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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.

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Cassie Diamond photo/WNPA

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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

Washington state senators and representatives discuss budget plans for upcoming term

Some Oroville residents and business owners are considering forming a neighborhood watch to aid Oroville’s Police Department keep an eye out for the juveniles causing property damage and vandalism in town. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Oroville business owners and residents seek solution to rash of juvenile crimes

A petition asking what can be done to help curb a rash of juvenile crimes targeting businesses and…

Al Couch

Obituaries

Alroy Couch

Alroy Couch, 85, of Oroville, Wash., died Dec. 25, 2025. Al was born Sept. 15, 1940, in Mt.…

The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street. The Oroville City Council meet in the council chambers at city hall the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street. GT file photo

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Oroville City Council confirms 2026 committee roles

Oroville City Council began the year with routine organizational actions Jan. 6, confirming department head appointments and committee…

Participants last year at the third annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby participants enjoyed sunny skies and excellent ice conditions. The event drew in 320 anglers, making it the largest ice fishing tournament in Washington. Laura Knowlton/GT file photo

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Reel cold, reel fun: icy events planned for Molson, Bonaparte

The 22nd annual Molson Ice Fishing Derby is Saturday, Jan. 17 and the fourth annual Bonaparte Lake Resort…

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Oroville City Council approves 2026 budget of $11.2 million

OROVILLE — The Oroville City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 16 and approved vouchers and payroll, adopted the 2026…

Tonasket City Council took a moment to honor the final public meeting for City Clerk Alice Attwood, Council members Patti Hill and Teagan Levine. "Your service is greatly appreciated." City of Tonasket photo

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Tonasket City Council honors decades of service

The Tonasket City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, carried both routine city business and a strong sense…