MAZAMA — Okanogan County Search and Rescue team faced a busy Memorial Day weekend, with two rescue missions taking place Saturday, May 27 and Monday, May 29.

School: Omak art show a success

LOOMIS — The Loomis Community Church will celebrate its 70th anniversary Sunday, June 11.

OKANOGAN — An Okanogan County Superior Court jury returned a guilty verdict for Jose Agustin Sanchez on June 1, after attempting to elude a pursing police vehicle, according to a news release from the Okanogan County Prosecutor's Office.

DALLAS — The nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen 3.9 cents from to $3.51 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The national average price of diesel has fallen 3.4 cents, standing at $3.88 per gallon.

OKANOGAN — Burn restrictions will be effective from June 15 until Oct. 15 in Okanogan County.

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation board of directors has selected Dennis Carlton as the 2023 “Distinguished Alumni Award” recipient. The foundation received nominations for 12 alumni from across North Central Washington.

REPUBLIC – The 64th annual Prospectors’ Days celebration returns to town this weekend with live music, a parade, family-friendly competitions and a variety of vendors.

TONASKET — Dozens of veterans, local residents and public officials gathered Saturday afternoon for the dedication of designating state Highway 20 in Okanogan County as the “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.”

WENATCHEE — North Central Washington (NCW) Libraries will kick off its annual Summer Library Program on June 12, offering a lineup of free programs and activities for all ages at its 30 libraries in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan and Ferry counties and two community bookmobiles.