Okanogan County receives Homeland Security grant
The Okanogan County Commissioners agreed to participate in a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the emergency management department.
County election officials say all votes tallied; certification is Nov. 26
Election officials say there are no more general election ballots to be tabulated after the fifth count was held Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Gary Hirst hired as new Oroville Police Chief
At the Nov.19 Oroville City Council meeting, the city offered the position of Chief of Police to Sgt. Gary Hirst.
Sasquatch Bowling and Volleyball compete with other Special Olympic athletes
Okanogan County Special Olympic teams compete in bowling and volleyball and earn medals.
Oroville Police Chief Langford ‘popping smoke’
Oroville Police Chief Mike Langford, who announced at the Oct. 17 city council meeting he intended to retire, has officially done so.
Detours come down on Whitcomb Avenue for the winter
The detours are gone, as of last Friday, Whitcomb Avenue, Tonasket’s main street, has reopened to vehicle traffic.
Okanogan County election officials do fourth ballot count
While the latest election count in Okanogan County was scheduled for last Wednesday, it was held on Thursday instead, awaiting more ballots.
OHA to host presentation on rattlesnake behavior at the CCC
OHA brings an educational presentation Friday, Nov. 22 called Shake, Rattle and Roll: Rattlesnake behavior….
Local Tonasket business owners voice concern over tree placement
At the Nov. 12 city Tonasket Council meeting, local business owners expressed concerns over the ongoing Perfect Passage Project.
- State Route 20 North Cascades Highway closing temporarily at 5 p.m., Nov. 15 due to snowfall
- Christmas Tree Permits available for Colville and Okanogan -Wenatchee National Forests
- Whitcomb Ave. reopened to foot traffic after weeks of construction
- WVC Omak Foundation to hold reception for Dean Cal Goolsby
- A heroine in uniform: The journey of a Vietnam War Army Nurse
- Natural gas protection initiative approved by voters
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