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State sheriffs oppose bill for new eligibility

Senate Bill 5974 proposes new eligibility requirements for county sheriffs and police chiefs

By Gazette-Tribune • January 19, 2026 1:30 am
News The Old Depot Museum, located on Ironwood Street in Oroville, is one of four icons the Borderlands Historical Society is seeking input from the community on for the America250 WA for the Out of Many, One project. They will be asking community members to vote on one for their submission to the project. The icons are the Old Oroville Depot itself, the Great Northern Railroad caboose, the pit house model, the model railroad display inside the museum and the metal sculptures on the east fence of Prince Heritage Park. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

Borderlands Historical Society requests your input

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News From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Cassie Diamond photo/WNPA

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

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Some Oroville residents and business owners are considering forming a neighborhood watch to aid Oroville’s Police Department keep an eye out for the juveniles causing property damage and vandalism in town. Gary DeVon/GT file photo Court, Police & 911 Calls
Oroville business owners and residents seek solution to rash of juvenile crimes

A petition asking what can be done to help curb a rash of juvenile crimes targeting businesses and residences in Oroville is seeking signatures.

By Gary DeVon • January 14, 2026 12:00 pm
The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street. The Oroville City Council meet in the council chambers at city hall the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street. GT file photo News
Oroville City Council confirms 2026 committee roles

Oroville City Council began the year with routine organizational actions Jan. 6, confirming department head appointments and committee roles.

By Laura Knowlton • January 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Participants last year at the third annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby participants enjoyed sunny skies and excellent ice conditions. The event drew in 320 anglers, making it the largest ice fishing tournament in Washington. Laura Knowlton/GT file photo News
Reel cold, reel fun: icy events planned for Molson, Bonaparte

The 22nd annual Molson Ice Fishing Derby is Saturday, Jan. 17 and the fourth annual Bonaparte Lake Resort Fishing Derby is Saturday, Jan. 24.

By Laura Knowlton • January 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Oroville City Council approves 2026 budget of $11.2 million News
Oroville City Council approves 2026 budget of $11.2 million

OROVILLE — The Oroville City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 16 and approved vouchers and payroll, adopted the 2026 city budget,…

By Laura Knowlton • December 25, 2025 1:30 am
Tonasket City Council took a moment to honor the final public meeting for City Clerk Alice Attwood, Council members Patti Hill and Teagan Levine. "Your service is greatly appreciated." City of Tonasket photo Community
Tonasket City Council honors decades of service

The Tonasket City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, carried both routine city business and a strong sense of reflection.

By Laura Knowlton • December 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Christmas tree enthusiasts have been visiting national forests since the 1950s to bring a little holiday cheer and a little of their national forest into their homes. Andrew Avitt/USDA Forest Service photo News
No Christmas Tree Permit needed from Colville National Forest this year

Colville National Forest, which includes the Tonasket Ranger District, you can have up to two trees for free, no permit needed this year.

By Gazette-Tribune • December 15, 2025 12:00 pm
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Alroy Couch, 85, of Oroville, Wash., died Dec. 25, 2025. Al was born Sept. 15, 1940, in Mt. Vernon, Wash., to parents Albert Couch and Alice Komen

By Gazette-Tribune • January 14, 2026 1:30 am
Last year’s Kids’ Christmas Party was held at the Oroville Grange Hall and was well attended. This year; the event takes place at the Oroville Free Methodist Church on Saturday; Dec. 13 and is expected to have as many kids and families attend. Gary DeVon/GT file photo Community
A tradition of generosity: Oroville Kid’s Christmas Party continues

The spirit of Christmas will be on full display on Saturday, Dec. 13, when the Annual Orovile Kids’ Christmas Party.

By Laura Knowlton • December 9, 2025 12:00 pm
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