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The Hooper community hosted a wedding shower for two hometown couples May 19. Caleb Hannas and Lindsey Miller and Lane Hannas and Brittany Breidenbach were the guests of honor. Caleb and Lane grew up in Hooper and are the sons of Sharon and Dave...

Nancy Morris, formerly of Hooper, and Alan Jedlow of Shoreline, were weekend guests of her brother, Howard and Pat Morris. Joining the family for a Sunday afternoon dinner were Ronna Kilgore, Scott Moore and Collin Jones of Spokane; Alisha Kilgore,...

Ian and Jessica McGregor welcomed new baby, Alexander Sherman McGregor II, Dec. 20. He weighed in at seven lbs. 10 oz and joins six big sisters at home. Keith and Carla Danielson celebrated Christmas Dec. 21 at Hooper Crossing Ranch. Guests included...

Hooper Abigail Elizabeth McGregor, daughter of Ian and Jessica McGregor, graduated from LaCrosse High School Saturday, June 3. A party in her honor was at the Hooper Store following the ceremony. Family members were in attendance included Abby's...

Hooper Carla Danielson flew to Phoenix to spend Easter weekend with her daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Ryan Belfore. The couple hosted a Sunday brunch for Carla and Ryan's family. Tim and Erin Mock and their daughters, Ali, Jill and Kate, spent...

Hooper The annual Hooper fireworks show returned with a bang Monday, July 4, after a hiatus last year. The community hosted a potluck for current and former residents on the Hotel Glenmore Lawn, followed by sparklers for the kids, and a fireworks...

Hooper Pat and Howard Morris hosted daughter Angela Morris, her husband Larry Savage and their daughter Emma, all of Wenatchee, over the Christmas holiday. They all traveled to LaCrosse and celebrated Christmas Day with their son and brother, Ryan...

Hooper The Hooper store has been the site of two bridal showers over the past two weeks. Women of the Hooper community Sunday hosted a bridal shower for Abby Cohen of Cheney, bride-elect of Corbin Harder, son of Kurt and Tabitha Harder. Attending...

Hooper Betty and Conly Merritt spent March 17 to 24 in Fort Jones, Calif., to attend the funeral of Betty's mother, Eleanor Iten. They stayed with Betty's sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Bill Hammer. Eleanor had spent the last several winters... Full story

Hooper Guests at the home of Keith and Carla Danielson over the Christmas holiday were Andy Mock of Spokane, and Tim and Erin Mock of Gig Harbor with their daughters, Ali, Jill and Kate. Angela Morris and Larry Savage and daughter Emma of Wenatchee... Full story

Hooper McGregor Land and Livestock and the Hooper community honored Betty Merritt with a retirement party Saturday, Oct. 18, after 17 years of service as the bookkeeper and office person at the Hooper office. More than 80 friends, family and... Full story

Hooper The McGregor girls participated in the Palouse Empire Fair. Abby and Genevieve showed market steers, where they received blue ribbons. Both girls made the finals in fitting and showing Friday and sold in the Junior Livestock Sale Saturday....

Hooper Ian and Jessica McGregor welcomed their sixth baby girl last Monday morning. Willa Skye was born at 7:12 a.m., weighing seven pounds, five ounces. Jessica's parents, Marty and Alicia Cramer of Winnemucca, Nev., spent the weekend in Hooper...

Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson traveled to Walla Walla June 12 - 15 to participate in the Wild Cowgirl Enterprises “Cowboy Mountain Trail Challenge.” Keith won the All Around Ranch Hand award for the event, in addition to the Pony Express Race...

Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson traveled to Lynden Oct. 4-7 where Keith conducted three clinics on his Hooper Crossing stallion, Spatz Harland, at the Lynden Horse Expo. Keith also competed in the Extreme Cowboy race at the Expo.... Full story

Hooper Keith and Carla Danielson hosted a Hooper Crossing three-day advanced obstacle/horsemanship clinic at their ranch June 21, 22 and 23. Ten riders participated, learning roping, cattle work and obstacles. The group enjoyed a barbecue Saturday... Full story

Hooper Lane Hannas competed at the Spokane Junior Livestock Show last week. He was awarded the Grand Champion FFA Market Goat and the Reserve Champion FFA Market Steer. Carla Danielson traveled to Gig Harbor to visit her son, Tim Mock and his wife...