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    Richard Reed
    Richard Reed

    Richard Reed, 64, of Oroville, Wash. died Jan. 14, 2025. He was born on Aug. 6, 1960 to Clyde and Jackie Reed

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    Sebastian Ford (front), a Bainbridge resident and a high school student, shares his testimony during a public hearing for HB 1631 on Feb. 4. Ford is one of the people who spearheaded the drafting of the bill. Photo by Juan Jocom
    New state forest proposed; this one’s under water
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 18, 2025 5:00 pm

    Draft legislation would designate bull kelp in the Puget Sound as Washington’s official marine state forest.

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    The Okanogan Highlands Alliance is set to host a presentation on the recent declines in the Common Loon population in the Okanogan Highlands, this Friday, Feb.21. The event will be held at the Community Cultural Center, in Tonasket. Submitted photo
    Common Loon faces decline in Okanogan Highlands: Upcoming...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 18, 2025 12:00 pm

    OHA is set to host a presentation on the recent declines in the Common Loon population in the Okanogan Highlands, on Friday, Feb.21.

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    An artists illustration of what the Perfect Passage Project might look like.
An artists illustration of what the Perfect Passage Project might look like when completed.
    Tonasket’s Perfect Passage Project expected to restart in...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 14, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Tonasket City Council met Feb. 11 and learned the Perfect Passage Project, Phase 1B, is scheduled to begin on March 10.

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    Sen. Shelly Short
    Budget and spending are top issues for 2025...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 13, 2025 5:00 pm

    The multi-billion-dollar shortfall this year is an “artificially caused crisis” that does not warrant a tax increase, says 7th District Sen. Shelly Short.

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    Purple Loosestrife is just one of several invasive species that can be found in Okanogan County, according to the Noxious Weed Board. John Byrd, Mississippi State Univ., Bugwood.org photo
    Governor declares Invasive Species Awareness Week
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 13, 2025 12:00 pm

    Gov. Bob Ferguson has proclaimed Feb. 24-28 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week.

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    A screenshot of the WSDA online <a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.arcgis.com%2Fapps%2Fwebappviewer%2Findex.html%3Fid=5bb22df733ae49b29ac7b3cc3c7fc3e3%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01010194f62ccd87-c3fb7430-5c94-4c9c-8d7b-6564c6721ac6-000000/y4V3Lqle8Gms232xFcc2xPtE_bWMslk3_E2sNUD8LVU=392" target="_blank" title="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.arcgis.com%2Fapps%2Fwebappviewer%2Findex.html%3Fid">interactive map</a> that the agency encourages flock owners to visit to check if they are in a surveillance zone. WSDA map.
    State Department of Agriculture confirms avian influenza case...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 12, 2025 12:00 pm

    The WSDA confirms Mason County’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in domestic birds, in a small backyard flock of ducks

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    Lois Fay Johnson
    Lois Fay Johnson

    Lois Fay Johnson fell asleep in death on January 18, 2025, at the age of 76.

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    Ellie shares a laugh with her mother Amber Scott after jumping back from an attempt to pet one of the pigs at the Okanogan County Fair two years ago. Although she was a bit tentative, she finally joined her mom in giving the pig a scratch on the snout. Gary De Von/staff photos
    Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee seeks new members...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 11, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC) is facing a significant transition as eight of its 11 seats are currently open for new members.

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    Bernardita Sallato, with WSU Extension, spoke on apple and cherry fertility and “Getting the most bang for your buck.” Gary De Von/staff photos
    2025 Okanogan Horticultural Meeting informative, well attended
    By Gary DeVon • February 11, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting took place at the Agriplex at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Feb. 6 and was well attended

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    Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes
    Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes
    By Laura Knowlton • February 10, 2025 5:00 pm

    During the latest Tonasket School Board meeting, the board discussed finances, sports and the district’s stance on potential federal policy changes.

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    The entrance to the Oroville City Council Chambers is located on the south side of city hall, 1308 Ironwood Street.
    Oroville City Council approves water connection north of...
    By Gary DeVon • February 7, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council heard a request for water service by extending water past its current furthest connection on Eastlake Road.

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    Sen. Javier Valdez has introduced various bills this session to try and improve the state election process. Photo Courtesy of Senate Democrats
    Controversial initiative bill gets mixed testimony
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 6, 2025 12:00 pm

    A state bill that critics say would kill the initiative process got a mixed response during its public hearing.

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