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Washington’s highest-in-nation minimum wage to go up to $16.66 an hour in 2025

(The Center Square) – Washington’s minimum wage – already the highest state-level minimum wage in the nation –…

An example of some of the work All Valley Insulation can do. Submitted photo

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Reins of change: All Valley Insulation under new ownership

All Valley Insulation, a well established provider of insulation solutions for over 18 years, has come under new…

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L&I proposes 3.8% hike in workers’ compensation rates for 2025

Washington state employers and employees will feel another pinch in their wallet come 2025 with a rate increase…

The new owners of The Sun Cove Resort, Karim and Tiara Ders, along with their three children, are thrilled to take over the reins of The Sun Cove Resort, and love this incredibly special place, vowing to work hard to see the resort thrive as a gathering place for families and friends for generations to come. Oroville Chamber of Commerce Rocky DeVon conducted a ribbon cutting this month. Submitted photo

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A fresh chapter: The Sun Cove Resort under new ownership

Sun Cove Resort, nestled in the heart of the beautiful lakeside Okanogan wilderness between Oroville and Tonasket, has…

Kellie Davies and Savannah Knowlton partner up to start Welcome Home Care LLC a Non-Medical In-Home Care Agency, serving Okanogan, Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Lincoln counties. Laura Kmowltom/staff photo

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Welcome Home non-medical in-home care agency

Welcome Home Care LLC, a non-medical in-home care agency, offers services for Okanogan, Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and…

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Landowners have until June 30 to apply for DNR Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program

The statewide program reimburses landowners who sell or donate land or timber for permanent conservation, helping protect endangered…

NCWL Virtual Apple Industry Program.

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NCWL hosts Humanities Washington virtual program on apple industry

Learn about the history of Washington’s apple industry in the Humanities Washington virtual program Big Apples, Big Business.

Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.

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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate…

Damage from apple maggots, which are established in Western Washington and some areas of Eastern Washington. WSDA photo

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WSDA concludes annual invasive pest hunt, no giant hornets found

Concerns grow over apple maggots, lanternfly and Japanese beetles

The 2024 Oroville Chamber of Commerce slate of officers was announced at the officer installation and awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Oroville Golf Club. The banquet was also a celebration of the group’s first “birthday” after it was reorganized last year. They are l-r Laura Curdie, secretary; Rocky DeVon, president; Marlene Barker, board member; Peggy Shaw, vice president; Shelly Roberts, treasurer; Angela Larson, volunteer and Traci Neal, board member. Not pictured is board member Jeff Bunnell. Gary DeVon/staff photos

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Oroville Chamber of Commmerce celebrates ‘first birthday’ with banquet, installs officers

Lynn and Lee Chapman named “Citizens of the Year” for their years of tireless volunteer work in community.

Brandon Heilman and family at the Oroville office of Farmer’s Insurance. The familiar local agent has taken over ownership of the business. Angela Larson/staff photo

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Heilman takes over Farmers Insurance in Oroville

Brandon Heilman is the new local agent/owner for Farmers Insurance in Oroville.

Jarvis and Becky Morrill, the new owners of the Loomis Kwik Stop, with their children Mahki and Sahana. Laura Knowlton/submitted photo

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Morrills have plans to make Loomis Kwik Stop even more convenient

Nestled in the Sinlahekin Valley, Loomis Kwik Stop, known for hospitality and convenience, is under new ownership

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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.