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.

Many people all over the globe collect crystals for their healing and protective properties. Many others don’t believe in the idea that stones have any kind of properties and would rather just appreciate the beauty of the stones themselves. Either way, crystals and stones in all of their for…

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.

I have always had an affinity for art in all of its forms. Art, for me, has been a process of patience, trial and error. I realized my love for acrylics in 2020.

Mandala art is a geometric design which holds a good deal of symbolism in Hindi and Buddhist cultures. The term mandala is a Sanskrit word for ‘magic circle’.

Creative uses of sea glass has become an overwhelmingly popular hobby for many over the last 20 years, ranging from jewelry-making to mosaic-style artwork to house decor, and more; but what is this colorful medium made of?

TONASKET – The Tonasket Garlic Festival is planned Aug. 26-27 in History Park.

WINTHROP – Tickets are on sale for the Winthrop Kiwanis Club’s Labor Day duck race.

OKANOGAN – Now’s the time to think about exhibits for the Okanogan County Fair, planned for Sept. 8-11, say fair officials.