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Two Oroville High School juniors seek 2018 Oroville May Festival Queen's crown  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – Two young ladies are seeking to be selected as this year's Oroville May Festival Queen and Princess. They are Madison Whiteaker and Jennifer ...

Oroville students receive awards to end school year  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

The Oroville class of 2018 received scholarships and awards at the end of their high school careers.

UPDATE: Meeting tonight at Oroville High School at 6:30 pm on flooding  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OKANOGAN COUNTY – More than 200 responders from around the state are continuing efforts to solidify protection of critical infrastructure throughout ...

Dinner, auction to benefit Tam Hutchinson is Saturday  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Popular coach, athletic director passed away Wednesday.

Boys' basketball: Wolverines tower over Hornets  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Photo by Al Camp Oroville High School boys' basketball coach Jay Thacker and team break after a timeout during regional game against Friday Harbor on Feb.

Okanogan flooding expected to get worse through next week  KREM.com

Major flooding in Okanogan County is expected to only get worse through next week. On Thursday, the National Weather *Service* issued a flood warning for the ...

New owner opens Hornets Nest  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Brick Wall, the new owner of Oroville's Hornets Nest, comes by his passion for flipping a good burger honestly. His father owned DJ's, a burger joint located ...

Oroville School District seeks board member to fill empty seat  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – The Oroville School District is short one school director in the at-large position and is seeking letters of interest from people who want to serve on ...

Celebration of Life for Tam Hutchinson  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – There will be a Celebration of Life for Tam on Aug. 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Coulton Auditorium (Oroville High School Gymnasium” and the Commons ...

Flooding in Eastern Washington reaches emergency level  KING5.com

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed a state of emergency for counties in the eastern part of the state that are experiencing severe flooding.

VIEW FROM THE SIDELINES: Oroville varsity soccer forfeits matches  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Photo by Amber Hedington Members of the Pateros High School volleyball team took a pitstop at D.K.'s Drive In on Oct. 13 in Ephrata following the Tigers' ...

Cisneros named May Fest queen  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Jennifer Cisneros was all smiles Monday night as she was crowned 2018 May Festival queen.

Judge dismisses former teacher's lawsuit against Oroville School District, ex superintendent  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OKANOGAN – Okanogan County Superior Court Judge Henry Rawson dismissed former teacher Ryan Frazier's wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Oroville ...

Jeff Hardesty hired as new Oroville School Superintendent  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – After a short executive session at last Monday's Oroville School Board meeting Jeff Hardesty, the current Tonasket High School Principal, was hired ...

Lakeside Pharmacy comes to Oroville  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – After many months of preparation and remodeling, Lakeside Pharmacy has opened its doors on Monday, Jan. 7. At 1117 Main in Oroville.

Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – The Oroville Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Oroville Christmas Tree Lighting this Saturday, Dec. 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial ...

Former Oroville School Board chairman urges caution  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – Former Oroville School Board Chairman Phil Barker urged the board and new school Superintendent Jeff Hardesty to proceed in such a way as to ...

Fitness center opens in Oroville  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Submitted photo. Nathan's Cardio Kickboxing moved to a much larger premises in Oroville, with a grand opening Oct. 1. Taking residence in the old Prince's ...

Oroville Hornets shut down Brewster Bears  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

Carl Bjelland/submitted photos. Oroville Hornet Running Back Mills, a senior, scored four of six of Oroville's touchdowns, running the ball 105 yards on 23 ...

Wrestling: Area girls get final tune-up before district  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Oroville, Omak to host district wrestling tournaments Saturday.

Benefit, donations, raise more than $40000 for Jack & Theresa Nelson  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

Gary DeVon/staff photo. Auctioneer Ken Neal works the crowd at a benefit for Jack and Theresa Nelson last Saturday evening at the American Legion Hall.

Detro leading Bull for Commissioner's seat  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OKANOGAN – Incumbent Okanogan County Commissioner Jim Detro is leading the ballot for Position 3 against challenger Salley Bull in the first ballot count of ...

Oroville School Supt. Quick tenders resignation  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – Oroville School District Superintendent tendered his resignation to the school board last Thursday and announced he would be leaving the district ...

OHS Social Studies teacher George Thornton retires from Oroville  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – Oroville teacher George Thornton received a plaque acknowledging his 33 years of *service* from the school board at their Monday, May 20 meeting ...

Sarmiento to remain OHS Principal  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“We always hear rumblings that Oroville kids are not going on to college and I know that's not true. This is a positive, it doesn't matter if we are the biggest or ...

