Bridgeport News

Council boosts pool fees; budget hearing set

Wenatchee World - Fri Oct 10

Fees for use of the Waterville swimming pool will go up next summer. A family summer pass will go from $80 to $110, with an additional $10 per person for each person in a family after the first four.

9. Fired deputy's lawsuit dismissed

Wenatchee World - Thu Oct 09

The lawsuit of a fired Douglas County deputy was dismissed last month after he failed to meet a filing deadline, ending his claim that he was the victim of retaliation after backing a rival of former sheriff ...

Car sales slump but dealers say credit is OK

Wenatchee World - Wed Oct 08

Second-quarter sales of new and used cars in Chelan and Douglas counties are 15 to 16 percent below last year, the latest state sales-tax numbers show.

Fire near Orondo burns five acres

Wenatchee World - Mon Oct 06

A wildland fire scorched about five acres Monday afternoon in the Orondo area about a mile south of the junction between Highway 2 and Highway 97, said Douglas County Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal.

State considers cherry camp proposal

Wenatchee World - Sun Oct 05

The state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development is considering a proposal from Douglas County to operate the Pangborn Cherry Harvest camp for one more year but has made no decision yet.

Couple says state bullied them into adopting troubled child

Wenatchee World - Fri Oct 03

An East Wenatchee couple says they were bullied and deceived by the state Department of Social and Health Services into adopting a boy with severe mental problems who later threatened to kill them and their ...

Walk planned at Chief Joe

Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle - Tue Sep 30

The eighth annual "Walk for Your Life" event will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at Chief Joseph Dam.

Deputy escapes injury when tree falls on moving patrol car

Wenatchee World - Tue Sep 30

A tree being cut down for firewood fell onto the roof of a patrol car driven by a Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputy Monday afternoon on Sunset Highway.

Arrests made in 15 burglaries in Okanogan County

Wenatchee World - Mon Sep 29

Four men were arrested this weekend as suspects in 15 burglaries and thefts in the Brewster and Malott areas in which thousands of dollars worth of items were taken.

New spin for an old 'jewel'

Bellingham Herald - Sat Sep 27

Many of the moving parts at Wells Dam have been in service since the dam began generating electricity more than 40 years ago.