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“Covenant of the Salmon People,” is a 60-minute documentary portrait of the Nez Perce Tribe’s promise to protect the Chinook salmon.

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Covenant of the Salmon People’ film at Mirage Theater

Columbiana is hosting the film “Covenant of the Salmon People,” a documentary of the Nez Perce Tribe’s promise…

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson speaks during the 2025 legislative preview in Olympia on Jan.9. Ferguson replaces Jay Inslee who served for 12 years. Photo by Juan Jocom

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Ferguson proposes $4 billion in cuts to ease budget deficit

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson unveiled a budget-cutting plan on Jan. 9 to ease a projected $12 billion statewide budget…

While meal service will continue at noon Monday through Thursday, there will be no meal service on Fridays as Okanogan County Transportation and Nutrition looks to streamline services and allocate resources more efficiently. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Changes announced for senior meal services in Tonasket

OCTN announced a change in the meal service schedule at the Tonasket Senior Center and in-person meals will…

Looking Back at 2024 in photos top, l-r, Groundbreaking –After 24 years of hard work and planning, the Perfect Passage Project vision is turning into reality. On Aug. 27, members of the Tonasket City Council and City Clerk Alice Attwood were joined by former Councilmember Jill Ritter, Washington State Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber, Varela & Associates Engineer Kurt Holland, DOT’s Clayton Verellien, City Planner Kurt Danison and Tonasket Chamber President Michael Stewart in celebrating the event. Firefighting – A $30 million purpose-built Bridger Aerospace Super Scooper was among the planes scooping water out of Osoyoos in August to drop on the Sunset Fire northeast of Oroville in the 9 Mile area. The plane can scoop up 14,000 gallons of water in 12 seconds. This was one of nine planes that were fighting the fire, about 2.5 miles from the Canadian Border. Garlic Festival – The rain didn’t keep the fun away during the Garlic Festival in Tonasket, (middle row) Ironwood Project – Yee Haw Chesaw – The Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo took place under sunny skies. The rodeo was well attended as saddle, ranch and bareback riders competed as well as cow riders and barrel racers, A Mighty Wind – A rain and windstorm hit the north end of the county blowing over several large trees in the Oroville area and knocking out electrical power to parts of Oroville and as far south as Ellisforde. (bottom row) – Christmas Light Up - The grand finale of his year’s Oroville Community Christmas Tree Lighting was a fireworks display provided by Discount Fireworks, Bike Tour-ists - A group of five bicyclists make their way to Oroville’s Osoyoos Lake Veterans Park in July. They were part of a Bicycle Rides Northwest tour group of about 300 bicyclists and 60 support staff, Happy 4th of July – A smiley face was just one of the many oohs and awes at the Oroville Community Fireworks Display at Deep Bay Park. Gary De Von & Laura Knowlton/staff photos.

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Recalling the news and newsmakers of 2024

This week we review some of the stories that appeared in the G-T the second half of the…

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Rock, dine and donate: Stray Cat Strut Fundraiser announced

The Okanogan Animal Foster Care Cat Shelter is gearing up for its second annual Stray Cat Strut Fundraiser…

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Special session: Council allocates American Recovery Act funds

The Tonasket City Council convened for a special meeting, Monday, Dec. 30, to officially allocate funds from the…

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Mt. Hull area man arrested on several charges after discharging firearm

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justen S. Williams, 34, at his shared family home after he allegedly…

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Wenatchee Valley College announces new dean of Allied Health and Professional Technical Programs.

Wenatchee Valley College announced the appointment of Tracy Donnelly as the new dean of Allied Health and Professional…

The Oroville Chamber will be having their annual Officer Installation and Awards Banquet this Saturday. The organization will recall the several events they sponsored in 2024, including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting which ended in a grand finale of fireworks provided by chamber member Discount Fireworks. Gary De Von/GT File Photo

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Oroville Chamber Officer Installation and Awards Banquet Saturday

The Oroville Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Officer Installation and Awards Banquet at Hughes’ Barn…

(Clockwise from left) • Alfredo Alejandre winds up a twin rubber band-powered model sub made from a plastic bottle. He was paired up with Choice High School student Brandi Rodriguez on a project titled “Do submarines need fins.” Also pictured is fifth-grader Rowan Jones. • Steer wrestling at the 2024 Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo • After a four-year absence, the Run for the Border Charity Motorcycle ride returned to Oroville for Armed Services Day on Saturday, May 18. The 150-mile ride from Wenatchee and back is sponsored by the Columbia River Harley Owners Group (HOG). • Tonasket Water Ranch Splash Park is a great place to help your friends cool off. • A firefighter enters a training Connex container used as a training tool to simulate a house on fire. The training took place in Tonasket and several area fire departments participated. Gary DeVon & Laura Knowlton/staff photos.

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Recalling the news and newsmakers of 2024

This week we took a look at some of the headlines and photos that appeared in the Gazette-Tribune…

Nick Timm was sworn into the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners at their Monday, Dec. 31 meeting. Timm, left, will serve a four-year term as the District 1 Commissioner. Also taking the oath to serve another term was Andy Hover, who was re-elected to the District 2 position. Submitted photo

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Okanogan County ushers in new era with swearing-in ceremony

Okanogan County welcomed its newly elected officials during the Okanogan County Commissioner board meeting held on Monday, Dec.…

The Tonasket Comancheros Rodeo Club hosted a New Year’s with a breathtaking fireworks display at the rodeo grounds on Dec. 31. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Community celebrates New Year in style at Tonasket Rodeo Grounds

The Tonasket Comancheros Rodeo Club successfully ushered in the New Year with a breathtaking fireworks display.

A screenshot of a HEAL Act Dashboard

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New data show DNR leading the way in directing funding to overburdened communities

Interactive Healthy Environmental for All (HEAL) Act dashboard highlights agency progress in first year of reporting