The Truth Behind the “Dangerous” Cult in Okanogan County: A Sordid Tale of Deception and Vendettas The Omak Republic recently uncovered the shocking truth behind a “dangerous” cult in Okanogan County. It turns out that the entire story was nothing more than an elaborate hoax, orchestrated by a disgruntled individual with a personal vendetta. As… Read More The Truth Behind the "Dangerous" Cult in Okanogan County
This deal smells like bathroom process; oh, I mean backroom. Backroom process; thin paperwork; real liability. That is the Schoolhouse pitch. I have supported Rose and the Aeneas Valley Country Store for years; this time I cannot. Not because anyone is against kids. Because the process is opaque; the paperwork is thin; the liability is… Read More Sun Ranch “Schoolhouse”: Good Hearts, Bad Paper
In what has become Twisp’s favorite pastime, Mayor Hans Smith has once again booted a police chief before they even had time to hang their badge on the office wall. This time, the lucky recipient of Twisp’s infamous ejector seat is none other than Jay King. Hired a mere five months ago; he was let… Read More Twisp Police Chief Firing: What Else Are They Hiding?
The Brewster American Legion Post is supposed to stand for veterans and community. Instead, it’s struggling under financial mismanagement, lack of transparency, and questionable leadership. No elections in over three years. Less than $30 in the account as of August. Audit points ignored for over a year. Diverted funds, threats, and poor leadership have turned… Read More Brewster Legion: Mismanagement, Misplaced Priorities, and a Community in Crisis
OMAK – In an effort to restore order to Okanogan County, Sheriff Paul Budrow announced his first bold initiative: cracking down on farms and orchards where workers allegedly “rotate Social Security numbers, names, and tax info annually.” “In this county, we grow apples, cherries, and hay. We don’t grow identities,” Budrow declared from the steps… Read More Farmworker Identity Verification: Sheriff Budrow’s Plan
Washington State has been doling out millions for tribal clean energy projects, and while that sounds fantastic on the surface, the reality is more about dollars wasted than sense made. Over $10 million in grants for solar and battery projects have been handed out, but no one seems to have stopped to ask: What are… Read More Washington’s Tribal Solar Grants: Doubling Costs for Maximum Profit; Twisp Clearly Missed the Memo
By: Nathanial Ironwood In a remarkable turn of events, Daniel Pratt, once the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism, has reinvented himself and his role within the Okanogan Highlands Fire Watch. Since the fiery debates last year, Pratt has made significant strides in restoring trust and efficiency within the community. After a tumultuous period highlighted… Read More A New Dawn: Pratt’s Evolution as a Community Leader
Article by Nathaniel Ironword Welcome to Lake Chelan, where your boating adventures come with a side of mandatory “voluntary” inspections. That’s right, folks, our county’s newest initiative, wrapped in the glittering paper of environmental concern, is here to ensure your boat isn’t harboring any pesky aquatic invaders. And by “ensure,” we mean poking, prodding, and… Read More Boating on Lake Chelan? Prepare for Your Constitutional Rights to Set Sail!
By Edward Gossett Welcome to the brave new world of electric vehicles (EVs), where the roads crumble beneath the weight of these behemoths, and power grids tremble at the mere thought of their existence. Susan Doran and Kathy Mc Johnson have laid bare the tragedy of our times: the EV apocalypse. The Road Tax Menace… Read More The Electric Vehicle Apocalypse: Myth vs. Reality
Dear Bridgeport Residents, City Council Members, Mayor Orozco, and Washington State Attorney General, In the wake of our June 20, 2024 article, “Bridgeport’s Bureaucratic Circus: Lies, Misdirection, and Meeting Mishaps,” and an email sent to the City of Bridgeport, City Council, Mayor, and the Washington State Attorney General, new developments reveal a pattern of transparency… Read More Bridgeport Public Records Transparency: Addressing City Officials’ Failures and Legal Repercussions
Editor June 21, 2024: Please read our update to this article with response from city: Bridgeport Public Records Transparency: Addressing City Officials’ Failures and Legal Repercussions By OLIVER Quillstone In the delightfully dysfunctional world of Bridgeport, Public Works Director Stuart “Deceptive” Dezellem has taken deception to new heights, misleading both the public and the city council.… Read More Bridgeport’s Bureaucratic Circus: Lies, Misdirection, and Meeting Mishaps
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