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Three Rivers Hospital seeks renewal of levy to fund emergency room

BREWSTER  – As Three Rivers Hospital looks to 2024, they have decided to ask voters to consider renewing a one-year property tax levy. “We appreciate the previous support of our …

Meth house remediation is expensive, specialized

OKANOGAN – Making a residence contaminated by residues from methamphetamine use safe for re-occupancy is not only costly, but it also requires specially trained personnel to do the job. …

Commissioners support county’s five-year homeless housing plan

(Editor’s note: Details provided by notes from Okanogan County Watch, info@countywatch.org) OKANOGAN – For those looking for homes to rent or purchase in the county it’s old …

Commissioners approve request for FYRE housing fund

OKANOGAN – The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a $10,000 request earlier this month from the Foundation for Youth Resiliency and Engagement (FYRE) for the agency’s …

State crime numbers up, law officer numbers down in 2022

LACEY – Crime was up, and the number of law enforcement numbers was down in the latest Crime in Washington (CIW) report for 2022 and the state ranks 51st out of 50 states and Washington, D.C. …

Link Transit board selects new CEO

The Link Transit Board of Directors has selected Nick Covey to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer for the agency. Mr. Covey was one of three finalists for this position. He will be the …

Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss bats, bears, and land transaction on July 14

OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet virtually on July 14 to discuss mineral prospecting, spring black bear hunting, white-nose syndrome, and a proposed land …

OLYMPIA – On July 6 the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions to protect the public and reduce wildfire risk. The restrictions affect campfires, target …

WA 211 Helpline Sees Jump in Calls

A helpline to help people connect with resources when they're in need has seen an uptick in calls to its service. However, funding remains a barrier to serving more people.  …

Editor’s note: The following meeting summary of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) for June 26, is taken from notes provided by Okanogan County Watch (countywatch.org). …

Oestreich receives $1,500 scholarship

Prosecuting attorney asks commissioners for additional staff

Editor’s note: The following was comprised from meeting notes by Okanogan County Watch: info&countywatch.org OKANOGAN – County prosecuting attorney Albert Lin spoke with the …

Broadband Action Team expands countywide internet

Editor’s note: The following was composed using meeting notes provided by Okanogan County Watch, info@countywatch.org OKANOGAN – Members of the county’s Broadband Action Team …

Vets need transport to Wenatchee clinic

Editor’s note: The following quotes come from notes compiled by Okanogan County Watch, info@countywatch.org OKANOGAN – Military veterans in the county need help finding transport to …

Newhouse stops Biden Administration from banning gas stoves

WASHINGTON, D.C .  – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill on June 22, that will prohibit funds for the …

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), in partnership with the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) and the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), …

Driver seriously injured in semi truck rollover

On June 30 at 2:45 p.m. an auto accident was reported in Orondo two miles up McNeil Canyon Road. On arrival firefighters found a semi and trailer through the guardrail and over a steep embankment. …

Editor’s note: The following meeting summary of the Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County (BOCC) for Tuesday, June 20, is taken from notes provided by County Watch (countywatch.org). …

Changes coming to Confluence Health facility names

Wenatchee - Beginning July 1, Confluence Health transitioned its naming conventions for its hospitals and some other locations to increase clarity and allow for smoother services for patients. …

Editor’s note: Last March the Quad published a story about Medicaid recertification requirements in Washington state for the 3,210 Okanogan County residents covered by or eligible for Medicaid …

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