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Washingtonians from all over the state gathered on the north steps at the capitol in Olympia, for a rally planned only a week in advance. Protesters displayed signs that read “We want hearings,” and “Follow the constitution.” Photo by Aspen Anderson

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Crowd demands hearing on six citizen initiatives

Hundreds of Washingtonians demanded hearings on initiatives that would roll back taxes, give parents more rights and police…

LGBTQ+ section next to the “young adult,” section at Barnes & Noble in Olympia. <em>Washington State Journal photo</em>

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Mandatory process proposed to review complaints about school library books

A mandatory process to guide school districts should be required when protests erupt over books that deal candidly…

Damage from apple maggots, which are established in Western Washington and some areas of Eastern Washington. WSDA photo

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WSDA concludes annual invasive pest hunt, no giant hornets found

Concerns grow over apple maggots, lanternfly and Japanese beetles

The 2024 Oroville Chamber of Commerce slate of officers was announced at the officer installation and awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Oroville Golf Club. The banquet was also a celebration of the group’s first “birthday” after it was reorganized last year. They are l-r Laura Curdie, secretary; Rocky DeVon, president; Marlene Barker, board member; Peggy Shaw, vice president; Shelly Roberts, treasurer; Angela Larson, volunteer and Traci Neal, board member. Not pictured is board member Jeff Bunnell. Gary DeVon/staff photos

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Oroville Chamber of Commmerce celebrates ‘first birthday’ with banquet, installs officers

Lynn and Lee Chapman named “Citizens of the Year” for their years of tireless volunteer work in community.

May Festival Royalty candidates Jayden Glover, Anna Hernandez and Sierra Buckmiller.

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Three vie for May Festival Royalty, Selection Night Feb. 10

This year’s May Festival Royalty candidates are Jayden Glover, Anna Hernandez and Sierra Buckmiller.

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Washington SOS certifies initiative allowing workers to opt out of long-term care tax

The Secretary of State’s Office has certified an initiative allowing workers to opt out of the state’s long-term…

Andrew Alcala from Chelan won first place for longest fish at 21.25" in the Youth Division.. He also got Heaviest Fish in the Northwest Ice Fishing Festival.

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Anglers pull in prize-winning fish at NW Ice Fishing Fest

The NW Ice Fishing Festival was held Saturday, Jan. 13 with 44 anglers descending on Sidley Lake to…

Brandon Heilman and family at the Oroville office of Farmer’s Insurance. The familiar local agent has taken over ownership of the business. Angela Larson/staff photo

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Heilman takes over Farmers Insurance in Oroville

Brandon Heilman is the new local agent/owner for Farmers Insurance in Oroville.

Wolves in the wild (MIchael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)
Wolves in the wild (MIchael S. Lockett/Juneau Empire)

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Lawmakers hunting for a solution to wolf predation in Washington

There has been action by both legislators and the governor’s office to address conflicts between wolves and livestock.

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Judge rules Trump to stay on primary ballot in Washingyon

A court filing that would push former President Donald Trump off the primary ballot in Washington State was…

A late night summer sun sets over Puget Sound in West Seattle at 8:44 p.m. WNPA/submitted photo

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End to daylight saving time in the sights of ‘Ditch the Switch’ advocates

Washingtonians may lose their ultra-late-night sunsets in the summer if the state opts for permanent Pacific Standard Time…

An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/Contributed photo)

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U.S. Navy invites public input on Draft Environmental Assessment for Eastern Washington Airspace Extension

Navy working to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with a proposed airspace extension in northeastern Washington state.

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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership

Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North…