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Pet owners spend night in line for spay/neuter clinic appointment

OKANOGAN – The second day of the four-day Big Fix free spay and neuter clinic at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex was similar to the first in terms of popularity. Perhaps more so, …

Good fences can sometimes cause bad headaches

PATEROS – Someone once said: “Good fences make good neighbors.” But nowadays, putting up a good fence is not as simple as it used to be. Case in point: A fence at 106 Ives …

Bridgeport Planning Commission hears Foster Creek Watershed Improvement Plan

BRIDGEPORT – A presentation of the Foster Creek Conservation District’s (FCCD) Foster Watershed Improvement Plan was the dominant issue at the monthly meeting of the Bridgeport Planning …

Bridgeport Council greenlights comprehensive plan grant application

BRIDGEPORT — City planner Kurt Danison addressed the city council's regular monthly meeting on April 17 to update members on the latest discussions of the Planning Commission and advise the …

Bridgeport council considers a new Bouska Square gazebo

BRIDGEPORT – Mayor Sergio Orozco told the April meeting of the city council that the gazebo in Bouska Square needs some TLC. “Unfortunately, it’s starting to fall apart, and we …

The Big Fix free spay/neuter clinic off to a big start

OKANOGAN – The Big Fix free spay and neuter clinic that began early Monday morning, May 6, at the Okanogan Fairgrounds Agriplex and will run through Thursday, May 9, got off to a running start …

CHELAN COUNTY - The Chelan County Commissioners have awarded $481,000 in lodging tax grants to eight local agencies for capital projects aimed at boosting overnight tourist visits. The funds, …

BRIDGEPORT – The draft drawings done by city engineers Gray & Osborne for the tree sculpture parking have been received by Superintendent of Public Works Stuart Dezellem. Those renderings …

Brewster EP&O levy passing as certification nears

BREWSTER – Preliminary votes released by the Okanogan County Auditor show the Brewster School District’s four-year Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) passing by more than the …

WENATCHEE – With the arrival of warmer temperatures comes a sight that’s as familiar to spring travelers in north central Washington as the winding roads and rapidly changing weather: …

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) is seeking public comment on proposed rules regarding the use of synthetic media, also known as "deepfakes," in political …

EAST WENATCHEE — Thriving Together NCW, a regional nonprofit dedicated to advancing health and well-being, announces the launch of a survey designed to gather information from residents in …

Free spay/neuter clinic comes to Agriplex May 6-9

BREWSTER – For about two-and-a-half years now, Brewster resident Mike Ostrom has waged a one-man campaign to capture homeless cats in and around the city so they can be spayed or neutered, …

Bridgeport School District requests city help with farm project

BRIDGEPORT –The school district has reached out to the city council with a request that the city cover the cost of utility water hookup for the school farm. City clerk/treasurer Judy Brown said …

Brewster passed over for charging station funding

BREWSTER – It appears that it may be some time before the city has its very own electric vehicle charging station (EVS) like Pateros and Bridgeport have.  Director of Finance Misty …

BRIDGEPORT – The Revitalization Committee is dealing with details that attend any major renovation like the Berryman Park upgrade. For instance, a staging area other than the park lawn for …

Brewster EP&O levy passing in early vote counts

BREWSTER – Preliminary votes released by the Okanogan County Auditor show the Brewster School District’s four-year Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) passing by more than the …

MEChA May Festival at WVC at Omak on May 17 

OMAK—The second annual MEChA May Festival will be held on Friday, May 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Wenatchee Valley College at Omak campus. This family-friendly, free event is open to the …

Grizzly Bears to return to North Cascades Ecosystem

SEDRO-WOOLEY - The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced their decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region of Washington, where the …

Franco Martinez-Tinoco named to Brewster city council

BREWSTER – The city council selected a new member during its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, April 17. Franco Martinez-Tinoco, a Brewster High School graduate and resident for more than …

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