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Washington state’s new capital gains tax has raked in nearly $890 million so far

Washington state’s capital gains tax exceeded initial expectations of bringing in at least $500 million annually for early…

KEVIN WINGERT | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION The Lower Monumental Dam on the lower Snake River near Kahlotus is one of four lower Snake hydroelectric dams in the Federal Columbia River Power System.
The Lower Monumental Dam on the lower Snake River near Kahlotus is one of four lower Snake hydroelectric dams in the Federal Columbia River Power System. Kevin Wingert/BPA photo

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Republicans blame Gov. Inslee, Ecology for reported salmon loss

Three Republican who oppose breaching the lower Snake River dams are pointing to a new federal study to…

Okanogan County PUD lineman. OKPUD/submitted photo

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Okanogan County PUD planned power outage

Okanogan County PUD will have a four-hour scheduled power outage on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 12:01 a.m. to…

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Hilary Franz ends gubernatorial bid, will run for Congress instead

The 53-year-old Democrat announced her candidacy Friday to represent Washington’s 6th Congressional District

Gary DeVon staff photo A ballot drop box located at the Oroville Police Station.
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Second count of general election brings no changes in those leading races

In the second count of the Nov. 7 general election ballots it still appears incumbents have the edge…

Oroville School District students and staff gathering in the High School Gym to celebrate local Veterans. Bryon Zeski/submitted photos

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Oroville High School honors local veterans at assembly

OROVILLE – On Thursday, Nov. 9, Oroville High School hosted the American Legion Hodges Post 84 and all…

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Incumbents lead challengers, while write-in candidate out in front

In the election night count it appears incumbents have the edge over challengers in the races for city…

Candidates for Tonasket School Board gathered in Tonasket earlier in the month to introduce themslves and answer a few questions as to why they are seeking a position on the board. The are Ken Catone, Debbie Roberts, Pete Valentine, Joyce Fancher, Racqel  Plank and Jenny Wilson.. Gary DeVon/staff photo

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Candidates for Tonasket School Board introduce themselves at forum

Candidates for Tonasket School Board met in a forum held at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center.

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WA Farm Bureau concerned by ‘clean fleet’ rule, notes California litigation

The Washington Farm Bureau is voicing concerns about zero-emission vehicle rules adopted in California….

U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, who represents Washington state’s 4th Congressional District, at Monday’s public meeting in Omak regarding a federal proposal to reintroduce grizzly bears into north-central Washington state.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse’s office.

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U.S. Rep. Newhouse among those opposing feds’ grizzly bear proposal

Both options anticipate annually releasing three to seven grizzly bears into the region over a period of five…

Bryan Zeski, Deborah Nesper and Adam Beardsley are running for Director Position 5 (at large) on the Oroville School Board.

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Oroville School Board candidates answer questions at forum

Candidates running for Oroville School Board Position 5 – Debra Nesper, Bryan Zeski and write-in candidate Adam Breardsley.

The Washington State Supreme Court Building in Olympia, Washington Tim Gruver/The Center Square
The Washington State Supreme Court Building in Olympia, Washington Tim Gruver/The Center Square

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Plaintiffs in lawsuit over increased taxes, fees appeal to Washington State Supreme Court

The lawsuit argues that the 2022 package violates the state Constitution’s provision regarding single-subject bills and titles….

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (center) and Rick Luebbe (left), CEO of Group14 Technologies, hear from Big Bend Community College president Dr. Sara Thompson Tweedy about vocational and technology training during an Aug. 2 visit to the school’s Workforce Education Services department. Randy Bracht | The Center Square

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Bill would provide low-income student tuition at two-year colleges, tech schools

A measure that would waive tuition and fees for eligible students attending two-year community colleges and technical schools…