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Members of the Three Rivers Hospital Emergency Department display their second Gold award certificate for rural stroke care through the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines program. Pictured clockwise from left are Linda Baker, RN; Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Karen Hurley; Chief Nursing Officer Tina Smith; Zachariah Riggle, RN; Ruby Sanchez, NA-C; and Farhad Alrashedy, M.D.

Three Rivers Hospital receives gold award for rural stroke care

BREWSTER — Three Rivers Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Rural Recognition Gold award for its efforts to improve stroke treatment and emergency care in rural communities.

WA officials urge leaders not to spend $51 million Meta fine yet

Meta has paid Washington state a record-setting fine of more than $51 million for violating campaign finance laws, but lawmakers are being cautioned not to get too excited about the money.

Brewster High School to host Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 9

BREWSTER — Brewster High School will host a Veterans Day ceremony Monday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. The schoolwide and community assembly will honor veterans of the U.S. …

The Merc Playhouse to present Readers' Theater Production of 'The Crucible'

TWISP — The Merc Playhouse will present a readers' theater production of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" Oct. 30 through Nov. 1, directed by Magnolia Brown. Performances are scheduled for 7 …

Washington Wellbeing Initiative offers up to $40,000 for regional partnerships

WENATCHEE — Community organizations in North Central Washington are invited to apply for up to $40,000 in funding through the Washington Wellbeing Initiative, a statewide collaboration seeking to support projects focused on community belonging, civic health and wellbeing.
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As immigrant Medicaid cuts take effect, some in WA can keep their coverage

OLYMPIA – Roughly 10,000 immigrants in Washington are losing their Medicaid health coverage due to federal cuts Republicans in Congress approved last year.

Sports

Lake Roosevelt beats Bridgeport football 68-14

COULEE DAM — Lake Roosevelt scored 40 points in the first quarter and beat Bridgeport 68-14 in a 1B Central Washington 8-man football game Friday, Oct. 16.
Brewster football beats Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 34-21
BREWSTER — Brewster football beat visiting Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna/Kahlotus 34-21 in a nonleague game Friday.
Bridgeport girls soccer shut out by Lake Roosevelt, Omak
BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport girls soccer was shut out twice this week.
Brewster girls soccer stays perfect in league with wins over Oroville, Tonasket
BREWSTER — Brewster girls soccer won two 2B Central Washington League road matches by a combined 16-1 this week to stay unbeaten in league play.
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OKANOGAN COUNTY — Team Okanogan Animal Rescue and Greater Good Charities will hold a four-day clinic offering free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations and microchipping Oct. 29 through Nov. 1 at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds.
ORONDO — Douglas County is launching a mobile planning and permitting office to assist residents affected by the Chelan Hills Fire with rebuilding and recovery efforts.
OMAK — The Okanogan County School Retirees' Association will hold a general meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 639 W. Ridge Drive, Omak.
OMAK — The Leadership Institute of North Central Washington is expanding to Okanogan County, offering residents a free opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about local government and become more involved in their communities.
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Obituaries
October 25, 1933 - September 19, 2026 Robert James Cook was born in Chelan County near Manson, Washington. When he was two, his family moved to Brewster. He loved watching his dad work on engines …
Genevieve Elaine Smith, age 87, passed away on August 30, 2026, wrapped in the loving arms of her namesake granddaughter, Genevieve Stephens. This Amazing Woman is now in the arms of Jesus, her …
Patricia Munk Patricia "Pat" (Davis) Munk passed away Aug. 11, 2026, in Lebanon. She was born in 1941 in California. She graduated from Napa High School and San Francisco State College. She was …
Teresa Marchand Hoback September 18, 1949 – July 4, 2026 Teresa Marchand Hoback, a woman whose life was defined by love, generosity, and service to others, passed away peacefully, surrounded …
Daniel Carl Martin March 9, 1947 – April 9, 2026 Daniel Carl Martin, a devoted Husband, Father, Brother, and Grandfather, passed away on April 9, 2026, following a courageous battle with …
Wade C. Jacobson, of Mansfield, WA, passed away on March 26, 2026 at the age of 60.  Arrangements by Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan, WA.
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