Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune

06/17/2024

With the GO Recycling Center and GO Again Thrift Store, Green Okanogan makes it easy to embrace the circular economy!
Green Okanogan

Recycling centre, thrift store keep 2.5 million pounds of recyclables from local landfill

05/22/2024

Join Oroville for the National Night Out, an annual event full of community spirit that fosters strong bonds between residents and law enforcement for safer, happier neighborhoods!

National Night Out highlights include a scavenger hunt, a free concert, and a photo Contest

04/10/2024

Join us for co****le, we expect another good turnout!

03/15/2024

The Gazette-Tribune is still looking for a newspaper reporter for the Tonasket area. Previous experience as a reporter would be great, but proficiency in writing and grammar could land you a foot in the door as a paid reporter/photographer for your community.

03/15/2024

Looking for someone to work as a delivery person once a week for the newspaper to our retail outlets and coin racks.

02/23/2024

We invite you to our upcoming fundraiser for the Animal Foster Care cat shelter! March 30th at the CCC in Tonasket.

Animal Foster Care Cat Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill cat shelter dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats until they can find a home. All proceeds from this fundraising event will go towards medical procedures and exams for shelter kitties. With your help, we can ensure all shelter kitties get the care they need to have long, loved, healthy lives.

Please contact Tonasket Interiors with any questions or for more information at 509-486-1096.

🐶🐱 Remember to spay or neuter your pets 🐱🐶

02/05/2024

To date, GO volunteers have successfully recycled 1,100 tons of recyclable materials – a literal mountain of material that otherwise would have ended up as waste in the county landfill.
Green Okanogan

Volunteers have collected, processed and shipped 2-million+ pounds of recyclable material since 2015

09/18/2023

On September 12, 2023, The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male who had been kidnapped in the area of Monse WA, at gun point by a male and female. Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation and conducted several witness interviews. Probable Cause was established for the suspects, Michael Mair, 48 of Bridgeport Washington and his girlfriend, Regina Couture, 31.

The investigating Deputy issued probable cause for the arrest of Mair and Couture for Kidnapping 1st Degree and Assault 1st Degree. This information was provided to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 2000 hours Mair was observed at his residence in the 2400 block in Bridgeport, Washington.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was able to maintain observation of Mair’s residence while Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office prepared a search warrant for the residence and arrest warrant.

Due the nature of the crimes Douglas County Sheriff’s Office activated their SWAT team. Mair and Couture were taken into custody without incident and transported to Okanogan County Jail. Both were booked for the above stated crimes.

Okanogan County Deputies and Douglas County Deputies began the ex*****on of the search warrant at the residence. Shortly after entering the home, approximately 3500 suspected Fentanyl pills, about 1 pound of narcotics was located in the home along with several illegally possessed fi****ms.

Due to the extreme risk to the Law Enforcement Officers conducting the search of the residence EMS was requested to remain at the scene until the Law Enforcement search was completed.

Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend appreciation to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; their SWAT team, Brewster Police Department for their assistance with the investigation and the Douglas County EMS crew who remained on scene for the safety of our Law Enforcement personal.

The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office is refocusing efforts to investigate and strongly enforce the Narcotics laws available at this time. Notice to dealers: if you are caught dealing drugs in our county, we will take everything involved in your criminal activities and put you in Jail.

***At this time, Mair and Couture’s charges are
Mair-
Kidnapping 1st Degree
Assault 1st Degree
Unlawful Possession of Fi****ms X 9
Possession of Narcotics (Fentanyl) with the Intent to Deliver

Couture-
Kidnapping 1st
Assault 1st Degree
Possession of Narcotics (Fentanyl) with Intent to Deliver

09/13/2023

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08/19/2023

07/30/2023

From the state DNR about Eagle Bluff Fire:

07/30/2023

Latest from Okanogan County Emergency Management:
Level 3 Immediate Evacuation for the area west of State Route 97 from Shirley Road... https://evb.gg/n /0b2rDrbr.

07/30/2023

From Okanogan County Emergency Management:

07/25/2023

For Release: at 11:30 pm last night (07/18/23) the 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a roll over vehicle collision on Twisp River Rd, Twisp WA. The Toyota Camry was occupied by 4 young adults in their 20's, 2 males and 2 females. Tragically, the collision resulted in the death of a female passenger and severe spinal neck injuries to the driver and second female passenger. The fourth occupant was checked and released from the Aero Methow station. Alcohol is suspected as a contributing factor to the collision. The incident is still under investigation and WSP has been requested to assist.

07/11/2023

BrassWorks will be on stage at Esther Bricques Winery this next Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 6:30 pm to give you a chance to swing, dance, march, clap, or just sit back to enjoy all the fabulous sounds of brass instruments together. Musicians from throughout the county will be on hand to offer a rousing repertoire of rousing sound you won't want to miss! Join us under the maples for a glorious summer evening of sound. All ages welcome. For more information, contact the winery at 509-476-2861, located at 42 Swanson Mill Road, Oroville.