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Natalie Brownlee was crowned by the beloved Miss Rodeo Tonasket of 1961, Sheri Grillo Laurie, as the 2026 Miss Rodeo Tonasket a moment that connected generations of rodeo royalty and the longstanding tradition of the program.

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Brownlee crowned 2026 Miss Rodeo Tonasket at Founders Day fundraiser

The Comancheros Rodeo Club hosted its annual Rodeo Dinner, highlighted by the coronation of Natalie Brownlee as the…

Tonasket Chamber President Mathew. Rodriguez

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Tonasket Chamber prepares for annual awards banquet, Oroville Chamber’s celebration to follow

Community members are invited to the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce prepares to host its annual awards banquet Saturday,…

Long-time Oroville resident, Bill Godwin, turns 92. His family celebrated their father on Valentine’s Day and reminisced over a lifetime of memories. Submitted photo

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Long-time Oroville area resident, Bill Godwin turns 92

On Valentine’s Day, surrounded by family who describe him as steady, hardworking and quietly generous, Oroville resident Bill…

Okanogan County Community Action Council’s Harvesting Hope Community Garden initiative is growing across Okanogan County. OCCAC says, “These gardens are more than just places to grow fresh produce—they’re spaces for learning, connection, and empowerment. Each garden is built with the local community in mind, reflecting the traditions, cultures, and needs of the people who use them.” OCCAC photo

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Community Action Council awarded $60K from Chick-fil-A, Inc

Chick-fil-A awarded $60K to the Okanogan County Community Action Council – through its True Inspiration Awards® program…

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Candidates for the 2026 May Festival Royalty are, l-r, Risa Chapman, Ava Langford and Emma Carranza. There will be a May Festival Royalty Selection Night on Monday, Feb. 6 at the Oroville High School Commons.

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Three Oroville juniors seek to be selected as May Festival Royalty

May Festival Royalty Selection Night is Monday, Feb. 16. This year’s candidates are Emma Carranza, Ava Langford and…

Tonasket City Council took a moment to honor the final public meeting for City Clerk Alice Attwood, Council members Patti Hill and Teagan Levine. "Your service is greatly appreciated." City of Tonasket photo

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Tonasket City Council honors decades of service

The Tonasket City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, carried both routine city business and a strong sense…

Last year’s Kids’ Christmas Party was held at the Oroville Grange Hall and was well attended. This year; the event takes place at the Oroville Free Methodist Church on Saturday; Dec. 13 and is expected to have as many kids and families attend. Gary DeVon/GT file photo

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A tradition of generosity: Oroville Kid’s Christmas Party continues

The spirit of Christmas will be on full display on Saturday, Dec. 13, when the Annual Orovile Kids’…

New Tonasket Librarian Erika Stromerson. NCWL/submitted photo

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NCW Libraries welcomes new branch librarian Erika Stromerson for the Tonasket Library

NCW Libraries says it is pleased to welcome Erika Stromerson as the new Branch Librarian for the Tonasket…

A scene from the 2021 Winterfest in Tonasket. Laura Knowlton/file photo

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Holiday magic returns to the valley: Oroville and Tonasket kick off the season

The holiday season will kick off as both Tonasket and Oroville host their annual Christmas festivities, each offering…

Tonasket Food Bank volunteers are gearing up for the holiday season and serving the community. The week of Thanksgiving the food bank will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The doors will be open from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Submitted photo

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Okanogan Family Faire donates $5,000 to Tonasket Food Bank

The Okanogan Family Faire has donated $5,000 to the Tonasket Food Bank as uncertainty continues surrounding supplemental food…

Donna St. John, who helped deliver the old <em>Molson Leader</em> and <em>Oroville Gazette</em> issues to the Molson Schoolhouse Museum with museum volunteer Joanie Emry Raymond and Janet Barstow, manager of the Roy M. Chatters Newspaper and Printing Museum. Salley Bull/submitted photos

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Newspaper museum returns early Molson and Oroville editions to area

Janet Barstow, of the Roy M. Chatters Newspaper and Printing Museum, delivered three boxes of historic newspapers to…

Miss Tonasket Rodeo 2025 Izzabel Cruz in the May Festival Parade. Gary De Von/staff photo

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Tonasket Founders Day goes ‘Wild, Wild West’ with festival and rodeo weekend

Celebrate the spirit of the “Wild, Wild, West” as Tonasket hosts its 89th Annual Founders Day celebration and…

Tonasket Senior Center

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Council considers senior service funding, festival updates and projects

Seeking to secure the future of vital senior services, Jennifer Fitzthum, appealed to the Tonasket City Council for…