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    Interns from the Washington State Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) will be filing articles from the Washington State Legislature. for the Washington State Journal. They are: Mary Feusner, Taylor Richmond and Juan Jocom. WNPA photo
    People think the state should reduce spending
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 31, 2025 12:00 pm

    Washington State voters want legislators to cut spending but also support spending more on specific programs, according to a recent poll.

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    Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine), according to the USDEA. US FDA image
    Tonasket Council follows Public Safety’s lead, no-ban recommended...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 30, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Tonasket City council discussed upcoming events and responded to concerns from the community over Kratom regulation.

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    Some of the fire damage at the UPS loading dock in Omak. The fire is suspected to have broken out after a suspect is alleged to have drilled into a UPS truck’s gas tank and a spark from the drill set the truck ablaze. OPD/submitted photo
    Suspect arrested in UPS truck fire resulting in...
    By Gary DeVon • January 30, 2025 12:00 pm

    A suspect has been arrested on several charges, including arson in connection with a fire that broke out at the UPS loading dock in Omak.

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    LaToya Brackett, an associate professor of African American studies at the University of Puget Sound, will speak as part of a virtual Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Program  “They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation through Pop Culture,” which is being hosted by NCW Libraries. NCWL submitted images
    NCWL hosts virtual Humanities Washington program on Black...
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 29, 2025 5:00 pm

    NCW Libraries will host the virtual Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Program “They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation through Pop Culture.”

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    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
    Rodeo Champions of America crowned
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 29, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Omak Elks Lodge hosted the grand coronation and fundraiser event for the 2025 Rodeo Champions of American (RCA) Washington Royalty.

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    Past and future May Festival Royalty at last Sunday’s Selection Night, l-r, Anna Hernandez, 2024 May Festival Queen, newly selected May Festival Queen Crystal Nemecio, 2024 Princess Sierra Buckmiller, 2025 Princess Ariona Nelson, 2025 Princess Annalisa Quezada, 2024 Princess Jayden Glover and 2025 Princess Gwyndolyn Thompson. Gary De Von/staff photo
    Crystal Nemecio selected as 2025 May Festival Queen
    By Gary DeVon • January 28, 2025 5:00 pm

    Crystal Nemecio was named this year’s 2025 May Festival Queen at Selection Night held at the OHS Commons on Sunday afternoon.

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    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
    Anglers brave the chill for a successful Bonaparte...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 28, 2025 12:00 pm

    The 3rd Annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby was a resounding success, drawing 320 anglers and 439 class entries to the icy waters.

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    The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating a case of fraud reported on Jan. 22, involving a community member who was deceived into depositing a large sum of money into a Bitcoin machine. Deputy Orr, leading the investigation, discovered that the victim received a phone call from a man claiming to be Sgt. Johnson of the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office. OCSO photo
    Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 27, 2025 5:00 pm

    OKANOGAN COUNTY- The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating a case of fraud reported on Jan. 22, involving a…

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    A photo of the ladder truck the Oroville City Council approved to purchase with funds coming from the Oroville Fire Department, as well as the Oroville Rural Fire Department if their County Fire Commissioners agree. The truck has a 75-foot ladder which will allow the fire departments to deal with fires in multi-story buildings, as well as in other situations requiring water to be sprayed from above the burning structure. OFD submitted photo
    Oroville fire departments will purchase a 75-foot aerial...
    By Gary DeVon • January 27, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council approved the purchase of a firetruck with a 75-foot aerial ladder at their Jan. 18 council meeting.

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    The CWPP was a collaborative process centered around community and partner involvement. Over 100 partners and 1,000+ community members contributed to the update of this plan. The CWPP process was led by a core planning group and a larger general group of diverse partner groups to ensure accurate representation across Okanogan County. Okanogan Conservation District photo
    Okanogan Conservation District announces approval of 2024 Community...
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 24, 2025 12:00 pm

    After a year-long effort, the 2024 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) for Okanogan County was officially approved on Jan. 7

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    Tonasket Tigers Girls Wrestling with their apple pie after winning their first-ever Girls Apple Pie Tournament on Jan. 18. Submitted photo
    Tigers wrestling hosts their first Girls Apple Pie...
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 23, 2025 5:00 pm

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

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    Seventh District Representative Hunter Abell as introduced two bills, House Bill 1435 and House Bill 1436, to increase the number of law enforcement officers in Washington state. Legislative Support Services photo
    Rep. Abell leads House Republican efforts to increase...
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 22, 2025 5:00 pm

    Rep. Hunter Abell introduced legislation to allow the hiring of more cops, provide more training and enable local governments to recieve state sales tax credit if they implement a local sales tax…

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    Missoula Children’s Theatre will present Hercules in two performances scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. MCT image
    Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theater’s Hercules
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 22, 2025 12:00 pm

    An audition will be held for the MCT’s production of Hercules on Monday, Feb. 3 at the THS Commons from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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