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    Deputy State Fire Marshal advises lithium-ion battery safety
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 9, 2026 12:00 pm

    Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, if damaged or used incorrectly, these batteries can catch on fire or explode.

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    A large panel of people involved in the criminal justice system attended a meeting at the Oroville Grange Hall to discuss juvenile property crimes in the Oroville area. Right, Oroville Police Chief Gary Hirst answers a question at Thursday’s town hall meeting. Also pictured are Okanogan County Administrative Assistant Teagan Levine and Prosecuting Attorney Albert Lin. Gary De Von/staff photos
    Juvenile property crimes meeting draws a full house
    By Gary DeVon • February 4, 2026 12:00 pm

    A meeting held to discuss the rash of property crimes, especially by juveniles, was well attended by concerned citizens and public officials.

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    Joseph “Joe” Madaj
    Joseph Wayne Madaj,

    Joseph Wayne Madaj, 61, died on Jan. 27, 2026, in Tonasket, Wash. Joe was born in St. Clair, Michigan, on July 1, 1954.

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    A plane drops fire retardant on the Pine Creek Fire in June of 2021. GT file photo
    DNR will host public listening session in Winthrop...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 3, 2026 12:00 pm

    Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend

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    Mickey Wheatley
    Suspect in child’s death arrested after multi-jurisdiction effort
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 3, 2026 12:00 pm

    After an extensive homicide investigation an arrest has been made in the death of three-month-old Tonasket infant, Ellie Leighton.

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    Page Teak Plank with Rep. Hunter Abell at the Speaker’s Rostrum on the House floor, Jan. 29. Washington State House of Representatives photo
    Tonasket teen serves as Legislative Page for Rep....
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 2, 2026 12:00 pm

    THS student Teak Plank spent the week of Jan. 26-30 in Olympia in the Legislative Page Program after being sponsored by Rep. Hunter Abell.

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    Airport-related infrastructure was discussed at the Oroville City Councio meeting, including the Airport Runway Reconstruction Project, addition of a Jet A fueling system and an agreement with the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District. Gary De Von/GT file photo
    Oroville council advances Shoreline Plan, approves park events
    By Laura Knowlton • January 30, 2026 12:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council approved addressed airport-related infrastructure work during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

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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
    Anglers brave the cold for Bonaparte Lake’s 4th...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 29, 2026 12:00 pm

    Bonaparte Lake’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby drew hundreds of anglers to brave cold temperatures in pursuit of cash prizes, gear and bragging rights.

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    Gary DeVon/GT file photo
    Support your local school and vote yes on...
    By Gary DeVon • January 28, 2026 12:00 pm

    Have you gotten your ballot yet? If so, we hope you won’t wait to mark your ballot in favor of the Oroville School Levy.

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    Gloria Tiefel Jones
    Gloria Tiefel Jones

    Gloria Tiefel Jones of Tonasket, Wash., was born in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 8, 1925 to Homer and Jewel Tiefel (nee Bilyeu).

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    Daniel “Dan” Lorz
    Daniel ‘Dan’ Lorz

    Daniel Lorz, 72, of Oroville, Wash., died Jan. 8, 2026. Dan was born to Gerald and Faye (Mitchell) Lorz on Dec. 28, 1953, in Tonasket, Wash.

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    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
    Molson Ice Fishing Derby draws 200 anglers to...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 23, 2026 12:00 pm

    It was a beautiful day on the lake for the Molson Ice Fishing Derby, which brought 200 registered anglers to Sidley Lake this year.

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    Citizens testify Jan. 14 before the Early Learning & K-12 Education committee. Annika Haue photor/WNPA Intern
    School board members may get more pay, depending...
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 22, 2026 12:00 pm

    Senators passed a bill out of committee that would raise the maximum pay for school board members and reimburse childcare costs during meetings.

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