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Governor Ferguson appoints Rachel Hong to Okanogan County Superior Court

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Winthrop resident Rachel Hong to the Okanogan County Superior Court, effective…

Oroville Mayor Ed Naillon and Osoyoos, BC Mayor Sue McKortoff met up at the Oroville Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 28 to celebrate the proposed joining of the two communities as Sister Cities. Arnie Marchand approached the Oroville City Council a few meetings back and suggested that the two cities, only separated by a few miles and the International Boundary between the United States and Canada, pursue a Sister City relationship. Both communities and their mayors see the benefit and will be applying for Sister Cities status. Angela Larson/staff photo

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Oroville Council votes to help support senior meal program

Jennifer Fitzhum, Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition Program, appeared before the Oroville Council to appeal for support.

Access to Silver Nail Lake, north of Oroville, will be improved through a Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board grant of $325,000 to the state Department of Fish & Wildlife. The lake is designated by the state for juvenile and senior anglers only. WDFW photo

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Recreation and conservation grant will improve access to Silver Nail Lake

A grant to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife will improve access for juvenile and senior anglers…

Carl and Sam Bjelland are Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo Grand Marshals. Submitted photo

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Carl and Sam Bjelland are Chesaw Fourth of July Grand Marshals

For this year’s 83rd Annual Fourth of July Chesaw Rodeo, the rodeo club is honored to announce their…

A smiley face was just one of the many firewoks that drew oohs and awes at last year’s Oroville Community Fireworks Display at Oroville’s Deep Bay Park. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Oroville and Tonasket city offices closed July 4th

The cities of Oroville and Tonasket will close their offices for the Friday, Fourth of July holiday, reopening…

The Washington Air National Guard and U.S. Border Patrol conducted training exercises using Oroville’s Dorothy Scott International Airport last week. The use of the airport was approved by the council at their June 3 meeting. The WAARNG CH-47 Chinook twin-rotor helicopters could be seen flying around the blue skies of Oroville last Thursday. Gary De Von/staff photo

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Oroville will pass new Zoning Code updates, maintain ‘residential feel’

The Oroville City Council met on June 17 and discussed the Zoning Code Updates with Oroville City Planner…

CEO Andy Bertapelle presented early plans for the possible construction of a new Mid-Valley Hospital (Okanogan County Hospital District 3) facility, possibly on the Hwy. 97 corridor, to the Okanogan County Commissioners at their June 17 meeting. He cited limitations at the current site and the need to align with regional growth. MVH photo

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Mid-Valley Hospital CEO discusses future expansion options

Mid-Valley Hospital CEO Andy Bertapelle discussed the possible construction of a new hospital with the Okanogan County Commissioners.

Rep. Hunter Abell

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Rep. Abell appointed to Joint Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs

Seventh District Rep. Hunter Abell (R) was appointed to the Joint Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs (JCVMA)…

The NCW Narcotics Task Force often finds more than drugs when serving a search warrant. These 25 firearms were seized when a search warrant was served at a residence on Jennings Loop Rd. in Oroville in May of 2023. NCWNTF photos

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Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal grant cut

The NCW Narcotics Task Force is facing the possibility of shutdown following the elimination of the federal grant…

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Tonasket School Board approves year-end staffing, reviews budget

The Tonasket School Board met Wednesday, May 28. Board members celebrated the completion of the fitness room.

June 5, 2025 photo of Travis Decker, accused of killing 3 daughters in Chelan County, Washington. Photo courtesy of Chelan Co. Sheriffs Office

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Travis Decker sought mental health counseling 2 weeks before daughter murders

The murder of three young girls in Chelan County last week is shining a spotlight on veterans’ mental…

Okanogan County Community Action Council's Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County!. These gardens are more than just places to grow fresh produce—they’re spaces for learning, connection, and empowerment. Each garden is built with the local community in mind, reflecting the traditions, cultures and needs of the people who use them. OCOCA photo

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County launches ‘Harvesting Hope’ to combat food crisis

Facing a growing food insecurity crisis, the OCCA has launched “Harvesting Hope,” aimed at addressing the urgent need…

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Okanogan County Burn Restriction will go into effect June 6.

Okanogan County Commissioners are implementing burn restrictions and burn bans during times of high fire danger, effective June…