NE Washington News

Rural group, partners raise awareness about substance abuse during the holidays

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 1, 2021

Partners of The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) are raising awareness for increased risks of suicide and serious injury during the holiday season, the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune reported.

Stevens County Commissioners ousted from office following judgement that they misappropriated $130,000 in funds

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 7, 2020

The Stevens County prosecutor says that all three county commissioners have been removed from office after a judge ruled that they had misspent approximately $130,000 in funds that were originally allocated to fight homelessness.

Evacuation notices issued across Okanogan County as firefighters work to contain Palmer wildfire

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2020

Firefighters are making progress in containing the Palmer wildfire that has destroyed 30 structures and 13,000 acres of land in Okanogan County.