Community Tonasket City Council honors decades of service Tonasket City Council honors decades of service

Tonasket City Council honors decades of service

The Tonasket City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, carried both routine city business and a strong sense of reflection.

By Laura Knowlton • December 16, 2025 12:00 pm
News Christmas tree enthusiasts have been visiting national forests since the 1950s to bring a little holiday cheer and a little of their national forest into their homes. Andrew Avitt/USDA Forest Service photo

No Christmas Tree Permit needed from Colville National Forest this year

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Community Last year’s Kids’ Christmas Party was held at the Oroville Grange Hall and was well attended. This year; the event takes place at the Oroville Free Methodist Church on Saturday; Dec. 13 and is expected to have as many kids and families attend. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

A tradition of generosity: Oroville Kid’s Christmas Party continues

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NCW Libraries welcomes new branch librarian Erika Stromerson for the Tonasket Library

NCW Libraries says it is pleased to welcome Erika Stromerson as the new Branch Librarian for the Tonasket Public Library.

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By Laura Knowlton • December 4, 2025 12:00 pm
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By Gazette-Tribune • December 2, 2025 12:00 pm
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By Gazette-Tribune • December 1, 2025 12:00 pm
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The holiday season will kick off as both Tonasket and Oroville host their annual Christmas festivities, each offering tree lightings and family fun.

By Laura Knowlton • November 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Tonasket Food Bank volunteers are gearing up for the holiday season and serving the community. The week of Thanksgiving the food bank will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The doors will be open from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Submitted photo Community
Okanogan Family Faire donates $5,000 to Tonasket Food Bank

The Okanogan Family Faire has donated $5,000 to the Tonasket Food Bank as uncertainty continues surrounding supplemental food programs.

By Laura Knowlton • November 21, 2025 1:30 am
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Tonasket City Council adopts 2026 Task Force Agreement, approves one-year funding and passes 2026 Tax Levy

Tonasket City Council met Nov. 12, taking action on several key items including adoption of the 2026 NCW Narcotics Task Force Agreement.

By Laura Knowlton • November 20, 2025 12:00 pm
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