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updated: Mon Jul 07, 2008 01:02 am

Omak News

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3 hrs ago | Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

July 3: Sheriff's Office seeking suspect in Okanogan stabbing

Posted: Thursday July 3, 2008 - 2:21 p.m. PDT Updated: Friday, July 4, 2008 - 5:36 p.m. PDT Sheriff's Office seeking suspect in Okanogan stabbing Okanogan County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 36-year-old ...

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Related Topix: Okanogan, WA, Okanogan County, WA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Colville Tribes building third casino

Map: Casino site The business arm of the Colville Confederated Tribes will break ground Monday on a 58,000-square-foot casino on reservation land near Omak, Wash.

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Related Topix: Colville, WA, Coulee Dam, WA, Okanogan, WA

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Wenatchee World

Lightning fire threat in Eastern Washington

The National Weather Service warns of possible wildfires started by lightning strikes from afternoon and evening thunderstorms in Eastern Washington.

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Penticton Herald

Smoke from U - S - fire

The Gillard Creek fire is 100 per cent contained, said fire information officer Dale Bojahra Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Okanogan, WA

Wed Jul 02, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

July 1: Lightning starts fires near Okanogan

Fire crews from up and down the valley converged on several homes threatened by fire, as well as the Okanogan Airport Chronicle photo by Al Camp Fire lights up the night sky as it burns over a long line just ...

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Riverside, WA, Okanogan County, WA, Okanogan, WA, Twisp, WA

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Wildfires threaten homes in Okanogan County WA

A fast-moving new wildfire in northcentral Washington's Okanogan County reportedly is threatening a bingo casino and an inn.

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Related Topix: Okanogan County, WA, Okanogan, WA, Malott, WA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

July 1: Okanogan contracts for school meals

By Alex Paul Chronicle staff Okanogan School District's meals program will be managed by Chartwells, the school board decided June 26.

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Wenatchee World

10. Fire burning west of Okanogan

OKANOGAN &#8212 Firefighters hope today to contain a 30-acre wildfire burning about two miles west of Okanogan, where several crews, engines, a bulldozer and a helicopter worked into the night Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Okanogan, WA, Okanogan County, WA, Riverside, WA

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

June 30: Two injured in motorcycle-deer accident

Two people from Lolo, Mont., were injured when their motorcycle struck a deer June 29 a mile south of Twisp on Highway 20.

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Related Topix: Twisp, WA

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

June 26: Republic mayor requests city administrator position

Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 9:45 a.m. PDT Republic mayor requests city administrator position By Brenda Starkey Chronicle correspondent "It is far past time that the City of Republic has an ...

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Sun Jun 29, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

June 26: Mosquito spraying scheduled for Friday, June 27

Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 9:49 a.m. PDT Mosquito spraying scheduled for Friday, June 27 Mosquitoes in Omak and Okanogan are scheduled to meet their maker tomorrow morning, June 27, according to Omak ...

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Related Topix: Okanogan, WA, Transportation, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

June 25: Firewood gathering requires a permit

Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 10:19 a.m. PDT Firewood gathering requires a permit Gathering firewood and other special forest products is a popular activity this time of year with firewood, mushrooms, ...

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Related Topix: Tonasket, WA, Oroville, WA, Conconully, WA

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

Little mows down competition

Kelly Little, Okanogan, took first in an open race and first in a 20-lap free-for-all during the fifth annual lawnmower races June 21 at the Omak Stampede Arena.

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Related Topix: Okanogan, WA, Brewster, WA, Sequim, WA, Port Hadlock, WA, Chelan, WA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

June 23: Farmers' market opens for the season in Omak

By Alex Paul Chronicle staff It took only a second for Josh Murray to select two straws of honey once he learned they were root beer-flavored. Murray, 5, made his selection from the A&A Honey booth at the first ...

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Related Topix: Baked Goods, Life, Food, Bread, Honey, Okanogan, WA

Sat Jun 21, 2008

Wenatchee World

Mission Ridge Ski Area

NURSING ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Part-time instructor needed for Omak campus, beginning Fall Quarter.

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Related Topix: Grand Coulee, WA, Coulee City, WA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

June 19: Combs resigns from Okanogan council

Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 11:25 a.m. PDT Combs resigns from Okanogan council By Dee Camp Chronicle staff John Combs, a member of the Okanogan City Council for six years, resigned June 17 and said he's ...

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Related Topix: Okanogan, WA, Coulee Dam, WA, Okanogan County, WA

Tue Jun 17, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

June 17: Habitat benefits from home tour

North Okanogan Habitat for Humanity will host its annual home tour and salad luncheon on Saturday, June 21, in the mid-valley area.

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Related Topix: Oroville, WA, Tonasket, WA, Okanogan, WA, Riverside, WA

Sun Jun 15, 2008

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

June 14: Parks commission OKs winter rec plan

Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 9:38 a.m. PDT Parks commission OKs winter rec plan By Matt Crownover Chronicle staff The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission adopted a 10-year winter recreation ...

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Related Topix: Okanogan County, WA

Fri Jun 13, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

PBY owner laments decision to end plane's career

PBY pilot Fred Owen climbs out of his plane, June 11, 2008, after a recent test flight from the Deer Park Airport in Deer Park, Wash.

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Related Topix: Moses Lake, WA, Colville, WA, Deer Park, WA, Spokane County, WA

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Kitsap Sun

Henry Thomson, 80

Henry was born in Seattle to Marguerite Thomson and Henry Ebenezer Thomson. He attended Ravenna Grade School and graduated from Roosevelt H.S., where he played on their 1946 state championship basketball team.

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Related Topix: Roosevelt, WA, Seattle Metro, Seattle, WA

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