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Jul 2, 20232 min read
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 16, 20233 min read
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 2, 20232 min read
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...

Jun 1, 20234 min read
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, 20231 min read
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 15, 20236 min read
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....

May 1, 20235 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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...

Apr 1, 20233 min read
Okanogan: Natural beauty meets rich history
The town site of Alma began in 1886 as a trading post established near the mouth of Salmon Creek by Frank J. “Pard” Cummings. The town...

Apr 1, 20238 min read
Hankins: A music label founder, DJ, event producer, photographer and world traveler
Interview by Phyllis Laurie Special to Okanogan Living A man of many talents, and one who features and nurtures the talents of others,...

Mar 13, 20234 min read
Oroville couple brews success
By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Beer is one of the oldest beverages humans have produced. In fact, barley beer was recorded in ancient...

Mar 1, 20233 min read
Rainbows Bring feelings of wonder, joy
By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living With spring comes some incredible storms, and along with it — rainbows. No matter your age, when one...


Feb 24, 20231 min read
Winthrop Balloon Festival set March 3-5
The skies over Winthrop will brighten with the brilliant colors of more than a dozen hot air balloons during the Winthrop Balloon Roundup...


Feb 24, 20231 min read
Charity assists animal rescues
Earlier this year, Team Okanogan Animal Welfare group coordinated the distribution of dog and cat food to local animal rescues and foster...


Feb 24, 20233 min read
Wilsons: A lifelong journey of love and devotion
Do you remember the advice you were given before walking down the aisle? Does “don’t go to bed angry” or “learn the art of compromise”...

Feb 10, 20233 min read
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...


Feb 10, 20231 min read
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 read
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 read
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....
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