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Fentanyl laced pills and guns seized near Oroville in 2023. In appealing for support from the City of Tonasket, Josh Petker, Commander of the North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force, said, “We’re talking about pounds of fentanyl in this community. We are not talking dime bags, it’s pounds. That’s where our focus is right now with the limited staffing we have.” NCWNTF photo

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Tonasket Council approves letter to aid narcotics task force

Josh Petker, the Supervisor of the NCWNTF, requested a letter of support from Tonasket to aid in its…

Washington State Seventh District Legislatgors

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Seventh District lawmakers invite the public to participate in a telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m.

OLYMPIA – Seventh District lawmakers Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell invite the public…

The decision to demolish the building formally known as the Tonasket Police Department was not made lightly, as it held sentimental value for many residents who remember the historical significance. Over the past serveral years, city officials have discussed the future of the building, during Tonasket City Council meetings. While future plans have not been set in stone, city officials are considering future plans to expand city hall and the public library. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Tonasket bids farewell to former police headquarters

Early the morning of March 19 marked the end of an era and new possibilities as the former…

The new land use map being proposed for adoption by the City of Oroville. Highlands & Associates Image

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City planner reviews proposed changes to Oroville Zoning Code

Oroville City Planner Kurt Denison reviewed the proposed Revised Zoning Code with the city council at their Tuesday,…

The state Department of Transportation is hosting an in-person open house on Thursday, March 27 to share information and get public feedback on proposed pedestrian and bicycle upgrades for State Route 20 in Tonasket. WSDOT image

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Public invited to learn more about proposed upgrades to SR 20 in Tonasket

The WSDOT is hosting an open house to share information and get public feedback on proposed pedestrian and…

Danika Smith in the lead role as Diedra in “The Pack,” a new theater production showing at the Tonasket Community Cultural Center. She is seen here with Julie Alley, who plays the new poodle puppy Maxi. Rob Thompson/submitted photos

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‘The Pack’ rocks the Tonasket Community Cultural Center

Opening night of the play “The Pack” represented the return of live theater to the Tonasket Community Cultural…

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. Work on the project resumed Monday, March 17. Source: City of Tonasket

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Tonasket announces restart of Perfect Passage Project construction

Tonasket announced the tentative restart dates for the Perfect Passage Project during the council meeting on March 11.

The Oroville Scholarship Foundation and Oroville Music Department’s 17h Annual Variety Show and Auction featured, l-r, top row, Cash Duarte and The Broken Strings Band, Robert Grunert, auctioneer Boone McKinney, middle row, Miniesterios Liamada Final, Jody Evans and Ada Denison, bottom row, Ashley Vowels, St. Patrick’s Day decorations, including little hats, May Festival Royalty. Not pictured We Totally Graduated Band, Hailey Freeman, Bella Feeman and Tasha and the Clientelle. Gary De Von/staff photos

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Variety Show features local talent, raises money for scholarships

The Oroville Scholarship Foundation and Oroville Music Department Annual Variety Show and Auction featured a wide variety of…

Tonasket School District photo

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Tonasket approves dual sports proposal and reviews budget

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, Tonasket School Board held their regular board meeting and discussed a range of topics.

Oroville City Planner Kurt Danison projects the new Comprehensive Parks Plan on the wall and walks the city council through the plan last August. He will be at the next council meeting, March 18, for a public hearing on the new zoning codes and zoning map. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Oroville will review zoning code, approves park permit for truck event

The Oroville City Council heard an update from planner Kurt Dansion about the revised zoning code at their…

Okanogan County Courthouse

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Assessor’s Office not affiliated with ‘Concerned Citizens’ group

The Okanogan County Assessor’s Office says it’s not affiliated with “Concerned Citizens of Okanogan County” nor is Okanogan…

Oroville Team CWU09, l-r, with driver-engineer Elias DeFord, a junior; Jaxon Darley, a freshman; Travis Darley, a 7th grader and Erin Gimello, a sophomore, received the Tournament Champion award. Submitted photo

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Oroville High School Robotics win big at college tournament

The OHS Robotics Teams competed at CWU on March 1 winning awards for Engineering Excellence, Tournament Finalist and…

The Washington State House of Representatives convenes for debate March 3, 2025. Legislative Support Services photo

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Engell bills on small water systems and helping state employees access up-to-date scientific data, both pass state House

Seventh District Rep. Andrew Engell, R-Colville, recently had his first two bills pass the state House of Representatives.