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A plane drops fire retardant on the Pine Creek Fire in June of 2021. GT file photo

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DNR will host public listening session in Winthrop to gather wildfire hazard mapping input

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend

Page Teak Plank with Rep. Hunter Abell at the Speaker’s Rostrum on the House floor, Jan. 29. Washington State House of Representatives photo

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Tonasket teen serves as Legislative Page for Rep. Hunter Abell

THS student Teak Plank spent the week of Jan. 26-30 in Olympia in the Legislative Page Program after…

Airport-related infrastructure was discussed at the Oroville City Councio meeting, including the Airport Runway Reconstruction Project, addition of a Jet A fueling system and an agreement with the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Oroville council advances Shoreline Plan, approves park events

The Oroville City Council approved addressed airport-related infrastructure work during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Anglers line the ice at Bonaparte Lake during the 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby held last Saturday, drawing famillies and competitors out for a day of winter fun. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Anglers brave the cold for Bonaparte Lake’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Bonaparte Lake’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby drew hundreds of anglers to brave cold temperatures in pursuit of…

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Support your local school and vote yes on the levy

Have you gotten your ballot yet? If so, we hope you won’t wait to mark your ballot in…

Submitted photos Candidates for the 2026 May Festival Royalty are, l-r, Risa Chapman, Ava Langford and Emma Carranza. There will be a May Festival Royalty Selection Night on Monday, Feb. 6 at the Oroville High School Commons.

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Three Oroville juniors seek to be selected as May Festival Royalty

May Festival Royalty Selection Night is Monday, Feb. 16. This year’s candidates are Emma Carranza, Ava Langford and…

Bernardita Sallato, with WSU Extension, spoke on apple and cherry fertility and “Getting the most bang for your buck” at the 2025 Okanogan Horticultural Society meeting. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Annual Okanogan Horticultural Society meeting Feb. 11

The Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Okanogan…

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Meet the candidates for new Oroville High School Principal

Oroville School District is looking of a new high school principal and the community can meet the candidates…

Andy Gasho and his show-stopping crew won the best shanty award, featuring a Hawaiian-themed setup, with fishermen in Hawaiian shirts. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

Sports & Outdoors

Molson Ice Fishing Derby draws 200 anglers to Sidley Lake

It was a beautiful day on the lake for the Molson Ice Fishing Derby, which brought 200 registered…

Mid-Valley Hospital (MVH)/Clinic, and TranGO, have relocated the TranGO bus stop serving the hospital to the south side of the parking lot near the Emergency Department ambulance ramp. Tony Hawley, Security and Safety Director at MVH, who coordinated the event, and CEO Andy Bertapelle were on site for the move. Submitted photo

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TranGO moves hospital bus stop, adds seating and sidewalk

MVHC and TranGO have relocated and upgraded the transit stop serving the hospital campus, adding a new shelter,…

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Man arrested for armed robbery of store on Hwy. 20

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s office arrested a man last Monday alleged to have robbed a store at gunpoint…

Sen. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, speaks in support of Senate Bill 5974 during a public hearing Jan. 15. Lovick is the prime sponsor of the bill. Cassie Diamond/WNPA Intern

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State sheriffs oppose bill for new eligibility

Senate Bill 5974 proposes new eligibility requirements for county sheriffs and police chiefs

The Old Depot Museum, located on Ironwood Street in Oroville, is one of four icons the Borderlands Historical Society is seeking input from the community on for the America250 WA for the Out of Many, One project. They will be asking community members to vote on one for their submission to the project. The icons are the Old Oroville Depot itself, the Great Northern Railroad caboose, the pit house model, the model railroad display inside the museum and the metal sculptures on the east fence of Prince Heritage Park. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Borderlands Historical Society requests your input

The Old Oroville Depot Museum is partnering with America250 WA for their Out of Many, One project.