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Water year 2026 (bright green) and water year 2025 (dark green) Osoyoos Lake Levels, along with allowable range under the normal rule curve defined by the International Joint Commission Orders of Approval for Osoyoos Lake (solid black). Expanded drought Conditions rule curve (red dashed). For the period of record from 1987-2025, the mean daily lake level is shown as a black line, and the historical gauged minimum, 10th, 25th, 75th, 90th, and historical gauged maximum lake levels are shaded grey USGS, IOLBC 2026 graph.

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Osoyoos Lake levels likely to remain low due to dry conditions

Water levels in Osoyoos Lake have reached historic lows due to dry conditions within the Okanagan basin, current…

Oroville’s Dorothy Scott International Airport will soon have the addition of a Jet A fueling system, funded by the FFA through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, passed by Congress in 2021-2022. This will allow gas-turbine aircraft to refuel there. The airport currently only offers Aviation Gasoline (AVGAS) for fueling traditional propellor aircraft and small piston-engine airplanes. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Oroville City Council advances $7.3 million runway project,

Major airport improvements and infrastructure repairs highlighted discussion during the Oroville City Council’s meeting on Feb. 17.

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Love and Logic Parenting Class registration now open

Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare is inviting people to join them for their Love and Logic parenting class course on…

Jodie Barcus, candidate for Okanogan County Sheriff. Submitted photo

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Jodie Barcus announces candidacy for Okanogan County Sheriff

Jodie Barcus, Okanogan County Chief Criminal Deputy, announced her intention to run for the position of Okanogan County…

Tonasket Chamber President Mathew. Rodriguez

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Tonasket Chamber prepares for annual awards banquet, Oroville Chamber’s celebration to follow

Community members are invited to the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce prepares to host its annual awards banquet Saturday,…

Long-time Oroville resident, Bill Godwin, turns 92. His family celebrated their father on Valentine’s Day and reminisced over a lifetime of memories. Submitted photo

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Long-time Oroville area resident, Bill Godwin turns 92

On Valentine’s Day, surrounded by family who describe him as steady, hardworking and quietly generous, Oroville resident Bill…

Ruthann Wilson

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Ruthann Wilson

Ruthann Wilson, 94, died on Feb. 29, 2026. She was born to Oscar Reeves and Eunice Moore Reeves…

Seventh District Representative Hunter Abell speaking for House passage of House Bill 2239, legislation that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds on land they own. WA HR Submitted photo

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House unanimously passes Abell bill to allow family burial grounds on private property

Rep. Hunter Abell secured unanimous passage of HB 2239, that allows families to establish small, private burial grounds…

The Washington Air National Guard and U.S. Border Patrol conducted training exercises using Oroville’s Dorothy Scott International Airport last week. The use of the airport was approved by the council at their June 3 meeting. The WAARNG CH-47 Chinook twin-rotor helicopters could be seen flying around the blue skies of Oroville last Thursday. Gary De Von/GT File Photo

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Oroville City Council reviews airport projects

The Oroville City Council approved received updates on major airport infrastructure projects during its regular meeting on Feb.…

Jean Cooksey, 91, owner, along with her daughter Susan Cooksey, and Dave Martin were joined by Tonasket Mayor Alisa Weddle, Aisha Rodriguez and members of the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday morning to celebrate the reopening of Jean’s on 3rd. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Jean’s on 3rd turns a new page

After more than four decades as a fixture in Tonasket, Jean’s on 3rd, a local vintage and antique…

Richard E. Nixon

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Richard E. Nixon

Richard E. Nixon, 91, died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. He was born in Tonasket. Washington, on Feb.…

Okanogan County Community Action Council’s Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County. OCCAC says, “These gardens are more than just places to grow fresh produce—they’re spaces for learning, connection, and empowerment. Each garden is built with the local community in mind, reflecting the traditions, cultures, and needs of the people who use them.” OCCAC photo

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Community Action Council awarded $60K from Chick-fil-A, Inc

Chick-fil-A awarded $60K to the Okanogan County Community Action Council – through its True Inspiration Awards® program…

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Deputy State Fire Marshal advises lithium-ion battery safety

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices, if damaged or used incorrectly, these batteries can catch…