Regional News

Commissioner Franz Enacts Statewide DNR Burn Ban


Jul 01, 2021
With fire danger increasing ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz has signed an order…





FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR FOREST LANDOWNERS IN OKANOGAN AND FERRY COUNTIES


Oct 09, 2013
During the current biennium, the Washington State Legislature appropriated over $1 million in forest hazard reduction funding…

Starting Tomorrow Stiffer Penalties for Boating While Drinking


Jul 27, 2013
People who operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (BUI) will face stiffer penalties starting Sunday,…

April unemployment rate drops to 7 percent

Okanogan Country Radio News


May 15, 2013
Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to an estimated 7 percent in April, the lowest point since December…

Emergency unemployment benefits being reduced due to federal sequester

Okanogan County Radio News


May 08, 2013
The state’s Employment Security Department is preparing to reduce emergency unemployment compensation benefits by 21.08 percent…

Wash. high court strikes supermajority for taxes

By Associated Press
Feb 28, 2013
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday made it easier for the Legislature to raise taxes, ruling that the only way to…