Reasons Why WA State needs to BAN Rainfall
Seems like WA State gets a reputation of being a "Rainy" state. In reality though, that is just the West or "Wet" side of the mountains like King County, and Kitsap County.
Okanogan county
State Awards Over $1 Million In Grants For Outdoor Learning In NCW
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has awarded $3.7 million in grants to provide students with outdoor learning experiences.
The Outdoor Learning Grants program was created by the Legislature in 2022 to develop and support outdoor educational experiences for public school students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth gra
Dept. Of Ecology Declares Drought In Two Central WA Counties
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has issued a drought declaration for twelve counties in the state, including Kittitas and Okanogan.
Ecology spokesperson Jimmy Norris says the declaration is due to environmental conditions which have changed rapidly since the spring...
Recent Fires Subside Fast, Even Fewer On The Way With Cool Down
Meteorologist Steve Van Horn with the National Weather Service says there’s a reason why the fires haven't caused much damage.
Annual Burn Bans Now In Place Across North Central Washington
Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties now have burn bans in place until the end of September.
Hiker Killed In Fall Near Washington Pass
A 40-year-old Lake Stevens man is dead after suffering an accident while hiking in Okanogan County on Sunday morning.
Chief Criminal Deputy Rick Balam with the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred just after 11 a.m...
Driver and Child Injured After Rollover Collision in Okanogan County
Neither the driver nor the child passenger was wearing a seatbelt.
NCW Libraries Making Physical Upgrades To 29 Branches
The Reimagining Spaces Project is meant to bring a fresh update to each space the libraries have in order to better serve the public.
Golfing in Brewster WA for the Boys and Girls Club
Let’s go golfing for the Brewster WA Boys and Girls Club!
THE TINY (TOURIST) TOWN: Winthrop, Washington
Really small towns fascinate me. And the people who live in these small towns likewise interest me. Especially since I’m a big city beach boy from Torrance, California (a suburb of Los Angeles), with a population of 143,000+, within a population of 3.8 million+, where it’s non-stop city for over 160 miles with 172 IN-N-OUT restaurants. So when I stumble upon a tiny town with a population of 400 like Winthrop, Washington, I need to know the history and why are people living there.