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Budget and spending are top issues for 2025 Legislature, Short says
The multi-billion-dollar shortfall this year is an “artificially caused crisis” that does not warrant a tax increase, says…
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Governor declares Invasive Species Awareness Week
Gov. Bob Ferguson has proclaimed Feb. 24-28 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week.
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State Department of Agriculture confirms avian influenza case in Mason County
The WSDA confirms Mason County’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds, in a small…
Obituaries
Lois Fay Johnson
Lois Fay Johnson fell asleep in death on January 18, 2025, at the age of 76.
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Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee seeks new members as eight seats open up
The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC) is facing a significant transition as eight of its 11 seats…
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2025 Okanogan Horticultural Meeting informative, well attended
The Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting took place at the Agriplex at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Feb. 6 and…
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Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes
During the latest Tonasket School Board meeting, the board discussed finances, sports and the district’s stance on potential…
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Oroville City Council approves water connection north of Veranda Beach Resort
The Oroville City Council heard a request for water service by extending water past its current furthest connection…
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Controversial initiative bill gets mixed testimony
A state bill that critics say would kill the initiative process got a mixed response during its public…
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Okanogan Horticultural Society Annual Meeting Feb. 6 at the fairgrounds Agriplex
Okanogan Hort Society meeting is Feb. 6 with pest management and horticultural information and three WSDA pesticide credits…
Obituaries
Joyce Verney
Joyce Maxine (Holben) Verney died on Jan, 22, 2025. She was born on Dec, 8, 1929 near Genesee,…
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Gregory Reed
Gregory Reed died peacefully at his home on January 22nd, 2025 at the age of 78 years old.…
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OSPI gives guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington
OSPI announced in a news release guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington state/