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    Health Love and Logic Parenting Class registration now open Love and Logic Parenting Class registration now open

    Love and Logic Parenting Class registration now open

    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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    By Gazette-Tribune • February 23, 2026 12:00 pm
    Court, Police & 911 Calls Jodie Barcus, candidate for Okanogan County Sheriff. Submitted photo

    Jodie Barcus announces candidacy for Okanogan County Sheriff

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    Community Tonasket Chamber President Mathew. Rodriguez

    Tonasket Chamber prepares for annual awards banquet, Oroville Chamber’s celebration to follow

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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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    Photo by Roberto Sorin on Unsplash
    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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    The Washington State Capitol in Olympia seen on a cloudy afternoon in February.
    WA lawmakers propose bill to hold closed emergency...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 6, 2026 12:00 pm

    Washington state lawmakers are pushing for public agencies to be able to hold emergency meetings that would not be open to the public.

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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
    Juvenile property crimes meeting draws a full house
    By Gary DeVon • February 4, 2026 12:00 pm

    A meeting held to discuss the rash of property crimes, especially by juveniles, was well attended by concerned citizens and public officials.

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    A plane drops fire retardant on the Pine Creek Fire in June of 2021. GT file photo
    DNR will host public listening session in Winthrop...
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 3, 2026 12:00 pm

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

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    Mickey Wheatley
    Suspect in child’s death arrested after multi-jurisdiction effort
    By Gazette-Tribune • February 3, 2026 12:00 pm

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

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