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Council approves agreement for mosaic artwork display

A group of glass artists has volunteered to create a mosaic mural of wildflowers for a wall outside…

Dalana Potter and Jeffrey McMillan are running for Tonasket City Council Position #5. (photos submitted by candidates)

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Potter and McMillan seek election to Tonasket Council

Two-way race for Tonasket Council Position No. 5. Candidates will meet in the November General Election.

Tonasket librarian Sara Dunn invites readers of all ages to come check out the different summer crafting and reading activities held at the library. She said there is something for everyone and back by popular demand is the “Guessing Jar.” Summer readers can take a guess at how many starbursts are in the jar and win a prize. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Library Summer Programs in full swing in Oroville, Tonasket

NCW Libraries annual Summer Library Program is in full swing for the summer, offering free activities and programs…

Local realtor Rocky DeVon was named ‘2022 Realtor of the Year’ by North Central Washington Association of Realtors (NCWAR). Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Rocky DeVon named ‘2022 Realtor of the Year’

DeVon, who is in his 22nd year of real estate sales, founded Oroville RE/MAX Lake and Country nearly…

Daniel Poncé with his music teacher Roz Nau of Tonasket. He has taken lessons from Nau, with the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association, for the last year. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Thirteeen-year-old Omak student will perform at state music conference

Poncé the winner of the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association State Recital Competition performs June 26.

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This summer, James Moore will serve as the new pool manager for the Tonasket City Pool. The pool opened Monday, June 12.

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Tonasket pool has new manager

“I realized no one else was available and the pool might not open,” said Moore.

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The 33th annual Tonasket Fathers’ Day Fly-in is scheduled for Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18. The Molson Midsummer Festival is planned for Saturday, June 17.

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Father’s Day Fly-in and Molson Midsummer Festival this weekend

A weekend of fun for North County.

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>

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A ‘reel’ good day of fishing

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

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Burn ban restrictions will begin June 15 until October 15 in Okanogan County.

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County burn restrictions begin in June

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

Tonasket School Board is considering a policy to prohibit student cell phone use at school.

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Tonasket School Board considers banning student cell phone use

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

Tonasket High School Principal Trisha Roach is known for creating a true school family, both with students and staff. Kelly Denison/submitted photo

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Trisha Roach: A principal who brings ‘compassion’ to the halls

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

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Valedictorian Madeline Ashmore addressed her class during Tonasket High School's graduation ceremony, Saturday, June 3.

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Nearly $600,000 in scholarships and awards presented

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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.

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Vietnam War Veterans honored

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