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Hiking the Big Trees Trail near the Lost Lake Campground in the Tonasket Ranger District of the Colville National Forest. The Colville National Forest is seeking seasonal workers to do things like trail and facility maintenance, among other jobs. Gary DeVon/GT File Photo

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Colville National Forest continues Seasonal Hiring Event for upcoming recreation season

The Colville National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents…

NCW Libraries, including Oroville’s Community Library, will be offering free online access to the Washington State Certification Portal. Gary DeVon/GT File Photo

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NCW Libraries expands workforce development with free certification portal

NCW Libraries is now offering free online access to the Washington State Certification Portal, to all library card…

Water year 2026 (bright green) and water year 2025 (dark green) Osoyoos Lake Levels, along with allowable range under the normal rule curve defined by the International Joint Commission Orders of Approval for Osoyoos Lake (solid black). Expanded drought Conditions rule curve (red dashed). For the period of record from 1987-2025, the mean daily lake level is shown as a black line, and the historical gauged minimum, 10th, 25th, 75th, 90th, and historical gauged maximum lake levels are shaded grey USGS, IOLBC 2026 graph.

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Osoyoos Lake levels likely to remain low due to dry conditions

Water levels in Osoyoos Lake have reached historic lows due to dry conditions within the Okanagan basin, current…

Jodie Barcus, candidate for Okanogan County Sheriff. Submitted photo

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Jodie Barcus announces candidacy for Okanogan County Sheriff

Jodie Barcus, Okanogan County Chief Criminal Deputy, announced her intention to run for the position of Okanogan County…

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Love and Logic Parenting Class registration now open

Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare is inviting people to join them for their Love and Logic parenting class course on…

Tonasket Chamber President Mathew. Rodriguez

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Tonasket Chamber prepares for annual awards banquet, Oroville Chamber’s celebration to follow

Community members are invited to the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce prepares to host its annual awards banquet Saturday,…

Live from Olympia, Rep. Hunter Abell, Rep. Andrew Engell and Sen. Shelly Short. Telephone town hall is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 26.

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7th District lawmakers to hold telephone town hall meeting Feb. 26

As the 2026 legislative session enters its final weeks, 7th District legislators will hold a telephone town hall…

Seventh District Representative Hunter Abell speaking for House passage of House Bill 2239, legislation that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds on land they own. WA HR Submitted photo

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House unanimously passes Abell bill to allow family burial grounds on private property

Rep. Hunter Abell secured unanimous passage of HB 2239, that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds…

The Washington Air National Guard and U.S. Border Patrol conducted training exercises using Oroville’s Dorothy Scott International Airport last week. The use of the airport was approved by the council at their June 3 meeting. The WAARNG CH-47 Chinook twin-rotor helicopters could be seen flying around the blue skies of Oroville last Thursday. Gary De Von/GT File Photo

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Oroville City Council reviews airport projects

The Oroville City Council approved received updates on major airport infrastructure projects during its regular meeting on Feb.…

Jean Cooksey, 91, owner, along with her daughter Susan Cooksey, and Dave Martin were joined by Tonasket Mayor Alisa Weddle, Aisha Rodriguez and members of the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday morning to celebrate the reopening of Jean’s on 3rd. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Jean’s on 3rd turns a new page

After more than four decades as a fixture in Tonasket, Jean’s on 3rd, a local vintage and antique…

Okanogan County Community Action Council’s Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County. OCCAC says, “These gardens are more than just places to grow fresh produce—they’re spaces for learning, connection, and empowerment. Each garden is built with the local community in mind, reflecting the traditions, cultures, and needs of the people who use them.” OCCAC photo

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Community Action Council awarded $60K from Chick-fil-A, Inc

Chick-fil-A awarded $60K to the Okanogan County Community Action Council – through its True Inspiration Awards® program…

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Deputy State Fire Marshal advises lithium-ion battery safety

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, if damaged or used incorrectly, these batteries can catch…

The Washington State Capitol in Olympia seen on a cloudy afternoon in February.

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WA lawmakers propose bill to hold closed emergency meetings

Washington state lawmakers are pushing for public agencies to be able to hold emergency meetings that would not…