Bowers, whose…