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Okanogan Valley Fund Grant applications open for 2025

Community Foundation of NCW announced its Okanogan Valley Fund 2025 grant cycle, offering financial support to nonprofits,

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Budget and spending are top issues for 2025 Legislature, Short says

The multi-billion-dollar shortfall this year is an “artificially caused crisis” that does not warrant a tax increase, says…

Purple Loosestrife is just one of several invasive species that can be found in Okanogan County, according to the Noxious Weed Board. John Byrd, Mississippi State Univ., Bugwood.org photo

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Governor declares Invasive Species Awareness Week

Gov. Bob Ferguson has proclaimed Feb. 24-28 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week.

A screenshot of the WSDA online <a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.arcgis.com%2Fapps%2Fwebappviewer%2Findex.html%3Fid=5bb22df733ae49b29ac7b3cc3c7fc3e3%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010194f62ccd87-c3fb7430-5c94-4c9c-8d7b-6564c6721ac6-000000/y4V3Lqle8Gms232xFcc2xPtE_bWMslk3_E2sNUD8LVU=392" target="_blank" title="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.arcgis.com%2Fapps%2Fwebappviewer%2Findex.html%3Fid">interactive map</a> that the agency encourages flock owners to visit to check if they are in a surveillance zone. WSDA map.

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State Department of Agriculture confirms avian influenza case in Mason County

The WSDA confirms Mason County’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds, in a small…

Ellie shares a laugh with her mother Amber Scott after jumping back from an attempt to pet one of the pigs at the Okanogan County Fair two years ago. Although she was a bit tentative, she finally joined her mom in giving the pig a scratch on the snout. Gary De Von/staff photos

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Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee seeks new members as eight seats open up

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC) is facing a significant transition as eight of its 11 seats…

Bernardita Sallato, with WSU Extension, spoke on apple and cherry fertility and “Getting the most bang for your buck.” Gary De Von/staff photos

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2025 Okanogan Horticultural Meeting informative, well attended

The Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting took place at the Agriplex at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Feb. 6 and…

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Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes

During the latest Tonasket School Board meeting, the board discussed finances, sports and the district’s stance on potential…

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AI bills aim at transparency, protection of intellectual property

Guardrails are needed for artificial intelligence so consumers can have confidence information on the internet is accurate and…

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

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Oroville City Council approves water connection north of Veranda Beach Resort

The Oroville City Council heard a request for water service by extending water past its current furthest connection…

Smokey Bear rides on top of a U.S. Forest Service (USFS) truck in the May Festival Parade. Smokey is a familiar sight at May Fest as well as events around the country and his “Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires” is familiar to nearly every school-age child in the nation. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has teamed up with none other than the iconic Smokey Bear. The DNR has received funding from the USFS to wrap 10 trailers with Smokey’s image, as well as fire prevention information and resources. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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DNR kicks off Wildfire Prevention Season with Smokey Bear Trailer Project

The DNR’s Wildland Fire Division used federal grant money to wrap 10 cache trailers with prevention messaging and…

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

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Controversial initiative bill gets mixed testimony

A state bill that critics say would kill the initiative process got a mixed response during its public…

Marta and Gabbie Capote level out a bin of cherries at a cherry orchard just north of Oroville. Gary DeVon/staff photo

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Okanogan Horticultural Society Annual Meeting Feb. 6 at the fairgrounds Agriplex

Okanogan Hort Society meeting is Feb. 6 with pest management and horticultural information and three WSDA pesticide credits…

Tonasket School District will “follow the longstanding district policy (3226) and accompanying procedure” regarding their students. The district does not collect or share immigration status. TSD photo

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OSPI gives guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington

OSPI announced in a news release guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington state/