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Report: Washington State has nation’s 4th-highest average combined state, local sales tax rate

This report provides a population-weighted average of local sales taxes as of July 1, 2023, to give a…

A photo of Gov. Jay Inslee outside of the State Capitol. photo courtesy of the Washington State Governor’s Office

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Gov. Inslee: Oil companies don’t pass taxes on to consumers

Governor called a press conference Thursday, July 20, to address fuel prices in the Evergreen State.

Congressman Dan Newhouse

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Central Washington could see up to 12 new nuclear reactors

Joint development agreement could lead to development of small modular reactors, potentially generating up to 960 megawatts of…

Okanogan County Commissioner Jon Neal, Oroville Mayor Ed Naillon, OHA Executive Director Ashley Range and OHA Commissioners Gary DeVon, Susan Speiker and Ben Peterson, turn the first shovels of dirt at the future site of the Oroville Orchard Apartments. <em>Submitte photo</em>

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Oroville Housing Authority breaks ground for new 16-unit Orchard Apartments

The new housing is being built at the site of OHA’s first project nearly three decades ago

Artist Quill Hyde poses with their exhibit for PETA on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Submitted photos/PETA

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Local artist’s massive animal sculptures premiere on the National Mall in Washington, DC

Quill Hyde joins with PETA seeking an answer to the question “If animals spoke in a language we…

Tonasket City Hall and Library. GT File Photo

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Council approves agreement for mosaic artwork display

A group of glass artists has volunteered to create a mosaic mural of wildflowers for a wall outside…

Part of the Sonora Shores property along Main Street/Hwy. 97 just north of downtown Oroville. The owner of the property wants to develop a Dollar General store. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo </em>

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Developer wants to build a Dollar General store at Senora Shores property in Oroville

Oroville agrees to easement removal, wants inclusion of public trail as part of development plan along Okanogan River.

Source: Washington State Department of Ecology

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Water conditions east of the Cascades result in curtailment notices

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Dalana Potter and Jeffrey McMillan are running for Tonasket City Council Position #5. (photos submitted by candidates)

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Potter and McMillan seek election to Tonasket Council

Two-way race for Tonasket Council Position No. 5. Candidates will meet in the November General Election.

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert is exploring a run for governor, while former Democratic state Sen. Mona Das has announced a bid for state public lands commissioner. (Photos courtesy of the candidates)

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Former Sen. Mona Das and Rep. Dave Reichert join crowded Washington races

Statewide elections experiencing a surge in candidates for high-profile open seats such as commissioner of public lands and…

U.S. Supreme Court

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U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ruling likely won’t impact WA

Affirmative action has been outlawed in the state since 1998, when voters passed Initiative 200.

Gary DeVon/GT File Photo

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Washington lawmakers sponsor bill creating smoke insurance for wine grape growers

Legislation that would enable wine grape growers to be insured against smoke exposure from wildfires

Volunteers help to restore 2.5 miles of Antoine Creek with the Okanogan Conservation District, aided by local ranchers and the Colville Confederated Tribes. Oroville High School students also helped to plant several species of native plants along the creek. <em>Okanogan CD/submitted photo </em>

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Conservation District, Colville Tribes and ranchers work together to restore Antoine Valley Creek

Restoration project aims to improve water quality of Antoine Creek and the health and productivity of rangeland ecosystems