Okanogan County News Archives

Construction begins again on Methow River bridges; crack sealing begins Temporary traffic signals are in place on Highway 153 at the Methow River bridges at mileposts 3 and 10, according to the state Department ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“Growers are telling us they need a few days of warmer weather before they will know the real extent of the damage.”

Pacific Lutheran University has reported that two PLU students, one of them a player on the school's football team, were killed in a car accident near Brewster, Okanogan County, on Friday night. via Seattle Times

“Families are incredibly busy and this technology is an easy way for to connect with me without leaving home”

Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, will take advantage of new technology to bring 12th District residents together for a community call from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“The crews are trying to get a handle on it. If we can kick it where it's at, it will be OK”

Four firefighters were killed Tuesday evening while battling a wildfire in a rugged area of the North Cascades. via The Spokesman-Review

“It's not unusual to have a couple of cold days in April”

Coinda Guzman of Quincy holds her son, Freddy Guzman, 2, as they brave the cold temperatures watching her other son, Daniel, play in a varsity soccer game Friday night in Quincy. via Wenatchee World

“While we still cover the same ground year after year, we've reduced the amount of herbicide actually applied”

Tonasket Ranger District plans noxious weed program Between May and September, about 400 acres of noxious weeds will be treated with herbicide on lands cared for by the Tonasket Ranger District, according to a ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“The groups realized we could win more by settling”

The decadelong battle over a proposed gold mine in north-central Washington ended today when environmental groups and the mining company reached a settlement. via The Seattle Times

Paying for college is topic of workshop in Okanogan "Funding Your Child's College Education, a workshop for parents, is planned for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in the Okanogan High School cafetorium. via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“This transaction is a primary example of bringing community partners together for economic development in Okanogan County”

Butlers purchase Old Flour Mill building; expansion of fruit business slated John and Donna Butler, Omak, are purchasing the former Old Flour Mill building, Okanogan, and will expand their American Produce ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“The next day, we received a call to retrieve her radio collar”

How a state hunting policy pushed Washington's big cats to the brink Hot on the heels of a cougar, Catherine Lambert could barely contain her excitement. via High Country News

Support Center observes assault, abuse prevention month The Support Center in Okanogan will observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month during April and National Crime Victims' ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“I did a double take and saw what I wish I hadn't seen”

Pipe dreams: Janice Heizer of Omak received a little surprise March 25 while working her 20-mile mail route around Tonasket. via Wenatchee World

“It is our hope that lowering the age requirement will allow for larger pools of applicants that have the skills fill our vacancies and successfully complete our training program”

Civil Service lowers age to 18 for working in sheriff's dispatch center According to a letter received April 1 by the Okanogan County Civil Service Commission, the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office has just ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“The weather (March 30) was very blustery and the wind changed 180 degrees from north to south during the afternoon”

Trapshooters wound up their season with the Okanogan County championships March 30 at the Omak Fish and Game Club. via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“G. Actively recruit and promote Associate Membership in the Economic Alliance through direct contact with businesses and individuals on an ongoing basis.”

By Sheila Corson Chronicle staff The board of the Economic Alliance heard reports of multiple plans in progress, including an update on the "back-burnered" incubator project, from executive director Roni ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

“There are many impacts that are positive, that are not necessarily economic. It will help maintain the viability of that railroad line, which keeps hundreds of semis off the highway”

Bob Morton , R-Orient , to allow trucks to haul up to 137,500 pounds, instead of the previous maximum gross weight of 105,000 pounds. via Trucks world news