Bridgeport’s Bureaucratic Circus: Lies, Misdirection, and Meeting Mishaps

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

Part 2: Okanogan County's Rollicking Roll Call of May and June Planting

May and June Planting Guide for Okanogan County By: Oliver Quillstone  Part one of this article: Okanogan County’s Garden of Eden: A Guide to Gardening in Washington State’s Wild West – Part 1 When the merry-go-round of the calendar hits May and June in Okanogan County, it’s practically begging you to swap your TV remote… Read More Part 2: Okanogan County's Rollicking Roll Call of May and June Planting

Okanogan County's Water Crisis: A Comedy of Errors, Featuring Finger-Pointing, Price-Gouging, and a Health Department Safety Charade

By: Oliver Quillstone -Who covers environmental concerns As the summer approaches, Okanogan County is facing a water crisis, and the situation is getting worse by the day. While some residents are lucky enough to have a new, much deeper well that should withstand further groundwater declines, others are not so fortunate. In fact, some residents… Read More Okanogan County's Water Crisis: A Comedy of Errors, Featuring Finger-Pointing, Price-Gouging, and a Health Department Safety Charade

Okanogan County's Garden of Eden: A Guide to Gardening in Washington State's Wild West – Part 1

A Satirical Guide to Thriving in a Land of Moondust and Microclimates By: Oliver Quillstone Welcome to Okanogan County, a land of stunning landscapes, hidden lakes, and rivers that could give Kazakhstan and Mongolia a run for their money. If you’re looking to settle down and retire here with a farm or garden, prepare yourself… Read More Okanogan County's Garden of Eden: A Guide to Gardening in Washington State's Wild West – Part 1

PRESS RELEASE: Okanogan County Civil Service Goes Crazy: Offering Insane Bonuses for Jail Cooks, Corrections Deputies, and Dispatchers

PRESS RELEASE: Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office 2/23/2023 In a stunning announcement that has left many scratching their heads, the Okanogan County Civil Service is offering huge bonuses for anyone willing to take on the thankless jobs of Jail Cook, Corrections Deputy, or Dispatcher. According to a spokesperson for the county, the bonuses are designed to… Read More PRESS RELEASE: Okanogan County Civil Service Goes Crazy: Offering Insane Bonuses for Jail Cooks, Corrections Deputies, and Dispatchers