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North Central Quilts of Valor group awarded three quilts on Sunday, May 26 at Oroville American Legion Post Hodges 84. This occurred along with the Vietnam-era pinning. Pictured are l-r, Terry Rampley and Dean Brazle (seated) and U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse (standing to the right behind the table). Brazle is a WW II veteran and the other two served during the Vietnam era. Nominations of active military and veterans are being accepted to receive a quilt. Contact Patti 509-429-2983 for further information. Submitted Photo/Patti Hill

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Quilts of Honor

Three awarded Quilts of Honor during Vietnam-erapinning in Oroville.

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Tonasket and Oroville to hold graduations this Saturday

Tonasket and Oroville high schools will be holding their commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 1.

Vietnam-era veterans were honored last Sunday by U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse at Oroville American Legion Post 84. Front and center was WWII vet Dean Brazle, who was awarded a Quilt of Valor for his service on Tinian in 1944-45. <em>Marcus Alden/submitted photo </em>

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Vietnam-era veterans honor

Vietnam-era veterans were honored last Sunday by U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse at Oroville American Legion Post 84.

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day Ceremonies by American Legion Posts; Tonasket Mayor proclaims ‘Poppy Days’

Ceremonies honoring Memorial Day for those that gave their lives in service to their country will be held…

Francis Marchand, riding “Grants Market” in the bareback competition in one of Tonasket’s past Founders Day Rodeos. Jon Millard/GT file photo

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Tonasket Founders celebrating the ‘Red, White and Blue’

This weekend, May 24-25, is Tonasket’s Annual Founders Day celebration, now it in its 88th year.

The emerald ash borer on a leaf

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State agencies ask campers to not move firewood

Several state agencies are asking campers and outdoor enthusiasts to not move firewood and instead buy it where…

There back! After a four-year absence, the Run for the Border Charity Motorcycle ride returned to Oroville for Armed Services Day on Saturday, May 18. The 150-mile ride from Wenatchee and back is sponsored by the Columbia River Harley Owners Group (HOG). This year 90 machines left Wenatchee for the journey north and arrived in Oroville around noon. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo </em>

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Columbia River HOG group revises Run for the Border

The Run for the Border motorcycle ride from Wenatchee to Oroville began anew after a three-year absence on…

Source: Washington State DOT

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Cascadia ultra high-speed rail project inches forward

In 2016, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and BC Premier Christy Clark signed a memorandum of understanding to explore…

Centennial Park has a new mural based on the old mural depicting items from Oroville in 1908. The old mural, which was painted on boards was felt to be beyond repair and removed. The new one uses silhouettes cut from metal and was up in time for May Festival. <em>Gary De Von/staff photo </em>

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New mural installed at Oroville’s Centennial Park

Centennial Park in downtown Oroville has a new mural on the north wall replacing the old one which…

Riders arrive in Oroville from Wenatchee during the 2018 Run for the Border. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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‘Ride 4 the Border’ returns to Oroville this Saturday

The Ride 4 the Border’ by the Columbia River H.O.G. group is expected in Oroville by noon on…

Members of The Oroville Initiative (TOI) plant trees near the newly constructed picnic shelters at the Similkameen Trailhead at the end of Kernan Road last Monday. There are also new trail information kiosks planned at this location and at Oroville’s Triangle Park. <em>Gary De Von/staff photo </em>

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TOI builds picnic shelters, plants trees at Similkameen Trailhead

TOI reported they had completed two picnic shelters, installed tables and were planting trees and adding signs at…

Gary DeVon/staff photos Runners in the 42nd Annual May Festival Fun Run blast down Appleway for the start of the race. Runners, and walkers, participated in either a 5K or two-mile race.

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Oroville May Festival Fun Run celebrating 42nd year

The 42nd Annual May Festival Fun Run got underway at 8 a.m. last Saturday morning with a fast…

The WA Cares law is designed to give individuals access to a lifetime benefit amount that, should they need it, they can use on a wide range of long-term services and supports. (Washington State Department of Social and Health Services)

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Agencies preparing for flood of WA Cares opt-outs if I-2124 passes

Employment Security is making plans for a flood of opt-outs from WA Cares should voters pass Initiative 2124.