Brewster News

By Dee Camp Chronicle staff OMAK - A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Okanogan Valley and points east.

By Dee Camp Chronicle staff OKANOGAN - Patrick Plumb leads Joyce Fancher in the race for Tonasket mayor and incumbent Lee Webster is ahead of challenger David Smith in the contest for Brewster mayor, according to election night returns.

Wilmington, Del. - Produce for Better Health Foundation has named Chelan Fresh Marketing, of Chelan, Wash., Rainier Fruit Company, of Selah, Wash., and Welch's, of Concord, Mass.,the newest Fruits & Veggies-More Matters Role Models.

Two people were injured in a vehicle crash at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 3 about 3.2 miles south of Brewster on state Highway 173.

Kim Evans was named leader of the year at the annual meeting of the Okanogan County 4-H Leaders Council.

Bulldog seat cushions will be sold at the home football game this Friday, Sept. 18. The Okanogan Music Boosters will offer the cushions for $5 apiece.

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 20. Driver Jack C. Johnson, 86, Curlew, complained of chest pain and was taken by ambulance to Okanogan-Douglas District Hospital, Brewster, the Washington State Patrol said.

LINK Transit begins a no-fare shuttle service from Chelan Falls today, Sept. 11, to help people impacted by closure of the Beebe bridge.

The Beebe bridge is scheduled to reopen to foot traffic Sept. 8, but could remain closed to vehicles for several more weeks after being damaged in a fatal truck crash.

The Beebe bridge could remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians for several more weeks after being damaged in a fatal truck crash Aug.

Two people were injured when their car crashed Aug. 27 on U.S. Highway 97 a mile north of the Okanogan County line.

Four Brewster residents were among six people injured in a two-vehicle crash Aug.

Agricultural producers who would like to guide federal farm programs at the local level can do so as an elected member of the county Farm Service Agency committee.

Thunderstorms north of Spokane County sparked 34 fires Saturday and more may be on the horizon as the chance of storms continues Sunday.

A region-wide centerline rumble strip project is planned in August by the state Department of Transportation.

Posted: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 11:04 p.m. PDT Fair premium books are available By Sheila Corson Chronicle staff OKANOGAN - Okanogan County Fair premium books should be hitting stores this week for those needing the guidelines on entering exhibits.

Posted: Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 12:43 p.m. PDT State opens fishing on parts of the Okanogan, Similkameen and Columbia rivers OLYMPIA - The state is opening some parts of the Okanogan, Similkameen and Columbia rivers to salmon fishing.

WENATCHEE LEAVENWORTH CHELAN Rescuers searching for man who jumped into river Rescuers searching for man who jumped into river By K.C. Mehaffey World staff writer Jeremy Cook, 39, whose family is from Oroville, had been drinking with family and friends when he jumped off the bridge into the water, said Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers.

Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 4:15 p.m. PDT Scheller named to Brewster council By Sheila Corson Chronicle staff BREWSTER - Longtime resident John Scheller was appointed to the city council last month.

By Al Camp Chronicle staff BREWSTER - Four people were injured in a four-vehicle crash June 8 about 2.1 miles north of Brewster on U.S. Highway 97.