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    Love and Logic Parenting Class registration now open
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 23, 2026 12:00 pm

    Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare is inviting people to join them for their Love and Logic parenting class course on March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2.

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    Jodie Barcus, candidate for Okanogan County Sheriff. Submitted photo
    Jodie Barcus announces candidacy for Okanogan County Sheriff
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 23, 2026 12:00 pm

    Jodie Barcus, Okanogan County Chief Criminal Deputy, announced her intention to run for the position of Okanogan County Sheriff.

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    Teresa Gay Gerken
    Teresa Gay Gerken

    Teresa Gay Gerken died unexpectedly on Feb. 4, 2026, in Tonasket, Wash. Teresa was born on Aug. 4, 1970, to Bud and Shirley Gerken.

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    Ruthann Wilson
    Ruthann Wilson

    Ruthann Wilson, 94, died on Feb. 29, 2026. She was born to Oscar Reeves and Eunice Moore Reeves in Fresno, Calif. on Nov. 18, 1931.

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    Live from Olympia, Rep. Hunter Abell, Rep. Andrew Engell and Sen. Shelly Short. Telephone town hall is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 26.
    7th District lawmakers to hold telephone town hall...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    As the 2026 legislative session enters its final weeks, 7th District legislators will hold a telephone town hall meeting Thursday, Feb. 26.

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    Seventh District Representative Hunter Abell speaking for House passage of House Bill 2239, legislation that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds on land they own. WA HR Submitted photo
    House unanimously passes Abell bill to allow family...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 13, 2026 12:00 pm

    Rep. Hunter Abell secured unanimous passage of HB 2239, that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds on land they own.

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    Richard E. Nixon
    Richard E. Nixon

    Richard E. Nixon, 91, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. He was born in Tonasket. Washington, on Feb. 2, 1925, to Arthur and Agnes Nixon.

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    Okanogan County Community Action Council’s Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County. OCCAC says, “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.” OCCAC photo
    Community Action Council awarded $60K from Chick-fil-A, Inc
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 10, 2026 12:00 pm

    Chick-fil-A awarded $60K to the Okanogan County Community Action Council – through its True Inspiration Awards® program…

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    Deputy State Fire Marshal advises lithium-ion battery safety
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 9, 2026 12:00 pm

    Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, if damaged or used incorrectly, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.

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    The Washington State Capitol in Olympia seen on a cloudy afternoon in February.
    WA lawmakers propose bill to hold closed emergency...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 6, 2026 12:00 pm

    Washington state lawmakers are pushing for public agencies to be able to hold emergency meetings that would not be open to the public.

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    Letters to the Editor
    Letters to the Editor
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 5, 2026 1:30 am

    Dear Editor, As a member of the North Central Quilts of Valor group…

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    Joseph “Joe” Madaj
    Joseph Wayne Madaj,

    Joseph Wayne Madaj, 61, died on Jan. 27, 2026, in Tonasket, Wash. Joe was born in St. Clair, Michigan, on July 1, 1964.

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    A plane drops fire retardant on the Pine Creek Fire in June of 2021. GT file photo
    DNR will host public listening session in Winthrop...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 3, 2026 12:00 pm

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend

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