MAGAZINE

June is the perfect time to unplug from everyday life and head to the mountains. Imagine breathing in fresh mountain air next to a...

A previously unnamed stream in the North Cascades Mountains has a new name and pays homage to a former Omak author and newspaper...

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...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Living in a world of music, where tunes and melodies blend with the heartbeat of a community, there are...

By Phyllis Laurie Special to Okanogan Living One of the most beloved and respected musicians in the Okanogan Valley is Lota Duarte. With...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Compassionate, generous and a mentor. Those were the words community leaders, students and past and...

Laura Knowlton | Submitted photo Quilts of Valor recipient Roger Gilmer with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Front (from left)...

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...

By Dee Camp Special to Okanogan Living A little more than 110 years ago, Frank S. (Sakae) Matsura, a Japanese native of slight build,...

By Jennifer Miller Special to Okanogan Living Many people have lifelong dreams that they hope to realize someday. My dreams came true...

For the first time ever, the North Central Quilts of Valor honored four local veterans with a presentation and quilt dedication in a...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Although the Okanogan County Fair will celebrate its 76th anniversary this year, its roots and traditions...

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...

Photo credit: Teagan Levine By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Veterans, local residents and public officials gathered Saturday afternoon...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Tonasket resident Quill Hyde has deep ties to Eastern Washington. And now Hyde is also making his mark on...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living It takes a lot of time, work and effort to restore a vehicle. But for Okanogan Highlands resident Butch...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Senior citizens across the state are ‘SAIL-ing’ into ship-shape with the “Stay Active and Independent for...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living When one thinks of going to the movie theater, thoughts of the latest pop culture trends often come to...

By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living Deciding to have a child is an unbelievable and life changing experience. While your journey will be...

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...