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Submitted photo National Rodeo Champ John Young has local grandfather and great-grandparents.

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Iowa rodeo champ has North County roots

IOWA - A national youth rodeo champion has very local roots.

submitted by Jim Barker Although it was Kid’s Fishing Day, all ages were allowed to fish during the event. The church provided onshore games, food, poles and rides in boats to help the young angles hook the big ones.

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Local church puts on Kid's Fishing Day

LOOMIS - Bible Faith Family Church of Oroville puts on a Kid's Fishing Day every year on free…

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Church plans youth bass tournaments

OROVILLE - The Bible Faith Family Church in Oroville has organized a bass tournament open to young people…

Submitted by Dick MayerThere were 37 kids and almost 20 parents on hand to fish in the American Legion Post Fishing Derby June 10 at Round Lake.

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Tonasket American Legion sponsors fishing derby

AENEAS VALLELY - The Tonasket American Legion held a fishing derby for local children last week at Round…

Photos by Amy VenezianoFrom left, Dave Sunde, Trygve Culp and Tom Winsor dump gravel on a newly-installed turnpike at the Antoine Trail last week. This spot is about a mile from Forest Service road access.

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Backcountry Horsemen put in hours clearing trails

ANTOINE TRAIL, HAVILLAH - Digging holes doesn't immediately come to mind as an activity for a group called…

Submitted photoHornet catcher Nathan Thompson was selected for the NCW “B” League First Team All League.

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Thompson Named to First Team NCW 'B' League

OROVILLE - Oroville senior catcher Nathan Thompson was selected by the NCW "B" League Coaches to the First…

Photos by Amy VenezianoA firefighter continues to set fire while a ponderosa pine burns up in a crown fire behind him. Crown fires can send flames as much as 300 feet into the air.

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Prescribed fire a necessary forest tool

TONASKET - Fire.It's the dirtiest of the four-letter words for many home owners, farmers, ranchers, recreation seekers and…

The big largemouth bass weighing 1.82 pounds was caught by the team of Jim Barker (left) and Cliff Applebee.

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May Fest bass anglers face cold, windy day of tough fishing

OROVILLE - The team of Fred Bender and Claude Roberts took home top honors at this year's May…

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Fast-paced action at May Fest 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney

OROVILLE - Fifty-three teams took to the courts for this year's May Festival 3 on 3 Tournament, but…

Photo by Gary DeVonWalt and Vicki Hart get an up close look at one of the many species of butterflies that inhabit the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area during last year’s Watchable Wildlife Weekend. Dale and Kathy Swedberg will lead the tour in one of the e

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Watchable Wildlife Weekend presents great opportunity to view nature

NORTH COUNTY - The Oroville and Tonasket Chambers of Commerce are sponsoring a Watchable Wildlife Weekend from May…

By Amy Veneziano She’s out, but not without a good try. Tonasket first base player Jessie Hedlund sent a Chelan runner back to the bench April 24 in Tonasket. Tonasket lost 0-1

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Tough season for Tonasket softball

TONASKET - It's been a long spring for the Tonasket girl's softball team. The girls are currently two…

Photo by Gary A. DeVon Oroville’s Reinna Quick is brought home on an Emily Graham triple last week against the Waterville Shockers. The Hornets easily won each o

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Lady Hornets swing for the fences in surprisingly successful season

OROVILLE - Oroville's Lady Hornets are attracting loyal fans wherever they go as they play in their most…

Photo by Terry Mills The Tonasket High School tennis team boys are Aaron Bharucha, Karl Bharucha, Zach Clarkson, Terrell Cross, Zach Ferriel, Jeff Hunlock, Corbin

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Tonasket Tiger Tennis in full swing

Yellow and blue have taken over the tennis courts. The Tonasket High School tennis team began their spring…