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Easy Fire remains the largest fire in the county

The Easy Fire, burning 17 air miles west of Mazama, has reached 2,130 acres and is zero percent…

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families houses juvenile offenders sentenced to 30 days or more at two of it’s juvenile rehabilitation facilities. The Green Hill School, pictured above, was 30% over capacity in June, leading DCFY to freeze new intakes, which forced the counties to house any additional offenders themselves. <em>Courtesy of DCFY</em>

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DCYF, counties reach agreement to resume intakes at juvenile rehab facilities

Only a week after Washington’s 39 counties filed a lawsuit, new intakes will resume at two juvenile rehabilitation…

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NCW Libraries 2023 annual report demonstrates increased library engagement

NCW Libraries released their 2023 Annual Report highlighting stories and key data points demonstrating library use and engagement,

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Colville National Forest enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Starting Aug. 9, 2024, the Colville National Forest will be entering Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.

Charles Burbery

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Charles Glen Burbery

Charles Glen Burbery was born on Sept. 2, 1930 in Horse Spring Coulee near Loomis, Wash. at the…

The annual Lake Osoyoos Cup Jet Ski Races were held last Saturday and Sunday at Oroville’s Deep Bay Park. In this race all the racers begin in a line and charge off to the course when they get the signal. <em>Gary De Von/staff photo </em>

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Oroville hosted Lake Osoyoos Cup Jet Ski Races & Oroville Family Festival

The Lake Osoyoos Cup Jet Ski Races took place last weekend with racing on Saturday and Sunday at…

A ballot drop box located at the Oroville Police Station. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Ballot returns lagging day before Washington state’s primary election

The Washington Secretary of State’s Office is expecting a flood of last-minute primary ballots.

U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, who represents Washington state’s 4th Congressional District, at a public meeting in Omak regarding a federal proposal to reintroduce grizzly bears into north-central Washington state. Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse’s office.

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Newhouse makes statement regarding passage of Interior Appropriations Bill

“This year’s Interior appropriations bill is a huge victory for rural America,” said Rep. Dan Newhouse.

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Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam going around

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

State Route 20 remains open to through traffic. A pilot car will escort vehicles through mileposts 148-157 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. <em>WSDOT Photo </em>

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Easy Fire continues to burn, Hwy. 20 reopened

The south end of the Easy Fire, 17 miles west of Mazama, continued to slowly burn toward the…

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Innovative fish passage meant to revive Yakima River Basin salmon opens in Cle Elum

U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was in Cle Elum, Wash. to highlight federally funded salmon…

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Less than half of WA families who qualify for new tax credit are applying

The Working Families Tax Credit is an annual tax refund for Washington residents worth up to $1,255.

Shari Maureen Skipper

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Shari Maureen Skipper

Shari Maureen Skipper died on July 11, 2024 in Wenatchee, Wash. Shari was born on May 16, 1950,…