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Okanogan County will no longer provide policing for Tonasket

The Okanogan County Commissioners agreed to terminate their interlocal police service contract with Tonasket

Primary candidates for Okanogan County Commissioner Position 1. Submitted photos

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Primary election QA with Okanogan County Commissioner District 1 candidates

Voters will soon receive their ballots from the for the upcoming Aug. 6, 2024 Primary Election

Work began on the Safer Route to School project in Tonasket on Monday, Sept. 25. The project includes a new sidewalk on the south side of Fourth Street. Laura Knowlton/staff photo.

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Tonasket receives state ‘Safe Routes to School’ grant to construct sidewalk

Tonasket students will have a safer way to and from school as ground was broken on a new…

A group of local ranchers approached the sale barn at the Okanogan County Fair with a goal of the miraculous in their hearts and a plan to take young Vance Reese’s feeder steer to $20,000. Kristi Reese/submitted photo

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A miracle in the sale barn: ‘Sell it again’

Last Saturday, a group of local ranchers approached the sale barn at the Okanogan County Fair with a…

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Council has questions about law enforcement coverage for Tonasket

Okanogan County Undersheriff Dave Yarnell discussed the past 30 days of activity with the Tonasket City Council

Matthew Matthiessen has been named North Valley Hospital’s new Chief Financial Officer.
Matthew Matthiessen

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NVH names Matthew Matthiessen as new CFO

Matthiessen replaces Alan Ulrich, who was hired in December 2017, first as an interim CFO.

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This year's Tonasket Demoliton Derby has been postponed until further notice.

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Derby postponed due to fires

Due to the fires, and poor air quality, the Tonasket Demolition Derby postponed.

Stephanie Steinman and Tina Holan are seeking a position on the North Valley Hospital District Board of Commissioners.

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QA with candidates for North Valley Hospital District Board

Tina Holan and Stephanie Steinman are running for Position 4 on the North Valley Hospital Board of Commissioners.

Kellie Davies, RN and the care team at Adult Family Home, Welcome Home Lodge, are ready to offer a more personalized and individualized approach to care compared to larger assisted living facilities. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Welcome Home Lodge Adult Family Home opens in Omak

With a smaller number of residents, caregivers can provide more one-on-one attention and tailor care plans to meet…

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Tonasket plans a Peachy Festival Aug. 20th

The Tonasket Community Cultural Center will host the first annual Peach Festival, Sunday, Aug. 20.

The lives of six military veterans and members of the American Legion Post 82 were honored Saturday, Aug. 5. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Six veterans honored in “Post Everlasting” ceremony

Tonasket American Legion Post 82 honored two Vietnam War and four Korean War veterans during a “Post Everlasting”…

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Tonasket City Council again hears allegations of sexual harassment

Tensions were high at the July 25 Tonasket City Council meeting as three community members addressed allegations regarding…

Candidates for Tonasket City Council Position 2 Ernesto Cerillo and Marylou Kriner

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Meet the Candidates 2023

Ernesto Cerrillo and Marylou Kriner are seeking a seat on the Tonasket City Council, Position 2