Bill proposes higher fees for Discover Pass in Washington
SB 5390, proposed by Sen. Derek Stanford, R-Bothell, increases the cost of a Discover Pass from $30 to $45.
7th District lawmakers make wolf management a priority in 2025 session
Seventh District Lawmakers representing NE and NC Washington are making a major push for bills recognizing the comeback of the gray wolf throughout the region,
Man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for supervising a drug trafficking organization in Oroville
A Mexican National alleged to have run a drug trafficking op in Oroville, Wash. was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Feb. 19, 2025.
New state forest proposed; this one’s under water
Draft legislation would designate bull kelp in the Puget Sound as Washington’s official marine state forest.
Common Loon faces decline in Okanogan Highlands: Upcoming presentation to address concerns
OHA is set to host a presentation on the recent declines in the Common Loon population in the Okanogan Highlands, on Friday, Feb.21.
Tonasket’s Perfect Passage Project expected to restart in March
The Tonasket City Council met Feb. 11 and learned the Perfect Passage Project, Phase 1B, is scheduled to begin on March 10.
Okanogan Valley Fund Grant applications open for 2025
Community Foundation of NCW announced its Okanogan Valley Fund 2025 grant cycle, offering financial support to nonprofits,
NVH board reviews financials and upcoming construction
North Valley Hospital (NVH) Board of Commissioners (BOC) met for their regular monthly meeting, Thursday, Feb. 27. CEO John McReynolds briefly discussed the written administration report and highlighted a few key items.
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 7th District Sen. Shelly Short.
- Governor declares Invasive Species Awareness Week
- State Department of Agriculture confirms avian influenza case in Mason County
- Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee seeks new members as eight seats open up
- 2025 Okanogan Horticultural Meeting informative, well attended
- Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes
- AI bills aim at transparency, protection of intellectual property
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