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Damage from apple maggots, which are established in Western Washington and some areas of Eastern Washington. WSDA photo

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WSDA concludes annual invasive pest hunt, no giant hornets found

Concerns grow over apple maggots, lanternfly and Japanese beetles

The 2024 Oroville Chamber of Commerce slate of officers was announced at the officer installation and awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Oroville Golf Club. The banquet was also a celebration of the group’s first “birthday” after it was reorganized last year. They are l-r Laura Curdie, secretary; Rocky DeVon, president; Marlene Barker, board member; Peggy Shaw, vice president; Shelly Roberts, treasurer; Angela Larson, volunteer and Traci Neal, board member. Not pictured is board member Jeff Bunnell. Gary DeVon/staff photos

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Oroville Chamber of Commmerce celebrates ‘first birthday’ with banquet, installs officers

Lynn and Lee Chapman named “Citizens of the Year” for their years of tireless volunteer work in community.

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Washington SOS certifies initiative allowing workers to opt out of long-term care tax

The Secretary of State’s Office has certified an initiative allowing workers to opt out of the state’s long-term…

Andrew Alcala from Chelan won first place for longest fish at 21.25" in the Youth Division.. He also got Heaviest Fish in the Northwest Ice Fishing Festival.

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Anglers pull in prize-winning fish at NW Ice Fishing Fest

The NW Ice Fishing Festival was held Saturday, Jan. 13 with 44 anglers descending on Sidley Lake to…

Jarvis and Becky Morrill, the new owners of the Loomis Kwik Stop, with their children Mahki and Sahana. Laura Knowlton/submitted photo

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Morrills have plans to make Loomis Kwik Stop even more convenient

Nestled in the Sinlahekin Valley, Loomis Kwik Stop, known for hospitality and convenience, is under new ownership

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The Washington State Fish & Wildlife helped to capture this lynx in the in the North Cascades in order to study and track the animal. The Canada lynx has one the largest populations in the lower 48 states. in north central Washington.

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Canada lynx draft recovery plan available for public review and comment

Canada lynx lower 48 states includes populations in North Central Washington, northern border states and SW Colorado.

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Washington state lawmakers, attorney general eye AI task force

Two Washington state lawmakers are proposing a new task force that will study the promises and perils of…

Recreation | WA DNR

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WA Department of Natural Resources to host public meetings for Statewide Recreation Plan

Four public meetings in January and February 2024 will give members of the public an opportunity to help…

The roof on the Molson Grange Hall and the crumbling parapet. Submitted photos

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Molson Grange Hall fails inspection, community appeals for help

The structure of the Molson Grange Hall has failed inspection and is in need of repairs.

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Let’s Go Washington turns in 400,000 signatures to reverse police pursuit law

A voter advocacy group has collected enough signatures to put an initiative on the ballot to restore state…

Kathryn Burke

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Governor appoints Burke as Okanogan County Superior Court judge

Gov. Inslee announced the appointment of Kathryn Burke to the Okanogan County Superior Court bench.

The Highlands Community Support Council (HCSC) donated enough money to rebuild an aerator to replace the one at Sidley Lake. Laura Robinson, HCSC Treasurer, Anne Alden, HCSC Secretary and Kevin Myrick, HCSC board member and volunteer with a check representing the donation. HCSC/submitted photo

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Highlands Community Support Coalition donates to the complete rebuild of the Sidley Lake aerator

Kevin Myrick continues his family’s decades-long tradition of volunteerism in the maintenance and operation of local highland lakes…

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U.S. Postal Service eyes operational changes at Wenatchee mail facility

USPS is considering changes at its Wenatchee processing and distribution center in NCW that could shift more operations…