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Red Cross: Critical type O blood shortage; donors needed now

WINTHROP — The American Red Cross has a critical shortage of type O blood and urges eligible donors to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. As a thank-you for helping replenish the blood supply, all donors who come to give blood or platelets now through...

Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee to meet March 14

  OKANOGAN - The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee is meeting 6 p.m., March 14, at the Commissioners Hearing Room 237, 4th N. in Okanogan.  There is an opening for a Committee Member. If anyone is interested. Send a letter of intent to the Okanogan County Commissioners, 123 - 5th Ave N,...

Symphony - 10 months

Pet of the Week - Symphony

  Symphony Age: 10 months Sex: Spayed Female Looks Like: Domestic Long Hair Mix Animal ID: 40142810 Adoption Fee: $65 I hear a Symphony! This young girl has been in our shelter for 79 days now and is still looking for the right forever home. Symphony came to us as a stray, had probably lived...

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE from the National Weather Service Spokane

  A message from Okanogan County Public Works OKANOGAN COUNTY - Bands of moderate to heavy snow are expected Friday night (Feb. 8) into Saturday (Feb.9). Snow will be followed by increasing north or northeast winds Saturday into Saturday night. Blowing and drifting snow will have the potential to...

Measles outbreak in multiple Washington counties

  OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health announced today that a King County resident with measles and several Clark County cases may have been exposed to the virus in a public location where all were present the same day and time period during their likely exposure period. The...

Burn ban lifted for Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties

  A Stage 1 burn ban in Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, OKANOGAN, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties expired at noon today (Jan. 15, 2019), according to the Washington Department of Ecology.    Winds are expected to pick up on Wednesday, improving air quality in the region.      https://waburnbans...

Stage 1 burn ban begins Sunday in Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties

  YAKIMA – A ban on outdoor burning and the use of uncertified stoves and fireplaces begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, in Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Okanogan, Ferry, Pend Oreille and Stevens counties due to poor air quality predicted for the region. Restrictions on burning will continue until...

Brewster Chamber of Commerce to meet Wed., Jan. 9

BREWSTER - Just a reminder that the Brewster Chamber of Commerce is having the January meeting at the American Legion in Brewster 9:00 am., Wed., Jan. 9, 2019. Hope to see lots of people there.   We will be announcing the new Leadership for 2019 and getting committees together for the upcoming...

North Central Washington Tree Fruit Days January 15-21 in Wenatchee and Chelan and February 5 in Omak

  NCW - Join us for WSU Tree Fruit Extension Programs in North Central Washington on January 15, 16, 17, 21, and February 5, 2019. Co-sponsored by Northwest Cherries, Pear Bureau Northwest, NCW Fieldmen's Association, Chelan Future Farmers of America and the Okanogan Horticultural Association....

Pet of the Week - Shella

Shella Age: 4 years Sex: Spayed Female Looks Like: American Pit Bull Terrier Mix Animal ID: 40182172 Adoption Fee: $125 Shella is a happy gal! She bounds out of her kennel with such joy and happiness to be with a person. She is an adventurous gal who likes to explore and see new things making a...

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