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Okanogan County Commissioner Jon Neal, Oroville Mayor Ed Naillon, OHA Executive Director Ashley Range and OHA Commissioners Gary DeVon, Susan Speiker and Ben Peterson, turn the first shovels of dirt at the future site of the Oroville Orchard Apartments. <em>Submitte photo</em>

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Oroville Housing Authority breaks ground for new 16-unit Orchard Apartments

The new housing is being built at the site of OHA’s first project nearly three decades ago

Tonasket City Hall and Library. GT File Photo

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Council approves agreement for mosaic artwork display

A group of glass artists has volunteered to create a mosaic mural of wildflowers for a wall outside…

Dalana Potter and Jeffrey McMillan are running for Tonasket City Council Position #5. (photos submitted by candidates)

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Potter and McMillan seek election to Tonasket Council

Two-way race for Tonasket Council Position No. 5. Candidates will meet in the November General Election.

U.S. Supreme Court

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U.S. Supreme Court affirmative action ruling likely won’t impact WA

Affirmative action has been outlawed in the state since 1998, when voters passed Initiative 200.

Volunteers help to restore 2.5 miles of Antoine Creek with the Okanogan Conservation District, aided by local ranchers and the Colville Confederated Tribes. Oroville High School students also helped to plant several species of native plants along the creek. <em>Okanogan CD/submitted photo </em>

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Conservation District, Colville Tribes and ranchers work together to restore Antoine Valley Creek

Restoration project aims to improve water quality of Antoine Creek and the health and productivity of rangeland ecosystems

Tonasket librarian Sara Dunn invites readers of all ages to come check out the different summer crafting and reading activities held at the library. She said there is something for everyone and back by popular demand is the “Guessing Jar.” Summer readers can take a guess at how many starbursts are in the jar and win a prize. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Library Summer Programs in full swing in Oroville, Tonasket

NCW Libraries annual Summer Library Program is in full swing for the summer, offering free activities and programs…

Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Celebrate Independence Day with rodeo and fireworks

Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo and Oroville Community Fireworks Display

Local realtor Rocky DeVon was named ‘2022 Realtor of the Year’ by North Central Washington Association of Realtors (NCWAR). Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Rocky DeVon named ‘2022 Realtor of the Year’

DeVon, who is in his 22nd year of real estate sales, founded Oroville RE/MAX Lake and Country nearly…

Grand Marshals Bill and Jeanne Carroll

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Bill and Jeanne Carroll are Chesaw 4th of July Rodeo Grand Marshals

Jeanne is a fifth-generation descendent of Chesaw homesteaders, dating back to the early 1900s.

A plane drops fire retardant on the Pine Creek Fire in June of 2021. The fire was quickly brought under control by local, state and federal firefighters. The blaze was controlled before any evacuation notices were needed. The Tonasket Fire Department said it was an excellent save on the Pine Creek Fire and Fire Chief Gasho credited the good work of his department and state and federal partners. Laura Knowlton/GT file photo

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Commissioner Franz: Preventing and fighting wildfires is a community effort – locally and internationally

With weather conditions across the state ripe for strong fire activity, following prevention best practices is a must…

Daniel Poncé with his music teacher Roz Nau of Tonasket. He has taken lessons from Nau, with the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association, for the last year. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Thirteeen-year-old Omak student will perform at state music conference

Poncé the winner of the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association State Recital Competition performs June 26.

Smokey Bear catches a fish during the 2023 Bonaparte Lake Resort free fishing day festivities on Saturday, June 10. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photos</em>

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A ‘reel’ good day of fishing

Nearly 200 young anglers participated in the Tonasket Ranger District’s annual Fish Day at Bonaparte Lake.

Laura Knowlton/staff photo
Burn ban restrictions will begin June 15 until October 15 in Okanogan County.

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County burn restrictions begin in June

Burn restrictions will begin June 15 until October 15 in Okanogan County, unless otherwise determined by the Fire…