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The Tonasket Tigers Knowledge Bowl Team, l-r, Ray Rodriguez, Ash Lacey, coach Susan McCue, Xen Fardys and Kai Duarte,  Submitted photo

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THS Knowledge Bowl team heading to state competition

The Tonasket High School Knowledge Bowl team has qualified for the state competition on March 23 in Wenatchee.

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Andrew Engell enters 7th Legislative District race

Andrew Engell is running for the position in Washington’s 7th Legislative District currently held by Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber.

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Police given more leeway to pursue suspects

Rollbacks on police pursuits win bipartisan support after intense deliberations.

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Battle begins over three revenue-cutting initiatives on the ballot this November

Washington state voters will – in addition to casting a ballot for president in November’s general election –…

The Oroville MS/HS Robotics Team, l to r, Elias DeFord, Mathias Hamilton, Johnny Hamilton, Joseph Cox and Jaxon Darley. The robot manipulator designed and 3D printed by OHS Sophomore DeFord. Submitted photos

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Oroville Robotics Team CWU09 wins awards at CWU Competitive Robotics Tournament

The Oroville MS/HS Robotics Team returned home with awards for Engineering Excellence and Driver Skill.

Sen. John Lovick studies a proposal at his desk on the floor of the Senate. Photo courtesy of Senate Democrats

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Police officers soon will be allowed to work part time

Washington remains 51st in the nation for police officers per capita and one answer to that problem might…

Javier Valdez has introduced various bills this session to try and improve our state election process. Courtesy of Senate Democrats.

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An attempt to improve ballot rejection rates passes unanimously

Washington State officials say too many ballots are rejected because signatures don’t match.

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office’s newly completed Mobile Command Vehicle/Trailer. The command trailer’s purpose is to support county agencies and entities (city, county, fire, EMS and other special purpose districts) in the county during unusual or disaster events. OCSO photo

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Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office has new Mobile Command Vehicle/Trailer

The command trailer’s purpose is to support county agencies and entities in the county during unusual or disaster…

An official ballot drop box in front of the Tonasket City Hall and Library. Gary DeVon/file photo

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Secretary Hobbs statement on Presidential Primary

Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued astatement regarding the state’s Presidential Primary and the U.S. Supreme Court’s…

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Evan Michael Patterson

Evan Patterson died Feb. 6, 2024 in Weippe, Idaho. He was born in Tonasket, Wash. on Oct. 24,…

Cutline: Prime Sponsor Rep. Amy Walen, D-Kirkland, who is urging for equal work opportunities for undocumented immigrants, speaks on House floor. Photo Courtesy of Washington House Democrats.

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New bill advances equal professional opportunities for immigrants

Undocumented individuals are a small step away from pursuing careers in nursing, dentistry, architecture, psychology and more under…

Sen. Brad Hawkins during his floor speach on his bill to increase access to Running Start. (Photo courtesy of Eric LaFontaine)

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‘Walking to Running Start’ education bill clears state Legislature

High school students in Washington may get a head start on Running Start under a bill that cleared…

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Legislature moves closer to passing bill linking WA’s carbon market to CA-Quebec

Minority Republicans hoped to lessen what they feel will be the financial sting of merging Washington’s carbon market…