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Tule Mat Lodge project gets underway at Salmon Bake

PATEROS—A traditional shelter called a Tule Mat Lodge or Longhouse, constructed from an abundance of local natural materials, is planned for the Wagner Ranch north of Winthrop, property gifted …

Bridgeport completes lead line survey, patches public pool

BRIDGEPORT -- Superintendent of Public Works Stuart Dezellem advised the city council at its June 18 meeting that he has completed the lead line survey required by the state Department of Health. …

Brewster Police Chief discusses stalking law challenges

BREWSTER—Police Chief Marcos Ruiz reported to the June 20 meeting of the city council that he recently met with 7 th District State Senator Shelly Short and 32 nd District Democratic …

Brewster High transforms into fire camp

BREWSTER—After helicopters assisted firefighters in knocking down a flareup on the Gold Creek fire south of Carlton on Tuesday, June 25, hand crews continue mop-up operations around structures …

City of Bridgeport addresses hazard tree limbs in Marina Park

BRIDGEPORT – Professional tree cutters (fallers) in the timber industry call them “widow makers,” the broken treetops or branches that can land on and injure or kill the faller near …

Bridgeport revisits city parks for upgrades, promotion strategy

BRIDGEPORT – The city has approached the Douglas PUD to upgrade the RV spaces in its parks to keep up with modifications in RV design that require larger spaces to accommodate them. At the …

Firefighters work to contain Gold Creek blaze

CARLTON – The latest news from the Gold Creek wildfire south of Carlton indicates crews may soon have the situation under control. Fire crews hope to contain the 275-plus acres blaze today …

WENATCHEE — Pybus Public Market is set to host its inaugural "Kids ONLY Artisan Market" on August 10, offering young entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity and business acumen.

U.S. acknowledges historic and ongoing negative impacts of Columbia River dams on tribes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a report released on June 18, the U.S. Department of the Interior acknowledged Columbia River dams have had historic and ongoing negative impacts on tribal communities. …

New three-district bus barn rises at Brewster High School

BREWSTER – The Brewster School District is currently constructing a new transportation facility with approval and assistance from the state.  Former Brewster School Superintendent …

Bridgeport City Council proposes mandatory fence permits

BRIDGEPORT – The Bridgeport City Council discussed amending the municipal code to require a fence permit during its regular monthly meeting on June 18. The proposed change aims to ensure that …

Iconic Flour Tower in Bridgeport sells for $900,000

BRIDGEPORT –The iconic Flour Tower, a 1910-era grain storage elevator turned eclectic private residence, sold last month after being on the market since 2023. A notice on the online brokerage …

Pateros issues mandatory survey for lead pipes, cross-connections

PATEROS—One of the major projects that City Administrator Jord Wilson is working on now is a mandatory survey being mailed to every city water user to complete a lead service line inventory and …

BREWSTER – The boundaries for the upcoming 18 th annual Brewster King Salmon Derby have been adjusted after the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the 2024 seasons for …

OMAK — Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has named Carolyn Goolsby as the new Dean of its Omak campus, effective Aug. 16, the college announced on Tuesday. In her role, Goolsby will oversee …

Brewster Class of 2024 Salutatorian Yadhira Fregozo-Medina: Near-perfect is close enough

BREWSTER – For Class of 2024 Salutatorian Yadhira Fregozo-Medina, near-perfect is an acceptable way to conclude a high school career. The top scholar capped her academic achievements with a 3.9 …

Streeter receives OCSRA scholarship

The Okanogan County School Retirees' Association awarded Lyndsi Streeter, Okanogan, the OCSRA $2,000 Scholarship for 2024. Lyndsi is a junior at WSU, majoring in math education. Left to right are: …

Austin honored as two-time District 6 Athletic Director of Year

BREWSTER – Bears’ Athletic Director Greg Austin has been named District 6 Athletic Director of the Year by the Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrators Association (WSSAAA) for …

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus hosts Big Top raising tour

BREWSTER – Two cannibals were dining on a clown for dinner. One turns to the other and asks: “Does this taste funny to you?” Leo Acton, a clown for the Culpepper & …

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus brings its lions and tiger to Bears country

BREWSTER – Despite competition from a pair of graduations, a baseball tournament, and the annual Bridgeport Daze celebration, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus with its lions and tiger …

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