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Miss Tonasket Rodeo 2025 Izzabel Cruz in the May Festival Parade. Gary De Von/staff photo

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Tonasket Founders Day goes ‘Wild, Wild West’ with festival and rodeo weekend

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

Tonasket Senior Center

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Council considers senior service funding, festival updates and projects

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

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

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Board commends Knowledge Bowl Team on their success

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

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

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Tonasket Council approves letter to aid narcotics task force

Josh Petker, the Supervisor of the NCWNTF, requested a letter of support from Tonasket to aid in its…

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

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Tonasket bids farewell to former police headquarters

Early the morning of March 19 marked the end of an era and new possibilities as the former…

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

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Tonasket announces restart of Perfect Passage Project construction

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

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

North Valley Hospital. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo

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NVH board reviews financials and upcoming construction

North Valley Hospital (NVH) Board of Commissioners (BOC) met for their regular monthly meeting, Thursday, Feb. 27. CEO…

Mayor Rene Maldonado presented Gayle Mailloux with a certificate of appreciation, honoring her dedicated service as the former Planning Commission Chair, on Feb. 25. Alice Attwood/submitted photo

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Tonasket Council honors Mailloux for her years of service

Mayor René Maldonado presented Gayle Mailloux with a certificate of appreciation honoring her service as the former Planning…

An artists illustration of what the Perfect Passage Project might look like. An artists illustration of what the Perfect Passage Project might look like when completed.

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Tonasket’s Perfect Passage Project expected to restart in March

The Tonasket City Council met Feb. 11 and learned the Perfect Passage Project, Phase 1B, is scheduled to…

Ellie shares a laugh with her mother Amber Scott after jumping back from an attempt to pet one of the pigs at the Okanogan County Fair two years ago. Although she was a bit tentative, she finally joined her mom in giving the pig a scratch on the snout. Gary De Von/staff photos

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Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee seeks new members as eight seats open up

The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC) is facing a significant transition as eight of its 11 seats…

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Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes

During the latest Tonasket School Board meeting, the board discussed finances, sports and the district’s stance on potential…

Tonasket School District will “follow the longstanding district policy (3226) and accompanying procedure” regarding their students. The district does not collect or share immigration status. TSD photo

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OSPI gives guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington

OSPI announced in a news release guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students in Washington state/