WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Oct. 29 that gray wolves in much of the contiguous 48 states will be delisted from the federal Endangered Species Act. The rule was published in the Federal Register Nov. 3, and will go into effect Jan. 4, 2021.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Oct. 29 that gray wolves in much of the contiguous 48 states will be delisted from the federal Endangered Species Act. The rule was published in the Federal Register Nov. 3, and will go into effect Jan. 4, 2021.
OMAK — The U.S. Department of the Interior is abandoning plans to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades after listening to concerns from residents.
OKANOGAN – The Okanogan County Fair likely won’t happen this year, but alternate events are in the works for youngsters with market animals and those with still life projects.
OROVILLE – Twenty-nine elementary school kids from Oroville and Tonasket got to spend most of Saturday, Dec. 14 with cops.
OROVILLE — City council approved to establish a four-way stop at Fir Street and 16th Avenue during a regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19.
TONASKET — Work on wildlife crossings on Highway 97 is moving forward despite setbacks from Olympia.
City council had a special meeting Wednesday, Feb. 6, with the intent to approve the creation of a new position for an internal compliance administrator.
Dennis Brown threw his ink pen down and appeared to be close to stepping down from his post as mayor, but ultimately
Legislative Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, joined senior citizens for lunch last week at the Tonasket Senior Center, where he spoke to a large audience after they sang “Happy Birthday” to Kretz.
Jose Perez was sworn in and began to serve as Tonasket’s newest police officer Oct. 3. Perez comes to Tonasket from Spokane, where he received his basic academy and field training.
OMAK – Law enforcement will be present at the Omak Stampede this year, despite the city deciding not to add temporary officers to its ranks for the weekend.
Okanogan County Commissioner candidates for District 3 Salley Bull and Robert Fuchs, along with incumbent Jim DeTro, answered questions at a July 11 forum at Tonasket Elementary School.
Years of devastating wildfires, windstorms and flooding is taking a toll on Ferry County resources and funding.
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