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    Articles by Laura Knowlton
    The NCW Narcotics Task Force often finds more than drugs when serving a search warrant. These 25 firearms were seized when a search warrant was served at a residence on Jennings Loop Rd. in Oroville in May of 2023. NCWNTF photos
    Regional Narcotics Task Force faces shutdown following federal...
    By Laura Knowlton • June 16, 2025 12:00 pm

    The NCW Narcotics Task Force is facing the possibility of shutdown following the elimination of the federal grant that had funded it.

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    Tonasket School Board approves year-end staffing, reviews budget
    By Laura Knowlton • June 13, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Tonasket School Board met Wednesday, May 28. Board members celebrated the completion of the fitness room.

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    Okanogan County Community Action Council's Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County!. These gardens are more than just places to grow fresh produce—they’re spaces for learning, connection, and empowerment. Each garden is built with the local community in mind, reflecting the traditions, cultures and needs of the people who use them. OCOCA photo
    County launches ‘Harvesting Hope’ to combat food crisis
    By Laura Knowlton • June 10, 2025 12:00 pm

    Facing a growing food insecurity crisis, the OCCA has launched “Harvesting Hope,” aimed at addressing the urgent need for supplemental food.

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    Mt. Bonaparte Fire Lookout, part of the original structure can be seen at the base. Submitted photos
    Volunteers to staff historic Mt. Bonaparte Fire Lookout
    By Laura Knowlton • May 29, 2025 12:00 pm

    The Washington Forest Fire Lookout Association is looking for volunteers to help spot fires from Mt. Bonaparte this summer.

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    Following a recent town hall meeting in Omak, Washington State District 7 Representatives Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell sat down to discuss the outcomes of the latest legislative session and the challenges and priorities facing Okanogan County and the region.Laura Knowlton/staff photo
    Lawmakers reflect on recent legislative session
    By Laura Knowlton • May 21, 2025 12:00 pm

    Following a recent Town Hall meeting in Omak, District 7 Representatives sat down to discuss the outcomes of the latest legislative session.

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    Miss Tonasket Rodeo 2025 Izzabel Cruz in the May Festival Parade. Gary De Von/staff photo
    Tonasket Founders Day goes ‘Wild, Wild West’ with...
    By Laura Knowlton • May 19, 2025 12:00 pm

    Celebrate the spirit of the “Wild, Wild, West” as Tonasket hosts its 89th Annual Founders Day celebration and rodeo.

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    Tonasket Senior Center
    Council considers senior service funding, festival updates and...
    By Laura Knowlton • April 30, 2025 12:00 pm

    Seeking to secure the future of vital senior services, Jennifer Fitzthum, appealed to the Tonasket City Council for financial support.

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    The Tonasket High School Knowledge Bowl team placed second in the State competition held at Wenatchee High School on March 22. A total of 93 teams from all sized schools from throughout the state participated in the competition. Susan McCue Knowledge Bowl Coach most teams had six members so they could sub in and out. “Our small three man team stayed the course and placed first in their division, qualifying them for the championship rounds. After a grueling five hours in the morning, they took a short break and returned for two more hours in which they took second place. This is unprecedented. It was a pleasure to watch all the brilliant students from all over Washington compete at the highest intellectual level. An amazing collection of minds.” said McCue. TSD/submitted photo
    Board commends Knowledge Bowl Team on their success
    By Laura Knowlton • April 10, 2025 12:00 pm

    Superintendent Kevin Young commended the THS Knowledge Bowl team, which recently achieved an impressive second-place finish at state.

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    Fentanyl laced pills and guns seized near Oroville in 2023. In appealing for support from the City of Tonasket, Josh Petker, Commander of the North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force, said, “We’re talking about pounds of fentanyl in this community. We are not talking dime bags, it’s pounds. That’s where our focus is right now with the limited staffing we have.” NCWNTF photo
    Tonasket Council approves letter to aid narcotics task...
    By Laura Knowlton • April 1, 2025 12:00 pm

    Josh Petker, the Supervisor of the NCWNTF, requested a letter of support from Tonasket to aid in its bid for crucial funding.

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    The decision to demolish the building formally known as the Tonasket Police Department was not made lightly, as it held sentimental value for many residents who remember the historical significance. Over the past serveral years, city officials have discussed the future of the building, during Tonasket City Council meetings. While future plans have not been set in stone, city officials are considering future plans to expand city hall and the public library. Laura Knowlton/staff photo
    Tonasket bids farewell to former police headquarters
    By Laura Knowlton • March 26, 2025 12:00 pm

    Early the morning of March 19 marked the end of an era and new possibilities as the former Tonasket Police Department building was torn down.

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    An illustration of what the Perfect Passage Project is intended to look like showing trees placed in the sidewalks outside some of the downtown businesses. Work on the project resumed Monday, March 17. Source: City of Tonasket
    Tonasket announces restart of Perfect Passage Project construction
    By Laura Knowlton • March 18, 2025 12:00 pm

    Tonasket announced the tentative restart dates for the Perfect Passage Project during the council meeting on March 11.

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    Tonasket approves dual sports proposal and reviews budget
    By Laura Knowlton • March 13, 2025 5:00 pm

    On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Tonasket School Board held their regular board meeting and discussed a range of topics.

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    North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
    NVH board reviews financials and upcoming construction
    By Laura Knowlton • March 4, 2025 5:00 pm

    North Valley Hospital (NVH) Board of Commissioners (BOC) met for their regular monthly meeting, Thursday, Feb. 27. CEO John McReynolds briefly discussed the written administration report and highlighted a few key items.

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