Fifty-two years and counting as columnist
Journalism has seen its share of notable reporters and columnists who have enjoyed very long and rewarding careers, from legendary White House reporter Helen Thomas to retired Olympia scribe Adele Ferguson to our very own Dave Ammons, formerly of the Associated Press. There is such a revered figure in the north-central Washington town of Omak: Elizabeth Widel has worked at the Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle for 55 years. For 52 years, her “Exploring the Okanogan” column has provided unique perspectives on…