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New data show DNR leading the way in directing funding to overburdened communities

Interactive Healthy Environmental for All (HEAL) Act dashboard highlights agency progress in first year of reporting

Ken Cockle

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Kenneth Lee Cockle

Kenneth Cockle, 82, of Puyallup, Wash., died Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. He was born on Sept. 17, 1942…

Michael Stewartt

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Celebrating success: Tonasket Chamber of Commerce to host annual awards banquet

The Tonasket Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual banquet and awards ceremony Jan. 18, at the Tonasket…

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Covering your license plate could be costly in the new year

If you have anything covering your license plate, you’ll need to remove it before the first of the…

Ivetta Howell

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Ivetta Morgan Eylar/Howell

Ivetta Morgan was born in 1936 to Clifford and Mary (Hansen) Morgan near Lebanon, Miss. She died Dec.…

Jeff and Elia Bunnell watch as the new sign naming Oroville’s Triangle Park as Jeff Bunnell Park last Saturday. There were many kind words spoken about Bunnell, who started the Oroville Initiative (TOI) and has volunteered many hours trying to improve Oroville. The former Triangle Park is the project he says he is most proud of.. Gary DeVon/staff photos

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Oroville dedicates park to TOI volunteer Jeff Bunnell

Last Saturday, Dec. 21, many friends of Jeff Bunnell turned out to the dedication ceremony for a park…

Donald Whittington

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Donald Whittington Sr

Donald Whittington Sr died Dec. 30, 2024. He was born Oct. 23, 1948 in Ft. Smith, Ark. to…

Alice Pitt

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Alice Marie (Caddy) Pitt

Alice Pitt was born May 28, 1933 to Thomas S. and Alice (Wilding) Caddy in Loup City, Nebr.…

Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located in on the south side of the building.
Oroville City Hall, located at 1308 Ironwood. The entrance to the council chambers is located on the south side of the building. GT file photo

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City of Oroville adopts $10.4 million budget for 2025

Oroville adopted a budget of $10,375,000 Dec. 17, as well as approving the name change of Oroville Triangle…

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$40 Million for climate resilience in Washington including Disaster Relief Hubs in Okanogan County

U.S. Senators Murray and Cantwell announce $20 million to create two disaster relief and community resilience hubs in…

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Washington’s operating budget could reach $87 billion by the 2027-2029 biennium

The shortfall amount for the four-year outlook has altered drastically, though the number depends on who you ask…

Jeff Bunnell at Triangle Park after the new PNT Midway Point sign was erected. The park will be rededicated as Jeff Bunnell Park in his honor this Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. in Oroville. TOI photo

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Triangle Park to be rededicated as “Jeff Bunnell Park’ this Saturday

Oroville City Council agreed to honor Jeff Bunnell by renaming Triangle Park after him. The park will be…

Bill Nelson

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Bill Nelson

On December 4, 2024, Bill Nelson, after living a full life, slipped away with no fuss, to be…