Oroville Council votes to help support senior meal program
Jennifer Fitzhum, Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition Program, appeared before the Oroville Council to appeal for support.
Oroville and Tonasket city offices closed July 4th
The cities of Oroville and Tonasket will close their offices for the Friday, Fourth of July holiday, reopening on Monday.
Oroville will pass new Zoning Code updates, maintain ‘residential feel’
The Oroville City Council met on June 17 and discussed the Zoning Code Updates with Oroville City Planner Kurt Danison.
Mid-Valley Hospital CEO discusses future expansion options
Mid-Valley Hospital CEO Andy Bertapelle discussed the possible construction of a new hospital with the Okanogan County Commissioners.
Rep. Abell appointed to Joint Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs
Seventh District Rep. Hunter Abell (R) was appointed to the Joint Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs (JCVMA) on June 16.
Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal grant cut
The NCW Narcotics Task Force is facing the possibility of shutdown following the elimination of the federal grant that had funded it.
Tonasket School Board approves year-end staffing, reviews budget
The Tonasket School Board met Wednesday, May 28. Board members celebrated the completion of the fitness room.
Travis Decker sought mental health counseling 2 weeks before daughter murders
The murder of three young girls in Chelan County last week is shining a spotlight on veterans’ mental health issues.
County launches ‘Harvesting Hope’ to combat food crisis
Facing a growing food insecurity crisis, the OCCA has launched “Harvesting Hope,” aimed at addressing the urgent need for supplemental food.
- Okanogan County Burn Restriction will go into effect June 6.
- Search for murder suspect and investigation continue in Okanogan County in coordination with Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
- WDFW monitoring black bears near Oroville, offers safety tips
- Spotlight on Health: Important Screenings for Smokers
- Volunteers to staff historic Mt. Bonaparte Fire Lookout
- Short bills addressing wolf predation are signed into law