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7th District lawmakers, from left: Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium.

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2026 legislative session restores wildfire funding, offers successes for 7th District

In a 2026 legislative session, area lawmakers scored key victories for NC and NE Washington, including restoration of…

The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street. GT file photo

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Oroville Council reviews Enloe Dam findings

A wide-ranging discussion on the future of the Enloe Dam, along with fire department appointments, highlighted the Oroville…

Paul Bouchard (left) accepts the Citizen of the Year award, which was presented by Andross Moore. Bouchard was noted for his help in the community as an EMT and especially for his years of teaching CPR throughout the area. Moore shared a laugh with Bouchard, who made the awards this year, that Moore, who owns Corvid Wolf Jewelry, couldn’t do the engraving because then it would giveaway that Bouchard had won this year. Zion Butler was recognized by the chamber for having the Business of the Year, Invictus Training Center. Moore explained what a rough time Butler went through with the loss of his partner, but the gym owner has persevered. While Butler was unable to attend the banquet, his mother, who was fighting back tears, was able to accept the award for him. Gary De Von/staff photos

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Paul Bouchard named Oroville Chamber’s Citizen of the Year

The Oroville Chamber named Paul Bouchard as Citizen of the Year and Zion Butler’s Invictus Training Center as…

Legislative District 7 members: Senator Shelly Short, RepresentativeHunter Abell, RepresentativeAndrew Engell . Legislative Support Services/submitted photo.

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7th District lawmakers to hold Town Hall meeting in Omak on March 26

Seventh District Legislators will hold a Town Hall meeting at Omak City Hall on Thursday, March 26 from…

Oroville May Festival Royalty attended the chamber luncheon at Andy’s Bar & Grill last Monday. The May Festival Royalty are Queen Ava Langford and Princesses Resi Chapman and Emma Carranza. Angela Larson/staff photo

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Oroville Chamber announces 2026 slate of officers

Oroville Chamber named 2026 officers: Rocky DeVon, president; Peggy Shaw, vice president; Shelly Roberts, treasurer and Brooke Rubatino,…

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Stray Cat Strut Fundraiser for Animal Foster Care

The annual Stray Cat Strut Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 28, for the Okanogan Animal Foster…

Tonasket City Hall and Community Library Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Tonasket council addresses future planning, clerk transition

The Tonasket Council approved a state licensing presentation, project agreements and updates to city policies during its March…

North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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NVH District Commissioners approve provider appointments, routine business

The hospital district board addressed routine matters, financial oversight and medical staff appointments at its meeting on Feb.…

One purpose of the all-electric passenger and work boat might be by the Colville Tribal Fisheries Department, seen here measuring a white sturgeon in 2010. CCT/file photo

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Commerce awards Colville Confederated Tribes funds for electric boat

The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation $1,137,000 for a…

The Oroville City Council unanimously approved Veranda Beach Resort’s request to allow irrigation through residential meters for the individual villa lots. The approval applies only to the individual lots and does not extend to common areas. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Oroville Council approves irrigation request, event permits and airport agreements

Irrigation for a housing development and airport project updates were among the items discussed at the Oroville City…

Above left, Central Washington University Mechanical Engineering Technology Professor Charles Pringle and the nine teams that competed in the robotics tournament in Ellensburg. Above right, The Oroville Robotics competitors at the recent CWU Robotics Tournament, l-r Travis Darley, eighth grade; Erin Gimello, junior; Jaxon Darley, sophomore; Kwani Harding, junior and Elias DeFord, senior. Submitted photos

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Oroville Robotics: Two teams, two tournaments, two championships

OHS Robotics competed in tournament play at CWU, winning three trophies, including Tournament Champion, adding to their expanding…

The fen, known locally as Bonaparte Meadows, or simply “the bog,” the property at the center of this effort lies below local landmark Mount Bonaparte and immediately downstream of Bonaparte Lake. OLT photo

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For the Fen: Okanogan Land Trust Rallies community support to protect a unique wetland

A rare peatland in the Okanogan Highlands is the focus of a $1.5 million fundraising campaign being launched…

Submitted photo Natalie Brownlee was crowned by the beloved Miss Rodeo Tonasket of 1961, Sheri Grillo Laurie, as the 2026 Miss Rodeo Tonasket a moment that connected generations of rodeo royalty and the longstanding tradition of the program.

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Brownlee crowned 2026 Miss Rodeo Tonasket at Founders Day fundraiser

The Comancheros Rodeo Club hosted its annual Rodeo Dinner, highlighted by the coronation of Natalie Brownlee as the…