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    Articles by Laura Knowlton
    North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
    North Valley Hospital board reviews Sept. financials, Draft...
    By Laura Knowlton • November 11, 2025 12:00 pm

    The North Valley Hospital Board met Oct. 30, to review September’s financials, hear audit updates and discuss the Preliminary 2026 Budget.

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    Oroville School Board candidates (clockwise from top left) Traci Neal, Geraline Savoia, Travis Loudon, Valerie Coolidge and Mike Egerton.
    Oroville School board candidates lay out their plans
    By Laura Knowlton • October 28, 2025 12:00 pm

    This week, we gave the candidates for Oroville School Board a chance to answer some questions about what their plans are if they are elected, or in some cases, reelected, as a school director. Of the seven candidates, five returned their answers to the questions we asked.

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    Oroville council reviews finances, reports and community concerns
    Oroville council reviews finances, reports and community concerns
    By Laura Knowlton • September 24, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council addressed several issues on their agenda Sept. 16, covering payroll, utility penalties, and police updates.

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    Nearly 500 people filled Main Street Saturday, Sept. 29, for the fifth annual Health Care and Resource Day at the Oroville Farmers Market, an event designed to connect residents with local health, wellness and community services. Submitted photo/North Valley Hospital
    Health Care and Resource Day draws crowd at...
    By Laura Knowlton • September 23, 2025 12:00 pm

    Nearly 500 people filled Main Street Saturday, Sept. 29, for the fifth annual Health Care and Resource Day at the Oroville Farmers Market.

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    Okanogan County Courthouse with the county jail to its left. GT file photo
    Families sue over death of two Colville Tribal...
    By Laura Knowlton • September 15, 2025 12:00 pm

    The families of two Colville Tribal members who died in Okanogan County Jail have filed federal civil rights lawsuits….

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    NVH reports strong July finances, approves staff appointments
    NVH reports strong July finances, approves staff appointments
    By Laura Knowlton • September 9, 2025 12:00 pm

    The North Valley Hospital Board held its meeting on Aug. 28, approving financial reports and medical staff appointments.

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    Oroville School kids return to school on Thursday, Aug. 28 for the 2025-2026 school year. Gary De Von/GT file photo
    Oroville Schools start year Thursday, while Tonasket Schools...
    By Laura Knowlton • August 26, 2025 12:00 pm

    Oroville starts school Thursday morning, while Tonasket kids, however, get to wait until the Okanogan County Fair is over.

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    North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
    NVH board highlights progress in finances and patient...
    By Laura Knowlton • August 12, 2025 12:00 pm

    The NVH Board of Commissioners met for their regular board meeting on July 31, with all items on the agenda receiving approval.

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    North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
    Healthcare leaders to speak on future of rural...
    By Laura Knowlton • July 24, 2025 12:00 pm

    NVH is joining other local rural healthcare leaders in a community discussion on Monday, July 29, focused on how federal cuts to Medicaid.

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    CEO Andy Bertapelle presented early plans for the possible construction of a new Mid-Valley Hospital (Okanogan County Hospital District 3) facility, possibly on the Hwy. 97 corridor, to the Okanogan County Commissioners at their June 17 meeting. He cited limitations at the current site and the need to align with regional growth. MVH photo
    Mid-Valley Hospital CEO discusses future expansion options
    By Laura Knowlton • June 25, 2025 12:00 pm

    Mid-Valley Hospital CEO Andy Bertapelle discussed the possible construction of a new hospital with the Okanogan County Commissioners.

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    The NCW Narcotics Task Force often finds more than drugs when serving a search warrant. These 25 firearms were seized when a search warrant was served at a residence on Jennings Loop Rd. in Oroville in May of 2023. NCWNTF photos
    Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal...
    By Laura Knowlton • June 16, 2025 12:00 pm

    The NCW Narcotics Task Force is facing the possibility of shutdown following the elimination of the federal grant that had funded it.

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    Tonasket School District photo
    Tonasket School Board approves year-end staffing, reviews budget
    By Laura Knowlton • June 13, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Tonasket School Board met Wednesday, May 28. Board members celebrated the completion of the fitness room.

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    Okanogan County Community Action Council's Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County!. These gardens are more than just places to grow fresh produce—they’re spaces for learning, connection, and empowerment. Each garden is built with the local community in mind, reflecting the traditions, cultures and needs of the people who use them. OCOCA photo
    County launches ‘Harvesting Hope’ to combat food crisis
    By Laura Knowlton • June 10, 2025 12:00 pm

    Facing a growing food insecurity crisis, the OCCA has launched “Harvesting Hope,” aimed at addressing the urgent need for supplemental food.

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