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Constructed in 1987, Zosel Dam replaced a wooden structure that served Zosel's Sawmill. The current dam is used to control water levels on Lake Osoyoos under the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District as authorized by the state Department of Ecology. The w

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IJC seeks public comments Lake Osoyoos levels

OROVILLE/OSOYOOS - The International Joint Commission is seeking comments from the public regarding the regulation of water levels…

The owners of Frontier Foods have invested a lot in improving the exterior of their store, including new siding and paint, a reworked overhang out front, new river rock accents and a new sign (seen reflected in the window). A new roof is also being instal

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Out of My Mind, June 28, 2012

Changes and improvements taking place in downtown Oroville A friend said with all the bickering about the Oroville…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor, June 28, 2012

PUD plans for Similkameen a boondoggle Dear Editor, Did you know the PUD is carrying a $39 million…

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Funds to improve Osoyoos Lake water quality

KELOWNA, B.C. - Proceeds from last fall's Osoyoos Lake Water Science Forum will be split between representatives working…

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Fourth of July events in the North County

NORTH COUNTY - The Independence Day Holiday traditions continue in the North County with the annual Chesaw Fourth…

Lacey Kae Hirst-Pavek reads over her court papers while waiting for her sentencing hearing to begin in 2010. Hirst-Pavek was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of Michelle Kitterman and 126 months in prison for th

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Hirst-Pavek loses appeal of murder and manslaughter convictions

OKANOGAN - Lacey Kae Hirst-Pavek, found guilty as an accomplice in aggravated first degree murder and first degree…

Grand Marshal Kay Tracy

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Kay Tracy is Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo Grand Marshal

CHESAW - Katherin Tracy, a true daughter of the Okanogan Highlands, has been chosen as Grand Marshal of…

Dan Boettger, Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for Okanogan County PUD and Glenn Huber, Area Manager for Oroville, were among the PUD representatives discussing the public electric utilities plans to license Enloe Dam at the Thursday, June

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PUD updates Oroville Chamber on licensing efforts for Enloe Dam

OROVILLE - Representatives from Okanogan County PUD made a presentation at the Oroville Chamber of Commerce on the…

Opinion

Out of My Mind, June 21, 2012

President made the right immigration call President Obama used his executive powers to make some needed changes in…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor, June 21, 2012

Getting facts straight Dear Editor, I am writing this letter because I am outraged at the huge write…

Opinion

Out of My Mind, June 16, 2012

Time to give other opinions some space We've taken some criticism of late for publishing several letters from…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor, June 14, 2012

Limit personal attacks Dear Editor, My last child graduated from Oroville High School over 20 years ago. In…

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Hospital battles rise in warrants

TONASKET - Multiple factors have led to a recent rise in North Valley Hospital's warrants.