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Brewster School Board hears grievances, reverses vote for Middle School Principal/AD

BREWSTER—Disagreement with the Brewster School Board’s choice to fill the positions of Middle School Principal and MS athletic director sparked a special meeting that drew nearly 275 …

DOUGLAS COUNTY — The annual burn ban in Douglas County will take effect on June 1 and remain in place until October 1 due to the increased risk of wildfires, county officials announced Friday. …

Bridgeport city council selects Berryman Park contractor

BRIDGEPORT – Bid openings for the Berryman Park Renovation Project contractor – part of the Community Revitalization SR-173 Corridor Plan - were opened on May 21. While all the bids …

Bridging Community Needs continues matching needs with resources

BREWSTER – Bridging Community Needs, a grassroots forum for local religious and community leaders, met for the second time at American Legion Columbia Post 97 on May 2 to continue what it …

WENATCHEE — Confluence Health and the Wenatchee Valley Medical Group (WVMG) announced Tuesday that their Community Partnership Fund will begin accepting applications for grants supporting local …

NCW Tech Alliance announces Summer of Innovation events

WENATCHEE — The NCW Tech Alliance has announced a series of Summer Tech Events aimed at fostering innovation and community engagement in North Central Washington. Since 1999, the organization …

Columbia Post 97 Honor Guard remembers veterans on Memorial Day

BREWSTER—The Columbia Post 97 American Legion Honor Day made a day of it on Memorial Day, May 27, when the contingent held ceremonies at seven memorial sites and Legion headquarters from …

First Salmon Ceremony celebrates ancient tribal food staple

BRIDGEPORT—The Colville Tribes Fish and Wildlife Department held its annual First Salmon Ceremony at the Chief Joseph Hatchery administration building on 48 Half Sun Way last Thursday, May 23. …

Student and citizen volunteers lend a welcome hand at Locust Grove

BREWSTER – Columbia Post 97 Commander Greg Wagg was concerned that few volunteers would show up at Locust Grove Cemetery last Thursday morning, May 24, for the annual installation of flags in …

Golf tournament, car show fundraiser will benefit Quilts of Valor

OKANOGAN – If you like golf, classic cars, or just a good time for a good cause, circle Saturday, June 8, on the calendar. OK Quilts of Valor #95848, the folks who fashion handmade quilts for …

Pateros awarded Ecology grant for stormwater plan

PATEROS – The City does not have a stormwater plan, but that may soon change thanks to a $103,199 grant from the state Department of Ecology (DOE) to pay for drafting one. City …

WATERVILLE - The Douglas County Fairgrounds is set to host a new event on June 1 and 2 called the Junk Rodeo -- Western Market. Despite its name, the event is not an actual rodeo but rather a unique …

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus shows are confirmed for June 9 in Brewster

BREWSTER –The event application for the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus approved by the Brewster city council at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 16, cleared the final hurdle …

Pateros tennis court renovation project back in the game for state funding

PATEROS – Earlier in mid-March, the city submitted a $565.000 application to the state Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities (COAF) Fund to completely …

Bridgeport opens Berryman Park Renovation bids this week

BRIDGEPORT—Bids for the Berryman Park Renovation Project will be opened on Tuesday, May 21. Superintendent of Public Works Stuart Dezellem told the Bridgeport Revitalization earlier this month …

Brewster dances with the horses at second annual Dia de las Madres

BREWSTER – For the second consecutive year, Dia De las Madres (Day of the Mothers) took over the town on Saturday, May 11, as music, dancing, food, and fun attracted a large crowd of revelers …

Bridgeport City Council welcomes Foster Creek Conservation District

BRIDGEPORT – Two presentations opened the regular monthly meeting of the city council on Wednesday, May 15.  Qristian Solorio, Chief of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department, …

Brewster Chamber discusses site for new tourism Kiosk from Okanogan County Tourism Council

BREWSTER – The Chamber of Commerce discussed potential site selections for a new information kiosk on city property during its regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, May 8. The Okanogan County …

Second Building Bridges meeting scheduled

BREWSTER – Last Jan. 30 more than two dozen representatives from cities, churches, and community service organizations met for a Building Bridges luncheon at the American Legion Columbia Post …

Big Fix is big success but animal welfare needs remain

OKANOGAN – Having a pet – or pets – rewarding as that is, can be expensive if all needs are addressed. Food, shelter, and medical care are among the most constant of those vitals, …

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