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Jarvis and Becky Morrill, the new owners of the Loomis Kwik Stop, with their children Mahki and Sahana. Laura Knowlton/submitted photo

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Morrills have plans to make Loomis Kwik Stop even more convenient

Nestled in the Sinlahekin Valley, Loomis Kwik Stop, known for hospitality and convenience, is under new ownership

The price of gas across the state has increased as much as 52 cents a gallon since the state carbon tax has gone into effect. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Lawmakers propose sending drivers a refund check to offset carbon tax

Drivers would get a fuel rebate check under a new proposal filed in the Washington State Legislature.

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WA state laws in 2024: minimum wage, firearm sales, employee cannabis use and more

Over two dozen new laws take effect Jan. 1 in Washington, including an increase in the minimum wage…

Newly elected North Valley Hospital District board member Stephanie Steiman and reelected board member Jerry Bradley, are administered the oath of office at the board’s Thursday, Dec. 21 meeting. Steinman will serve in District 5, At-Large.. Bradley returns as the representative for Disrtrict 2. Gary De Von/staff photos

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North Valley Hospital board members Bradley and Steinman sworn in

Hospital district says goodbye to Jean Pfeifer who is retiring from the board

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The Washington State Fish & Wildlife helped to capture this lynx in the in the North Cascades in order to study and track the animal. The Canada lynx has one the largest populations in the lower 48 states. in north central Washington.

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Canada lynx draft recovery plan available for public review and comment

Canada lynx lower 48 states includes populations in North Central Washington, northern border states and SW Colorado.

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Washington state lawmakers, attorney general eye AI task force

Two Washington state lawmakers are proposing a new task force that will study the promises and perils of…

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WA Department of Natural Resources to host public meetings for Statewide Recreation Plan

Four public meetings in January and February 2024 will give members of the public an opportunity to help…

The roof on the Molson Grange Hall and the crumbling parapet. Submitted photos

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Molson Grange Hall fails inspection, community appeals for help

The structure of the Molson Grange Hall has failed inspection and is in need of repairs.

Photo courtesy of Washington State University

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Washington Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to WSU/OSU control of Pac-12

The State Supreme Court declined to review a legal challenge to a lower court order that currently grants…

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Rising costs could delay new Washington transportation projects

WSDOT is attributing the rising costs to a variety of factors, including rising material costs, less competition for…

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Let’s Go Washington turns in 400,000 signatures to reverse police pursuit law

A voter advocacy group has collected enough signatures to put an initiative on the ballot to restore state…

The Okanogan County Horticulture Association, along with the WSU Extension Office will present several topics of interest to local fruit growers in Okanogan this Thursday. GT File Photo

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Rep. Newhouse seeks market, export promotions in Farm Bill update

Expanding domestic market access and promoting exports of American farm products are among the provisions being endorsed by…

Kathryn Burke

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Governor appoints Burke as Okanogan County Superior Court judge

Gov. Inslee announced the appointment of Kathryn Burke to the Okanogan County Superior Court bench.