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Florence Katherine Rise

Florence Rise, 83, Oroville, Wash., died Nov. 14, 2024. She was born to Clarence and Florence Melanephy July…

Tonasket’s founders found themselves sporting Santa hats as the city gears up for its annual Tonasket Winter Fest, a tradition that brings the community together, celebrating holiday cheer and winter wonder. Tonasket will light up its community Christmas tree on Friday, Dec. 6, while neigboring Oroville will light up their tree on Saturday, Dec. 7. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photo </em>

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Tonasket and Oroville host Christmas tree lightings and more

North County will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas tree lightings, bazaars, kids’ Christmas parties and…

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Citizens sought for USFS Resource Advisory Committee

The Forest Service is looking for nominees to fill eight positions on the Resource Advisory Committee.

Oroville Robotics competitors, l-r, Elias DeFord, Laicey Gimello, Mathias Hamilton, Joseph Cox, Travis Darley, Jaxon Darley, Izzy Cline, and Erin Gimello, Not pictured, Johnny Hamilton. Submitted photo

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Oroville High School Robotics Teams earn awards at CWU Tournament

OHS 21st Century Robotics competed in tournament play at CWU and returned home with well-earned awards for both…

Okanogan County Economic Alliance

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Tonasket Council engages with Economic Alliance on future growth strategies

TIn an informative Tonasket City Council meeting, members heard a comprehensive presentation from Economic Allianceo.

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President Biden approves desaster assistance for Colville Tribes for summer’s wildfires

Federal disaster assistance is available to the Colville Confederated Tribes for recovery efforts in areas affected by this…

Lt. Alexa Werner, from Oroville, Washington, the ship’s physical therapist aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), displays a muscle diagram during a sick call evaluation training in main medical while underway in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 20, 2024. George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside Allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Johnathan M. Meighan)

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Oroville native leads sick call evaluation training aboard USS George Washington

PHILIPPINE SEA – Lt. Alexa Werner, from Oroville, Wash., a physical therapist, serves aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS…

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Floyd Rise

Floyd Rise, died Nov. 21. He was born and grew up on the family ranch near Molson, the…

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The driver behind Washington state’s budget shortfall

Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next…

Oroville and Tonaket Elementary students in the primary grades were asked what they were thankful for on Thanksgiving. These are a few samples of their comments.

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Embracing thankfullness: The heart of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie; it’s a time to reflect on the blessings in…

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Oroville hears about multi-million-gallon water leak

Oroville City Council agreed to split the cost water overage charges due to a leak that was not…

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NCW Libraries offers winter reading program

NCW Libraries’ annual Winter Reading Program begins on Dec. 1….

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Okanogan County receives Homeland Security grant

The Okanogan County Commissioners agreed to participate in a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for…