Raymond Elmer Colbert, a life-long orchardist and community volunteer, passed away peacefully at his home on Boundary Lane in Oroville,… ...

OROVILLE – The Oroville School Board met on Jan. 27 and the directors were honored as part of School Board Recognition Month. The board heard reports from the school superintendent and the elementary ...

Washington State voters want legislators to cut spending but also support spending more on specific programs, according to a recent poll. “People are not anti-government,” said pollster Stuart Elway ...

TONASKET – Mayor René Maldonado returned to Tonasket City Council chambers Tuesday evening after a short sabbatical. The council discussed upcoming events and responded to concerns from the community ...

OMAK – A suspect has been arrested on several charges, including arson in connection with a fire that broke out at around 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 25 at the UPS loading dock in Omak. The initial report ...

NCW Libraries will host the virtual Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Program “They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation through Pop Culture” on Feb.12 at 6 p.m. LaToya ...

OMAK – The spirit of rodeo and community service was alive on Jan. 25 as the Omak Elks Lodge hosted the grand coronation and fundraiser event for the 2025 Rodeo Champions of American (RCA) Washington ...

TONASKET – The 3rd Annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby was a resounding success, drawing 320 anglers and 439 class entries to the icy waters. Despite a chilly start with temperatures at -5 degrees ...

OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council approved the purchase of a firetruck with a 75-foot aerial ladder for the Oroville city and rural fire departments at their Jan. 18 meeting. Oroville Fire Chief ...

After a year-long effort led by the Okanogan Conservation District, the 2024 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for Okanogan County was officially approved on Jan. 7 and signed by the Okanogan ...