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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....

By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living Like a lot of traditions that have been passed down for many generations, the origin and its history can...

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...

By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living Mother and daughter duo, Janet and Lacy Montanye, started their small-town, locally owned gift shop “This...

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...

Interview by Phyllis Laurie Special to Okanogan Living A man of many talents, and one who features and nurtures the talents of others,...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Beer is one of the oldest beverages humans have produced. In fact, barley beer was recorded in ancient...

By Adeena Hires Okanogan Living With spring comes some incredible storms, and along with it­ — rainbows. No matter your age, when one...

The skies over Winthrop will brighten with the brilliant colors of more than a dozen hot air balloons during the Winthrop Balloon Roundup...

Earlier this year, Team Okanogan Animal Welfare group coordinated the distribution of dog and cat food to local animal rescues and foster...

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”...

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...

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...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Former Twisp Police Chief Paul Budrow stepped into the uniform of Okanogan County Sheriff Jan. 1, and...

Katie Wheat Photo By Kate MacKenzie Special to Okanogan Living This time of the year makes one reflect on the Christmases of childhood....

By Kate MacKenzie Special to Okanogan Living Janet Warner quilts the most wonderful Christmas stockings. Each one is unique. She has made...

(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...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: This story was written by Helen Jewett in 1986 and provided by the Laurie family. Jewett compiled the accounts of her...

By Edna Mae Hinger Special to Okanogan Living (Editor's note: This story was written as recorded by Edna Mae Hinger. Verona passed away...

By Brock Hires Okanogan Living Richard and Jill Werner know a thing or two about the agriculture industry in Washington state. In fact,...