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Anglers line the ice at Bonaparte Lake during the 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby held last Saturday, drawing famillies and competitors out for a day of winter fun. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Anglers brave the cold for Bonaparte Lake’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Bonaparte Lake’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby drew hundreds of anglers to brave cold temperatures in pursuit of…

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

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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…

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…

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…

Young sisters roasting hotdogs on sticks at campfire. Adobe Free Stock.

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Washington State Fire Marshal offers outdoor burning guidelines

As seasonal conditions become increasingly dry, it is essential to always remain vigilant and practice fire safety when…

Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island, like all state parks, requires visitors to have a Discover Pass to access its parking lots and facilities. Juan Jocom photo/WNPA

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Bill proposes higher fees for Discover Pass in Washington

SB 5390, proposed by Sen. Derek Stanford, R-Bothell, increases the cost of a Discover Pass from $30 to…

The Omak Elks Lodge hosted the grand coronation and fundraiser event for the 2025 Rodeo Champions of American (RCA) Washington Royalty. Pictured left to right: Little Miss RCA, Taya Asmussen; Miss RCA Washington, Macy Vassar; and Miss Teen RCA Washington, Natalie Brownlee. The event raised $9000.00 for the cause. Roni DeVon/submitted photo

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Rodeo Champions of America crowned

The Omak Elks Lodge hosted the grand coronation and fundraiser event for the 2025 Rodeo Champions of American…

Participants in the 3rd Annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby enjoyed sunny skies and excellent ice conditions. The event drew in 320 anglers, making it the largest ice fishing tournament in Washington. Laura Knowlton/staff photos

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Anglers brave the chill for a successful Bonaparte Ice Fishing Derby

The 3rd Annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby was a resounding success, drawing 320 anglers and 439 class…

Tonasket Tigers Girls Wrestling with their apple pie after winning their first-ever Girls Apple Pie Tournament on Jan. 18. Submitted photo

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Tigers wrestling hosts their first Girls Apple Pie Wrestling Tourney

Tonasket Tigers held the first-ever girl’s Apple Pie Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 18 with 12 teams participating.

The Grand Prize winner of the Molson Ice Fishing Derby was Caden Boswell with the longest fish at 23 inches and 4.8 pounds. Boswell won a $500 check. as well as a $500 gift certificate from The Country Store in Oroville. Gary De Von/staff photos

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Caden Boswell wins grand prize in Molson Fishing Derby

The Molson Ice Fishing Derby celebrated its 21st year with over 200 anglers trying to land a big…

Andrew Alcala from Chelan won first place for longest fish at 21.25 in the Youth Division.. He also got Heaviest Fish in the Molson Ice Fishing Festival last year. GT File Photo. Andrew Alcala from Chelan won first place for longest fish at 21.25” in the Youth Division.. He also got Heaviest Fish in the Molson Ice Fishing Festival last year. GT File Photo.

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Ice fishing events planned for Molson, Bonaparte

The 21st annual Molson Ice Fishing Derby is planned for this Saturday, Jan. 18 on Sidley Lake at…

Maico Duarte, left,, was one of the Oroville Hornet Wrestlers last week who took part in the liftathon to raise money for the team. Also lifting for the team was Erin Dimello. Coach Chuck Ricevuto who also lifted said, “Everyone on the team lifted and I think we raised close to $3000, which is a new record.” Gary DeVon/staff photos

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Hornet Liftathon

The Oroville Hornet Wrestling team held a liftathon to raise money for the program. The event raised about…