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The new legislative office in Tonasket brings Washington’s sprawling District 7 closer to constituents in Douglas, Ferry, Okanogan and beyond.

It's only mid-May but the skies over North Central Washington are already taking on an ominous murk that usually isn't seen until wildfire season is well underway. The hazy conditions are being caused by smoke emanating from fires over 500 miles to the northeast in Alberta, Canada...

We always hear of, "Wow, this is the oldest town, car, county, etc." but we rarely hear of the "youngest." So, I did some digging and came up with a list!

A judge sentenced 34-year-old Kevin Waters Monday after he pleaded guilty to six felony charges, including four counts of burglary and one count each of firearm theft and trafficking in stolen property.

Just like their counterparts in Washington's 12th Legislative District, lawmakers in the state's 7th District are still adjusting to representing voters in new territory. Last year, the Washington State Redistricting Commission made some dramatic changes to the jurisdictional boundaries of several legislative districts in Eastern Washington, including the 7th, which was expanded on nearly every fl