Duarte: Music keeps her young, family keeps her inspired
By Phyllis Laurie Special to Okanogan Living One of the most beloved and respected musicians in the Okanogan Valley is Lota Duarte. With...
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MAGAZINE
- Nov 28
- 3 min
Lindeblad honored
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Compassionate, generous and a mentor. Those were the words community leaders, students and past and...
- Nov 21
- 3 min
Four veterans honored with quilts
Laura Knowlton | Submitted photo Quilts of Valor recipient Roger Gilmer with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Front (from left)...
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Bains named 'Big Brother'
Photo: CBS Entertainment An Omak man won the title of a reality TV star and $750,000 after being named the winner of the CBS television...
- Oct 30
- 5 min
One Frame at a Time: The story of photographer Frank S. Matsura
By Dee Camp Special to Okanogan Living A little more than 110 years ago, Frank S. (Sakae) Matsura, a Japanese native of slight build,...
- Oct 1
- 3 min
Growing the Big One
By Jennifer Miller Special to Okanogan Living Many people have lifelong dreams that they hope to realize someday. My dreams came true...
- Sep 20
- 3 min
Veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
For the first time ever, the North Central Quilts of Valor honored four local veterans with a presentation and quilt dedication in a...
- Sep 2
- 3 min
Okanogan County Fair: History dates back more than 100 years
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Although the Okanogan County Fair will celebrate its 76th anniversary this year, its roots and traditions...
- Aug 2
- 6 min
Circle Ceramics: 'Everyone has that artist inside them'
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living In a cozy studio nestled next door to Baker’s Acres nursery in Tonasket, Concetta Mazzetti opens a kiln to...
- Jul 19
- 2 min
Highway Honors Vietnam War Veterans
Photo credit: Teagan Levine By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Veterans, local residents and public officials gathered Saturday afternoon...
- Jul 15
- 2 min
Local man's work on display at National Mall
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Tonasket resident Quill Hyde has deep ties to Eastern Washington. And now Hyde is also making his mark on...
- Jul 1
- 2 min
From Rust to Restored
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living It takes a lot of time, work and effort to restore a vehicle. But for Okanogan Highlands resident Butch...
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Seniors SAIL Into Ship-Shape
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Senior citizens across the state are ‘SAIL-ing’ into ship-shape with the “Stay Active and Independent for...
- Jun 1
- 2 min
Matinee Marriage
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living When one thinks of going to the movie theater, thoughts of the latest pop culture trends often come to...
- May 31
- 4 min
A Labor of Love
By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living Deciding to have a child is an unbelievable and life changing experience. While your journey will be...
- May 29
- 1 min
Memorial Day remembrance events planned
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It became an...
- May 14
- 6 min
Dandelions: A Weed or Wonder?
By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living The sun is shining, the days are warm and lovely; we have waited all year, and summer is here at last....
- Apr 30
- 5 min
Maypole Dance: A Tradition That Dates Back Centuries
By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living Like a lot of traditions that have been passed down for many generations, the origin and its history can...
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Kokanee, trout await anglers
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living With the snow melting and temperatures climbing, spring is in the air. That means there’s a reason for all...
- Apr 8
- 2 min
A store that offers a little bit of 'This & That'
By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living Mother and daughter duo, Janet and Lacy Montanye, started their small-town, locally owned gift shop “This...
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