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(Clockwise from left) • Alfredo Alejandre winds up a twin rubber band-powered model sub made from a plastic bottle. He was paired up with Choice High School student Brandi Rodriguez on a project titled “Do submarines need fins.” Also pictured is fifth-grader Rowan Jones. • Steer wrestling at the 2024 Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo • After a four-year absence, the Run for the Border Charity Motorcycle ride returned to Oroville for Armed Services Day on Saturday, May 18. The 150-mile ride from Wenatchee and back is sponsored by the Columbia River Harley Owners Group (HOG). • Tonasket Water Ranch Splash Park is a great place to help your friends cool off. • A firefighter enters a training Connex container used as a training tool to simulate a house on fire. The training took place in Tonasket and several area fire departments participated. Gary DeVon & Laura Knowlton/staff photos.

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Recalling the news and newsmakers of 2024

This week we took a look at some of the headlines and photos that appeared in the Gazette-Tribune…

Nick Timm was sworn into the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners at their Monday, Dec. 31 meeting. Timm, left, will serve a four-year term as the District 1 Commissioner. Also taking the oath to serve another term was Andy Hover, who was re-elected to the District 2 position. Submitted photo

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Okanogan County ushers in new era with swearing-in ceremony

Okanogan County welcomed its newly elected officials during the Okanogan County Commissioner board meeting held on Monday, Dec.…

The Tonasket Comancheros Rodeo Club hosted a New Year’s with a breathtaking fireworks display at the rodeo grounds on Dec. 31. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Community celebrates New Year in style at Tonasket Rodeo Grounds

The Tonasket Comancheros Rodeo Club successfully ushered in the New Year with a breathtaking fireworks display.

A screenshot of a HEAL Act Dashboard

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New data show DNR leading the way in directing funding to overburdened communities

Interactive Healthy Environmental for All (HEAL) Act dashboard highlights agency progress in first year of reporting

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Celebrating success: Tonasket Chamber of Commerce to host annual awards banquet

The Tonasket Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual banquet and awards ceremony Jan. 18, at the Tonasket…

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Covering your license plate could be costly in the new year

If you have anything covering your license plate, you’ll need to remove it before the first of the…

North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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NVH looks back on a ‘successful year,’ fills several key positions

The North Valley Hospital Board addressed and approved all items on their agenda and heard a brief overview…

Jeff and Elia Bunnell watch as the new sign naming Oroville’s Triangle Park as Jeff Bunnell Park last Saturday. There were many kind words spoken about Bunnell, who started the Oroville Initiative (TOI) and has volunteered many hours trying to improve Oroville. The former Triangle Park is the project he says he is most proud of.. Gary DeVon/staff photos

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Oroville dedicates park to TOI volunteer Jeff Bunnell

Last Saturday, Dec. 21, many friends of Jeff Bunnell turned out to the dedication ceremony for a park…

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Kids’ Letters to Santa

Each year local children, K-6, are asked to write to Santa and two kids’ letters will be chosen…

Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located in on the south side of the building.
Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located on the south side of the building. GT file photo

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City of Oroville adopts $10.4 million budget for 2025

Oroville adopted a budget of $10,375,000 Dec. 17, as well as approving the name change of Oroville Triangle…

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$40 Million for climate resilience in Washington including Disaster Relief Hubs in Okanogan County

U.S. Senators Murray and Cantwell announce $20 million to create two disaster relief and community resilience hubs in…

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Brief Tonasket School Board meeting focuses on consent agenda

In a brief session held on Dec. 20, the Tonasket School Board convened primarily to approve the consent…

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USDA Awards $19.1 million to Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation for high-speed internet expansion

Grant will connect 165 people, six businesses and 20 farms in Okanogan County to reliable broadband