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Dr. James Jex, wife Kellie and their three sons, Christian, 5, and their twin sons, Gavin and Keegan, 3, look forward to becoming apart of the the community of Tonasket and said they already feel welcomed by everyone.

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North Valley Hospitals Rural Health Clinic welcomes new doctor

North Valley Hospital Rural Health Clinic has a new General Practitioner and General Surgeon.

Fisheries staff measure a white sturgeon.

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Agencies and Tribes work to restore populations of white sturgeon

Why has there been a steady decline of white sturgeon juveniles in the upper Columbia River?

This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. This virus was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. [CDC]

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Okanogan County COVID-19 incidence rate continues upward in October

The county 14-day COVID-19 incidence rate continues a slow climb in October.

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Commissioner Franz invites residents to telephone townhall Sept. 29

Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz (DNR) will host a townhall on wildfires on Sept. 29 at 5 p.m.

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Cold Springs Fire 9o percent contained, turned back to local fire resources

The Cold Springs Fire, which burned nearly 190,000 acres is now 90 percent contained….

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The 189,592 acre Cold Springs Fire is now 80 percent contained

There was good progress yesterday on the Cold Springs Fire fire line, according to Thursday’s update.

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Economic Alliance Infrastructure Committee accepting applications for the 2021 .09 Prioritization Process

Applications for 2021 .09 Prioritization Process are being accepted starting today, Sept. 17.

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Cold Spring Fire burns 187,689 acres, 40 percent contained

OMAK - Over the last 24 hours crews fighting the Cold Springs Fire have made significant progress…

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Cold Springs Fire remains uncontained, 163,000 acres

The Cold Springs Fire started Sunday and spread by high winds and is estimated at 163,000 acres.

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Palmer Mountain Fire is fully lined, 84 percent contained

The Palmer Fire, now 17,988 acres, is listed as 84 percent contained and is completely lined….

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Virtual Palmer Fire public meeting today

A virtual public meeting will be held on the Palmer Fire on Tuesday, Aug. 25 staring at 6…

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Palmer Fire at 18,077 acres and 27 percent contained

Firefighters made significant progresson the Palmer Fire which has grown to 18,077 acres.

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Firefighters still struggling to contain 13.5001 acre Palmer Firefight

The Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville, has grown to 13,500 acres.