Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Dr. Homer Wilkes announced March 21 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing $24.9 million in wildfire protection projects …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the  Biochar Research …

Just last month, Andrew and Brandi Wonacott of Yakima, reached out to me with a story no parent should ever have to tell. Andy and Brandi had two of their four children, William and James, succumb to …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, President Biden announced March 21 that he is committed to tearing down four hydropower dams in Washington. President Biden's remarks are the …

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On March 24 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and his House colleagues passed H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. This legislation would put practices in place that …

PATEROS – The first-ever dog adoption event hosted on March 18 by the Pateros-Brewster Community Resource Center for the non-profit Okanogan Angels dog rescue and low income spay/neuter …

OLYMPIA – For the second time this year. Twisp resident Deana Knowlton has appeared before a state Legislative committee to testify in support of a bill that would provide more professional …

PATEROS – The Eviction Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) was one of the main and immediate topics discussed at the Pateros Brewster Community Resource Center board of directors meeting on March …

WENATCHEE – On March 23, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Chief Ryan Moody, Commander of the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) issued a media release about a long-term human …

PATEROS – Pateros City Council member Megan Sherrard announced her resignation from her council seat effective this month and plans to move out of the area. She was first appointed to the …

WENATCHEE - Change can be hard. Whether it’s adjusting to a new job, learning a new city or having to replace your beloved old phone with a new one, figuring out how to navigate your new world …

PLAIN - The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office reports on March 17, Deputies were dispatched to a report of a body discovered in the16000 block of Camp 12 Road in Plain.  Chelan County …

Editor’s note: The following meeting summaries of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) for the first week of March 2023 are taken from notes provided by County Watch …

BRIDGEPORT – Results from the 44th annual NCW Regional Art Show at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center include three Bridgeport students recognized for their work.  …

BRIDGEPORT – Council members discussed renovations to the city’s public pool at Berryman Park during the regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, March 15. Public Works Superintendent …

BREWSTER – The Brewster City Council passed two resolutions at its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, March 16. One concerned updating the city’s Fair Housing Policy and the other the …

BREWSTER – Douglas Okanogan Fire District 15 honored its more than 50 fire and EMS volunteers at the 2023 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held at the American Legion building on March 11. In …

OLYMPIA – Washington moved a step closer to capitalizing on the ability of the state’s public lands to capture and store carbon to help address climate change and increase revenues for …

NCW Libraries has added a collection of light therapy lamps to its Library of Things. The HappyLight Touch Plus lamp provides UV-free light with 10,000 lux intensity with adjustable brightness …

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is partnering with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Towing and Recovery Association of Washington (TRAW), and the …