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Control building installed for PUD’s Tonasket substation

Wiring, installation of conduit and more is planned in the next few weeks.

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, joined with supporters in Olympia to celebrate passage of a $1.85 billion increase in federal funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant. The increase was part of a large appropriations bill adopted in December.

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New funding will improve childcare, Sen. Murray says

Families across the state are stressed trying to figure out how to find and afford childcare

Obituaries

Janice Hawkin

Janice Hawkins, 72, of Oroville, Wash., died Jan. 5, 2023. She was born Aug. 14, 1950 to Verlin…

Jan Hansen

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Jan Hansen

Jan Hansen of Oroville, Wash. died Jan. 15, 2023. She was born to Allan and Laura Jean Rainsberry…

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Bill proposes sealing name changes for abuse victims

Bill’s language will prohibit granting sealed name changes to those who do not deserve the protection

Ken Finsen

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Kenneth M. Finsen

Ken Finsen, 84, of Oroville, Wash. died Jan. 5, 2023. He was born to Clarence and Grace Finsen…

Members of the Tonasket Tigers Wrestling get ready to celebrate their team win following their annual Apple Pie Tournament. Submitted photo

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Tonasket Tigers host their Apple Pie Wrestling Tournament

Tigers take first place team win, Davenport finishes second

Vineta Faye Halsted

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Vineta Faye Halsted

Vineta Faye Halsted died Jan. 12, 2023 in Omak, Wash. She was born Dec. 27, 1942 in Bremerton,…

Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, meets with Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, in Olympia to discuss wildfire funding.
<em>Photo Credit: Washington State House of Representatives </em>

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Kretz again elected Deputy Leader as state Legislature begins in-person session

Rep. Joel Kretz is known in Olympia for his unique brand of humor, work ethic and unrelenting political…

A family enjoying the Big Trees Trail at the USFS Lost Lake Campground during warmer weather.
Gary DeVon/File Photo

Sports & Outdoors

Fee-free day on National Forests in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day holiday

Standard fees waived Monday, Jan. 16 for visitors to national forest and grassland day-use area

Jerry Asmussen

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PUD applies for grant to expand broadband in Twisp, Pateros and Conconully

Jerry Asussen sworn-in to PUD Board

Flynn Glover, from Moses Lake, gets his trout weighed in at the 19th Annual Northwest Ice Fishing Festival held at Sidley Lake near Molson last Saturday, Jan. 14. His fish weighted 2 pounds, three ounces. Taking first place in this year’s competition in the Adult Division was Chris Marcolin. Douglas Vanslyke took first in the Youth Division. The event was sponsored by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce. Read more in this week’s issue of the Gazette-Tribune.
Gary DeVon/staff photo

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Angling for the Big Ones

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A scene from the 2021 NW Ice Fishing Festival at Sidley Lake in Molson. Whether you have an ice hut to sit in, a camp chair or a five-gallon bucket to sit on, the popular annual event sponsored by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce attracts anglers from all over the state to try and land a prize winning fish. Many use the festival to reconnect with relatives who remain in the Highlands or nearby Oroville.
<em>Gary DeVon/GT file photo </em>

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Ice fishing festivals planned for Molson, Bonaparte

Popular NCW Ice Fishing Festival this Saturday, Jan. 14, on Sidley Lake at Molson.