Site Logo
election

News

Nick Timm leading Marc Doney for county commissioner in Tuesday’s general election

In the first count of ballots for the general election, Nick Timm leads for the position of Okanogan…

TSD Photo

News

Tonasket school board reviews policy changes and updates

The Tonasket School Board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30 covered a wide range of topics, emphasizing ongoing efforts…

Noreen Olma, a member of the Okanogan County Cattlewomen ,has been named the 2024 recipient of the Washington State Cattlewoman of the Year award. “We are beyond lucky to have her as one of our members. Thank you for all you do,” said the Okanogan County Cattlewomen. <em>Okanogan County Cattlewomen/submitted photo</em>

News

Noreen Olma named Washington State Cattlewoman of the Year

Noreen Olma, a member of the Okanogan County Cattlewomen, has been named the 2024 Washington State Cattlewoman of…

The Okanogan County Sasquatch organized a food drive to support local food banks. They were hosted by Lee Franks and Grants Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. last Saturday, Nov. 2. Pictured with the generous donations of the Tonasket community are (l-r) Charlie Tonasket, Jason Utecht and Enrique Pio.  Submitted photo

News

Okanogan County Sasquatch Food Drive

TONASKET – The Okanogan County Sasquatch Special Olympic Team organized a food drive hosted by Lee Franks and…

A winning Washington GET Art Contest poster.

News

Washington families can save with confidence with GET

State-backed GET Prepaid 529 can be used for nearly any post-high school education or training.

Ronald “Ron” Pilkinton

Obituaries

Ronald ‘Ron’ Pilkinton

Ronald “Ron” Pilkinton, 67, died Oct. 20, 2024. He was born in Springfield, MO. on Aug 18, 1957…

Portland PD

News

FBI and Portland PD release suspect info in ballot drop box arsons

Police in Portland have released new details about the suspect in Monday’s ballot box fires in Southeast Portland…

Robert “Bob” Cook

Obituaries

Robert ‘Bob’ Cook

Robert (Bob) Cook, 93, Loomis, Wash. died Sept. 21, 2024. He was born Oct. 5, 1930 in Tonasket,…

Congressman Dan Newhouse

News

Newhouse, Fentanyl Task Force release final report

The Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force released the taskforce’s final report outlining guidance to help mitigate the ongoing…

It’s not to late to register and vote. People can do so in person at the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office in the county courthouse or register online at the Washington State Secretary of States Office. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

News

Not too late to register and vote in the general election

It’s not to late for people to cast their vote in the general election, even if they are…

Candidates for Washington State Seventh District Repressentative Paul “Rocky” Dean and Hunter Abell. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photos </em>

News

Hunter Abell and Paul ‘Rocky’ Dean running for Joel Kretz’ 7th District seat

Two candidates are on the general election ballot for 7th District Representative Position 2, Paul “Rocky” Dean (D)…

After midnight tonight, Friday, Oct. 25, the burning of vegetation within the unincorporated areas of Okanogan County is again allowed as the burning restrictions have been lifted. <em>File Photo</em>

News

Okanogan County lifts burn restrictions in unincorporated areas

Okanogan County will be lifting Burn Restrictions after midnight tonight, Oct. 25, 2024.

Members of the Tonasket Comancheros Rodeo Club gathered at the Iron Grill last Saturday night to crown Miss Rodeo Tonasket, Izzabel Cruz. Cruz poses with her mother, lower right, Kaila Ortega. <em>Gary DeVon/staff photos </em>

News

Miss Rodeo Tonasket

Izzabel Cruz, a 16-year-old sophomore at Tonasket High School was crowned Miss Rodeo Tonasket last Saturday evening by…