Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune

The Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune traces its roots back to 1905 when it was first known as the Oroville Weekly Gazette. Back then, the price was just 2 cents per issue or $1 for an annual subscription. Nowadays, the Gazette-Tribune serves the communities of Oroville and Tonasket, as well as the surrounding unincorporated regions of North County. Oroville is a border town that acts as the main U.S. entry point from southern British Columbia, featuring the only 24-hour Port of Entry in Eastern Washington. The town shares the scenic Lake Osoyoos with Osoyoos, B.C., attracting tourists and shoppers from both sides of the border. Oroville and Tonasket are also key agricultural hubs, surrounded by orchards of apples, pears, and cherries. The North County area is home to numerous active cattle ranches, visible as you travel through the picturesque Okanogan Highlands. This region includes charming, unincorporated towns such as Loomis, Chesaw, Molson, and Wauconda.

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Okanogan County Burn Restriction will go into effect June 6.

3 weeks ago | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OKANOGAN – The County Commissioners implement burn restrictions and burn bans during times of high fire danger.
Osoyoos Lake levels low this winter, but they’re beginning to rise

1 month ago | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OROVILLE/OSOYOOS – Osoyoos Lake levels remained low for much of the 2024-2025 winter, due to low precipitation in the Okanagan basin, but levels are beginning to rise as the lake operator targets summer operational levels to ensure sufficient water for both irrigation and ecological flow needs. Rain and snowfall in late-March brought much-needed water to the basin, but the snowpack remains low following a couple years of persistently dry conditions.
Missing Oroville woman located after resuming search hindered by winter snowfall

1 month ago | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OKANOGAN – The body of an Oroville woman, missing since last November, has been found in the rural area outside of Loomis, according to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says search efforts were resumed April 24, 2025 for Sofia Sorensen Amaro, who was reported missing by her family on Nov. 19, 2024. Sorenson Amaro was driving a white Toyota passenger car at the time she went missing. The vehicle was located by hunters in the early morning hours of Nov.
Oroville will seek approval of new six-year EMS Levy

2 months ago | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council approved Resolution #595 authorizing the city to seek the renewal of the six-year Emergency Medical Services levy at an election to be held Aug. 5. City Clerk JoAnn Denney said that if passed, the levy would raise 50 cents per $1000 of property valuation and would be assessed for six years beginning in 2026.
New Public Art Installation in Tonasket showcases the Great Blue Heron | Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune

2 months ago | gazette-tribune.com

‘Hank’ the blue heron, a new mural inspired by the natural beauty of the Okanogan Highlands, is located outside the Tonasket Natural Foods Co-Op.
Umpqua’s Helen Casey retiring after over 50 years in banking

2 months ago | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OROVILLE – Helen Casey, a familiar sight at the Oroville Branch of Umpqua Bank, will be putting in her last day on Friday, April 4, after 54 years in banking. Casey was born in Omak, Washington and raised in the Methow on the family ranch, graduating from Winthrop High School. That was before the Winthrop and Twisp School Districts combined into the Liberty Bell School District.
City planner reviews proposed changes to Oroville Zoning Code

Mar 26, 2025 | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OROVILLE – Oroville City Planner Kurt Denison reviewed the proposed Revised Zoning Code with the city council at their Tuesday, May 18 meeting. “We’ve gone through it and we’ve tried to meet our obligations in terms of being able to provide for housing and to some extent, where we allow housing it’s a little more relaxed than it was before,” said Danison, who projected the Revised Zoning Code on the wall so those in attendance could follow along as he went through it.
Variety Show features local talent, raises money for scholarships

Mar 14, 2025 | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OROVILLE – The Oroville Scholarship Foundation and Oroville Music Department held their 17h Annual Variety Show and Auction at the American Legion Hall last Saturday, March 8 and featured a wide variety of entertainment and both live and silent auctions. Mayor Ed Naillon was the Master of Ceremonies and Boone McKinney served as auctioneer.
Oroville will review zoning code, approves park permit for truck event

Mar 13, 2025 | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council heard an update from planner Kurt Dansion about the revised zoning code at their March 4 meeting. “Kurt Danison is here to discuss reviewing the Revised Zoning Code,” said Mayor Ed Naillon. “The vast majority of the changes to the zoning code were to make it comply with the Comprehensive Plan.
Oroville will add Jet A fueling system at Dorothy Scott International Airport

Mar 7, 2025 | gazette-tribune.com | Gary DeVon

OROVILLE – The Oroville City Council heard from Tim Ike of J-U-B Engineers on March 4 about the schedule for the construction of a Jet A fueling system and the future Runway Relocation Project at the airport. Ike, a Project Manager and Aviation Consultant, said, “I just wanted to give the council an update.