News
Commerce awards Colville Confederated Tribes funds for electric boat
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation $1,137,000 for a…
Obituaries
Franklin C. Holmes
Franklin C. Holmes was born in Tonasket, Wash., on Feb. 15, 1935 and died in Omak, Wash. Feb.…
News
Oroville Council approves irrigation request, event permits and airport agreements
Irrigation for a housing development and airport project updates were among the items discussed at the Oroville City…
Obituaries
Lawrence Claud Rubert
Lawrence Rubert, 83, of Tonasket, Wash., died on Nov. 26, 2025. He was born May 24, 1942, in…
News
Oroville Robotics: Two teams, two tournaments, two championships
OHS Robotics competed in tournament play at CWU, winning three trophies, including Tournament Champion, adding to their expanding…
News
For the Fen: Okanogan Land Trust Rallies community support to protect a unique wetland
A rare peatland in the Okanogan Highlands is the focus of a $1.5 million fundraising campaign being launched…
News
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…
News
Tonasket Council considers separate landscaping positon
A proposed towing services ordinance, airport grant funding and updates to the city’s accessory dwelling unit code were…
News
Concerned parents address bullying during Tonasket School Board meeting
Emotional public comment marked the Tonasket School Board meeting, as several parents addressed the board regarding concerns about…
News
Effort to reduce wildfires a key issue for 2026 Legislature
The DNR may not own a crystal ball, but last year it certainly seemed as if it could…
News
Budrow steps down as sheriff, commissioners will choose interim sheriff
Okanogan County Sheriff Paul Budrow announced he is stepping down effective April 6 to take a job as…
News
Colville National Forest continues Seasonal Hiring Event for upcoming recreation season
The Colville National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents…
News
NCW Libraries expands workforce development with free certification portal
NCW Libraries is now offering free online access to the Washington State Certification Portal, to all library card…