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2 drivers and child hospitalized after Omak crash on SR-97

2 drivers and child hospitalized after Omak crash on SR-97

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OMAK, Wash. – A two-vehicle collision on State Route 97 sent two drivers and a child to the hospital, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP).See the Story

Single-vehicle DUI crash in Okanogan County injures Tonasket man

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Single-vehicle DUI crash in Okanogan County injures Tonasket man

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OKANOGAN COUNTY, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) reported a DUI crash on Saturday involving a single vehicle on State Route 20. The incident occurred around 4:38 p.m.See the Story

From Surgery to Stardom—Brewster’s Uriah Marcille Stages Remarkable Comeback, Shatters Records as a Sophomore

BREWSTER — In a season that reads like a Hollywood script, Brewster High School sophomore Uriah Marcille has stunned the Washington track and field community with an inspiring return to dominance—overcoming a devastating injury and climbing back to the top…Brewster · Brewster Read Article

Forest Restoration Requires Flexibility

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Restoring our forests isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. It requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to respond to changing conditions on the ground. That’s why many forest managers are turning to condition-based management—a more nimble approach that allows project details to shift depending on the specific needs of the forest. The Twisp Restoration Project in Washington serves as a prime example of this approach in action. With t…Twisp · Twisp Read Article

New Course Openings We’re Excited About In 2025

Alert the press, find the giant scissors and cue the ribbon cutting ceremony. With spring in full swing, it can only mean one thing: it’s course opening season. In 2024, we saw a banner year for course openings. Resorts, private clubs and local tracks across the country (and world) made headlines with redesigns, remodels or just flat out brand new loops. Pinehurst No. 10. Bandon Dunes’s Shorty’s. Broomsedge. Tree Farm. Sedge Valley. Citrus Farm…Brewster · Brewster Read Article

Level 1 Advisory issued for wildfire burning near Wannacut Lake between Tonasket and Oroville

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Okanogan County Emergency Management says the advisory is for people on Steep Mountain Road due to a fire burning near Wannacut Lake between Tonasket and Oroville.Wildfires · Tonasket See the Story

Michell J. (Laird) McCombs

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Michell “Mickey” McCombs, (Laird), passed away on April 27, 2025, in Omak, Washington, at the age of 68. Born on Nov. 28, 1956, in Fairbanks, Alaska, she brought warmth and vitality into the world that would define her life and…Omak · Omak Read Article

Alaskan Bush People star Rain Brown addresses burglary arrest, slams former manager

Rain Brown has broken her silence after she and her husband, Josiah Lorton, were arrested on burglary and mischief charges in Washington State. The Alaskan Bush People star took to Instagram to express her heartbreak over the public’s reaction, claiming a former manager falsely accused her. Rain’s emotional message included a Bible verse and a plea for fans to reserve judgment. Her arrest, which took place on April 11, resulted in multiple ch…Instagram · Okanogan Read Article

Drink of the Week: Finnriver Bloom Cider

Cider as a category is often unfairly relegated to the fall. But the bright and aromatic Finnriver Bloom Cider encapsulates springtime in a can. The farm-based cidery on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula crossed my radar a few months ago. For our March/April issue, we reached out to the folks behind Salt Lake City’s Scion Cider Bar for some spring season recommendations. Co-founder Elisabeth Osmeloski and her husband Matthew Ostrander, a certified …Brewster · Brewster Read Article

Where is Kit Mora? Loved ones push for justice and answers more than 3 years after the Washington state teen was last seen

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Teen Esmerelda “Kit” Mora was reported missing from Omak, Washington in September 2022, but is believed to have disappeared long before then. The Omak Police Department and the Attorney General’s MMIWP Cold Case Unit are investigating the case.Omak · Omak Read Article

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