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Editor’s note: The following meeting summary of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) for the last week of January, is provided by County Watch (countywatch.org)
OKANOGAN -- Monday, Jan. 30, a.m.
Commissioners discussed aquatic projects in Forest Service cuts. Commissioner...
A mural of Gary Knowlton at the Manson Bay Park pool was unveiled at a public memorial in his honor on July 28, 2016. Mike Maltais/QCH
OLYMPIA – For the first time in more than six years since she lost her husband, Gary, to a drunk driver, Deana Knowlton testified before lawmakers in support of a bill to provide more counseling to traumatized victims like herself. House Bill 1501 introduced by 12th District State Representative...
Representatives from North Wind Aviation visit with an attendee during the 76th annual Lake Chelan Horticulture meeting held Jan. 21 at Chelan High School. Matthew Ockinga/NCW Media
CHELAN - Fruit is the beating heart of agriculture in North Central Washington. Be it apples, pears or cherries, people both local, domestic and abroad enjoy the fresh fruit that this region, with its fertile soil, offers each harvest. Far fewer people likely appreciate or understand what it takes...
This artist’s rendition of the completed tree sculpture parking lot and information kiosk is taken from the SR-173 Community Revitalization Plan. Courtesy Community Revitalization Plan
BRIDGEPORT – There is a state requirement that any project a city undertakes that involves new ground excavation must first be reviewed by the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) and Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs (GOIA) to qualify for certain grants or loans. No survey,...
Bridgeport Superintendent of Public Works Stuart Dezellem Mike Maltais/QCH
BRIDGEPORT – Keeping the lights on, the water running, the sewage processing, the grass mowed, the streets plowed of snow, and the myriad other duties for even a small community like Bridgeport is a tall order for a public works director in the best of times. When the worst of times occur as they...
WENATCHEE -- The North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Supernova Business Launch Competition (SBLC). The deadline to apply is Feb. 17. For more information and to apply visit ncwedd.com.
The annual competition is a community...
WENATCHEE - The Apple STEM Network is proud to announce the full line-up for the Science in Our Valley Spring Seminar Series. The seminar series is open to the public and will kick off in February at WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center located at 1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee.
The...
The U.S. and state flags hang at half-mast in front of Pateros City Hall to honor those citizens lost in mass shootings so far this year. As of this writing, 73 people have died and 163 injured in 40 mass shootings starting on New Years Day through the first three weeks of January. If this pace continues the colors may seldom see the view from the top of the pole. Photo by Mike Maltais/QCH
Residents living along this rural road appear to have solved the problem of speeding vehicles. Fines for ticketed drivers start at one mile-per-hour and go up from there. Mike Maltais/QCH
OKANOGAN – The county auditor, treasurer and deputy treasurer were recognized last October with the State Auditor’s Stewardship Award from Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy.
Auditor Cari Hall, Treasurer Leah McCormack and Deputy Treasurer Pam Johnson received the honor for their key roles in...
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- The Leavenworth Echo | Leavenworth, WA
- Cashmere Valley Record | Cashmere WA
- Lake Chelan Mirror | Chelan, Manson, Entiat, WA
- Quad City Herald | Brewster, Pateros, Bridgeport, Mansfield, WA
- Wenatchee Business Journal | Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan Counties, WA