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Eurasian Milfoil. Source: Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board.

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Lake Osoyoos milfoil treatments begin Monday

July 22 - 24 the Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board will be conducting aquatic weed control treatments…

Lightning safety tips from the National Weather Service.

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National Weather Service warns of thunder activity

The National Weather Service in Spokane has advised of thunderstorm activity arriving over southern Okanogan County.

North Valley Hospital was recently honored for they Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program by the Washington State Hospital Association. <em>Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo </em>

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North Valley Hospital honored for ‘Quality Excellence’ by WSHA

NVH has been honored by the Washington State Hospital Association for the Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality…

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Washington panel eyes increasing jail-based voter participation

There may be renewed efforts to expand jail-based voter participation among those who have still retained their voting…

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Two WA juvenile rehab facilities suspend intakes for first time due to overcrowding

Two juvenile rehabilitation centers have suspended the intake of new offenders due to overcrowding.

The Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo took place under sunny skies last Thursday. The rodeo was well attended as saddle, ranch and bareback riders competed, as well as cow riders and barrel racers. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photo</em>

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Chase Nigg wins Senior All-Around Cowboy honors at Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo

The 82nd Annual Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo took place under sunny skies last Thursday, bringing lots of…

Trevor Bond is the author of <em>Coming Home to Nez Perce Country: The Niimiipuu Campaign to Repatriate Their Exploited Heritage</em>. He will be speaking as part of a Humanities Washington presentation at Republic, Omak and Oroville libraries. S<em>ubmitted photo </em>

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NCW Libraries hosting Humanities Washington program

Hear the remarkable story of how the Nez Perce Tribe acquired the largest and oldest collection of its…

Bicycle Rides Northwest is coming to Oroville as part of theirJuly tour. Illustration: Bicycle Rides Northwest Facebook page.

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Large bicycle tour coming to Oroville July 16-18

Bicycle Rides Northwest is bringing 300 riders to the area as part of July tour.

Officers with the Washington State Departtment of Fish & Wildlife are investigating the killling of several loons on Beaver Lake in the Okanogan Highlands. The state has offered an $800 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the deaths of the loons. <em>WDFW photo </em>

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Loons killed on Beaver Lake, $8000 reward offered for information

WDFW asking the public for any information on an incident where someone shot and killed two adult common…

Eurasian Milfoil. Source: Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board.

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Weed Board will be conducting milfoil herbicide treatments

The Noxious Weed Control Board will be conducting Eurasian Milfoil herbicide treatments on Osoyoos Lake on July 22…

Shelly Roberts, Rocky DeVon, Mayor Ed Naillon and Paul Bouchard with the Oroville Washington Chamber of Chamber pose with the community fundraising meter which shows that $7000 has been raised so far for the Fourth of July Community Fireworks Display at Deep Bay Park. The meter was constructed by Paul Bouchard Woodworking. <em>Submitted photo </em>

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Rodeo, canoe border crossing and Oroville Fireworks Display July 4th

The 4th of July Rodeo, canoe border crossing and the Oroville Community Fireworks Display are all scheduled to…

The Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo brings in people from all over to enjoy rodeo action and much more in this small highlands community. <em>Laura Knowlton/GT file photo </em>

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Chesa Fourth of July Rodeo in its 82nd year

The Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo is scheduled to take place on Thursday proceeded by a dance on…

Gary Nealey is the 2024 Chresaw 4th of July Rodeo Grand Marshal. <em>Submitted photo</em>

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Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo Grand Marshal for 2024, Gary Nealey

For this year’s 82nd Annual 4th of July Chesaw Rodeo, the rodeo club is honored to announce their…