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Man charged with attempted murder in Oroville

OROVILLE - A man was arrested and charged with attempting to murder Bradley Keener, Oroville, by hitting him…

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Okanogan County Public Health warns of Novel Coronavirus hoax; scam attempts

OKANOGAN - Okanogan County Public Health is aware that members of the community have received hoax notices regarding…

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Joel Kretz truth in labeling bill for beef passes state House of Representatives

OLYMPIA - House Bill 2712, sponsored by Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda, would require retailers to post a sign…

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Six Oroville juniors seek May Festival crown; Selection Night Feb. 17

OROVILLE - Six Oroville High School juniors are asking to represent their community as Oroville May Festival Royalty…

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Oroville and Tonasket School Districts passing their levies

OKANOGAN COUNTY – Local school levies from Oroville to Brewster were carrying the day with the exception of…

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More drug offenders would be sentenced to treatment instead of prison under proposed law

OLYMPIA — Proposals moving through the Legislature would expand the eligibility of incarcerated people to receive treatment for…

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Lawmakers consider a grow-your-own recreational marijuana bill

People may be allowed to grow up to six of their own cannabis plants and up to 15…

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Increased police presence at Oroville Schools due to perceived threat

OROVILLE - The Oroville School District announced it will have a greater presence of law enforcement on Tuesday,…

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Kretz bill would mandate radio collars on wolves in problem packs

OLYMPIA - Legislation introduced in Olympia this week seeks to maximize nonlethal methods of dealing with problem wolves…

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Lawmakers back timber industry as a way to reduce Washington’s carbon emissions

Washington state legislators are organizing bipartisan support for the timber industry amid the realization that forestry draws carbon…

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Police Chief Todd Hill resigns from Oroville Police Department

OROVILLE - After 16 years with the Oroville Police Department, Police Chief Todd Hill tendered his letter of…

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Okanogan County child dies from influenza complications

OKANOGAN - Okanogan County Public Health, (OCPH) is reporting a pediatric death due to complications of Influenza B.…

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Safety upgrades approved for six eastern Washington railroad crossings

OLYMPIA – State regulators today approved nearly $12,000 in grant funding for the Cascade and Columbia River Railroad…