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Tonasket librarian Sara Dunn invites readers of all ages to come check out the different summer crafting and reading activities held at the library. She said there is something for everyone and back by popular demand is the “Guessing Jar.” Summer readers can take a guess at how many starbursts are in the jar and win a prize. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Library Summer Programs in full swing in Oroville, Tonasket

NCW Libraries annual Summer Library Program is in full swing for the summer, offering free activities and programs…

Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Celebrate Independence Day with rodeo and fireworks

Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo and Oroville Community Fireworks Display

Local realtor Rocky DeVon was named ‘2022 Realtor of the Year’ by North Central Washington Association of Realtors (NCWAR). Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Rocky DeVon named ‘2022 Realtor of the Year’

DeVon, who is in his 22nd year of real estate sales, founded Oroville RE/MAX Lake and Country nearly…

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Washington gets $1.2B to expand internet into disconnected areas

Washington state will receive $1.2 billion as part of a federal government program to bring broadband to every…

Grand Marshals Bill and Jeanne Carroll

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Bill and Jeanne Carroll are Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo Grand Marshals

Jeanne is a fifth-generation descendent of Chesaw homesteaders, dating back to the early 1900s.

A plane drops fire retardant on the Pine Creek Fire in June of 2021. The fire was quickly brought under control by local, state and federal firefighters. The blaze was controlled before any evacuation notices were needed. The Tonasket Fire Department said it was an excellent save on the Pine Creek Fire and Fire Chief Gasho credited the good work of his department and state and federal partners. Laura Knowlton/GT file photo

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Commissioner Franz: Preventing and fighting wildfires is a community effort – locally and internationally

With weather conditions across the state ripe for strong fire activity, following prevention best practices is a must…

The Washington Department of Agriculture is undertaking a multimillion-dollar, multiyear trapping, quarantining and eradication process to get rid of the Japanese beetle, an invasive species that has been harming the ecology of the Yakima Valley. (Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Agriculture)

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Invasive beetle found in Yakima County could devastate WA crops

Japanese beetle can feed on 300 different plants, including roses, grapes and hops

Daniel Poncé with his music teacher Roz Nau of Tonasket. He has taken lessons from Nau, with the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association, for the last year. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Thirteeen-year-old Omak student will perform at state music conference

Poncé the winner of the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association State Recital Competition performs June 26.

A chart showing the life cycle of an apple maggot from pupae to adult fly. Source: WSDA.

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Apple quarantine would mean different things to different people

Area between SR97 and County Hwy 7 from Ellisforde to Oroville considered for special regulations

WSP Collission Report

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Oroville woman injured in head-on crash airlifted to Wenatchee

SR97 blocked for over four hours and accident remains under investigation by WSP

Laura Knowlton/staff photo This summer, James Moore will serve as the new pool manager for the Tonasket City Pool. The pool opened Monday, June 12.

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Tonasket pool has new manager

“I realized no one else was available and the pool might not open,” said Moore.

Laura Knowlton/staff photo The 33th annual Tonasket Fathers’ Day Fly-in is scheduled for Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18. The Molson Midsummer Festival is planned for Saturday, June 17.

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Father’s Day Fly-in and Molson Midsummer Festival this weekend

A weekend of fun for North County.

Smokey Bear catches a fish during the 2023 Bonaparte Lake Resort free fishing day festivities on Saturday, June 10. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photos</em>

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A ‘reel’ good day of fishing

Nearly 200 young anglers participated in the Tonasket Ranger District’s annual Fish Day at Bonaparte Lake.