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Ellie shares a laugh with her mother Amber Scott after jumping back from an attempt to pet one of the pigs at the Okanogan County Fair two years ago. Although she was a bit tentative, she finally joined her mom in giving the pig a scratch on the snout. Gary De Von/staff photos

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Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee seeks new members as eight seats open up

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC) is facing a significant transition as eight of its 11 seats…

Bernardita Sallato, with WSU Extension, spoke on apple and cherry fertility and “Getting the most bang for your buck.” Gary De Von/staff photos

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2025 Okanogan Horticultural Meeting informative, well attended

The Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting took place at the Agriplex at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Feb. 6 and…

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Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes

During the latest Tonasket School Board meeting, the board discussed finances, sports and the district’s stance on potential…

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AI bills aim at transparency, protection of intellectual property

Guardrails are needed for artificial intelligence so consumers can have confidence information on the internet is accurate and…

The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street.

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Oroville City Council approves water connection north of Veranda Beach Resort

The Oroville City Council heard a request for water service by extending water past its current furthest connection…

Smokey Bear rides on top of a U.S. Forest Service (USFS) truck in the May Festival Parade. Smokey is a familiar sight at May Fest as well as events around the country and his “Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires” is familiar to nearly every school-age child in the nation. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has teamed up with none other than the iconic Smokey Bear. The DNR has received funding from the USFS to wrap 10 trailers with Smokey’s image, as well as fire prevention information and resources. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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DNR kicks off Wildfire Prevention Season with Smokey Bear Trailer Project

The DNR’s Wildland Fire Division used federal grant money to wrap 10 cache trailers with prevention messaging and…

Sen. Javier Valdez has introduced various bills this session to try and improve the state election process. Photo Courtesy of Senate Democrats

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Controversial initiative bill gets mixed testimony

A state bill that critics say would kill the initiative process got a mixed response during its public…

Marta and Gabbie Capote level out a bin of cherries at a cherry orchard just north of Oroville. Gary DeVon/staff photo

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Okanogan Horticultural Society Annual Meeting Feb. 6 at the fairgrounds Agriplex

Okanogan Hort Society meeting is Feb. 6 with pest management and horticultural information and three WSDA pesticide credits…

Tonasket School District will “follow the longstanding district policy (3226) and accompanying procedure” regarding their students. The district does not collect or share immigration status. TSD photo

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OSPI gives guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington

OSPI announced in a news release guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington state/

North Valley Hospital, like other healthcare facilities across the country, is bracing for a shortage of IV saline solutions due to the destruction of the Baxter International Inc. plant, a leading supplier, by Hurricane Helene. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
The North Valley Hospital District Board of Commissioners’ regular meetings are usually held the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom in the Verbeck Building. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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NVH board election concludes with no changes to leadership

NVH District Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Jan. 30. CEO John McReynolds discussed potential federal changes on the…

Robert Schentrup, a member of Alliance for Gun Responsibility, was among those who shared stories during a press conference on Jan. 21 in Olympia. WNPA photo

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Permit to purchase firearms proposed in legislation

A proposal to require a permit to purchase any firearm is the latest gun legislation to be introduced…

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Oroville School Directors honored for School Board Recognition Month

The Oroville School Board met on Jan. 27 and the directors were honored as part of School Board…

Interns from the Washington State Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) will be filing articles from the Washington State Legislature. for the Washington State Journal. They are: Mary Feusner, Taylor Richmond and Juan Jocom. WNPA photo

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People think the state should reduce spending

Washington State voters want legislators to cut spending but also support spending more on specific programs, according to…