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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…

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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

Morf Morford photo/Tacoma Daily Index
Photo by Morf Morford/Tacoma Daily Index

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Washington’s operating budget could reach $87 billion by the 2027-2029 biennium

The shortfall amount for the four-year outlook has altered drastically, though the number depends on who you ask…

Jeff Bunnell at Triangle Park after the new PNT Midway Point sign was erected. The park will be rededicated as Jeff Bunnell Park in his honor this Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. in Oroville. TOI photo

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Triangle Park to be rededicated as “Jeff Bunnell Park’ this Saturday

Oroville City Council agreed to honor Jeff Bunnell by renaming Triangle Park after him. The park will be…

Dick Larson fills a prescription at Oroville Pharmacy. The business will close at the end of the year and Larson will retire. The store will open to its new owner sometime in 2025. <em>Gary De Von/staff photo</em>

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Oroville pharmacist Dick Larson will retire at the end of the year

Dick Larson, owner of Oroville Pharmacy, plans on retiring at the end of the year, after 48 years…

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Tonasket Council concludes year with final meeting led by Mayor Pro-Tem Weddle

Tonasket City Council met for its last session of 2024, marking the end of a year filled with…