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Ruthann Wilson
Ruthann Wilson, 94, died on Feb. 29, 2026. She was born to Oscar Reeves and Eunice Moore Reeves…
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House unanimously passes Abell bill to allow family burial grounds on private property
Rep. Hunter Abell secured unanimous passage of HB 2239, that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds…
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Oroville City Council reviews airport projects
The Oroville City Council approved received updates on major airport infrastructure projects during its regular meeting on Feb.…
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Jean’s on 3rd turns a new page
After more than four decades as a fixture in Tonasket, Jean’s on 3rd, a local vintage and antique…
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Richard E. Nixon
Richard E. Nixon, 91, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. He was born in Tonasket. Washington, on Feb.…
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Community Action Council awarded $60K from Chick-fil-A, Inc
Chick-fil-A awarded $60K to the Okanogan County Community Action Council – through its True Inspiration Awards® program…
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Deputy State Fire Marshal advises lithium-ion battery safety
Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, if damaged or used incorrectly, these batteries can catch…
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Juvenile property crimes meeting draws a full house
A meeting held to discuss the rash of property crimes, especially by juveniles, was well attended by concerned…
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Joseph Wayne Madaj,
Joseph Wayne Madaj, lovingly known as Joe, born in St. Clair, Michigan, on July 1, 1964, passed away…
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DNR will host public listening session in Winthrop to gather wildfire hazard mapping input
Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend
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Suspect in child’s death arrested after multi-jurisdiction effort
After an extensive homicide investigation an arrest has been made in the death of three-month-old Tonasket infant, Ellie…
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Tonasket teen serves as Legislative Page for Rep. Hunter Abell
THS student Teak Plank spent the week of Jan. 26-30 in Olympia in the Legislative Page Program after…
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Oroville council advances Shoreline Plan, approves park events
The Oroville City Council approved addressed airport-related infrastructure work during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20.