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Colville and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests taking fire precautions
The Colville National Forest entered Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on July 22 due to elevated fire danger.
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Easy Fire near Mazama closes SR20, grows to 354 acres
The lightning-caused Easy Fire is burning in large dense timber with abundant dead trees and extensive ground vegetation.
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‘I think everybody will get there’: WA Dem chair on delegates endorsing Harris for prez
With President Joe Biden’s endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Washington’s Democrats look to be jumping on the bandwagon.
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Lake Osoyoos milfoil treatments begin Monday
July 22 - 24 the Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board will be conducting aquatic weed control treatments…
Obituaries
Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Ann Rounds
Kathryn Rounds, 75, Oroville, Wash., died July 7, 2024. She was born on Feb. 28, 1949 in Springfield,…
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National Weather Service warns of thunder activity
The National Weather Service in Spokane has advised of thunderstorm activity arriving over southern Okanogan County.
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Samuel Arthur James Allenby
Samuel Allenby, 22, died July 8, 2024, in Omak, Wash. Sam was born on April 1, 2002, in…
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North Valley Hospital honored for ‘Quality Excellence’ by WSHA
NVH has been honored by the Washington State Hospital Association for the Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality…
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Washington panel eyes increasing jail-based voter participation
There may be renewed efforts to expand jail-based voter participation among those who have still retained their voting…
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Two WA juvenile rehab facilities suspend intakes for first time due to overcrowding
Two juvenile rehabilitation centers have suspended the intake of new offenders due to overcrowding.
Obituaries
Richard B. Roberts
Richard B. Roberts, 89, died June 17, 2024, in Tonasket, Wash. He was born April 25, 1935 in…
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Chase Nigg wins Senior All-Around Cowboy honors at Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo
The 82nd Annual Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo took place under sunny skies last Thursday, bringing lots of…
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NCW Libraries hosting Humanities Washington program
Hear the remarkable story of how the Nez Perce Tribe acquired the largest and oldest collection of its…