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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…

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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…

Okanogan County’s 12th Street Bridge crosses the Similkameen River connecting Oroville with County Hwy. 7. In recent months, an illegal homeless encampment was established there. The county sheriff’s office and public works cleaned it up while they could still gain access to it before the snow falls. The county wanted it removed so that when spring run off comes the encampment isn’t washed away down river. Gary DeVon/staff photo

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County cleans up homeless camp under 12th Street Bridge near Oroville

Okanogan County Commissioners discuss clean-up of homeless encampment under 12th St. Bridge near Oroville

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>

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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

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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…

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Local elementary student receives threatening Snapchat messages

A group of elementary students have been receiving threatening messages via Snapchat which has raised alarms at Tonasket…

A winning Washington GET Art Contest poster.

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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.

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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…

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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…

Phase I of the Perfect Passage Project has been completed with the temporary paving allowing residents and commuters to pass through town without taking detours. Work will resume next spring when the new permanent pavement will be placed on Whitcomb Ave. <em>Laura Knowlton/staff photo</em>

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Smoother roads ahead with temporary paving of Perfect Passage Project

Residents and commuters can look forward to smoother travels with the completion of temporary paving for of the…

Soo Ing-Moody and Andrew Engell. Gary DeVon/staff photos

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Moody and Engell discuss running for 7th District Representative, Position 1

The two candidates running for Seventh District Representative, Positions 1 discussed why they are running

Oroville Elementary School is finishing up construction projects, including the modernization of the school’s kitchen. Gary DeVon/staff photo

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Oroville School Superintendent gives update on elementary project

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Hardesty updated the school board on the elementary school improvements, including the kitchen remodel.

Aria Dalzell-Speers, Ruben Castro, Noah Graves, Marlene Diaz and Abran Guzman with their teacher Casey McNett.

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Local students shine at North Central Washington Regional Music Honor Festival

Five honor music students from Tonasket High School performed in Quincy with 400 other top music students from…