After the last Oroville fair was held in 1946, it was moved to the Methow Valley the following year. In the same year, Okanogan held its first junior fair at the Okanogan Livestock Yard in early September.
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Driving from Oroville into Tonasket one evening, I noticed an elephant in the visitor’s center’s parking lot on Whitcomb Avenue. That following Tuesday night, I was at the Tonasket City Council meeting and met the creator of “Ruth’’ the elephant.
OKANOGAN — The selections for the 2023 All-League spring sports teams are in for the Central Washington 2B league. Highlights include an Okanogan heavy softball selection, a diverse and tough selection in boys soccer, Oroville representing heavily in golf, and a stacked track roster.
CASHMERE — The 2023 Cashmere Junior Olympics saw area middle schoolers compete in a best-of-the-best, invite only competition with some locals taking spots in the state and national rankings.
KENNEWICK — The Washington State High School Rodeo Association finals took place May 26-29 athe Benton Franklin Fairgrounds in Kennewick and saw a number of Okanogan County athletes taking first place in their events and bringing home the hardware – and some belt buckles – back to the Valley.
OMAK — The National Pickleball League, the first national league to be sanctioned by USA Pickleball, officially has roots in Washington state, and our backyard of Omak.
The sunny day brought hundreds out to the annual Okanogan Days celebration on Saturday, June 3, hosted by the Okanogan Chamber of Commerce. The event offered a grand parade, live music, vendors, kid’s games, and more.
Paschal Sherman Indian School hosted the annual Sunflower Festival on Friday, May 26. The event featured a three-on-three basketball tournament, powwow, ‘sun run’, field games, and more.
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