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	<description>Douglas County, WA - Get the latest news</description>
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		<title>Douglas County Awarded $75,000 CERB Planning Grant to Support First-Ever Economic Development Plan</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=191</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:22:24 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County has been awarded a $75,000 CERB planning grant to develop its first-ever Economic Development Plan, a five-year roadmap that will help guide economic growth, support local businesses, and strengthen long-term opportunities for residents.</description>
		
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		<title>Douglas County is Updating its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=186</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:14:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Public input is being sought as Douglas County updates its Hazard Mitigation Plan to better prepare for wildfire, drought, flooding, and other natural hazards.</description>
		
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		<title>Press Release:  Douglas County Case Number: 26D01171 03/25/2026</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=190</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:50:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported weapons violation after shots were allegedly fired at a vehicle near Bridgeport Bar on the evening of March 24.</description>
		
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		<title>Orondo School Trailer</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=134</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:54:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The Orondo School Recycle Trailer is back!</description>
		
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		<title>Douglas County Moderate Risk Waste Facility Now Open</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=189</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:14:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County has officially opened its new Moderate Risk Waste Facility (MRWF), providing residents with a safe, convenient way to dispose of moderate risk household waste.</description>
		
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		<title>Scam Alert: Fraudulent Calls Claiming to Be from Douglas County Sheriff&#39;s Office</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=188</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:12:13 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The Douglas County Sheriff&#39;s Office has received several reports of scam calls targeting local residents.</description>
		
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		<title>Douglas County Begins Countywide Agricultural Land Analysis</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=179</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:11:47 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County is beginning a Countywide Agricultural Land Analysis to evaluate agricultural resource lands across the county.</description>
		
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		<title>Press Release:  Sheriff Morris 12/08/2025</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=168</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:42:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County announces the retirement of Kevin W. Morris, who is retiring after more than 30 years of service.</description>
		
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		<title>Press Release:  Douglas County Case #26D00245 01/22/2026</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=178</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:39:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County deputies arrested a Grand Coulee man for firing a rifle at a boat on Rufus Woods Lake, resulting in multiple assault charges.</description>
		
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		<title>Press Release:  Douglas County Case #26D00321 02/17/2026</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=181</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:37:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County deputies arrested a Grand Coulee man following an investigation into an illegal marijuana grow and distribution operation involving minors.</description>
		
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		<title>Press Release:  Douglas County Case 26D00839 03/03/2026</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=183</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:35:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County deputies arrested a Wenatchee man following a violent domestic assault and stolen vehicle incident in East Wenatchee.</description>
		
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		<title>Press Release:  Douglas County Case #26D00913; #26D00914; 26D00918 &amp; #26D00920 03/08/2026</title>
		<link>https://www.douglascountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=185</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:23:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Douglas County detectives are investigating three violent incidents that occurred March 8 in Bridgeport that are believed to be gang-related.</description>
		
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