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A large panel of people involved in the criminal justice system attended a meeting at the Oroville Grange Hall to discuss juvenile property crimes in the Oroville area. Right, Oroville Police Chief Gary Hirst answers a question at Thursday’s town hall meeting. Also pictured are Okanogan County Administrative Assistant Teagan Levine and Prosecuting Attorney Albert Lin. Gary De Von/staff photos

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Juvenile property crimes meeting draws a full house

A meeting held to discuss the rash of property crimes, especially by juveniles, was well attended by concerned…

Joseph “Joe” Madaj

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Joseph Wayne Madaj,

Joseph Wayne Madaj, lovingly known as Joe, born in St. Clair, Michigan, on July 1, 1964, passed away…

A plane drops fire retardant on the Pine Creek Fire in June of 2021. GT file photo

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DNR will host public listening session in Winthrop to gather wildfire hazard mapping input

Community members, fire marshals, building code officials, local emergency managers, other interested parties encouraged to attend

Mickey Wheatley

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Suspect in child’s death arrested after multi-jurisdiction effort

After an extensive homicide investigation an arrest has been made in the death of three-month-old Tonasket infant, Ellie…

Page Teak Plank with Rep. Hunter Abell at the Speaker’s Rostrum on the House floor, Jan. 29. Washington State House of Representatives photo

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Tonasket teen serves as Legislative Page for Rep. Hunter Abell

THS student Teak Plank spent the week of Jan. 26-30 in Olympia in the Legislative Page Program after…

Airport-related infrastructure was discussed at the Oroville City Councio meeting, including the Airport Runway Reconstruction Project, addition of a Jet A fueling system and an agreement with the Oroville-Tonasket Irrigation District. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Oroville council advances Shoreline Plan, approves park events

The Oroville City Council approved addressed airport-related infrastructure work during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Anglers line the ice at Bonaparte Lake during the 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby held last Saturday, drawing famillies and competitors out for a day of winter fun. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Anglers brave the cold for Bonaparte Lake’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby

Bonaparte Lake’s 4th Annual Ice Fishing Derby drew hundreds of anglers to brave cold temperatures in pursuit of…

Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Support your local school and vote yes on the levy

Have you gotten your ballot yet? If so, we hope you won’t wait to mark your ballot in…

Gloria Tiefel Jones

Obituaries

Gloria Tiefel Jones

Gloria Tiefel Jones of Tonasket, Wash., was born in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 8, 1925 to Homer and…

Daniel “Dan” Lorz

Obituaries

Daniel ‘Dan’ Lorz

Daniel Lorz, 72, of Oroville, Wash., died Jan. 8, 2026. Dan was born to Gerald and Faye (Mitchell)…

Andy Gasho and his show-stopping crew won the best shanty award, featuring a Hawaiian-themed setup, with fishermen in Hawaiian shirts. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

Sports & Outdoors

Molson Ice Fishing Derby draws 200 anglers to Sidley Lake

It was a beautiful day on the lake for the Molson Ice Fishing Derby, which brought 200 registered…

Citizens testify Jan. 14 before the Early Learning & K-12 Education committee. Annika Haue photor/WNPA Intern

Schools

School board members may get more pay, depending on local levies

Senators passed a bill out of committee that would raise the maximum pay for school board members and…

Mid-Valley Hospital (MVH)/Clinic, and TranGO, have relocated the TranGO bus stop serving the hospital to the south side of the parking lot near the Emergency Department ambulance ramp. Tony Hawley, Security and Safety Director at MVH, who coordinated the event, and CEO Andy Bertapelle were on site for the move. Submitted photo

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TranGO moves hospital bus stop, adds seating and sidewalk

MVHC and TranGO have relocated and upgraded the transit stop serving the hospital campus, adding a new shelter,…