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Newhouse, Pappas Bill to combat Opioid epidemic included in government funding package

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– On Dec. 20 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after his legislation with Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) to  extend the emergency scheduling of …

MEETING NOTICE There will be a Special meeting of the Board of Douglas Okanogan County Fire District #15 Commissioners Tuesday, January 03, 2023 Pateros Fire Station 191 …

Looking back on 2022

 I want to take a moment to look back on some of the work I’ve done in Congress for our district in 2022. From passing landmark legislation to securing critical funds for projects in our …

Bridgeport awarded grant to refurbish old water tower

BRIDGEPORT – The Bridgeport City Council held a public hearing for citizen comment on its Capital Facilities Projects list during its final meeting of the year on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Later in …

Animal welfare advocates address county dog-cat problem

OKANOGAN – Nearly three dozen animal welfare advocates came together early last December at the 12 Tribes Casino to take a fresh look at the problem of - and potential solutions for - the issue …

New WSU institute would help lead clean energy tech innovation

OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee announced his proposal for a new Institute for Northwest Energy Futures at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus on Monday, Dec. 12. Inslee was joined by WSU …

Community Foundation Awards $412,000 in Grants to NCW Nonprofits

NCW - The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $412,000 through the Regional Impact Grant (RIG) program to 52 nonprofits across North Central Washington. The RIG …

Brewster Chamber looks ahead to 2023 event calendar

BREWSTER – The Brewster Chamber of Commerce held its final meeting of the year last Wednesday, Dec. 21, at its headquarters in the Senior Center building. President Mike Mauk recapped some of …

Once in a generation snowstorm sweeps through county

BREWSTER – The National Weather Service (NWS) is calling the pre-Christmas snow storm a “once in a generation event” according to bulletins it has been issuing warning travelers of …

Pateros City Council approves TIB agreement for ADA improvement funds

PATEROS -- The Pateros City Council held its last regular meeting for the year on Monday, Dec. 19, and among other business approved a resolution for grant funds from the state Transportation …

Brewster man one of five arrested on drug charges – all part of same drug trafficking organization

WENATCHEE - On December 8, Chelan County Deputies responded to a male passed out in a vehicle in Manson. Deputies that arrived on scene recognized the male as Caleb Ritz, a 39 year old male from …

Five arrested on drug charges all part of the same drug trafficking organization - Brewster man arrested in Manson

NCW - On December 8th, 2020, Chelan County Deputies responded to a male passed out in a vehicle in Manson, WA.  Deputies that arrived on scene recognized the male as Caleb Ritz, a 39 year old …

National Weather Service calling for temps in single digits, below zero overnight lows

If you think it's cold now, it's about to be much colder.  The next few days could be challenging to some. The National Weather Service is calling for even colder temps over …

Transportation Improvement Board awards Brewster Old 97 funds

BREWSTER – A long-sought approval from the state Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) just saved the city more than $180,000 in matching funds for the Old Highway 97 improvement project …

Stage 1 burn ban notification - effective Dec. 16 at 5 p.m.

Stage 1 burn ban notification Washington Department of Ecology – Air Quality Burn ban area:  Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties Burn ban starts:  5 p.m., Dec. …

2022 Stanley Lifetime Achievement Award winners announced

Wenatchee — The Numerica Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the 2022 Stanley Lifetime Achievement Award winners: Rhona Baron as the recipient in the professional division and Daina …

Colville Tribes Fish and Wildlife capture salmon in Sanpoil River

Editor’s note: The growing movement to restore Chinook salmon to traditional waters and to allow the migratory fish easier access to spawning grounds is gaining support as evidenced by a recent …

Columbia River Drug Task Force issues Safety Bulletin: Rainbow Fentanyl

WENATCHEE - On behalf of the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) we want to make the public aware of different colored Fentanyl or what is considered “Rainbow” Fentanyl that has been …

Rainbow Fentanyl: The colors that kill

Just about everyone loves rainbows. They rank among the visual sights of the natural world as some of its most thrilling and photographed. But leave it to the profiteers and predators among us to …

Brewster Police Dept. heads off school shooting threat

BREWSTER – A Brewster School District staff member contacted the Brewster Police Department on Saturday, Dec. 3, concerning threats made by a student to “shoot up the Brewster Middle …

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