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    Articles by Laura Knowlton
    Joel Wilson from Tonasket won a Grand Champion ribbon for his pig Zoey in 2019. Wilson had been exhibiting at the Okanogan County Fair since he was two-years-old.	<em>G-T file photo</em>
    Fair Youth Foundation dissolves ties with county fair
    By Laura Knowlton • February 15, 2023 8:00 am

    FYP members feel they were held to a higher standard than the Market Stock Fund had been

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    On Jan. 19 the state Department of Transportation Commission agreed to designate State Route Highway 20, in Okanogan County, as the “Vietnam War Veterans’ Memorial Highway,” to honor Vietnam War Veterans9. The highway will be dedicated during Memorial Day weekend ceremonies, held at the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Park in Tonasket. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photo</em>
    Hwy 20 gets ‘Vietnam War Veterans’ Memorial Highway’...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 9, 2023 8:00 am

    The idea began with a conversation between Arnie Marchand and fellow American Legion Post #84 member Louie Wilson

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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>
    Woman arrested on charges of animal cruelty in...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 26, 2023 1:30 am

    Five horses found dead in rural North Okanogan County

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    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
    Schimf and Stewart named Tonasket’s Citizens of the...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 24, 2023 8:10 pm

    Both surprised and honored to be chosen to receive this award

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    Laura Knowlton/file photo
Santa creating giant soap bubbles at the 2021 Winterfest in Tonasket.
    Winterfest to kick off holiday season in Tonasket
    By Laura Knowlton • November 24, 2022 1:30 am

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

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    ‘Christmas is the season for children’
    ‘Christmas is the season for children’
    By Laura Knowlton • November 22, 2022 1:30 am

    Food boxes delivered to 18 Tonasket families during Christmas Food Drive

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    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
    Everyone knows someone who is suffering
    By Laura Knowlton • August 18, 2022 1:30 am

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

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    Officer Chris Patterson
    Oroville police officer recieves state American Legion award
    By Laura Knowlton • July 30, 2022 1:30 am

    Chris Patterson honored as ‘Law Enforcement Officer of Year’

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    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.
    Commissioner candidates present their ideas at forum
    By Laura Knowlton • July 21, 2022 1:30 am

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

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    Easter celebration means many things to Christians
    Easter celebration means many things to Christians
    By Laura Knowlton • April 14, 2022 1:30 am

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

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    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.
    Ski area opens for the first time in...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 27, 2022 1:30 am

    NORTH COUNTY — For the first time in three years, Sitzmark Ski Area opened the nostalgic ski hill up for business.

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    Submitted photo/ Megan Barton
After months of suffering, Megan Barton said she now enjoys freedom and an increased sense of health, upon being vaccinated.
    From one who knows: Vaccine relieves long-haul COVID-19...
    By Laura Knowlton • July 17, 2021 1:30 am

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

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    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.
    Lee Frank Mercantile celebrates 100 years
    By Laura Knowlton • June 22, 2021 1:30 am
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