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
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!
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
If you don’t read the rest of this article, please read the following paragraph!! Public meeting at the Okanogan County Commissioners 6pm on February 20th.Verbal comments on the proposed code amendment to Okanogan County Code, Chapter 17A, Zoning will be heard at the public hearing or can be submitted in writing before 5 p.m. on… Read More Your Land, Their Rules: Okanogan Commissioners Attack Property Rights – Is Your Home Safe? New Rules Demand Answers (Feb 20th Public Meeting)
You can sell a bag of cocaine one time. But a child, the most precious child, you can sell a five-year-old kid 5 to 10 times a day for 10 years straight. Tim Ballard Hey there, folks of Okanagan County! Today, we’re diving deep into a serious matter that demands our attention – human trafficking.… Read More Unmasking Human Trafficking: A Call to Action for Okanagan County
By: Julian Penwright A Deeper Dive into the City’s Law Enforcement Budget, Speeding Ticket Statistics, and Daily Speed Traps, with Opinions from Local Citizens Introduction: In the small city of Brewster, Washington, controversy has arisen over the efficiency and effectiveness of the local police department. With a city budget of approximately $5.5 million, over $1… Read More Brewster Police Department: The Masters of Subtlety or Laziest in WA State?
As we previously reported, the Town of Twisp is considering leasing its water rights for irrigation purposes. The proposal has generated concern among local residents, who fear that selling off our precious water supply could exacerbate future droughts and water scarcity in the region. In response to these concerns, the Omak Republic sent out a… Read More Water Lease Rights: Twisp Town Council's Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
3/13/2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington D.C. – The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a statement today in response to the new per-package charge policy implemented by Aeneas Valley Country Store (AVCS), a longtime postal partner. “We at the USPS are disappointed to learn of AVCS’s decision to charge customers for using their package service,”… Read More USPS Urges Postal Partner Aeneas Valley Country Store to Reconsider Per-Package Charge Policy
In an absolutely groundbreaking move, the Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC), the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have managed to do the impossible: they have protected a measly two miles of the Okanogan River and some piece of land called McLoughlin Falls Ranch. Wow, impressive. This… Read More Breaking News: Colville Tribes Regain Control of Their Own Ancestral Lands, Winning the Coveted Prize of a River Stretch in the Process!
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