Rep. Dan Newhouse introduced legislation to permanently reauthorize the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program.
The Okanogan Family Faire has donated $5,000 to the Tonasket Food Bank as uncertainty continues surrounding supplemental food programs.
Tonasket City Council met Nov. 12, taking action on several key items including adoption of the 2026 NCW Narcotics Task Force Agreement.
William “Bill” Knorr, 93, died on Nov. 1, 2025, in Omak, Wash. He grew up in Colorado, serving as an Air Force Pilot.
Tamarack Adult Medicine is a new medical practice in Oroville and owner Cindy Jensen is an adult nurse practitioner with 23 years of experience.
The Forest Practices Board approved a water buffer rule drawing criticism from local counties that say their economies will be negatively impacted.
Wendy Wolfe died Oct. 16, 2020 in Tonasket, Wash. She was born in Renton, Wash. on Jan. 24, 1949, to Helen Hatton and Fredrick W. Winkelkotter.
Janet Reese Vargas, 71, of Oroville, Wash., died Oct. 30, 2025 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket, Wash.
The North Valley Hospital Board met Oct. 30, to review September’s financials, hear audit updates and discuss the Preliminary 2026 Budget.
George died on October 11, 2025 at North Valley Extended Care. He was born September 25, 1940, in Vancouver, Washington.
Beverly Agnes Le Master died Oct 23, 2025 in Oroville, Wash. She was born on Dec. 29,1930 in Penticton, B.C. to Frank Harvey and Edith Buck.
A multiple injury accident in the early morning hours last Saturday resulted in at least one fatality and the arrest of the driver.
Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Smith was born on April 27, 1949, in Enumclaw, Wash. to Ed and Lynn Siskar.
