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The Highlands Community Support Council (HCSC) donated enough money to rebuild an aerator to replace the one at Sidley Lake. Laura Robinson, HCSC Treasurer, Anne Alden, HCSC Secretary and Kevin Myrick, HCSC board member and volunteer with a check representing the donation. HCSC/submitted photo

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Highlands Community Support Coalition donates to the complete rebuild of the Sidley Lake aerator

Kevin Myrick continues his family’s decades-long tradition of volunteerism in the maintenance and operation of local highland lakes…

A panoramic view United States Capitol Building at Washington, DC, USA with American flag. Adobe Stock Photo

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How Washington’s federal delegation voted in George Santos expulsion decision

Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse and eight Democratic Congresmen from Washington voted to expel U.S. Rep. George Santos,…

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U.S. Postal Service eyes operational changes at Wenatchee mail facility

USPS is considering changes at its Wenatchee processing and distribution center in NCW that could shift more operations…

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Oroville School Board hears pesentation on two-year levy proposal

Former OSD Business Manager Shay Shaw provided a presentation on the proposed Education Programs and Operations Levy.

Submitted photo Kurt Danison, Chairman of the Economic Alliane of Okanogan County at their November review projects for the 2024 Okanogan County Prioritization Process for infrustructure funding.

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Economic Alliance Infrastructure Committee announces 2024 project funding

Economic Alliance reviewed and ranked public facility construction, planning-only and community and economic development projects.

Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Gary De Von/GT File Photo

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North County Community Christmas Tree Lightings on Saturday, Tonasket has Winterfest on Friday and Saturday

Tonasket and Oroville have their annual Christmas Tree Lightings, as well as many other fun activities planned for…

Sammie Sue Ritter

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Sammie Sue Ritter

Sammie Sue Ritter, 93, of Oroville, Wash., died on Nov. 16, 2023. She was born in Oroville to…

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SCOTUS decision could come soon on taking Washington tax lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court could decide as early as Dec. 11 whether it will take up a lawsuit…

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Washington state’s new capital gains tax has raked in nearly $890 million so far

Washington state’s capital gains tax exceeded initial expectations of bringing in at least $500 million annually for early…

Patrick Clayton Gess

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Patrick Clayton Gess

Patrick Gess, 65, Oroville, Wash., died Sept. 2, 2023, in Oroville. He was born Nov. 7, 1957, in…

KEVIN WINGERT | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION The Lower Monumental Dam on the lower Snake River near Kahlotus is one of four lower Snake hydroelectric dams in the Federal Columbia River Power System. The Lower Monumental Dam on the lower Snake River near Kahlotus is one of four lower Snake hydroelectric dams in the Federal Columbia River Power System. Kevin Wingert/BPA photo

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Republicans blame Gov. Inslee, Ecology for reported salmon loss

Three Republican who oppose breaching the lower Snake River dams are pointing to a new federal study to…

Greg Harvey

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Greg Harvey

Greg Harvey, 76, of Curlew, Wash, died Nov. 6, 2023, following complications from a bone marrow transplant.

Okanogan County PUD lineman. OKPUD/submitted photo

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Okanogan County PUD planned power outage

Okanogan County PUD will have a four-hour scheduled power outage on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 12:01 a.m. to…