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With Inslee out, candidates are lining up for Washington governor

Among those exploring bids for the 2024 election are Bob Ferguson, Hilary Franz, Raul Garcia and Semi Bird.

The Color Guard at Riverview Memorial Cemetery in Oroville. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Oroville and Tonasket American Legion Posts plan Memorial Day Ceremonies

Memorial Day honors U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Gary Hirst

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Oroville Police Department hires Gary Hirst as its new sergeant

Hirst, a former Oroville Police Officer, leaving Okanogan County Sheriff’s office to return to OPD

Miss Rodeo Tonasket Eryne Anderson invites everyone to come join her for the 87th annual Tonasket Founder’s Day weekend.	Gary DeVon/staff photo

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87th Annual Tonasket Founder’s Day Weekend is here

Blue Jeans and Country Dreams theme for this year’s Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo and Parade, May 26-27

The crowd, including the May Festivel Royalty, listens as Oroville Mayor Ed Naillon talks about what the community clock represents to the city. Gary DeVon/staff photos

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Oroville dedicates Community Clock during May Day festivities

Money for street clock raised through community donations.

Plane drops retardant during June of the 2021 wildfire season. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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State Fire Marshal’s Office recognizes Wildfire Awareness Month

Fire Marshal’s Office joins fire agencies around the state in recognizing the importance of being prepared for wildfire…

Chum salmon swim upstream to spawn in the waters of Pipers Creek in Carkeek Park on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Grant Hindsley for Crosscut)

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Washington slates $50M for trees to shade salmon streams

Gov. Jay Inslee and a bipartisan group of legislators are using a low-tech approach to combat deadly warming…

According to new figures released by the state Employment Security Department, job growth has slowed recently in Washington state compared to past months. (Grant Hindsley for Crosscut)

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Washington labor market still ‘resilient’ amid recession concerns

The state is adding lots of jobs, but tech layoffs and fewer openings hint at an economic slowdown

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new drug law recently passed by the state legislature that aims to keep drugs illegal while attempting to force substance abusers into treatment programs.

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Gov. Inslee enacts law keeping drugs illegal in Washington state

Gov. Inslee signs drug bill that attempts to bridge gap between decriminalizing and the threat of incarceration to…

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Gov. Inslee signs expansion of Working Families Tax Credit into law

Govenor says program is one important step to addressing ‘upside down nature’ of state’s tax system

OK Chevrolet is now under new management. Ivan Reece, General Manager Owner has joined the team. He is bringing fresh ideas, with an excitement for local growth, and is working to preserve the wholesome qualities of the small town dealership.  Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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OK Chevy: Believes in ‘local first’

Ivan Reece, General Manager, has joined the OK Chevrolet team bringing fresh ideas and working to preserve the…

In a photo taken Saturday, April 22, 2023, tribal elder and storyteller Randy Lewis stands in front of the “Singing Rocks” of Moses Coulee, explaining how they absorbed the voices of his people and how those voices can still be heard – if the conditions are right. (Dominick Bonny for Crosscut)

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Washington scablands tour explores Native history, sacred sites

Colville elder Randy Lewis leads a day-long bus trip through the canyons, columns and geological structures that hold…

More than 1000 fentanyl-laced pills and 25 weapons, as well as stolen property were seized after a warrant was executed at a residence on Jennings Loop Road, Oroville. The bust resulted in the arrest of two men on drug delivery and other charges. <sub>NCWNTF photo</sub>

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More drugs, weapons and stolen property seized near Oroville

Two Oroville men arrested on delivery of a controlled substances and other charges