City of Tonasket

11/07/2026

The City of Tonasket has launched a new website: tonasketwa.gov! Take a look around. We hope you find everything you need.

​ For a quick scavenger hunt?
We have a regularly scheduled City Council Meeting coming up on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:00 PM. Can you track down the Council Packet and Agenda on the new site? (Hint: Check out the Agenda Center or the City Council calendar!)

Join us in person at City Hall or hop on via Zoom from the comfort of home, all are welcome to attend.

10/26/2026

Chief Tonasket Park Update:
Following heavy use from the Sinlehekin Fire Camp, a comprehensive assessment was needed to restore our beloved park to its original state. We concluded that a full restoration of our turf, parking areas, and roadways was needed. Our City Public Works Department was able to repair our irrigation system, which experienced far less damage than anticipated. Despite the impact on the park and users, we are thankful that we had a place that could be used to respond to such an event. 🧡

The City of Tonasket and Jack's Turf are now in the process of restoring Chief Tonasket Park. Jack's Turf is a highly experienced and well-known company that specializes in turf and is able to get our park back into shape. Our scope of work will include aeration, overseeding, topdressing, sand and leveling, broadleaf w**d spray, and fertilizer. The expected time to complete this work is 10 days; however, the City will need to keep the park closed as we restore the park and wait for the turf to grow.

A separate scope of work for the parking areas and roads will take place following the completion of the turf project.

Thank you for your patience as we wait for our beloved park to get back and ready for use. We are thankful that our contract with the Department of Natural Resources for the use of the park, will cover the cost of this restoration.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Kindly,

Alisa Weddle
City of Tonasket, Mayor

09/09/2026

09/07/2026

The City of Tonasket will hold a regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:00 PM.

As part of the agenda, the Mayor and Council will discuss a revised contract from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the use and restoration of Chief Tonasket Park.

In response to community inquiries about the park's current condition and restoration efforts, the discussion will focus on the process and plans to restore the fields to their original state.

​All community members are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity for public comment and questions.

The agenda and council packet are linked on the Cities Website.

08/29/2026

Fire Management Update:

Today, August 29th at 6:00 a.m. CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5 transferred command of the Sinlahekin Fire to Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3.

CAL Fire, thank you so much for your professionalism, dedication, and cooperation on the Sinlahiken Fire.

Safe travels home!

08/28/2026

Our pool is still open!!

💦☀️Come play while we still can! ☀️💦

Our last day will be September 5th! FREE SWIM DAY!!

08/24/2026

The City of Tonasket will hold a regularly scheduled council meeting on August 25th at 6:00 p.m.

Please see the link below for Agenda and Council packet.

CAL Fire Team 5 will be present to give a brief update and are available to answer questions.

All are welcome to attend!

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5438889365?omn=81170977710Meeting ID: 543 888 9365Phone: 1-253-215-8782

08/22/2026

With the current Red Flag Warning and lightning in the forecast, I wanted to share with you how our local, state, and federal fire agencies are working together.

​Response Plan:
Within 3 miles of the Sinlahekin Fire footprint, CAL Fire will provide an immediate attack on any new starts. Crews are out and on standby.

​Outside the 3-mile radius:
Coordinating jurisdictions will request aid as needed, and partner agencies will deploy available resources.

Approximately 1,700 personnel are continuing to work out of Chief Tonasket Park.

CAL Fire, our Incident Management Team, recently managed response efforts on the Reevas Basin and Balky Hill area fires in coordination with local agencies.

​Thank you to CAL FIRE, our local Fire Districts, DNR, and the Forest Service for their continued collaboration and efforts to protect our community!

​Please stay vigilant and report any new smoke or fire activity immediately.

For continued updated information on fires and evacuation notices, please use Central Washington Fire Information page and https://perimetermap.com/

Stay safe, everyone! 🫶

Alisa Weddle
City of Tonasket, Mayor

08/13/2026

Update:
Below is our updated picture of our Local Hero nominations! What an incredible site! Our community really pulled together to save all that we could and support each other how we can! Hats off to everyone!

The City of Tonasket is compiling a list of local heroes who provided essential support during the Sinlahekin Fire crisis. Names submitted by community members are currently on display at City Hall.
​If you would like to nominate someone who went above and beyond, please contact City Hall. While it is difficult to capture every act of service, we want to ensure our community’s extraordinary neighbors and friends are recognized! ❤️

08/11/2026

🚧 Construction Update 🚧

Alright....we are back on for Chip Seal on Western Avenue starting on August 17. Please do not park on Western Avenue August 17th through August 20th.

Thank you!