Ballots for the Aug. 7 Primary Election are in the mail  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OKANOGAN – Election officials with the Okanogan County Auditor's office say that ballots for the Tuesday, Aug. 7 Primary Election have been mailed, those that ...

Okanogan County first rural county in nation to provide opioid informaition via text  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“These are astounding overdose numbers for our county so far. We have a bigger problem in this county than most think”. Lauri Jones, Director of Okanogan ...

Oroville Police Officer arrested for suspicion of DUI  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE — An Oroville Police Officer finds himself on administrative leave after being arrested by fellow officers for suspicion of DUI. Joshua Deiss, 32, was ...

Soccer preview: Liberty Bell girls' soccer looks strong coming into fall season  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Photo by Al Camp Brewster's Halle Aparicio hustles last year with Liberty Bell's Josephine Cole (11), Tomi Ochoa (back) and Haley Post (22) in pursuit.

Wolf encounter leads to helicopter rescue  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

WINTHROP – A research student called Okanogan County dispatch to report that she was 30 feet up a tree surrounded by wolves near the Tiffany Spring ...

Meet your local candidates for school board and city council  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

This week we ask some of the candidates, especially those that are competing for the same office, to tell us a little about their backgrounds, why they want to be ...

Gebbers Farms has a lot of hope and belief in Oroville  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“We have exciting plans for the future; we've updated the storage rooms and made some other improvements and you don't do that if you don't plan on staying in ...

Oroville candidates come together at forum  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – The Oroville Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate's forum last Thursday evening at Vicki's Backdoor Club that was well attended by those ...

Narya Naillon selected as 2016 May Festival Queen  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

This year's 2016 May Festival Royalty are l-r Princess Zoe Whittaker-Jameson, Queen Narya Naillon and Princess Lena Fuchs. The girls were chosen from a ...

Local kids enjoy Shop with a Cop event  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – Local kids from Oroville and Tonasket got a chance to mix with law enforcement last Saturday as part of the Shop with a Cop program. A bus full of ...

Large Washington fire burns buildings near Canadian border  KOMO News

A spokesman for an interagency team fighting fires in Washington state says officials no longer believe a large wildfire near the Canadian border was caused by ...

Cops, Courts & 911 Calls  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

Trespassing on Murry St. in Okanogan. Theft on Danker Cutoff Rd. near Okanogan. Burglary on Salmon Creek Rd. near Okanogan. Generator reported missing.

LA couple goes 'unplugged' in Okanogan County for TV show  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – Whether you call it living off the grid or going unplugged, a LA couple got a taste of it in three different locations in Okanogan County for the new ...

Lucky Duck Mining to open store on the Similkameen  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – Alan Fisk has been chasing gold on the Similkameen River for nearly two decades, now he wants to help people learn to find gold themselves ...

Oroville May Fest parade results announced  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

The Rally at the Border Blues Festival parade entry was awarded the coveted queen's choice award Saturday during the town's premiere grand parade.

Stolen gold dredge leads to two arrests  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – The theft of a gold dredge and sluice led to the arrest of two men on Thursday, April 2 after they were found to be in possession of the items at a ...

Three cougar kittens captured in Oroville area  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – Three cougar kittens were captured by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department in the Oroville area last week, according to Sgt. Dan ...

Oroville Mayor Chuck Spieth loses battle with health issues  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – The sad news that Oroville Mayor Chuck Spieth had succumbed to pneumonia after battling cancer was shared at the Tuesday, May 16 city council ...

Oroville Youth Cheerleaders to compete in California  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

SPOKANE — The Oroville Youth Cheerleading Program traveled to Spokane on Oct. 22 to participate in a league competition and the Oroville Honey Bees ...

Oroville Reman & Reload looking to grow its business in Oroville  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“Obviously we are looking for more people to hire, it is difficult to find people who want to come to work five days a week.” Will Verner, Operations Manager, ...

Tennis: Tigers butt heads with Goats  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Photo by Al Camp Defending state doubles champions Jay Nearents (left) and Max Cheeseman of Okanogan compete together for the first time this season ...

Oroville hiker rescued off Mt. Hull by Navy rescue helicopter  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – An Oroville woman who fell about 30 feet while hiking south of town was lifted from a small plateau by a U.S. Navy Rescue helicopter and flown to ...

Hughes Department Store closing for good  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“We did close the store. It's unfortunate, but we felt that receivership is the best direction and the inventory will be liquidated.” Jim Prince, Family Spokesman, ...

