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Kurt Danison, Chairman of the Economic Alliane of Okanogan County at their November review projects for the 2024 Okanogan County Prioritization Process for infrustructure funding.

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Economic Alliance Infrastructure Committee announces 2024 project funding

Economic Alliance reviewed and ranked public facility construction, planning-only and community and economic development projects.

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General election certified, final ballot tally makes no changes in results

Election officials certified the general election after one last count on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and the final results…

Christmas Tree Lighting 2021 Gary De Von/GT File Photo

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North County Community Christmas Tree Lightings on Saturday, Tonasket has Winterfest on Friday and Saturday

Tonasket and Oroville have their annual Christmas Tree Lightings, as well as many other fun activities planned for…

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Oroville Senior Center presents Emergency Preparedness Plan to council

The Oroville Senior Citizens presented the center’s Emergency Preparedness plan to the Oroville City Council .

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Several general election candidates look to have won their races

While the election won’t be certified until Nov. 28, the latest ballotcount shows some clear winners in several…

Hilary Franz

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Hilary Franz ends gubernatorial bid, will run for Congress instead

The 53-year-old Democrat announced her candidacy Friday to represent Washington’s 6th Congressional District

Gary DeVon staff photo A ballot drop box located at the Oroville Police Station.
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Second count of general election brings no changes in those leading races

In the second count of the Nov. 7 general election ballots it still appears incumbents have the edge…

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Incumbents lead challengers, while write-in candidate out in front

In the election night count it appears incumbents have the edge over challengers in the races for city…

U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse, who represents Washington state’s 4th Congressional District, at Monday’s public meeting in Omak regarding a federal proposal to reintroduce grizzly bears into north-central Washington state.
Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse’s office.

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U.S. Rep. Newhouse among those opposing feds’ grizzly bear proposal

Both options anticipate annually releasing three to seven grizzly bears into the region over a period of five…

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (center) and Rick Luebbe (left), CEO of Group14 Technologies, hear from Big Bend Community College president Dr. Sara Thompson Tweedy about vocational and technology training during an Aug. 2 visit to the school’s Workforce Education Services department. Randy Bracht | The Center Square

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Bill would provide low-income student tuition at two-year colleges, tech schools

A measure that would waive tuition and fees for eligible students attending two-year community colleges and technical schools…

Stephanie Steinman and Tina Holman at the candidates’ forum held at the Oroivlle American Legion Hall. The two were given a chance to introduce themselves, then answer questions from the audiance and then give a closing statement. The event was hosted by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce and the Gazette-Tribune. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo</em>

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North Valley Hospital Board candidates for Director Position 4 answer questions at forum

This is the third in our series of articles on the candidates who participated in a forum held…

Eva Brenon and Tasha Gordon use the big scissors to cut the ribbon at their salon in a ceremony held by the Oroville Chamber of Commerce. Also pictured are Oroville Chamber Board Member Peggy Shaw and Chamber President Rocky DeVon and Chamber Secretary Laura Curdie. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photo</em>

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Tasha G & Eva B’s Salon open by appoint or walk-in

Tasha Gordon and Eva Brenon, share space in a hair salon where the old Subway Sandwich Shop used…

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Washington DOT claims $11 billion backlog of infrastructure projects

The state agency has for years warned of a “glidepath toward failure” regarding funding for road maintenance and…