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7th District lawmakers, from left: Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, Sen. Shelly Short, R-Addy, and Rep. Hunter Abell, R-Inchelium.

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2026 legislative session restores wildfire funding, offers successes for 7th District

In a 2026 legislative session, area lawmakers scored key victories for NC and NE Washington, including restoration of…

Some young artists try work on art projects while parents and friends take in the art exhibition at the Guild Art Center and Gallery. The exhibit is open to the public Monday through Saturday until March 31. Submitted photo

‘The World Needs Art’ theme of Youth Art Month, March 2026

Oroville Mayor Edward Naillon proclaimed March as Youth Art Month in Oroville at last Tuesday’s city council meeting.

Volunteers who helped in the CLEAN UP OROVILLE event held last Sunday. Submitted photo

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Volunteers have another successful Oroville Community clean-up

More than 30 community members came out to clean up more of Oroville‘s main street on Sunday for…

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Republicans submit three nominees for interim Okanogan County Sheriff

Okanogan County Republican Party has forwarded three nominees to the county commissioners to choose from to fill the…

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John F. Lemaster

John F. Lemaster, 77, of Brinnon, Wash., died Dec. 14, 2025. He was born Nov.27, 1948, and attended…

Abigail “Abbie” Thorndike

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Abigail ‘Abbie’ Emma Thorndike

Abigail Thorndike of Oroville, Wash., died on March 9, 2026. Abbie was born in Tonasket, Wash., on May…

Ron Wisener

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Ron Wisener

Ron Wisener of Oroville, Wash., died on March 14, 2026. He was born on April 17, 1943, in…

Evelyn Joy Duncalf

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Evelyn Joy Duncalf

Evelyn Duncalf. 91, died Feb. 28, 2026, in Tonasket, Wash. Elvie was born to Agnes Brattain Talbot and…

The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street. GT file photo

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Oroville Council reviews Enloe Dam findings

A wide-ranging discussion on the future of the Enloe Dam, along with fire department appointments, highlighted the Oroville…

Paul Bouchard (left) accepts the Citizen of the Year award, which was presented by Andross Moore. Bouchard was noted for his help in the community as an EMT and especially for his years of teaching CPR throughout the area. Moore shared a laugh with Bouchard, who made the awards this year, that Moore, who owns Corvid Wolf Jewelry, couldn’t do the engraving because then it would giveaway that Bouchard had won this year. Zion Butler was recognized by the chamber for having the Business of the Year, Invictus Training Center. Moore explained what a rough time Butler went through with the loss of his partner, but the gym owner has persevered. While Butler was unable to attend the banquet, his mother, who was fighting back tears, was able to accept the award for him. Gary De Von/staff photos

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Paul Bouchard named Oroville Chamber’s Citizen of the Year

The Oroville Chamber named Paul Bouchard as Citizen of the Year and Zion Butler’s Invictus Training Center as…

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Randolph Earl ‘Randy’ Middleton

Randolph Earl Middleton, 92, died on March 4, 2026. He was born on Dec. 31, 1933, in Alhambra,…

Oroville May Festival Royalty attended the chamber luncheon at Andy’s Bar & Grill last Monday. The May Festival Royalty are Queen Ava Langford and Princesses Resi Chapman and Emma Carranza. Angela Larson/staff photo

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Oroville Chamber announces 2026 slate of officers

Oroville Chamber named 2026 officers: Rocky DeVon, president; Peggy Shaw, vice president; Shelly Roberts, treasurer and Brooke Rubatino,…

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Stray Cat Strut Fundraiser for Animal Foster Care

The annual Stray Cat Strut Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 28, for the Okanogan Animal Foster…