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    Marta and Gabbie Capote level out a bin of cherries at a cherry orchard just north of Oroville. Gary DeVon/staff photo
    Okanogan Horticultural Society Annual Meeting Feb. 6 at...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 5, 2025 12:00 pm

    Okanogan Hort Society meeting is Feb. 6 with pest management and horticultural information and three WSDA pesticide credits available.

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    Joyce Verney
    Joyce Verney

    Joyce Maxine (Holben) Verney died on Jan, 22, 2025. She was born on Dec, 8, 1929 near Genesee, ID to Jeanette Collins and Meridith Holben.

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    Gregory Reed
    Gregory Reed

    Gregory Reed died peacefully at his home on January 22nd, 2025 at the age of 78 years old. He was a husband to Barbara and a friend to many.

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    Tonasket School District will “follow the longstanding district policy (3226) and accompanying procedure” regarding their students. The district does not collect or share immigration status. TSD photo
    OSPI gives guidance on state and federal protections...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 4, 2025 12:00 pm

    OSPI announced in a news release guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington state/

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    North Valley Hospital, like other healthcare facilities across the country, is bracing for a shortage of IV saline solutions due to the destruction of the Baxter International Inc. plant, a leading supplier, by Hurricane Helene. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
The North Valley Hospital District Board of Commissioners’ regular meetings are usually held the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom in the Verbeck Building. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
    NVH board election concludes with no changes to...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 3, 2025 5:00 pm

    NVH District Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Jan. 30. CEO John McReynolds discussed potential federal changes on the horizon.

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    Robert Schentrup, a member of Alliance for Gun Responsibility, was among those who shared stories during a press conference on Jan. 21 in Olympia. WNPA photo
    Permit to purchase firearms proposed in legislation
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 3, 2025 12:00 pm

    A proposal to require a permit to purchase any firearm is the latest gun legislation to be introduced in this year’s Legislature.

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    Oroville School Directors honored for School Board Recognition Month
    Oroville School Directors honored for School Board Recognition...
    By Gary DeVon • January 31, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Oroville School Board met on Jan. 27 and the directors were honored as part of School Board Recognition Month.

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    Interns from the Washington State Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) will be filing articles from the Washington State Legislature. for the Washington State Journal. They are: Mary Feusner, Taylor Richmond and Juan Jocom. WNPA photo
    People think the state should reduce spending
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 31, 2025 12:00 pm

    Washington State voters want legislators to cut spending but also support spending more on specific programs, according to a recent poll.

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    Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine), according to the USDEA. US FDA image
    Tonasket Council follows Public Safety’s lead, no-ban recommended...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 30, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Tonasket City council discussed upcoming events and responded to concerns from the community over Kratom regulation.

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    Some of the fire damage at the UPS loading dock in Omak. The fire is suspected to have broken out after a suspect is alleged to have drilled into a UPS truck’s gas tank and a spark from the drill set the truck ablaze. OPD/submitted photo
    Suspect arrested in UPS truck fire resulting in...
    By Gary DeVon • January 30, 2025 12:00 pm

    A suspect has been arrested on several charges, including arson in connection with a fire that broke out at the UPS loading dock in Omak.

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    LaToya Brackett, an associate professor of African American studies at the University of Puget Sound, will speak as part of a virtual Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Program  “They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation through Pop Culture,” which is being hosted by NCW Libraries. NCWL submitted images
    NCWL hosts virtual Humanities Washington program on Black...
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 29, 2025 5:00 pm

    NCW Libraries will host the virtual Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Program “They Want Our Rhythm, but Not Our Blues: African American Innovation through Pop Culture.”

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    The Omak Elks Lodge hosted the grand coronation and fundraiser event for the 2025 Rodeo Champions of American (RCA) Washington Royalty. Pictured left to right: Little Miss RCA, Taya Asmussen; Miss RCA Washington, Macy Vassar; and Miss Teen RCA Washington, Natalie Brownlee. The event raised $9000.00 for the cause. Roni DeVon/submitted photo
    Rodeo Champions of America crowned
    By Gazette-Tribune • January 29, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Omak Elks Lodge hosted the grand coronation and fundraiser event for the 2025 Rodeo Champions of American (RCA) Washington Royalty.

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    Past and future May Festival Royalty at last Sunday’s Selection Night, l-r, Anna Hernandez, 2024 May Festival Queen, newly selected May Festival Queen Crystal Nemecio, 2024 Princess Sierra Buckmiller, 2025 Princess Ariona Nelson, 2025 Princess Annalisa Quezada, 2024 Princess Jayden Glover and 2025 Princess Gwyndolyn Thompson. Gary De Von/staff photo
    Crystal Nemecio selected as 2025 May Festival Queen
    By Gary DeVon • January 28, 2025 5:00 pm

    Crystal Nemecio was named this year’s 2025 May Festival Queen at Selection Night held at the OHS Commons on Sunday afternoon.

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