Bodie: From Boomtown to Ghost Town
Bodie, Wash., once a thriving mining town, now stands as a testament to the boom-and-bust cycle of the American West. Nestled in the...
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MAGAZINE
- Jul 8
- 2 min
Enjoy the Water of Okanogan County
KATIE WHEAT PHOTO Imagine an afternoon with friends floating down the river or taking in Okanogan County’s scenery from a canoe, kayak,...
- Jul 6
- 2 min
Summertime Sipping: Chilled White Wines Explained
By Linda Colvin Esther Bricques Winery Summertime brings to market the new releases of white wines that were harvested the season before,...
- Jul 1
- 4 min
Cheers to 90 Years - Cooksey: 'Just keep doing what you love'
Jean Cooksey, owner of Tonasket-based antique and second-hand store Jeans on 3rd, is proof that age is just a number. Having recently...
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Fourth of July Events Abound
Communities throughout Okanogan County will celebrate Independence Day with a variety of events and activities. Events, by community...
- Jun 28
- 3 min
Nealey Name Chesaw Rodeo Grand Marshal
For this year’s 82nd annual Fourth of July Chesaw Rodeo, the rodeo club named Gary Nealey as grand marshal. Nealey was born and raised in...
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Some Pig: 600-pound Swine Re-Homed to Malott
Fur Ever Yours Animal Rescue Special to Okanogan Living Fur Ever Yours Animal Rescue, a dedicated non-profit organization in Okanogan...
- Jun 22
- 2 min
The Frontmen Plan Okanogan Concert
They have 30 No. 1 hits, have sold 30 million albums and are the soundtrack to every Friday night honkytonk, first kiss and broken heart...
- Jun 18
- 2 min
Team Sasquatch Brings Home Gold
By Okanogan County Special Olympics Special to Okanogan Living The Okanogan County Sasquatch Special Olympics teams traveled to the...
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Let's Go Camping
June is the perfect time to unplug from everyday life and head to the mountains. Imagine breathing in fresh mountain air next to a...
- Jun 4
- 4 min
Creek Pays Homage to Widel
A previously unnamed stream in the North Cascades Mountains has a new name and pays homage to a former Omak author and newspaper...
- Apr 17
- 6 min
Tips for preparing for fire season
By Bill Kresge Special to Okanogan Living Why do we live in the Okanogan? Living in the Okanogan can be a real challenge, for some that’s...
- Mar 6
- 5 min
Making Music and Memories
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Living in a world of music, where tunes and melodies blend with the heartbeat of a community, there are...
- Dec 7, 2023
- 6 min
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...
- Nov 28, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 31, 2023
- 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 2, 2023
- 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 21, 2023
- 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...
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