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‘Bearytale’ unfolds at Esther Bricques
Numerous bear encounters reported last week
It’s not everyday a modern time fairy tale plays out before your eyes.
Some areas reopen in Republic Ranger District
The Thirteen Mile and Hall Creek areas of the Colville National Forest's Republic Ranger District have reopened east of state Highway 21 and south of state Highway 20.
Local man killed in sports car crash
Larry W. Burley, 53, of Okanogan was killed in an early morning crash today.
Special fair advisory meeting planned tonight
Poll shows postponed event better than no fair
The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee will meet tonight for a showdown over whether to move the Okanogan Complex fire camp, or postpone or cancel the organization’s signature event.
Tucannon Fire nearly contained
Fire crews are transitioning to mop-up and timber falling operations as the Tucannon Fire reached 70 percent containment.
Wolverine Fire meeting set for Plain
This morning, fire officials described the fire growth as "minimal," noting that it continues to smolder. The status of the fire will be explained to the public tonight.
New team takes over Carpenter Road Fire
Aircraft resume drops on blaze north of Wellpinit
Fire officials in Stevens County have called in helitack and retardant bombers today to try to keep the Carpenter Road Fire from growing to the northeast.
Mother, two children hospitalized following minor crash
Jessica A. Saffel fell asleep at the wheel while driving near Entiat
Jessica A. Saffel, 27, Cergio Britt, 8, and Alyssa Britt, 5, all of Yakima, were transported to the Wenatchee hospital following a one-vehicle crash along U.S. Highway 97A.
Tucannon Fire reaches 2,700 acres
Blaze is burning near Camp Wooten
Rainfall is helping fire crews get a handle on the new Tucannon Fire burning in steep terrain 20 miles east of the city.
Carpenter Road fire still growing
Rain may have slowed the growth of the Carpenter Road Fire, but it is continuing to advance to the northeast.