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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…

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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

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Gloria Tiefel Jones

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

Daniel “Dan” Lorz

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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

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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

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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,…

Clear Guizar

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Clear Guizar

Clear Guizar, 46, of Oroville, Wash., died Jan. 10, 2026. Clear was born March 6, 1979, in Curlew,…

Judith “Judy” Daharsh

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Judith ‘Judy’ Daharsh

Judith “Judy” Daharsh was born March 28, 1943, to James and Thelma Brown in Fremont, Nebraska.

Polly Thornton

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Pollyanna ‘Rose’ Thornton

Pollyanna “Rose” Thornton was born Feb. 14, 1953, to Carmaleta McFarland and Robert Voris Sr., in Ellensburg, Wash.

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Man arrested for armed robbery of store on Hwy. 20

The Okanogan County Sheriff’s office arrested a man last Monday alleged to have robbed a store at gunpoint…

The Old Depot Museum, located on Ironwood Street in Oroville, is one of four icons the Borderlands Historical Society is seeking input from the community on for the America250 WA for the Out of Many, One project. They will be asking community members to vote on one for their submission to the project. The icons are the Old Oroville Depot itself, the Great Northern Railroad caboose, the pit house model, the model railroad display inside the museum and the metal sculptures on the east fence of Prince Heritage Park. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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Borderlands Historical Society requests your input

The Old Oroville Depot Museum is partnering with America250 WA for their Out of Many, One project.

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Cassie Diamond photo/WNPA

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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

Washington state senators and representatives discuss budget plans for upcoming term