Carving Creations
When one thinks of an “artist,” visions of pen and paper usually come to mind. Or maybe acrylic paints, a variety of brushes and a blank...
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MAGAZINE
Feb 10, 20231 min
Love plans Omak concert
Reggae singer Mike Love will perform at 7 p.m. at the Omak Performing Arts Center, 20 S. Cedar St., Feb. 24 at 7. His unique style and...
Jan 2, 20233 min
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...
Dec 1, 20223 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, 20222 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, 20228 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, 202219 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, 202216 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, 20224 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, 20222 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, 20224 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, 20224 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, 20223 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, 20224 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, 20224 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, 20224 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, 20222 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, 20223 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, 20222 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, 20222 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...
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