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    Articles by Laura Knowlton
    Smokey Bear catches a fish during the 2023 Bonaparte Lake Resort free fishing day festivities on Saturday, June 10. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photos</em>
    A ‘reel’ good day of fishing
    By Laura Knowlton • June 15, 2023 8:30 am

    Nearly 200 young anglers participated in the Tonasket Ranger District’s annual Fish Day at Bonaparte Lake.

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    Laura Knowlton/staff photo
Burn ban restrictions will begin June 15 until October 15 in Okanogan County.
    County burn restrictions begin in June
    By Laura Knowlton • June 14, 2023 9:00 am

    Burn restrictions will begin June 15 until October 15 in Okanogan County, unless otherwise determined by the Fire Advisory Committee.

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    Tonasket School Board is considering a policy to prohibit student cell phone use at school.
    Tonasket School Board considers banning student cell phone...
    By Laura Knowlton • June 12, 2023 8:30 am

    TSD is considers a policy change that would prohibit students’ use of cell phones

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    Tonasket High School Principal Trisha Roach is known for creating a true school family, both with students and staff. Kelly Denison/submitted photo
    Trisha Roach: A principal who brings ‘compassion’ to...
    By Laura Knowlton • June 9, 2023 8:30 am

    THS principal is known as,“the real deal” and for the compassion, joy and leadership she shows for students, staff and community.

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Valedictorian Madeline Ashmore addressed her class during Tonasket High School's graduation ceremony, Saturday, June 3.
    Nearly $600,000 in scholarships and awards presented
    By Laura Knowlton • June 7, 2023 8:30 am
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    Louie Wilson with the Oroville American Legion Post #84 speaks with Mike Stewart, a Vietnam-era veteran. Wilson was one of the people credited with helping to get Highway 20 renamed as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
    Vietnam War Veterans honored
    By Laura Knowlton • May 31, 2023 7:30 am

    State Route 20 in Okanogan County renamed Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway in dedication ceremony May 27

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    Miss Rodeo Tonasket Eryne Anderson invites everyone to come join her for the 87th annual Tonasket Founder’s Day weekend.	Gary DeVon/staff photo
    87th Annual Tonasket Founder’s Day Weekend is here
    By Laura Knowlton • May 25, 2023 8:30 am

    Blue Jeans and Country Dreams theme for this year’s Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo and Parade, May 26-27

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    OK Chevrolet is now under new management. Ivan Reece, General Manager Owner has joined the team. He is bringing fresh ideas, with an excitement for local growth, and is working to preserve the wholesome qualities of the small town dealership.  Laura Knowlton/staff photo
    OK Chevy: Believes in ‘local first’
    By Laura Knowlton • May 16, 2023 8:30 am

    Ivan Reece, General Manager, has joined the OK Chevrolet team bringing fresh ideas and working to preserve the wholesome qualities of the small town dealership

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    Tonasket City Council is still trying to find a solution it can afford for replacing the front doors to city hall and the public library. They are looking for doors that are more easily opened by people with physical needs, according to Mayor René Maldonado.
    Tonasket City Council approves consulting contract
    By Laura Knowlton • April 17, 2023 8:00 am

    TIB funds to be used to construct sidewalk, bike lanes on 4th Street

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    Green Okanogan Recycling is presenting their lively and entertaining Trashion Show on Saturday, April 22 at the Tonasket CCC. The fundraiser features dinner, an auction and the main event a fashion show of trash and recyclable haute couture. <em>Submitted photos </em>
    Trashion Show returns to the runway at Tonasket...
    By Laura Knowlton • April 14, 2023 8:12 am

    Trashion fashions must be made primarily from already used materials that would otherwise be thrown away or recycled

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    North Valley Hospital is taking precautions against cyber attacks.
<em>Laura</em> <em>Knowlton/staff photo</em>
    NVH on cyber risk and prevention: protecting ‘the...
    By Laura Knowlton • April 6, 2023 8:00 am

    Cyber risk and prevention a top priority presenting one of the biggest targets to patient data and information

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    Tonasket approves plans for Phase 1 of the Perfect Passage
    Tonasket approves plans for Phase 1 of the...
    By Laura Knowlton • April 4, 2023 8:00 am

    Council’s unanimous vote allows project to go out to bid

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    The late U.S. Senator John McCain, USN Retired, being awarded his Quilt of Valor by Michelle Nelson, QOVF Board of Directors. An as yet unamed Quilts of Valor group is forming in the Tonasket area. QOV photo
    Quilts of Valor: ‘Loving Hands’ bringing comfort to...
    By Laura Knowlton • March 29, 2023 7:55 am

    Group hopes to provide some comfort to veterans touched by war

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