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    A U.S. Border Patrol helicopter was also enlisted to do a search from the air for the missing 77-year-old Lucy Burns, as well  as 93 search personnel from six counties.
    Wauconda area woman still missing, despite extensive search
    By Gary DeVon • August 20, 2024 8:30 am

    Despite a massive effort to find her, a 77-year-old Wauconda area woman, reported missing the evening of Aug. 10, has not been located.

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    Okanogan County will no longer provide policing for...
    By Laura Knowlton • August 15, 2024 8:30 am

    The Okanogan County Commissioners agreed to terminate their interlocal police service contract with Tonasket

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    Chris Wolley, one of the irganizers of the Lake Osoyoos Cup races, rounds a bouy in apast race. <em>GT file photo</em>
    Lake Osoyoos Cup Jet Ski Races at Deep...
    By Gary DeVon • August 1, 2024 8:30 am

    The Lake Osoyoos Cup Jet Ski Races Family Festival takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2 to Aug. 4 at Oroville’s Deep Bay Park.

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    Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office
    Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam going around
    By Gazette-Tribune • July 31, 2024 8:30 am

    Okanogan County Undersheriff Dave Yarnell reports that the phone scam that occurred in June is going around again.

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    Two WA juvenile rehab facilities suspend intakes for first time due to overcrowding
    Two WA juvenile rehab facilities suspend intakes for...
    By Gazette-Tribune • July 11, 2024 8:30 am

    Two juvenile rehabilitation centers have suspended the intake of new offenders due to overcrowding.

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    Washington law enforcement org weighs in on upcoming...
    By Gazette-Tribune • April 16, 2024 8:30 am

    Law enforcement agencies across Washington state will have a less restrictive set of rules when it comes to vehicle pursuits of fleeing suspects.

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    K9 Timber, the newest member of the Okanogan County Corrections team. <em>OCSO photo</em>
    K9 Timber, certified in finding fentanyl and other...
    By Gazette-Tribune • April 12, 2024 8:30 am

    K9 Timber and his handler Corrections Deputy (CD) Bennett graduated from training Friday, April 11.

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    Police given more leeway to pursue suspects
    Police given more leeway to pursue suspects
    By Gazette-Tribune • March 15, 2024 8:30 am

    Rollbacks on police pursuits win bipartisan support after intense deliberations.

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    Sen. John Lovick studies a proposal at his desk on the floor of the Senate. Photo courtesy of Senate Democrats
    Police officers soon will be allowed to work...
    By Gazette-Tribune • March 12, 2024 8:30 am

    Washington remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita and one answer to that problem might be allowing officers to work part-time.

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    The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office’s newly completed Mobile Command Vehicle/Trailer. The command trailer’s purpose is to support county agencies and entities (city, county, fire, EMS and other special purpose districts) in the county during unusual or disaster events. OCSO photo
    Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office has new Mobile Command...
    By Gazette-Tribune • March 8, 2024 8:30 am

    The command trailer’s purpose is to support county agencies and entities in the county during unusual or disaster events.

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    Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D-Tacoma, prime sponsor of SB 6009, addresses the Senate. A bill banning the use of hogtying by the police was approved by the Senate. Photo courtesy of Senate Democrats. WNPA photo
    Hogtying ban unanimously passes state Senate
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 19, 2024 8:30 am

    Washington State could become the first state to ban this arrest tactic

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    Let’s Go Washington turns in 400,000 signatures to...
    By Gazette-Tribune • December 15, 2023 8:30 am

    A voter advocacy group has collected enough signatures to put an initiative on the ballot to restore state policy regarding pursuits.

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    Kathryn Burke
    Governor appoints Burke as Okanogan County Superior Court...
    By Gary DeVon • December 12, 2023 8:30 am

    Gov. Inslee announced the appointment of Kathryn Burke to the Okanogan County Superior Court bench.

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