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NCW – 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 from the...
The yard has taken on greater importance and more people than ever are taking care of their yards. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers tips to homeowners on fall landscape prep and winter outdoor equipment prep. Fall Landscape Prep: Check your landscape and prune limbs that might...
(StatePoint) A home painting project can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a beginner. However, if you do the right prep work, the painting process doesn’t have to be so intimidating. By following these steps, you’ll set yourself up for clean paint lines and amazing results, no matter your...
StatePoint - Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your wellbeing. “Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for the soul and it’s good for the body,”...

Don’t wait until an emergency is looming to prepare. Taking key actions now can help you stay safe, informed, and connected during a natural disaster, and help you recover in the aftermath. Courtesy (c) Gulcin Ragiboglu / iStock via Getty Images Plus
StatePoint - There’s no better time than right now to prepare yourself and your family for the unexpected. Don’t wait until torrential rain and high winds beat on your windows or wildfire flames glow on the horizon. In those moments, your only thought will be getting your family to safety ....
BrandPoint - As temperatures begin dropping this fall, you may be worrying about rising energy costs. Fortunately, there are a number of simple, proactive steps you can take that will save on energy and expenses for your home - while also increasing comfort - today and well into the future. On top...
StatePoint - With higher gas prices and rising inflation putting pressure on finances, drivers are looking for ways to save on the cost of car ownership. On average, it costs between $15,000- $24,000 to own a car over a five-year period, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, repairs, financing,...

Fill the Seals. Reinforcing the seal around the entire window frame will ensure it’s ready for cold weather. Courtesy StatePoint
StatePoint - Prepping windows for cold, gusty weather are essential no matter your home’s age, but what exactly needs to be done? Read on for the ultimate breakdown of how to seal windows and protect your home from the winter chill. Step 1 – Test for Air Leaks. Any style of window could have small...
OKANOGAN – Sheriff Tony Hawley issued a fraud call media release on Oct. 10 advising county residents of fraud calls. “We have received multiple reports of county residents receiving telephone calls from a person claiming to be from the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office,” said Hawley. “These calls...
This story has been updated - see portion in yellow OKANOGAN – The countywide burn ban on campfires was lifted effective Oct. 7, according to an Okanogan County Emergency Management advisory. Recreational fires must be contained in a concrete, rock, or steel ring (made from non-combustible material...

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