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Tonasket’s founders found themselves sporting Santa hats as the city gears up for its annual Tonasket Winter Fest, a tradition that brings the community together, celebrating holiday cheer and winter wonder. Tonasket will light up its community Christmas tree on Friday, Dec. 6, while neigboring Oroville will light up their tree on Saturday, Dec. 7. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photo </em>

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Tonasket and Oroville host Christmas tree lightings and more

North County will be kicking off the holiday season with Christmas tree lightings, bazaars, kids’ Christmas parties and…

Okanogan County Economic Alliance

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Tonasket Council engages with Economic Alliance on future growth strategies

TIn an informative Tonasket City Council meeting, members heard a comprehensive presentation from Economic Allianceo.

Oroville and Tonaket Elementary students in the primary grades were asked what they were thankful for on Thanksgiving. These are a few samples of their comments.

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Embracing thankfullness: The heart of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie; it’s a time to reflect on the blessings in…

NCWL Winter Reading

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NCW Libraries offers winter reading program

NCW Libraries’ annual Winter Reading Program begins on Dec. 1….

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Historic Tonasket American Legion wall is set for upgrade

The Tonasket American Legion building located on S. Western Ave. is undergoing a significant renovation.

People are asked to help look for Sofia Amaro who was last seen on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19. Submittted photo

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Oroville Community searches for missing local woman

The Oroville community and beyond is rallying together in hopes of finding Sofia Amaro, who was last seen…

Councilmember Teagan Levine and Mayor Pro-Tem Alisa Weddle joined residents for a street party to celebrate the reopening of Whitcomb Avenue. Submitted/City of Tonasket photo

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Detours come down on Whitcomb Avenue for the winter

The detours are gone, as of last Friday, Whitcomb Avenue, Tonasket’s main street, has reopened to vehicle traffic.

An illustration of what the Perfect Passage Project is intended to look like showing trees placed in the sidewalks outside some of the downtown businesses.
Source: City of Tonasket

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Local Tonasket business owners voice concern over tree placement

At the Nov. 12 city Tonasket Council meeting, local business owners expressed concerns over the ongoing Perfect Passage…

At noon, Whitcomb Avenue officially reopened to foot traffic after weeks of construction, on Wednesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the city’s new stormwater and sewage system holds up to heavy rains. Photo: City of Tonasket

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Whitcomb Ave. reopened to foot traffic after weeks of construction

There is exciting news for downtown visitors and local businesses alike, as Whitcomb Ave. reopened to foot traffic…

Lieutenant Karen Schimpf, an Army nurse who provided medical care and brought hope to countless soldiers and children in need during the Vietnam War. Submitted photo

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A heroine in uniform: The journey of a Vietnam War Army Nurse

In the tumultuous era of the Vietnam War, thousands of brave men and women served their country with…

Some veterans from the Brict, Smith, Schmeling American Legion Post. #82 arrived at the Armed Forces Legacy Memorial in a float. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photos</em>

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Honoring Our Heroes

Veterans marched proudly down Whitcomb Avenue during the annual Veterans Day Parade and ceremony, paying tribute to their…

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

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Okanogan County Sasquatch Food Drive

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

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>

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Miss Rodeo Tonasket

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