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William “Barry” Rogers

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William Beresford ‘Barry’ Rogers

William Rogers, 87, died Oct. 6, 2025 in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Barry was born Nov 9, 1937, in…

Oroville Reman and Reload is one of the biggest employers in Oroville. Legislation introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL), for the Supports American Wood and Mill Infrastructure with Loans for Longevity (SAWMILL) Act to permanently reauthorize the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Newhouse introduces legislation to strengthen U.S. timber industry

Rep. Dan Newhouse introduced legislation to permanently reauthorize the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program.

Tonasket Food Bank volunteers are gearing up for the holiday season and serving the community. The week of Thanksgiving the food bank will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The doors will be open from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Submitted photo

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Okanogan Family Faire donates $5,000 to Tonasket Food Bank

The Okanogan Family Faire has donated $5,000 to the Tonasket Food Bank as uncertainty continues surrounding supplemental food…

Tonasket City Hall and Library GT File Photo

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Tonasket City Council adopts 2026 Task Force Agreement, approves one-year funding and passes 2026 Tax Levy

Tonasket City Council met Nov. 12, taking action on several key items including adoption of the 2026 NCW…

William Knorr

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William Craig Knorr

William “Bill” Knorr, 93, died on Nov. 1, 2025, in Omak, Wash. He grew up in Colorado, serving…

Cindy Jensen cuts the ribbon, opening her new business, Tamarack Adult Medicine. Oroville WA Chamber of Commerce President Rocky DeVon and Oroville Chamber Secretary Shelly Roberts participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. OWCoC/Submitted photo

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Tamarack Adult Medicine provides a range of medical services

Tamarack Adult Medicine is a new medical practice in Oroville and owner Cindy Jensen is an adult nurse…

A dirt trail winds through a forest with moss, ferns, and tall trees in Olympic National Park. Photo: Spencer Pauley/The Center Square

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WA Forest Practices Board approves new rule restricting timber harvests

The Forest Practices Board approved a water buffer rule drawing criticism from local counties that say their economies…

Wendy Wolfe

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Wendy Rae Wolfe

Wendy Wolfe died Oct. 16, 2020 in Tonasket, Wash. She was born in Renton, Wash. on Jan. 24,…

Janet Reese Vargas

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Janet Reese Vargas

Janet Reese Vargas, 71, of Oroville, Wash., died Oct. 30, 2025 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket, Wash.

North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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North Valley Hospital board reviews Sept. financials, Draft 2026 Budget

The North Valley Hospital Board met Oct. 30, to review September’s financials, hear audit updates and discuss the…

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George Miklos

George died on October 11, 2025 at North Valley Extended Care. He was born September 25, 1940, in…

Beverly Le Master

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Beverly Agnes Le Master (Harvey)

Beverly Agnes Le Master died Oct 23, 2025 in Oroville, Wash. She was born on Dec. 29,1930 in…

Okanogan County Sheriff patro vehicle. GT file photo

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Man arrested for vehicular homicide in accident involving 11 people

A multiple injury accident in the early morning hours last Saturday resulted in at least one fatality and…