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    News Effort to reduce wildfires a key issue for 2026 Legislature Effort to reduce wildfires a key issue for 2026 Legislature

    Effort to reduce wildfires a key issue for 2026 Legislature

    The DNR may not own a crystal ball, but last year it certainly seemed as if it could predict the future…

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    By Gazette-Tribune • March 2, 2026 12:00 pm
    News Hiking the Big Trees Trail near the Lost Lake Campground in the Tonasket Ranger District of the Colville National Forest. The Colville National Forest is seeking seasonal workers to do things like trail and facility maintenance, among other jobs. Gary DeVon/GT File Photo

    Colville National Forest continues Seasonal Hiring Event for upcoming recreation season

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    News NCW Libraries, including Oroville’s Community Library, will be offering free online access to the Washington State Certification Portal. Gary DeVon/GT File Photo

    NCW Libraries expands workforce development with free certification portal

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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.
    Osoyoos Lake levels likely to remain low due...
    By Gary DeVon • February 25, 2026 12:00 pm

    Water levels in Osoyoos Lake have reached historic lows due to dry conditions within the Okanagan basin, current lake level is 909.12 ft.

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    Love and Logic Parenting Class registration now open
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 23, 2026 12:00 pm

    Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare is inviting people to join them for their Love and Logic parenting class course on March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2.

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    Jodie Barcus, candidate for Okanogan County Sheriff. Submitted photo
    Jodie Barcus announces candidacy for Okanogan County Sheriff
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 23, 2026 12:00 pm

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

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    Tonasket Chamber President Mathew. Rodriguez
    Tonasket Chamber prepares for annual awards banquet, Oroville...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 19, 2026 12:00 pm

    Community members are invited to the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce prepares to host its annual awards banquet Saturday, Feb.21.

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    Live from Olympia, Rep. Hunter Abell, Rep. Andrew Engell and Sen. Shelly Short. Telephone town hall is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 26.
    7th District lawmakers to hold telephone town hall...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    As the 2026 legislative session enters its final weeks, 7th District legislators will hold a telephone town hall meeting Thursday, Feb. 26.

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    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
    House unanimously passes Abell bill to allow family...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 13, 2026 12:00 pm

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

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    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
    Oroville City Council reviews airport projects
    By Laura Knowlton • February 12, 2026 12:00 pm

    The Oroville City Council approved received updates on major airport infrastructure projects during its regular meeting on Feb. 3.

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    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
    Jean’s on 3rd turns a new page
    By Laura Knowlton • February 11, 2026 12:00 pm

    After more than four decades as a fixture in Tonasket, Jean’s on 3rd, a local vintage and antique store, is stepping into a new chapter…

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    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
    Community Action Council awarded $60K from Chick-fil-A, Inc
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 10, 2026 12:00 pm

    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
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 9, 2026 12:00 pm

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

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