Behind the Badge: Meet Sheriff Budrow
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Former Twisp Police Chief Paul Budrow stepped into the uniform of Okanogan County Sheriff Jan. 1, and...
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- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Memories of Christmas on the ranch
Katie Wheat Photo By Kate MacKenzie Special to Okanogan Living This time of the year makes one reflect on the Christmases of childhood....
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Stitching stockings of holiday cheer
By Kate MacKenzie Special to Okanogan Living Janet Warner quilts the most wonderful Christmas stockings. Each one is unique. She has made...
- Nov 4, 2022
- 8 min
Memories aboard the USS Okanogan
(Editor’s note: John E. McGee Jr. was a guest of honor at the second annual Okanogan Fly-In. Mr. McGee’s connection to Okanogan began on...
- Nov 4, 2022
- 19 min
The Lauries of Bonnie Brae
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: This story was written by Helen Jewett in 1986 and provided by the Laurie family. Jewett compiled the accounts of her...
- Oct 13, 2022
- 16 min
106 years with Verona Naught Reese
By Edna Mae Hinger Special to Okanogan Living (Editor's note: This story was written as recorded by Edna Mae Hinger. Verona passed away...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
Werners harvest success, life lessons
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Richard and Jill Werner know a thing or two about the agriculture industry in Washington state. In fact,...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
Local Scouts attend Camp Bogardus
Story, photos by Karla Stucker Special to Okanogan Living Camp Bogardus is a Scout camp on the San Juan Island just south of the English...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
End of an era: Nashville Country Star plans finale
By Ed Lisenbey WA Nashville Country Star I was a shy kid by nature, but always loved all kinds of music. What moved me the most was Elvis...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
Memories of summer on the ranch
By Kate MacKenzie Special to Okanogan Living Spring quickly turned into the unrelenting heat of summer - no air conditioning in homes or...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 3 min
Longest continuously serving county employee plans retirement
Okanogan County Clerk Charleen Groomes will retire at the end of the year with memories, friendships and the title of the longest...
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
Robbins retires: A lifetime of dedication and service
After working more than 40 years in the law enforcement community, Tommye Robbins decided last month it was time to enjoy retirement....
- Jul 29, 2022
- 4 min
Summer recipe for fun: Just Add Water
Katie Wheat/Special to Okanogan Living A different perspective of the spectacular Spectacle Lake, west of Tonasket. Who doesn’t enjoy an...
- Jul 29, 2022
- 4 min
Who is Mr. Tonasket?
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Matt Holmes – or as most residents call him, “Mr. Tonasket” – is proof that kindness is the key to...
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
Deanna Michels has a farm… E-I-E-I-O
By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living Welcome to Deanna Michels’ hobby farm - or as her husband Ken likes to call it, “Deanna’s Funny Farm.”...
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
Pedaling to success: Stucker earns Eagle Scout
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Riley Stucker is living proof that hard work and dedication pays off. At age 13, Stucker was recently...
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
Meet the woman behind the biggest yard sale in Okanogan County
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Everyone enjoys a good yard sale. But most pale in comparison to “Cook’s Annual Yard Sale.” Ask just about...
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
Characteristics of ‘A Good American’
What does it mean to be a good American? It’s a question most all of us have pondered at some point. Is it someone who went off to war to...
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
Sparks to Fly on Fourth of July
Chesaw, home of the 80th annual Fourth of July Rodeo, begins its Independence Day celebrations with a community dance Saturday, July 2,...
- Jun 29, 2022
- 1 min
Apple Pie Jamboree set July 15-17
The 75th annual Apple Pie Jamboree returns to Pateros July 15-17 in and near Memorial Park, with activities ranging from watercross...
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