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Douglas County to launch mobile permitting office for Chelan Hills fire recovery

Douglas County Fire District No. 4 in Orondo will host the county's new Planning, Permitting & Land Use Mobile Office on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. County staff will provide rebuilding and permitting assistance to residents affected by the Chelan Hills Fire.
ORONDO — Douglas County is launching a mobile planning and permitting office to assist residents affected by the Chelan Hills Fire with rebuilding and recovery efforts.

Washington Wellbeing Initiative offers up to $40,000 for regional partnerships

WENATCHEE — Community organizations in North Central Washington are invited to apply for up to $40,000 in funding through the Washington Wellbeing Initiative, a statewide collaboration seeking to support projects focused on community belonging, civic health and wellbeing.

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Free spay, neuter clinic returns to Okanogan County Oct. 29

OKANOGAN COUNTY — Team Okanogan Animal Rescue and Greater Good Charities will hold a four-day clinic offering free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations and microchipping Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds.

Okanogan County School Retirees' Association to meet Oct. 27

OMAK — The Okanogan County School Retirees' Association will hold a general meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 639 W. Ridge Drive, Omak.

Leadership Institute of NCW expands to Omak, applications open through Oct. 31

OMAK — The Leadership Institute of North Central Washington is expanding to Okanogan County, offering residents a free opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about local government and become more involved in their communities.

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State News

As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

OLYMPIA – Roughly 10,000 immigrants in Washington are losing their Medicaid health coverage due to federal cuts Republicans in Congress approved last year.

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Sports

Wild rally past Tri-City 5-2 in preseason finale

Wenatchee Wild forward Kalen Miles scans for the puck in the final minutes of Wenatchee's 5-2 preseason win Sunday afternoon at the Tri-City Americans. Miles scored the first Wild goal, later adding an assist.
KENNEWICK — The Wenatchee Wild scored five consecutive goals to rally from an early two-goal deficit and defeat the Tri-City Americans 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at Toyota Center in the preseason …
Wenatchee AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington was named the 2026 West Coast League Coach of the Year after leading the AppleSox to a league-best 39-13 regular-season record and their sixth WCL championship.
Mitch Darlington named West Coast League Coach of the Year
WENATCHEE — Wenatchee AppleSox head coach Mitch Darlington has been named the West Coast League Coach of the Year after leading the team to its sixth league championship. The WCL announced the …
AppleSox rout Bells to advance to WCL Championship
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee AppleSox advanced to the West Coast League Championship with an 18-4 victory over the Bellingham Bells in the North Division Championship game. Wenatchee will face …
Wenatchee Wild forward Levi Benson (center) sets up between a pair of Prince George Cougars players during Friday's Western Hockey League game at CN Centre. Prince George notched four goals in the second period of Saturday's game en route to a 5-0 win over the Wild.
Power play pushes Prince George past Wild Saturday, 5-0
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia – One night after the penalty kills headlined a defensive standoff at CN Centre, the Prince George power play powered up and pushed its team to a win Saturday, …

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Opinion
Terry Ward, Publisher

What happens when nobody wants to be wrong?

Nobody particularly enjoys being wrong.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson, center, tours a Spokane neighborhood damaged by wildfire Aug. 9, 2026, alongside emergency response officials. Burned trees and the remains of destroyed structures are visible throughout the neighborhood.
OLYMPIA — Gov. Bob Ferguson has requested up to $13.2 million in additional federal disaster assistance to repair public infrastructure damaged by wildfires that swept through Central and Eastern …
Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested an adult on an attempted murder warrant and a juvenile on a warrant for hit-and-run after a crash investigation on Oct. 6.
EAST WENATCHEE — A Bridgeport man wanted on attempted murder and drive-by shooting warrants was arrested Oct. 6 after deputies investigated a crash that damaged a Douglas County PUD power box and prompted reports of a nearby power outage.
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comment on a recommendation to classify the burrowing owl as a state endangered species.
EAST WENATCHEE — A bat found outside a Chelan County residence tested positive for rabies after a person and their pet had direct contact with the animal, according to the Chelan-Douglas Health District.

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Obituaries
Genevieve Elaine Smith
Genevieve Elaine Smith, age 87, passed away on August 30, 2026, wrapped in the loving arms of her namesake granddaughter, Genevieve Stephens. This Amazing Woman is now in the arms of Jesus, her …
Patricia Munk Patricia "Pat" (Davis) Munk passed away Aug. 11, 2026, in Lebanon. She was born in 1941 in California. She graduated from Napa High School and San Francisco State College. She was …
Teresa Marchand Hoback September 18, 1949 – July 4, 2026 Teresa Marchand Hoback, a woman whose life was defined by love, generosity, and service to others, passed away peacefully, surrounded …
Daniel Carl Martin March 9, 1947 – April 9, 2026 Daniel Carl Martin, a devoted Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandfather, passed away on April 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with …
Wade C. Jacobson, of Mansfield, WA, passed away on March 26, 2026 at the age of 60.  Arrangements by Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan, WA.
Betty Jean Smith, former resident of Brewster, WA passed away at the age of 91 in Gig Harbor, WA on February 6, 2026.  Arrangements provided by Barnes Chapel, Brewster.

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