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A vibrant new piece of public art inspired by the natural beauty of the Okanogan Highlands (OHA) has been unveiled at the outdoor garden of the Tonasket Natural Foods Co-Op in Tonasket. Submitted photo

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New Public Art Installation in Tonasket showcases the Great Blue Heron

‘Hank’ the blue heron, a new mural inspired by the natural beauty of the Okanogan Highlands, is located…

WVC has selected students Micah Lee, Keira Martinez-Pinargote and Charlee Buchert to the All-Washington Academic Team program which recognizes and honors the state’s finest higher education students.

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Wenatchee Valley College announces 2025 All-Washington Academic Team Members

Three WVC students, Micah Lee, Keira Martinez-Pinargote and Charlee Buchert, were named to the 2025 All-Washington Academic Team.

Spring Clean-up is this month in Oroville and Tonasket. Submitted/GT file photo

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Spring Clean-Ups for Oroville and Tonasket

NORTH COUNTY – Oroville and Tonasket have both planned Spring Clean-ups for their communities in April.

Gary De Von/staff photoHelen Casey is retiring after 54 years in the banking industry. A special party will be held for her on Friday, April 4 at the Oroville branch of Umpqua Bank. Gary De Von/staff photo

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Umpqua’s Helen Casey retiring after over 50 years in banking

Helen Casey, a familiar sight at Umpqua Bank, will be putting in her last day on Friday, April…

Alana Lee Hagerup

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Alana Lee Hagerup

Alana Lee Hagerup died March 28, 2025. she was born to Laura Jean Worthington (Frazier) and Allan Rainsberry…

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  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 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…

Elizabeth Owen

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Elizabeth Mae (Marlatt) Owen

Elizabeth Owen, 93 of Oroville, Wash., died Feb. 16, 2025. She was born May 27, 1931 near Hawk…

Mary Lou Peterson

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Mary Lou Peterson

Mary Lou Peterson, 75, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025 in Omak, Wash. Mary Lou grew up and…

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…

Betty Lorraine Cook Jones

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Betty Lorraine Cook Jones

Betty Lorraine Cook Jones, 92, died March 6, 2025. Betty was born Aug. 19, 1932, in Oroville, Wash.,…