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    A plane drops fire retardant on the Pine Creek Fire in June of 2021. The fire was quickly brought under control by local, state and federal firefighters. The blaze was controlled before any evacuation notices were needed. The Tonasket Fire Department said it was an excellent save on the Pine Creek Fire and Fire Chief Gasho credited the good work of his department and state and federal partners. Laura Knowlton/GT file photo
    Commissioner Franz: Preventing and fighting wildfires is a...
    By Gazette-Tribune • June 27, 2023 8:00 am

    With weather conditions across the state ripe for strong fire activity, following prevention best practices is a must for Washingtonians

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    Daniel Poncé with his music teacher Roz Nau of Tonasket. He has taken lessons from Nau, with the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association, for the last year. Laura Knowlton/staff photo
    Thirteeen-year-old Omak student will perform at state music...
    By Laura Knowlton • June 23, 2023 8:30 am

    Poncé the winner of the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association State Recital Competition performs June 26.

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    Smokey Bear catches a fish during the 2023 Bonaparte Lake Resort free fishing day festivities on Saturday, June 10. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photos</em>
    A ‘reel’ good day of fishing
    By Laura Knowlton • June 15, 2023 8:30 am

    Nearly 200 young anglers participated in the Tonasket Ranger District’s annual Fish Day at Bonaparte Lake.

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    Laura Knowlton/staff photo
Burn ban restrictions will begin June 15 until October 15 in Okanogan County.
    County burn restrictions begin in June
    By Laura Knowlton • June 14, 2023 9:00 am

    Burn restrictions will begin June 15 until October 15 in Okanogan County, unless otherwise determined by the Fire Advisory Committee.

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    Tonasket School Board is considering a policy to prohibit student cell phone use at school.
    Tonasket School Board considers banning student cell phone...
    By Laura Knowlton • June 12, 2023 8:30 am

    TSD is considers a policy change that would prohibit students’ use of cell phones

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Valedictorian Madeline Ashmore addressed her class during Tonasket High School's graduation ceremony, Saturday, June 3.
    Nearly $600,000 in scholarships and awards presented
    By Laura Knowlton • June 7, 2023 8:30 am
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    Under a newly ammended contract with LifeLine Ambulance personnel will be on duty at the Oroville Ambulance Station with 12-hour in-town service five days a week and 24-hour in-town coverage two days a week. This increases the number of in-town coverage to 108 hours a week. Gary DeVon/staff photo.
    Oroville signs agreement with LifeLine to increase in-town...
    By Gary DeVon • June 5, 2023 8:30 am

    LifeLine Ambulance Service will add two days where first responders are based 24-hours a day in Oroville

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    Okanogan Land Trust is calling for people to lend a hand as they clean up their stretch of Highway 97 near Crumbacher this coming Sunday as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. <em>Submitted photos</em>
    Land Trust plans spring cleaning of Hwy. 97...
    By Gazette-Tribune • June 5, 2023 8:00 am

    Asking for volunteers to help with litter pick up as part of Adopt-A-Highway program.

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    The crowd, including the May Festivel Royalty, listens as Oroville Mayor Ed Naillon talks about what the community clock represents to the city. Gary DeVon/staff photos
    Oroville dedicates Community Clock during May Day festivities
    By Gary DeVon • May 24, 2023 8:00 am

    Money for street clock raised through community donations.

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    Chum salmon swim upstream to spawn in the waters of Pipers Creek in Carkeek Park on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Grant Hindsley for Crosscut)
    Washington slates $50M for trees to shade salmon...
    By Gazette-Tribune • May 22, 2023 8:00 am

    Gov. Jay Inslee and a bipartisan group of legislators are using a low-tech approach to combat deadly warming waters.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new drug law recently passed by the state legislature that aims to keep drugs illegal while attempting to force substance abusers into treatment programs.
    Gov. Inslee enacts law keeping drugs illegal in...
    By Gazette-Tribune • May 18, 2023 8:30 am

    Gov. Inslee signs drug bill that attempts to bridge gap between decriminalizing and the threat of incarceration to force those with substance abuse problems into treatment.

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    In a photo taken Saturday, April 22, 2023, tribal elder and storyteller Randy Lewis stands in front of the “Singing Rocks” of Moses Coulee, explaining how they absorbed the voices of his people and how those voices can still be heard – if the conditions are right. (Dominick Bonny for Crosscut)
    Washington scablands tour explores Native history, sacred sites
    By Gazette-Tribune • May 15, 2023 8:30 am

    Colville elder Randy Lewis leads a day-long bus trip through the canyons, columns and geological structures that hold special meaning for local tribes

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    More than 1000 fentanyl-laced pills and 25 weapons, as well as stolen property were seized after a warrant was executed at a residence on Jennings Loop Road, Oroville. The bust resulted in the arrest of two men on drug delivery and other charges. <sub>NCWNTF photo</sub>
    More drugs, weapons and stolen property seized near...
    By Gary DeVon • May 12, 2023 8:45 am

    Two Oroville men arrested on delivery of a controlled substances and other charges

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