A Mexican National alleged to have run a drug trafficking op in Oroville, Wash. was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Feb. 19, 2025.
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- Gary DeVon is the managing editor of the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune and celebrated his 25th year at the newspaper in August 2012. He graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Communications - Print Journalism, with an emphasis in photojournalism. He is a proud alumnus of Oroville High School. His family first settled in Okanogan County in the late 1800s. His parents are Judy DeVon and the late Larry DeVon and he has two younger brothers - Dante and Michael. Many family members still call Oroville home. He has a grown daughter, Segornae Douglas and a young granddaughter, Erin.
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The Okanogan Horticultural Society Meeting took place at the Agriplex at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Feb. 6 and was well attended
The Oroville City Council heard a request for water service by extending water past its current furthest connection on Eastlake Road.
The Oroville School Board met on Jan. 27 and the directors were honored as part of School Board Recognition Month.
A suspect has been arrested on several charges, including arson in connection with a fire that broke out at the UPS loading dock in Omak.
Crystal Nemecio was named this year’s 2025 May Festival Queen at Selection Night held at the OHS Commons on Sunday afternoon.
The Oroville City Council approved the purchase of a firetruck with a 75-foot aerial ladder at their Jan. 18 council meeting.
The Molson Ice Fishing Derby celebrated its 21st year with over 200 anglers trying to land a big one on Sidley Lake.
Superior Court Jury finds Eric Hufferd-Oulette guilty of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer.
The 21st annual Molson Ice Fishing Derby is planned for this Saturday, Jan. 18 on Sidley Lake at Molson….
This week we review some of the stories that appeared in the G-T the second half of the year.
The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Justen S. Williams, 34, at his shared family home after he allegedly discharged a firearm.
The Oroville Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Officer Installation and Awards Banquet at Hughes’ Barn Saturday, Jan. 11.
