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    Articles by Laura Knowlton
    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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    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
    Tonasket Council honors Mailloux for her years of...
    By Laura Knowlton • March 3, 2025 5:00 pm

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

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    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.
    Tonasket’s Perfect Passage Project expected to restart in...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 14, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Tonasket City Council met Feb. 11 and learned the Perfect Passage Project, Phase 1B, is scheduled to begin on March 10.

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    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
    Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee seeks new members...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 11, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee (FAC) is facing a significant transition as eight of its 11 seats are currently open for new members.

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    Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes
    Tonasket School Board discusses finances, federal policy changes
    By Laura Knowlton • February 10, 2025 5:00 pm

    During the latest Tonasket School Board meeting, the board discussed finances, sports and the district’s stance on potential federal policy changes.

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    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
    OSPI gives guidance on state and federal protections...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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

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    North Valley Hospital, like other healthcare facilities across the country, is bracing for a shortage of IV saline solutions due to the destruction of the Baxter International Inc. plant, a leading supplier, by Hurricane Helene. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
The North Valley Hospital District Board of Commissioners’ regular meetings are usually held the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the commissioners’ boardroom in the Verbeck Building. Laura Knowlton/GT File Photo
    NVH board election concludes with no changes to...
    By Laura Knowlton • February 3, 2025 5:00 pm

    NVH District Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Jan. 30. CEO John McReynolds discussed potential federal changes on the horizon.

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    Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Consumption of its leaves produces both stimulant effects (in low doses) and sedative effects (in high doses), and can lead to psychotic symptoms and psychological and physiological dependence. Kratom leaves contain two major psychoactive ingredients (mitragynine and 7-hydroxymytragynine), according to the USDEA. US FDA image
    Tonasket Council follows Public Safety’s lead, no-ban recommended...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 30, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Tonasket City council discussed upcoming events and responded to concerns from the community over Kratom regulation.

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    Participants in the 3rd Annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby enjoyed sunny skies and excellent ice conditions. The event drew in 320 anglers, making it the largest ice fishing tournament in Washington. Laura Knowlton/staff photos
    Anglers brave the chill for a successful Bonaparte...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 28, 2025 12:00 pm

    The 3rd Annual Bonaparte Lake Ice Fishing Derby was a resounding success, drawing 320 anglers and 439 class entries to the icy waters.

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    The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating a case of fraud reported on Jan. 22, involving a community member who was deceived into depositing a large sum of money into a Bitcoin machine. Deputy Orr, leading the investigation, discovered that the victim received a phone call from a man claiming to be Sgt. Johnson of the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office. OCSO photo
    Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 27, 2025 5:00 pm

    OKANOGAN COUNTY- The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is investigating a case of fraud reported on Jan. 22, involving a…

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    The 4th Street Salon was named “Business of the Year” by the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce at their annual banquet and awards ceremony Jan. 18. Laura Knowlton/staff photo
    4th Street Salon named ‘Business of the Year’...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 20, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Tonasket Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and awards ceremony on Saturday evening, Jan. 18.

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    Deaths in Washington state attributed to Kratom through 2022. Source: Wash. State Department of Health
    Tonasket Council hears urgent calls to address Kratom...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 16, 2025 12:00 pm

    A pressing safety concern was brought to the attention of the Tonasket Council, a product often refered to as “gas station heroin,” Kratom.

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    Local firefighters, along with firefighters from across the nation, are preparing to lace up their boots and don their gear for the 2025 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Firefighter Climb, set to take place on March 9. Submitted photo
    Firefighters to climb 1,300 steps to raise money...
    By Laura Knowlton • January 15, 2025 5:00 pm

    Firefighters from across the nation, including Tonasket, are preparing for the 2025 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) Firefighter Climb.

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