Gold Digger Apples files for bankruptcy  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – One of Oroville's largest employers, Gold Digger Apples Inc., filed for bankruptcy protection in federal district court in Spokane last Thursday, May ...

Task Force arrests several suspected meth dealers  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“The majority of those arrested during the warrant *service* were part of a methamphetamine distribution organization. Steve Brown, Commander NCW Narcotics ...

Chesaw father and son guilty of murder  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OKANOGAN – A man and his son were found guilty in the premeditated murder of Michael R. Carrigan, Hoquium, Wash., who was hunting near their Pontiac ...

Hydemade moves north  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“The way I make money is I use the shop to have access to do my art. Art is a really important part of what I do. To do art, I need a shop; and to make art I need ...

Oroville Community Fireworks Display at Deep Bay Park  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OROVILLE – The Oroville Chamber of Commerce is promising more than just a spectacular pyrotechnics for this year's Community Fireworks Display at Deep ...

Police find Oroville man wanted for attempted murder  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“Omer was stabbed several times during the attack, including wounds to his side, chest area and head,” Sheriff Frank Rogers. Ryan Mulligan is wanted in ...

Councilman to run against Tonasket Mayor  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OKANOGAN — The regular filing week for the upcoming Aug. 1 primary elections ended last Friday and there are several local offices with multiple candidates.

Former Tonasket School Superintendent target of lawsuit  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OLYMPIA – Randal Hauff, a former superintendent of the Tonasket School District, has been named a co-defendant in a lawsuit claiming he defrauded Medicaid ...

Chelan evacuates as lightning triggers fires east of Cascades  The Seattle Times

Some 1000 people were ordered out of Chelan as fires surrounding the town merged, and 400 people are being pushed from their homes near Oroville, ...

ATF and FBI seize items from storage locker  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“You'll have to call the Seattle FBI Media Rep,” said Agent Chris Sadlowski with the FBI, who with several other agents were pulling boxes from the unit, one of ...

Social Security fraud investigation leads to father's grave  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

“Kenneth Thompson said that his father had shot himself with a shotgun. …Thompson said he removed the shotgun from the hole and then buried his father.

Roberta "Kay" Francis  The Wenatchee World Online

Roberta “Kay” Francis. December 30, 1946 ~ November 3, 2014. Roberta “Kay” Francis passed away on November 3, 2014, following a courageous eight year ...

Updated: Incumbents still ruling the day for local office  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

UPDATE: Even after the second vote count all incumbents for office, except Lael Duncan for North Valley Hospital Commissioner, have been returned to their ...

Law enforcement makes several arrests in local thefts  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OKANOGAN – After a lengthy investigation by the sheriff's office and local police departments, several arrests have been made in connection with a spate of ...

VIEW FROM THE SIDELINES: Moore to be a Pirate  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

SUBMITTED PHOTO Ryan Nilles of Omak at Eastern Washington University football. By Al Camp · As of Tuesday, August 29, 2017 · Sign in to favorite this ...

Cashmere tennis eases past Omak  Omak Okanogan County Chronicle

Photo by Al Camp Hanna Smith of Okanogan works the net during a match with Omak on April 11. By Al Camp · As of Tuesday, April 18, 2017 · Sign in to favorite ...

Echo Bay to end Buckhorn gold exploration project  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

REPUBLIC – Echo Bay Exploration, a subsidiary of Toronto-based Kinross Gold has decided to call it quits and withdraw their Buckhorn Mountain Exploration ...

'Persons of interest' in fatal shooting on Pontiac Ridge  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

CHESAW – The victim in the fatal shooting on Pontiac Ridge Monday, Sept. 2 was Michael R. Carrigan, 52, of Hoquiam Wash., according to Okanogan Sheriff ...

School Closures | KXLY.com  KXLY Spokane

KXLY.com brings you the latest school closures news.

Appeals Court upholds Mathis murder conviction  Okanogan Valley Gazette Tribune

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Court of Appeals has upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Tansy Fae-Arwen Mathis in the 2009 murder-for hire death ...

WIAA 1B, 2B, 1A, Track & Field Championships  The Spokesman Review

Scout Cai of Colfax High School cleared 11-0 to win the Girls 2B Pole Vault on Friday at the 2014 WIAA 1B, 2b, 1A Track and Field Championships being held at ...

Archives  Modoc County Record

Weather: Morning fog clouds the picture for the next few days, with mostly fair weather through Friday. Look for a chance of rain late in the weekend. Lows in the ...

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