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Ecology Looks To Help Okanogan County Fight Smoke, Apple Maggot
Ecology Looks To Help Okanogan County Fight Smoke, Apple Maggot
Ecology Looks To Help Okanogan County Fight Smoke, Apple Maggot
The Washington Department of Ecology recently awarded Okanogan County $85,000 to help purchase a new wood chipper as well as steam treatment equipment.  Ecology’s Andrew Wineke said the chipper will offer those living in Okanogan County a better option than burning slash when getting rid of a tree or limbs.  He said ...
Sheriff Wolves Chase Woman Up Tree
Sheriff Wolves Chase Woman Up Tree
Sheriff Wolves Chase Woman Up Tree
According to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, a research student was rescued after she came across wolves northeast of Winthrop Thursday.  Sheriff Frank Rogers says the student called dispatchers at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday, saying she was about 30 feet up a tree with wolves surrounding it near Tiffany Spring Campground.  The woma...