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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.
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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)…
Obituaries
David Louis Prince
David Louis Prince, died June 1, 2025. He was born to Louis and Kathleen (Grant) Prince on Aug.…
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Eric Samuel Strandberg II
Eric Samuel Strandberg II, 25, died on June 11, 2025. He was born to Eric Strandberg and Deanna…
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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…
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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…
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Thomas Jacob Barnett
Thomas Barnett, 45, Tonasket, Wash., died May 23, 2025. He was born in Brewster, Wash. on Sept. 30,…
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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…
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Okanogan County Burn Restriction will go into effect June 6.
Okanogan County Commissioners are implementing burn restrictions and burn bans during times of high fire danger, effective June…
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Search for murder suspect and investigation continue in Okanogan County in coordination with Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office continues its active investigation into the tragic murder of three children, allegedly committed…
Obituaries
Michael ‘Al’ Maden
Al Maden, 67, of Tonasket, Wash., died on May 27, 2025. He was born in June 1957 in…
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WDFW monitoring black bears near Oroville, offers safety tips
State Fish & Wildlife monitoring a black bear sow with two cubs, as well as another young black…
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Spotlight on Health: Important Screenings for Smokers
If you smoke cigarettes, you have likely heard the warnings about how it can harm your health. Everything…