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Tonasket Senior Center appreciates all the support this year

The Tonasket Senior Center wants to express its appreciation to the local communities for the support provided to…

Okanogan County Ballot boxes in Oroville and Tonasket. Oroville's, left, is at the Oroville Police Station and Tonasket's is at city hall. New Washington state legislation, if passed, could fund video security cameras through a grant program. The legislation is in response to two ballot boxes that were set on fire prior to the November general election. GT file photos.

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Washington legislation would put security cameras near ballot drop boxes

After someone set fire to ballot boxes in October, a state lawmaker filed legislation to create a new…

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Scam alert: Fraudulent Secretary of State notices targeting Washington small businessesScam letters demand payment for state business filings

Attorney General Bob Ferguson is warning of a scammer posing as the Secretary of State’s Office targeting Washington…

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 in on the south side of the building. Gary De Von/file photo

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Oroville approves rate increases for water, sewer and garbage

OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council passed three proposed ordinances raising water, sewer and garbage rates for 2025.

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Oroville School Board updated on elementary facilities project, student conferences

The Oroville School Board met Nov. 25 and heard reports from the superintendent and the elementary and high…

North Valley Hospital was recently honored for they Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program by the Washington State Hospital Association. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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North Valley Hospital Board approves proposed 2025 Budget

The NVH Board approved several significant financial measures, including a five percent increase in nursing home rates.

Tonasket’s founders found themselves sporting Santa hats as the city gears up for its annual Tonasket Winter Fest, a tradition that brings the community together, celebrating holiday cheer and winter wonder. Tonasket will light up its community Christmas tree on Friday, Dec. 6, while neigboring Oroville will light up their tree on Saturday, Dec. 7. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photo </em>

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Tonasket and Oroville host Christmas tree lightings and more

North County will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas tree lightings, bazaars, kids’ Christmas parties and…

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Citizens sought for USFS Resource Advisory Committee

The Forest Service is looking for nominees to fill eight positions on the Resource Advisory Committee.

Oroville Robotics competitors, l-r, Elias DeFord, Laicey Gimello, Mathias Hamilton, Joseph Cox, Travis Darley, Jaxon Darley, Izzy Cline, and Erin Gimello, Not pictured, Johnny Hamilton. Submitted photo

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Oroville High School Robotics Teams earn awards at CWU Tournament

OHS 21st Century Robotics competed in tournament play at CWU and returned home with well-earned awards for both…

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Tonasket Council engages with Economic Alliance on future growth strategies

TIn an informative Tonasket City Council meeting, members heard a comprehensive presentation from Economic Allianceo.

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President Biden approves desaster assistance for Colville Tribes for summer’s wildfires

Federal disaster assistance is available to the Colville Confederated Tribes for recovery efforts in areas affected by this…

Lt. Alexa Werner, from Oroville, Washington, the ship’s physical therapist aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), displays a muscle diagram during a sick call evaluation training in main medical while underway in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 20, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johnathan M. Meighan)

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Oroville native leads sick call evaluation training aboard USS George Washington

PHILIPPINE SEA – Lt. Alexa Werner, from Oroville, Wash., a physical therapist, serves aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS…

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The driver behind Washington state’s budget shortfall

Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next…