OKANOGAN - A presentation on the life of pioneer Seattle photographer Edward Curtis will be given Friday, July 19, at the Okanogan Grange Hall, 305 Tyee St.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-4th District, has announced the start of the 2019 Central Washington Congressional App Challenge, which will take place until Nov. 1, 2019.

NESPELEM – This weekend’s powwow and rodeo cap the Colville Confederated Tribes’ annual July Celebration, which includes $50,000 in prize money for dancing and singing contests.

OKANOGAN – The Rev. Gary Logue of Okanogan Valley Alliance Church plans to retire Aug. 4 after that day’s service.

WENATCHEE – Story time for adults, talks by a National Geographic adventurer and African music are on tap at several North Central Regional Library System branches.

OKANOGAN – More than 30 cats are settling into a new building for long-term residents of the Animal Foster Care Cat Shelter.

TONASKET – The mother of convicted murderer Lacey Hirst-Pavek has written a book about dealing with her daughter’s life prison sentence.

ELLISFORDE – A vigil in support of asylum seekers is set for July 12 at the Ellisforde Church of the Brethren, 32116 Highway 97.

OMAK – Omak Middle School has named its second semester honor roll students.

OKANOGAN – A new building for long-term residents of the Animal Foster Care Cat Shelter is in place in town.

Twenty-six volunteers and lifelong learners turned out to join Rich Hatfield to put bumble bees on the map Saturday, June 22.

Eighteen-year-old Noni Alley of Tonasket is headed to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Manhattan, N.Y., this fall.

OKANOGAN – The Washington State Grange will have its annual convention June 26-29 at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds, 175 Rodeo Trail.

OMAK - Omak and Highlands high schools have announced end-of-year academic awards and student recognition.

OMAK - Omak High School has named its 2019-20 cheer squad.

NESPELEM – Several individuals served as grand marshals for Nespelem Millpond Days June 14-15.

REPUBLIC – The first-ever Get Out Fest runs June 27-30 at various sites in and around town.

OMAK - The Okanogan County Artists Association is seeking donations to help support the Western and Native Art Show.

KETTLE FALLS – A salmon ceremony was planned at June 22 by the Colville Confederated Tribes.

OMAK – Students at East Omak Elementary School got to pick out free summer reading books before classes dismissed for the summer June 12.

TONASKET – The Kuhler was chosen as Tonasket Chamber of Commerce's business of the month for July.

OMAK – Summer reading programs at libraries in the North Central Regional Library System will get going as soon as schools dismiss for the summer.

OKANOGAN — A long lineup of businesses, groups and clubs paraded up Second Avenue June 1 during the Okanogan Days parade.

OMAK – A book fund to help Wenatchee Valley College at Omak students has been started in memory of longtime WVCO teacher and administrator David Lindeblad.

MANSFIELD – Scholarship winners have been announced by Mansfield High School.

OMAK – The Pioneer Club – friends of the library group for the Omak Public Library – will host its annual used book sale June 15.

TWISP – Music ranging from Ravel to Shubert, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn will be performed during the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival June 20-29.

CONCONULLY - ATV enthusiasts will roar into town June 6-9 for the third annual Conconully ATV/UTV Jamboree.

OKANOGAN – Animal Foster Care Cat Shelter is seeking volunteers to provide foster care to cats, particularly new and pregnant moms.

OMAK – Several downtown businesses will showcase works by local artists during Art Appreciation week, June 10-14.

OKANOGAN – Scholarship and award winners were announced June 1 during Okanogan High School’s commencement ceremony.

OKANOGAN – Okanogan Days, the city’s celebration of summer’s start, will be Saturday, June 1, on downtown streets.

BRIDGEPORT – School employees from several districts were honored last month during the annual Okanogan County Excellence Banquet.

OMAK – The Omak Performing Arts Center Foundation has announced its 2019-20 performance series.

REPUBLIC - The first Get Out Fest is planned for June 27-30 at the Ferry County Fairgrounds and surrounding area.

OKANOGAN - Students at Virginia Grainger Elementary School have benefited this school year from a trio of world music presentations.

OMAK – The Omak High School FFA group brought home the first place in state in the national chapter competition.

OLYMPIA - An Okanogan High School student received honorable mention in the 46th annual Superintendent’s High School Art Show.

GRAND COULEE – A new, all-access virtual reality learning experience is being launched this weekend at Grand Coulee Dam.

OMAK – Marjorie Thompson, an Omak School Board member and former teacher with the district, and Debby Green, a Tonasket School District volunteer, have been named Friends of Children.

BRIDGEPORT – The annual First Salmon Ceremony will be May 23 at the Chief Joseph Hatchery.

OMAK – BrassWorks will give a concert of 20th century music at 6 p.m. May 24.

OKANOGAN – Boy Scouts is going co-ed, and the Okanogan Valley District is taking the lead in starting a troop for girls in the mid-valley area.