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State Parks Commission announces virtual November meeting

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene virtually on November 13 to discuss several key initiatives, including land transfer and park planning efforts across …

Craftsman’s art flags inspire as “Burnt Glory”

BREWSTER – Anyone walking into the Harvest Bazaar at the Brewster-Pateros-Bridgeport Senior Center last Saturday, Nov. 2, could not miss the large display just inside the door of colorful …

Quilts of Valor to honor Okanogan, Omak, Twisp veterans

OKANOGAN – The OK Quilts of Valor Group #95848 has three upcoming presentation ceremonies scheduled to recognize military veterans at three locations. Okanogan 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, …

Cascadia Conservation District to hold regular board meeting November 15

WENATCHEE — The Cascadia Conservation District will hold its regular board meeting on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office located at 1350 …

Mansfield Legacy Fund opens grant applications for community projects

MANSFIELD — Nonprofit organizations serving the Mansfield community are now eligible to apply for funding through the Mansfield Legacy Fund as the grant application process officially opened on …

Brewster homeowners confront school board over water rights

BREWSTER – A dispute over water rights involving a shared water line between the Brewster School District and a Sunset Avenue homeowner resulted in an airing of grievances during the public …

WDFW accepting applications for 2025-2027 Wildlife Diversity Grants

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced it is now accepting applications for up to $400,000 in funding for conservation projects that support some of the …

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest welcomes new forest supervisor

PORTLAND, Ore. — Tara Umphries, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the U.S. Forest Service, has been appointed as the new Forest Supervisor for the …

Insurance expert: Rising wildfire risk drives coverage crisis in Washington

CHELAN – As wildfire risk accelerates, homeowners’ insurance costs rise, and coverage becomes increasingly difficult to acquire and keep, the Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners …

Pateros RCO application for tennis court replacement grant unfunded

PATEROS – Amid the ongoing construction on Commercial Avenue improvements from Lakeshore Drive on the west end to Dawson Street on the east, the city council met on Oct. 21 to hear the latest …

Free spay-neuter clinic returns to Okanogan County

OKANOGAN – For the second time since May, Greater Good Charities Big Fix 2.0 brought its spay and neuter clinics for dogs and cats to Okanogan County in response to the huge turnout for their …

World War I records topic of Veterans Day genealogy presentation

EAST WENATCHEE - The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) announced a special Veterans Day presentation focusing on World War I military research, challenging common misconceptions about …

Icicle Fund names Phil Lacey as new Executive Director

LEAVENWORTH—Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) Executive Director Phil Lacey will transition into a new role as Executive Director of the Icicle Fund. “The work that Icicle Fund …

Douglas County Commissioners to review department budgets, court services

EAST WENATCHEE—Douglas County commissioners will conduct budget reviews and public meetings during the final week of October to discuss departmental budgets and public services. The Board …

Steelhead returns meet threshold to open season

PATEROS – Following nearly a decade of closed seasons, steelhead fishing has returned to the Upper Columbia River effective Oct. 16 for a period yet to be determined by the Washington …

Dia de los Muertos, Halloween holidays are dead ahead

BREWSTER – The Oct. 16 regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce put the final touches on nearly back-to-back celebrations coming up with Halloween on Oct. 31, and Dia de los Muertos (Day of …

Bridgeport planner updates council on comprehensive plan process

BRIDGEPORT—City contract planner Kurt Danison occasionally visits the city council to update members on the city comprehensive plan and where the city is in the process. The regular monthly …

Washington's studded tire season begins Nov. 1

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Transportation reports its crews from Port Angeles to Pullman have trained for winter weather, stocked storage sheds and inspected more than 560 …

Bridgeport council unanimously approves fireworks ban

BRIDGEPORT – The city has joined the growing list of municipalities that are banning fireworks inside their limits as an added fire preventative measure in the face of hotter summer …

Economic Alliance brings its story to Brewster City Council

BREWSTER – The Economic Alliance (EA) brought its arsenal of business tools and services to the regular monthly meeting of the city council last Thursday, Oct. 17. Executive Director Roni …

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