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North Valley Hospital was recently honored for they Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence program by the Washington State Hospital Association. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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NVH prepares for what many healthcare facilities across the country are bracing for, an impending shortage of IV saline solutions.

National IV saline shortage due to hurricane affects local supply

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources manages 3 million acres of state trust lands, 2 million acres of state-owned aquatic lands, and 97 natural areas covering nearly 170,000 acres. These lands include 1,300 miles of designated trails and more than 160 recreation sites, including 80 campgrounds. <em>DNR photo </em>

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Commissioner Franz to unveil first statewide recreation plan for public

Public can comment until Nov. 21 on DNR’s draft Outdoor Access and Responsible Recreation Strategic Plan

Tonasket has hired Pacific Security to conduct mobile patrols. Their responsibilities will focus on monitoring city-owned properties and public spaces.

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Tonasket responds to questions regarding public safety

The City of Tonasket responded to ongoing questions regarding public safety and the role of Pacific Security.

Gary DeVon/staff photo A Tonasket area voter drops her ballot off at one of three ballot boxes in the county. According to Tonasket Mayor Patrick Plumb and City Clerk Alice Attwood, the box outside City Hall has been well used, with voters dropping off their ballots as late as 7:59 p.m. on election night.
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Voting begins Friday for Washington’s Nov. 5 General Election

Washington’s county elections offices will mail ballots and open official ballot drop boxes by Friday…

Gary DeVon/GT file photo The Eagled Bluff fire photo that took first place at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association convention. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Gazette-Tribune receives awards at newspaper convention

The staff of the Gazette-Tribune won several awards at this year’s WNPA convention in Olympia on Oct. 4-5.

The Oroville Public Library and what changes and improvements the community would like to see will be the topic of a town hall meeting hosted by North Central Regional Libraries on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 23. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo </em>

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Oroville Public Library hosts community engagement on upcoming improvements

The Oroville Public Library invites the community to hear about upcoming improvements to the library space.

OVOC will present Annie for their spring musical

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OVOC searching for a director for their spring musical, Annie

OVOC says it is excited to announce the group is searching for a talented and passionate director for…

The Okanogan Famiily Barter Faire traces its roots back for half a century and is open to visitors this weekend. <em>Gary DeVon/GT file photo </em>

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Okanogan Family Barter Faire this weekend

The Okanogan Family Barter Faire is this weekend about 13 miles east of Tonasket at 76 Cayuse Mountain…

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Caring for our companions: Free spay and neuter clinic offered

In Okanogan County, the issue of pet overpopulation is a pressing concern that leads to countless animals facing…

Roger Stucker

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Roger A. Stucker

Roger A. Stucker, Oroville, died on Sept, 26, 2024. He was born March 12, 1953 to Marian and…

Flora Faye Burks

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Flora Faye Burks

Flora Faye Burks, 90, died Sept. 20, 2024 in Tonasket, Wash. She was born to Guy and Jessie…

The DNR Post-Fire Recovery Program works with partners to restore aquatic and beaver habitats in burned areas like the one pictured above. <em>Photo Jessa Lewis/DNR</em>

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Washington DNR announces grant funding for post-fire reforestation

Post-Fire Recovery Program has awarded five grants for reforestation projects on burned lands across Washington State.

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L&I proposes 3.8% hike in workers’ compensation rates for 2025

Washington state employers and employees will feel another pinch in their wallet come 2025 with a rate increase…