House unanimously passes Abell bill to allow family burial grounds on private property
Rep. Hunter Abell secured unanimous passage of HB 2239, that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds on land they own.
Community Action Council awarded $60K from Chick-fil-A, Inc
Chick-fil-A awarded $60K to the Okanogan County Community Action Council – through its True Inspiration Awards® program…
Deputy State Fire Marshal advises lithium-ion battery safety
Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, if damaged or used incorrectly, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.
WA lawmakers propose bill to hold closed emergency meetings
Washington state lawmakers are pushing for public agencies to be able to hold emergency meetings that would not be open to the public.
Juvenile property crimes meeting draws a full house
A meeting held to discuss the rash of property crimes, especially by juveniles, was well attended by concerned citizens and public officials.
DNR will host public listening session in Winthrop to gather wildfire hazard mapping input
Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend
Suspect in child’s death arrested after multi-jurisdiction effort
After an extensive homicide investigation an arrest has been made in the death of three-month-old Tonasket infant, Ellie Leighton.
Tonasket teen serves as Legislative Page for Rep. Hunter Abell
THS student Teak Plank spent the week of Jan. 26-30 in Olympia in the Legislative Page Program after being sponsored by Rep. Hunter Abell.
Oroville council advances Shoreline Plan, approves park events
The Oroville City Council approved addressed airport-related infrastructure work during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
- Anglers brave the cold for Bonaparte Lake’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby
- Support your local school and vote yes on the levy
- Three Oroville juniors seek to be selected as May Festival Royalty
- Annual Okanogan Horticultural Society meeting Feb. 11
- Meet the candidates for new Oroville High School Principal
- Molson Ice Fishing Derby draws 200 anglers to Sidley Lake
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Experience the magic of Christmas with Christmas in Washington’s concert series featuring Geoffrey Castle!
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6 things you need to know about the new internet service in Brewster, Loomis and Tonasket
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Students, host families + community reap rewards of international exchange program
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Go recycle, then Go Again: Green Okanogan guides local circular economy
