Press Releases
OKANOGAN - Small businesses still battling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for a local grant funded through the Okanogan County American Recovery Plan Act Funds (ARPA).
Applications were available starting December 1, and will close on December 31. Only complete applications will...
OLYMPIA – In a 2020 report published by the NFPA, clothes dryers caused 4% of home structure fires in 2014 through 2018. Last year in Washington State, there were a reported 352 fires caused by appliances which included clothes dryers. More home clothes dryer fires occur in the fall and winter...
OLYMPIA – Washington State Department of Health (DOH) will continue to provide free COVID-19 home test kits to residents at least through the end of 2022, despite the end of federal financial support for testing programs. With upper respiratory season at a high peak, at-home tests offer a way for...
As you look for that perfect gift, don’t overlook presents that have long-term benefits. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) MNStudio / iStock via Getty Images Plus
StatePoinT - The holiday shopping season is here. What do you give a loved one to show them just how much you care? It’s time to think outside the box. Here are four presents you can give to special young people in your life now that they may not appreciate in the moment but will thank you for...
With shipping deadlines coming up quickly, it’s time to start thinking about getting those presents in the mail. Submitted photo
StatePoinT - Unlike Santa, most of us don’t have elves to take care of properly packing up holiday packages. With shipping deadlines coming up quickly, it’s time to start thinking about getting those presents in the mail. If you don’t know where to begin with sending gifts across town or around the...
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StatePoint - After your lawn gets its last seasonal cut, it is time to put away spring and summer outdoor power equipment, like lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers. What’s next? Snow throwers, generators and other small engine equipment need to be ready for...
In 2021, more than 107,000 people died from drug-related overdoses, according to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, the bulk of which were from illicitly manufactured fentanyl, which shows up in fake pills, methamphetamine, and cocaine. PHOTO SOURCE: (c) ArLawKa AungTun / iStock via Getty Images Plus
StatePoint - As America’s drug overdose and death epidemic continues to impact communities of every size in every corner of the country, new challenges have emerged.
In 2021, more than 107,000 people died from drug-related overdoses, according to the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention,...
WENATCHEE - The American Red Cross urges blood donors of all types and those who have never given before to book a time to give blood now and help keep the blood supply from dropping ahead of the holidays.
People of all blood types are needed, especially platelet donors and those with type O...
OLYMPIA - As the days are getting shorter and nights longer, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to remind everyone about fireplace and chimney safety. Before starting up your fireplace for the upcoming cooler nights, make sure that your chimney is ready for use.
Chimney fires can result in the...
OKANOGAN – With flu season on the horizon and COVID still in the rearview mirror it is time for citizens concerned about these potential health risks to consider vaccinations as a measure of added protection. COVID boosters will soon be available for youngsters as well.
An Oct. 13 media release...
NCW Media Newspapers
- 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