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10. Tribal chairman ousted in election
NESPELEM — Tribal voters ousted four members of their governing business council, including Mike Marchand, a longtime councilman and chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation for two ...
A flash flood warning remains in effect until 3:45 pm for eastern Ferry County. At 2:35 pm local fire officials reported a thunderstorm producing flash flooding as well as mud and rock slides onto bridge creek ...
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
May 3: Omak District candidates square off during forum; primary is today, May 3
“They're all run down, pitiful and need to be replaced”
Omak District candidates square off during forum; primary is today, May 3 By Chris Thew Chronicle staff Colville tribal members in the Omak District had a special opportunity to hear from candidates for the ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
'Digital reservation' unites Colville Tribal members
“Now, I'm a multimedia artist, trying to expand on my canvas”
COULEE DAM — One girl who found out a college friend had died used the new Web site to get in touch with her friend's family on the remote Colville Indian Reservation. via Wenatchee World
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Feb. 19: Emergency weight restrictions in effect in Ferry County
Emergency weight restrictions in effect in Ferry County Emergency weight restrictions are in effect for Inchelium Highway, Cache Creek Road and Manila Creek Road in Ferry County. via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Activist says student club suspendedCollege says club has never existed
“I was told that if we continued protesting that we could be expelled”
Robert Parisien was informed the college student club he says he is president of has been suspended. via Grandcoulee.com pointer
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Feb. 9: Ferry County voters should receive primary ballots soon
Ferry County voters should receive primary ballots soon By Brenda Starkey Chronicle correspondent About 3,900 presidential primary ballots were mailed to Ferry County voters Jan. via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Student club facing censorship
“What do they want us to be, a bowling club?”
Robert Parisien, president of a student club at Nespelem's Northwest Indian College, was informed that he better lay off protesting or the college could see its funds reduced, he said Tuesday. via Grandcoulee.com pointer
Journalist pushed limits in biweekly
“It was gritty but imaginative”
Walter Bowart, who channeled the cultural chaos of the 1960s into print as the co-founder of one of the era's first underground newspapers, has died at age 68. via Chicago Tribune
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Jan. 12: Doug Seymour named vice-chair of Colville Business Council
“Like everyone, I will miss Gail DeLaCruz and the leadership she provided to our Council. Nobody can replace her, but I will continue to do my utmost to serve our Tribes and fulfill the duties of this office.”
Doug Seymour named vice-chair of Colville Business Council Doug Seymour, representative of the Inchelium District on the Colville Business Council, has been elected vice-chairman of the Council. via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Colville Tribe selects new vice chair
“Like everyone, I will miss Gail DeLaCruz and the leadership she provided to our council. Nobody can replace her, but I will continue to do my utmost to serve our tribes and fulfill the duties of this office”
The Colville Business Council on Thursday chose Councilman Doug Seymour to serve as the council's vice chairman after vice chairwoman Gail Marie DeLaCruz died of a stroke last week. via Wenatchee World
Gail Marie DeLaCruz, 48, passed away January 2, 2008. She was born in Aberdeen, on December 23, 1959 to Dorothy and Joseph DeLaCruz. via Grandcoulee.com pointer
Colville Tribe's vice chairwoman dies after stroke
“We felt it was appropriate to shut everything down, to honor her funeral”
Gail Marie DeLaCruz, vice chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, died Wednesday in Spokane after suffering a stroke at her Inchelium home. via Wenatchee World
Loriel Diane Phillips, also know as L, Big L, Bonz, Aunery or Aunery L and Bella, passed away Tuesday, Nov. via Grandcoulee.com pointer
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Ex-staffers sue tribal council: 'Political vengeance' cited in dismissal of eight
“The tribe has always been generous”
Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Dec. 9--NESPELEM, Wash. -- A declining national housing market has taken a toll on the Colville Indian Reservation, resulting in huge budget cuts, tribal government reorganization ... via Customer Interaction Solutions
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Nov. 7: Write-in candidate Heinen leads in Republic school race
Write-in candidate Heinen leads in Republic school race By Brenda Starkey Chronicle correspondent Dave Heinen was leading Bruce McAuley in a close race for Republic School District board position No. via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Logging truck hits school bus; 7 students suffer minor injuries
“We had an assembly this morning to discuss the incident to make sure students knew counselors are available, and to reiterate bus safety rules”
Seven students were taken to a hospital with bumps and bruises when their school bus was clipped from behind and knocked on its side Thursday afternoon about nine miles south of Omak. via Wenatchee World
'Inchelium' never looked better
Eastern Washington University film student Bryce Woodworth won "Best Short Form Music Video/DVD" at the Native American Music Awards , which were held in Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Oct. via Spokane 7
Tribal deficit threatens jobs, Christmas
“The casinos have made some good progress in recent years”
A group of students from Northwest Indian College Club made makeshift signs and marched in protest of any plan by the Colville Business Council to cut the Tribes' traditional Christmas payment of $500 to each ... via Grandcoulee.com pointer
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle
Sept. 15: Ferry County fair grand and reserve stock winners announced
“In these uncertain economic times we would again like to thank all the businesses and individuals who came out and rewarded these 4-H youth for her or his dedication and involvement in a positive youth activity”
Ferry County fair grand and reserve stock winners announced Submitted photo Dillon Strandberg and Jerry Gallo, owner of Mountain Homes Submitted photo Sadie Jacobsen and Albert Seymour, representing the ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle