There is an increased risk of suicide or accidental injury due to substance use around the holidays.
The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office has been notified that 11 inmates tested positive for COVID-19.
Public Health says 11 residents have died at North Valley Extended Care due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 in the county is increasing at an alarming rate.
There will be free COVID-19 testing available in Okanogan, Oroville and Tonasket this week.
Okanogan County Public Health is asking residents to exercise caution around the upcoming holiday.
Public Health reports there were 35 positive cases of COVID-19 in a two-week period in the county.
Voters are favoring the two incumbents, Chris Branch and Andy Hover for county commissioner positions.
Sheriff’s Office and Public Health announce offer of naloxone to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
An outdoor burning ban began Monday, Oct. 26 in Okanogan County and continues until further notice.
