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Man arrested for vehicular homicide in accident involving 11 people

A multiple injury accident in the early morning hours last Saturday resulted in at least one fatality and…

Oroville School Board candidates (clockwise from top left) Traci Neal, Geraline Savoia, Travis Loudon, Valerie Coolidge and Mike Egerton.

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Oroville School board candidates lay out their plans

This week, we gave the candidates for Oroville School Board a chance to answer some questions about what…

State Reps. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium and Andrew Engell, R-Colville, from Washington’s 7th Legislative District, met with Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) Brittny Anderson and Steve Morissette at the Frontier-Patterson border crossing. Submitted photo

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NW Washington lawmakers initiate ‘border summit’ to build stronger ties with Canadian neighbors

Seventh District Legislators took a short trip north to the US/Canadian border to strengthen ties with their neighbors…

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Public invited to share feedback on pedestrian and bicycle improvements in Okanogan County

Online survey on how to better connect Omak, Okanogan and Riverside open through Oct. 17

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Oroville council reviews finances, reports and community concerns

The Oroville City Council addressed several issues on their agenda Sept. 16, covering payroll, utility penalties, and police…

Nearly 500 people filled Main Street Saturday, Sept. 29, for the fifth annual Health Care and Resource Day at the Oroville Farmers Market, an event designed to connect residents with local health, wellness and community services. Submitted photo/North Valley Hospital

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Health Care and Resource Day draws crowd at Oroville Farmers Market

Nearly 500 people filled Main Street Saturday, Sept. 29, for the fifth annual Health Care and Resource Day…

The HOSTS theme this year is “We STICK with our reading skills, ‘cause CACTUS MAKES PERFECT!”  Submitted photo

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Oroville Elementary’s HOSTS Program seeks volunteers

Oroville Elementary’s long-running HOSTS program (30+ years), will begin serving students on Oct. 7 this year.

Easton Anderson with some of the staff of Andy’s Bar & Grill. Angela Larson/staffphoto

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Andy’s Bar & Grill offering ‘adult beverages and good food’

Andy’s Bar & Grill bills itself as “offering adult beverages and great food,” said owner Easton Anderson.

Okanogan County Courthouse with the county jail to its left. GT file photo

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Families sue over death of two Colville Tribal members in county jail

The families of two Colville Tribal members who died in Okanogan County Jail have filed federal civil rights…

Source: U.S. Forest Service

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Roundabout and several other area fires ‘controlled’

In a final update Sept. 9, on the Roundabout Fire in the Aeneas Valley, Emergency Management announced all…

The trees the council is being asked to remove are at 1422 Main, which last housed the 49° North Art Gallery. The building has a long history as a restaurant and lounge under several names. The word “lounge” is about all that can be seen of the old business sign, which the new owners want to change to advertise their businesses. Gary De Von/staff photo

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Oroville Council gets request to remove trees on Main Street

The Oroville Council discussed the issue of two trees in the sidewalk in front of the old art…

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NVH reports strong July finances, approves staff appointments

The North Valley Hospital Board held its meeting on Aug. 28, approving financial reports and medical staff appointments.

Randy Bird

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Okanogan County PUD names Randy Bird as new General Manager

The Okanogan County PUD Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Randy Bird as the utility’s next General Manager.