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The Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board, along with Lakeland Restoration,  will be applying herbicides to parts of Osoyoos Lake starting Sept. 1 to help control Eurasian Milfoil infestations. In order to access shallower sections of the lake airboats will be utilized.

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Lake Osoyoos Eurasian Milfoil treatment begins Sept. 1

Noxious Weed Control Board to treat milfoil infestations, primarily located in river section, south of the lake

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Caton and Neal to head to general for commissioner race

Hawley and Budrow on ballot for sheriff

Josh White

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Josh White named Deputy Forest Supervisor

“We’re excited to have Josh at headquarters, where his skills will be utilized across the forest….” —Forest Supervisor…

Okanogan County Recovery Navigator Program offers outreach, treatment and recovery support services, by people with lived experience, for those who are struggling with life challenges related to substance use or mental health. Inez who works in communications, Crystal Gunn, Field Based Outreach Specialist and Lyndsey Sprinkle, CPC joined Family Health Centers in celebration of National Health Center Week, with an event held in Omak, Aug. 6.
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Everyone knows someone who is suffering

Okanogan County Recovery Navigator Program offers outreach, treatment and recovery support services

Okanogan-Similkamenne River Basin

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Osoyoos Lake level returned to normal following early summer snowmelt

Levels set by International Joint Committee maintained through Zosel Dam regulation

Officer Chris Patterson

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Oroville police officer recieves state American Legion award

Chris Patterson honored as ‘Law Enforcement Officer of Year’

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Helping victims and survivors of Domestic Violence

OMAK — The Support Center will be presenting Safety Planning 101 classes for victims and survivors of domestic…

Dave Rodriguez

Election

Rodriguez hopes voters will write him in on ballot for return to coroner’s office

Current Okanogan County Coroner seeking a chance to continue to general election

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The election season kicked off in the first candidates forum for Okanogan County Commissioner Candidates District 3. The forum was held at Tonasket Elementary School at the end of June. Other forums have been held in mid- and south-counties, as well as the Methow.

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Commissioner candidates present their ideas at forum

Commissioner candidates — Jon Neal, Aarion Kester, Kari Alexander and Lloyd Caton, speak at forums around the county.

Fire Restrictions

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Okanogan County burn restrictions begin June 15

Okanogan County Commissioners declare burn ban from June 15 through October 15, 2022.

Savannah Berg and family pose for post-grad photos.

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Tonasket and Oroville graduate Class of 2022

Oroville and Tonasket High Schools graduated their Classes of 2022 on Saturday, June 4. Many students received scolarships…

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National Weather Service issues regional flash flood alert for Sunday

ALERT! – Flash flood warning for the area. NWS asks folks to take caution as a dangerous and…

Okanogan County Sheriff ‘s Deputies, the North Central Washington Special Response Team and the East Cascade SWAT Team gather in Tonasket to discuss an attempt to serve a search warrant on a Loomis man Wednesday. The attempt was made after the man, who is prohibited from owning firearms, is alleged to have fired during a dispute with neighbors in the Toats Coulee area.	<em>Laura Knowlton/staff photos</em>

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Update: Home of barricaded man breached, arrest made

Law enforcement returned to the Toats Coulee home of a man wanted on assault charges and made an…