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Chronicle photo by Al Camp

Lola Tuikka, Okanogan, waters a mugo pine surrounded by Russian sage at the sign to the north entrance of town. She and her husband, Richard, bring water to the sign two or three times a week.

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LATEST NEWS

July 3: Comments sought on WVC accreditation
     WENATCHEE � Wenatchee Valley College officials are seeking public comment on the college�s qualifications as an accredited institution.

July 2: Marijuana confiscated in Douglas County
     ROCK ISLAND - A tip led to the confiscation of about $468,000 worth of marijuana from a grow between Rock Island and Rock Island Dam on July 1.

July 2: Fireworks allowed in designated areas on reservation
     MOUNT TOLMAN - Fireworks will be allowed only in designated areas on the Colville Indian Reservation, and only on July 4.

July 1: State imposes outdoor burning restrictions
     OLYMPIA - The state has imposed outdoor burning restrictions in northeast Washington, including Okanogan and Ferry counties.

July 1: State opens fishing on parts of the Okanogan, Similkameen and Columbia rivers
     OLYMPIA - The state is opening some parts of the Okanogan, Similkameen and Columbia rivers to salmon fishing.

June 30: New Hampshire man dies in glider crash
     SOAP LAKE - A 52-year-old New Hampshire man died in a glider crash the afternoon of June 29 about 10 miles northwest of Soap Lake.

June 29: Parade, arts festival planned in Twisp
     TWISP - The annual Fourth of July parade and kickoff for the Twisp centennial get going at 11 a.m. on Glover Street.

June 28: Six injured in crash near Peshastin
     PESHASTIN - A four-vehicle collision injured six people about two miles south of Peshastin on U.S. Highway 97 on June 28.

June 28: Missing Spokane woman located
     SEATTLE - A 27-year-old Spokane woman, reported missing earlier in the week after leaving her vehicle on a ferry, was reunited with her family June 25.

June 28: Fireworks safety urged by state fire marshal
     OLYMPIA - The state Fire Marshal's Office reminds people to be careful when using fireworks.

June 27: California man injured in Pateros crash
     PATEROS - A 22-year-old California man suffered possible head and neck injuries when his car left U.S. Highway 97 on June 27 in Pateros.

MORE NEWS

June 26: Concerts set to raise money for American Idol trip
June 26: Slide show features Amazon
June 25: Conconully Cowboy Caviar Fete is Saturday
June 24: Oroville officer injured in vehicle-cow crash
June 24: Republic-based trooper wins state award
June 24: Douglas County Sheriff's Office stays busy
June 24: Carlton celebrates his 80th birthday

June 23: Tribal poll votes favor challengers
June 23: WSP seeks help in locating missing Spokane woman

June 23: Road projects get under way
June 22: Bus agency will see reductions in service
June 21: Car and truck museum hosts open house, swap meet
June 20: State warns of refrigerated cookie dough product
June 19: Kids Fest planned in Grand Coulee area
June 19: Scientists develop technique to determine if a stream is navigable
June 18: Molson Midsummer Festival is Saturday
June 17: Tonasket girl wins national Youth Achievement Award
June 17: Firefighters mop up Mills Flat Fire near Methow
June 17: Red Cross offers babysitter training class
June 16: Updated: Brush fire closes state Highway 17
June 15: Woman dies in crash south of Omak
June 14: Stonerose hosts scientists, authors
June 13: Highway 97 closes near Tonasket for bridge repairs
June 12: Salmon fishing opens on Entiat River
June 12: UPDATED: Ross Canyon Road will be closed for construction starting Monday
June 11: Council ponders raising storm water rates
June 11: Road work expected to cause delays in Ferry County
June 11: Scheller named to Brewster council
June 11: PUD hires team to remove fire dangers near poles
June 10: Chelan crash claims third life
June 10: Cattle grazing will be allowed in wolf area
June 9: Cameron Lake man commits suicide outside hospital
June 9: Four injured in crash north of Brewster
June 8: Two die in accident south of Chelan

NEWS PHOTO ALBUMS

Oct. 28: Omak homecoming photos now available.
Oct. 21: Beauty and Beast photos now available.
Oct. 11: Autumn Leaf Race photos now available.

Sept. 27: Gold Wing Touring Association photos now available.
Sept. 19: Tonasket drum corps photos now available.

SPORTS

Senior softball: Ogopogo nips Pub
OKANOGAN - The men's senior softball team sponsored by North Country Pub held a 60-65 tournament June 27-28 at The Plex.

Josephs to reign as grand marshals over Chesaw Rodeo
CHESAW - The thrill of a bucking animal beneath him at the Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo remains for Andrew Joseph.

MORE SPORTS

Spring sports standings, scores

SPORTS PHOTO ALBUMS

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