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Okanogan double murder suspect spotted in Shoshone County $10,000 reward
SHOSHONE COUNTY, Idaho – Okanogan and Shoshone County deputies are seeking help to find a double murder suspect who was last seen in Shoshone County. Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office said that Dylan Harrington a 27-year-old man from Okanogan is wanted for a Double Murder, and there is a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. He has been on the run since 2022.
Thriving Together NCW launches wellbeing survey
EAST WENATCHEE — Thriving Together NCW, a health and wellbeing centered nonprofit, has launched a new online survey. "The North Central Washington Wellbeing Survey is a vital tool that will help us pinpoint areas and populations we should be engaging with the most and work with those communities to tailor our efforts towards creating lasting positive change," said Thriving Together NCW executive director John Schapman.
Brewster EP&O levy passing as certification nears
BREWSTER – Preliminary votes released by the Okanogan County Auditor show the Brewster School District’s four-year Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) passing by more than the 50 percent margin required by state law. The vote count from Wednesday, May 1, showed voters approving the measure by 55.30 percent...
Bridgeport School District requests city help with farm project
BRIDGEPORT –The school district has reached out to the city council with a request that the city cover the cost of utility water hookup for the school farm. City clerk/treasurer Judy Brown said the cost to complete the hookup is about $3,000. Mayor Sergio Orozco said he learned from...
Lady Jacks tally 1 win in fastpitch doubleheaders
Despite scoring 20 runs, the most of its season so far, the Quincy varsity fastpitch softball team lost the first game of a twin bill in Omak, 29-20, on Saturday, April 27. In the second game, Quincy turned the tables and won, 16-11. The high-scoring outings versus the Omak Pioneers...
Trio of short-term projects coming to North Central Washington roads this spring and summer
WENATCHEE – With the arrival of warmer temperatures comes a sight that’s as familiar to spring travelers in north central Washington as the winding roads and rapidly changing weather: Crews repairing pavement following the harsh freeze and thaw cycles of winter. Starting in mid-May, contractor crews working for...
Bridgeport Revitalization Committee pushes forward with park, street, tree sculpture projects
BRIDGEPORT – The Revitalization Committee is dealing with details that attend any major renovation like the Berryman Park upgrade. For instance, a staging area other than the park lawn for contractor equipment to avoid damage to the area that would later need restoration at city expense. Clerk/treasurer Judy Brown told the committee that the public pool parking area will serve that purpose.
Jacks split doubleheader at home versus Omak
As the Quincy Jackrabbits varsity baseball team prepares for a postseason run, head coach Seth Longwill wants his players to focus on the smaller aspects of the game that are magnified during close contests. Two such areas are defense and base running. Those phases of baseball were on display in both the positive and negative columns as the Jacks split a Caribou Trail League doubleheader against Omak on April 27.
News briefs, May 1, 2024
Quincy FFA kicked off its annual plant sale on Thursday, April 25, in the FFA greenhouse behind Quincy High School. Community members lined up to purchase bedding plants and vegetable starts grown by Quincy FFA students in their horticulture class. Proceeds from the plant sale supported FFA members on their trip to the state convention and other chapter activities throughout the year.
Monday prep roundup and Tuesday schedule
Omak and Tonasket each posted wins in prep boys soccer on Monday…. The Pioneers blanked Manson 2-nil while the Tigers topped Pateros 4-2. A busy schedule today has Tonasket at Okanogan. Brewster hosts Oroville. Liberty Bell plays at Bridgeport. Manson welcomes Pateros. Ephrata’s on the road at Grandview. Quincy hosts Warden tonight at 6. The 7 o’clock matches have West Valley at Eastmont while Wenatchee travels to Moses Lake.
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