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NCW Libraries could close its branch in Omak over visitor hostility to its mask requirement. The library says an increasing number of visitors refuse to wear masks, improperly wear them, or become abusive toward staff who attempt to enforce the mask order ...

A 19-year-old man faces numerous charges after a report of a shooting at a house party in Okanogan County. Deputies and Omak Police went to the home on Kegley Lane in Okanogan at about 4:30 am Saturday along with EMS medics, where they found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot injury ...

A man faces multiple charges days after he successfully fled from police during a high-speed chase in the town of Omak. Okanogan County deputies worked with Omak Police to arrest 33-year-old Stephen Vasquez, who they say robbed or attempted to rob four convenience stores and gas stations over two weeks ...

Three people are injured following a rollover crash on U.S. 97 three mile north of Omak. Washington State Patrol reports 18-year-old Robert Hahn of Omak faces DUI charges and driving without a license in the crash just after 9 a.m. Sunday ...

A Man's dead after being hit by an SUV at an intersection in Omak Thursday afternoon. Washington State Patrol reports 34-year-old Robert Johnson entered the pedestrian crosswalk on State Route 97 against a "do not cross" signal, and was hit by the SUV that had a green light ...

Omak schools were placed on lockdown for roughly an hour Tuesday morning after a man, 35 year old Beau True, called the school district administration office and made threatening statements to the secretary. According to Omak Police Chief Jeff Koplin, this call was in regard to previous dispute between True and the school district...

Washington State University's tree fruit extension programs are coordinating the annual Tree Fruit Days in North Central Washington on January 20, 27, 28 and 29 and February 11 this year. The first Tree Fruit Day, the 20th, is in Chelan, then in Wenatchee through the 27-29th and on Feb...

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is on the path to completing the Joint Venture Construction Program application process after recently being moved into the final phase. Omak and Nespelem are the largest districts and are in need of modernized and new clinical operations...

An assault was reported on West Third Avenue in Omak early Tuesday morning at 3:30 a.m. When officers responded, one male victim was found deceased on scene and another male victim had an apparent stab wound. The suspect, Tayler Davis, 19, has been arrested and booked into Okanogan County Jail on suspicion of Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree...

A letter, that included data and signatures of congress, expressed that the Colville Tribes have a need for an Indian Health Care clinic in Omak. Our news partner, iFiberone, reported that though a small office is currently used, tribal officials reported that it has inadequate amenities, needs aren't being met and the Colville Service Unit is understaffed...