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Lois Rothrock

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Lois Rothrock

Lois Rothrock, of Loomis, Wash., died on Dec. 21. She was born on Nov. 7, 1934, to parents…

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

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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,…

New Tonasket Librarian Erika Stromerson. NCWL/submitted photo

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NCW Libraries welcomes new branch librarian Erika Stromerson for the Tonasket Library

NCW Libraries says it is pleased to welcome Erika Stromerson as the new Branch Librarian for the Tonasket…

Mary Rveland

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Mary Riveland

Mary Riveland, 82, died on Nov. 6 in Tacoma, Wash. Mary was born in Okanogan, Wash. to Alma…

Thomas "Tom" Bowden

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Family of missing man asks for help in finding him

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help locating Thomas Karl Bowden, 64, who was last…

William “Barry” Rogers

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William Beresford ‘Barry’ Rogers

William Rogers, 87, died Oct. 6, 2025 in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Barry was born Nov 9, 1937, in…

Oroville Reman and Reload is one of the biggest employers in Oroville. Legislation introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL), for the Supports American Wood and Mill Infrastructure with Loans for Longevity (SAWMILL) Act to permanently reauthorize the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Newhouse introduces legislation to strengthen U.S. timber industry

Rep. Dan Newhouse introduced legislation to permanently reauthorize the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program.

William Knorr

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William Craig Knorr

William “Bill” Knorr, 93, died on Nov. 1, 2025, in Omak, Wash. He grew up in Colorado, serving…

Cindy Jensen cuts the ribbon, opening her new business, Tamarack Adult Medicine. Oroville WA Chamber of Commerce President Rocky DeVon and Oroville Chamber Secretary Shelly Roberts participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. OWCoC/Submitted photo

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Tamarack Adult Medicine provides a range of medical services

Tamarack Adult Medicine is a new medical practice in Oroville and owner Cindy Jensen is an adult nurse…

A dirt trail winds through a forest with moss, ferns, and tall trees in Olympic National Park. Photo: Spencer Pauley/The Center Square

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WA Forest Practices Board approves new rule restricting timber harvests

The Forest Practices Board approved a water buffer rule drawing criticism from local counties that say their economies…

Wendy Wolfe

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Wendy Rae Wolfe

Wendy Wolfe died Oct. 16, 2020 in Tonasket, Wash. She was born in Renton, Wash. on Jan. 24,…

Oroville WA Chamber of Commerce President Rocky DeVon cuts the ribbon welcoming Shelly Valverde and her business, Monarch Salon. Valverde is seen here with her daughter, Milan Mathews. Also pictured holding the ribbon is Shelly Roberts, Oroville Chamber secretary. OWCoC/Submitted photo

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Monarch Salon opens to supply all your beauty need

Monarch Salon, owned by local resident Shelly Valverde, aims to provide welcoming and professional environment for all your…

Janet Reese Vargas

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Janet Reese Vargas

Janet Reese Vargas, 71, of Oroville, Wash., died Oct. 30, 2025 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket, Wash.