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One of the horses found on private property in rural North Okanogan County by the sheriff’s office which was investigating reports of several horses not being fed. The investigation found five dead horses and one that was still alive which is being cared for by NO PAWS animal rescue near Oroville. <em>OCSO photo</em>

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Woman arrested on charges of animal cruelty in the first degree

Five horses found dead in rural North Okanogan County

Karen Schimf and Michael Stewart are named Tonasket’s Citizens of the Year by the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce. The couple accepted their award Tuesday, Jan. 24. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Schimf and Stewart named Tonasket’s Citizens of the Year

Both surprised and honored to be chosen to receive this award

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Santa creating giant soap bubbles at the 2021 Winterfest in Tonasket.

Community

Winterfest to kick off holiday season in Tonasket

Annual holiday event to include parade, tree lighting and much more

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‘Christmas is the season for children’

Food boxes delivered to 18 Tonasket families during Christmas Food Drive

Okanogan County Recovery Navigator Program offers outreach, treatment and recovery support services, by people with lived experience, for those who are struggling with life challenges related to substance use or mental health. Inez who works in communications, Crystal Gunn, Field Based Outreach Specialist and Lyndsey Sprinkle, CPC joined Family Health Centers in celebration of National Health Center Week, with an event held in Omak, Aug. 6.
Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Everyone knows someone who is suffering

Okanogan County Recovery Navigator Program offers outreach, treatment and recovery support services

Officer Chris Patterson

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Oroville police officer recieves state American Legion award

Chris Patterson honored as ‘Law Enforcement Officer of Year’

Laura Knowlton/staff photo
The election season kicked off in the first candidates forum for Okanogan County Commissioner Candidates District 3. The forum was held at Tonasket Elementary School at the end of June. Other forums have been held in mid- and south-counties, as well as the Methow.

Election

Commissioner candidates present their ideas at forum

Commissioner candidates — Jon Neal, Aarion Kester, Kari Alexander and Lloyd Caton, speak at forums around the county.

Community

Easter celebration means many things to Christians

This Sunday, April 17, churches up and down the valley will fill up with families, eager to celebrate…

Laura Knowlton/staff photo
Fresh powder and blue skies made perfect skiing conditions for the eager skiers who spent last weekend at Sitzmark Ski Area.

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Ski area opens for the first time in three years after heavy snow

NORTH COUNTY — For the first time in three years, Sitzmark Ski Area opened the nostalgic ski hill…

Submitted photo/ Megan Barton
After months of suffering, Megan Barton said she now enjoys freedom and an increased sense of health, upon being vaccinated.

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From one who knows: Vaccine relieves long-haul COVID-19 symptoms

Even those who have gotten COVID in the past should get vaccinated

Stacey Kester/submitted photo
Dave Kester, owner of Lee Frank Mercantile, drove Old Joe, a 1950 Chevy pickup truck, with with banners on the side, to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the store, during Tonasket’s Founders Day Weekend.

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Lee Frank Mercantile celebrates 100 years

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Laura Knowlton/staff photo
Dulce Delicia, has locals addicted in the short time since the husband-wife team, Sergio Hernandez and Anallely Chavez opened their business in Tonasket.

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Local couple defying odds starting new business during pandemic

A sweet new Tonasket business, Dulce Delicia, has locals addicted in the short time since it opened…

<em>On Feb. 12 local author Brent Baker (right) hosted a book signing party for his debut novel, “Breaking Yesterday,” at Beyer’s Market, along two other artists, Nicole Unser and Caleb Knowlton, who have worked with Baker on projects. </em>
Laura Knowlton/staff photo

Arts & Entertainment

Local artist hosts book signing event

Brent Baker has written a debut novel, a Christian speculative thriller, called “Breaking Yesterday.”