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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 …

Budrow wins sheriff, Neal new commissioner in final election results

OKANOGAN – The final ballot count from the Nov. 8 General Election released by county auditor’s office shows Paul Budrow winning the race for Okanogan County Sheriff over incumbent …

OKANOGAN – Following are summaries of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) meetings as provided by County Watch (countywatch.org). …

Driver hits patrol car, arrested after fleeing accident

BRIDGEPORT – Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a hit and run accident after a car struck a deputy’s vehicle while the deputy was conducting a traffic stop on another …

Budrow leads Hawley at the wire for sheriff

OKANOGAN – The latest vote count of Nov. 8 general election results from the website vote.wa.gov shows challenger and former Twisp Police Chief Paul Budrow with a comfortable 675-vote lead over …

Pateros approves 2023 EMS, property taxes, and operating budget

PATEROS – The Pateros City Council passed a pile of resolutions and ordinances among other business at its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 21. Following public hearings on a 2022 …

Three men arrested for possession of Fentanyl, other drugs

Wenatchee- On Nov. 1, Matthew D. Hendricks, a 29-year-old resident of East Wenatchee, was observed by Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) Detectives in Rock Island. Hendricks had a DOC Escape …

The struggle with holiday sobriety is real

Over the holidays, there is an increased number of holiday work events, family gatherings, and social functions. It is the time of the year to celebrate with family and friends. While it is a joyous …

Central Washington has (already) spoken: Grizzly bears are a threat

For decades, Central Washingtonians have had to fight to make our voices heard over the noise of outside interest groups and government bureaucrats who think they know what is best for our …

OKANOGAN – The following are summaries of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) and Board of Health (BOH) meetings as provided by County Watch (countywatch.org). Board of …

Budrow overtakes Hawley in race for sheriff

OKANOGAN – The Nov. 17 vote count of the Nov. 8 General Election from the Okanogan County Auditor’s office shows challenger and former Twisp Police Chief Paul Budrow now in the lead for …

OKANOGAN - The Economic Alliance is sponsoring a workshop for all employers in Okanogan County to learn about the upcoming changes in the Labor & Industries rate for 2023. Employers will learn …

Bridgeport council approves 2023 final budget

BRIDGEPORT – The Bridgeport City Council opened its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 16, with two public hearings, one on 2023 city revenue sources and property tax ad valorum (a …

Brewster applies for Commerce grant to help cover utility bill arrearages

BREWSTER – The city has applied for a State Department of Commerce (DOC) grant to help cover residential customer utility bill arrearages. City finance director Misty Ruiz announced at the …

Stage 1 burn ban now in effect

Washington Department of Ecology – Air Quality   Burn ban area: Okanogan, Chelan, Kittitas, Douglas counties   …

12 Tribes Colville Casinos officially launches sports betting

OMAK - 12 Tribes Colville Casinos officially launched sports betting kiosks at their three locations in Lake Chelan, Omak, and Coulee Dam. Sports betting is available for many popular sports, …

Hawley, Budrow provide close race for Okanogan County Sheriff

OKANOGAN – The race to watch according to the Nov. 8 General Election preliminary results from the Okanogan County auditor’s office is the one for Okanogan County Sheriff between …

Columbia Post 97 posts the colors honoring veterans at Quad City schools

QUAD CITIES – The American Legion Honor Guard from Columbia Post 97 presented the colors at all four Quad City schools during three days of Veterans Day ceremonies on Nov. 8-9-10. Guard members …

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