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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources manages 3 million acres of state trust lands, 2 million acres of state-owned aquatic lands, and 97 natural areas covering nearly 170,000 acres. These lands include 1,300 miles of designated trails and more than 160 recreation sites, including 80 campgrounds. <em>DNR photo </em>

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Commissioner Franz to unveil first statewide recreation plan for public

Public can comment until Nov. 21 on DNR’s draft Outdoor Access and Responsible Recreation Strategic Plan

Tonasket has hired Pacific Security to conduct mobile patrols. Their responsibilities will focus on monitoring city-owned properties and public spaces.

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Tonasket responds to questions regarding public safety

The City of Tonasket responded to ongoing questions regarding public safety and the role of Pacific Security.

Candidates for Okanogan County PUD Commissioner Position 2, Wayne Stevie and Lauren McCloy. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photos </em>

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PUD Commissioner candidates speak at Oroville candidate’s forum

The candidates for Okanogan County PUD Commissioner Position 2, Lauren McCLoy and Wayne Stevie, participated in a candidates’…

Gary DeVon/staff photo A Tonasket area voter drops her ballot off at one of three ballot boxes in the county. According to Tonasket Mayor Patrick Plumb and City Clerk Alice Attwood, the box outside City Hall has been well used, with voters dropping off their ballots as late as 7:59 p.m. on election night.
Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Voting begins Friday for Washington’s Nov. 5 General Election

Washington’s county elections offices will mail ballots and open official ballot drop boxes by Friday…

Sun Lakes Realty is among the strong competitors in the Halloween Decorating Contest each year. Here they brought the whole circus to town. <em>GT file photo</em>

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Oroville businesses asked to decorate storefronts for Halloween

Oroville Chamber is encouraging local businesses to join in a Halloween Decorating Contest on Halloween day.

Gary DeVon/GT file photo The Eagled Bluff fire photo that took first place at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association convention. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Gazette-Tribune receives awards at newspaper convention

The staff of the Gazette-Tribune won several awards at this year’s WNPA convention in Olympia on Oct. 4-5.

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Irrigation Specialists offer local expertise

In an era where water conservation is becoming increasingly critical Irrigation Specialists are setting the standard for sustainable…

The Okanogan County Sasquatch Bowling Team: front row, l-r, Katie Christoph and Khloie Davis; middle row, Shaylee Tonasket, Connie Sanders and Mary Miller and back row, Micheal Munroe, Jaxsin Rizzonelli, Jorge Nunez, Coach Robin Verbeck, Nathan Hehner, Danny Hehner and Emilie Vance. <em>Submitted photo </em>

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Okanogan Sasquatch Bowling does well at Sub-Regional competition

The Okanogan County Sasquatch bowling team made a great showing at the Sub-Regional Bowling competition in Moses Lake…

The Oroville Public Library and what changes and improvements the community would like to see will be the topic of a town hall meeting hosted by North Central Regional Libraries on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 23. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo </em>

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Oroville Public Library hosts community engagement on upcoming improvements

The Oroville Public Library invites the community to hear about upcoming improvements to the library space.

OVOC will present Annie for their spring musical

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OVOC searching for a director for their spring musical, Annie

OVOC says it is excited to announce the group is searching for a talented and passionate director for…

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Washington’s highest-in-nation minimum wage to go up to $16.66 an hour in 2025

(The Center Square) – Washington’s minimum wage – already the highest state-level minimum wage in the nation –…

The Okanogan Famiily Barter Faire traces its roots back for half a century and is open to visitors this weekend. <em>Gary DeVon/GT file photo </em>

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Okanogan Family Barter Faire this weekend

The Okanogan Family Barter Faire is this weekend about 13 miles east of Tonasket at 76 Cayuse Mountain…

An example of some of the work All Valley Insulation can do. Submitted photo

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Reins of change: All Valley Insulation under new ownership

All Valley Insulation, a well established provider of insulation solutions for over 18 years, has come under new…