Officials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest have reduced campfire restrictions throughout. All News. The Methow Valley News is in group 2 (circulation of 2,001 to 3,399). Published in the Methow Valley News November 22 and 29, 2023. The Okanogan basin can also apply for 2 million in grants. We held public community meetings in 2021 and 2022 to further understand what type of pool our community would like. They fell in love with a small alfalfa field alongside the river below Carlton, called Starvation Acres. Home of THE Methow Valley bulletin board. FILE - In this Feb. In response to a long-running quest for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) routes in the Methow Valley that would provide a full-days ride, scenic highlights, and a lunch stop, the Okanogan County commissioners and the Methow Valley Ranger District are exploring ways to work together to launch a public discussion that could find common ground. The MCPA for the Methow Valley was created in 1976 and hasn&x27;t been. The winter started with copious snow, but February brought little precipitation and the snowpack started to dwindle until a cool and. Federal grant may help create safer, healthier living situations. 7 election whether to approve a 72-million bond issue by Three Rivers Hospital to fund construction of a new hospital at the current location in Brewster. "Road Filled With Tourists," the Methow Valley News proclaimed in its report of the grand opening of the North Cascades Scenic Highway 50 years ago, on Sept. 2, 1972. , a caller on Riverside Avenue, Twisp, reported that someone went into their house and trashed it, and stole a play station and pocket knife. Air quality was bad enough to make national news. The sports swap will be followed on Saturday (Nov. In fact, the Methow has some of the few regions where the increase was smaller, with a 20 jump in the town of Winthrop and 25 in some neighborhoods between Winthrop and. Burke has been the prosecuting attorney in Ferry County for eight years. 11 a. On March 16 of this year, he pleaded guilty to four class A. Arab News. The commissioners unanimously adopted the ordinance on Jan. 1 seed into the tournament, Liberty Bell enjoyed a first-round bye last weekend and will take on Wellpinit on Saturday, kickoff at 7 p. com Poetry inspired by. The actively burning fires trapped the valley under a thick shroud of smoke last week that was declared hazardous over the weekend. December 14, 2023 by Methow Valley News An article about the Cascadia holiday concert in the Nov. 7), the latest information available. August 17, 2022 by Marcy Stamper. In response to a long-running quest for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) routes in the Methow Valley that would provide a full-days ride, scenic highlights, and a lunch stop, the Okanogan County commissioners and the Methow Valley Ranger District are exploring ways to work together to launch a public discussion that could find common ground. (An article on this subject appeared in last week&x27;s Methow Valley News. High in the mountains surrounding the Methow Valley lives a rare wild cat, the Canada lynx. This small town community is the smallest certified arts district in Washington State. About 140 people heard from the six candidates for Methow Valley School Board on topics ranging from classroom discipline to the teaching of history and science and the place for trans students in school sports. The Methow Valley had a lazy summer, followed by an eye-popping vibrant fall, and then recently eased into falling snowflakes. The collaborative members recently voted to begin the process of incorporating into a 501 (c)3 nonprofit. The board meets once a month. Don Nelson is ownerpublishereditor of the weekly Methow Valley News in north-central Washington state. The Methow Valley is home to the largest migratory mule deer herd in Washington, and many of those deer overwinter here. Jackson Mott worked at Methow Arts for 15 years, 12 of them as executive director. The Methow Valley Wildlife Area, including the Pearrygin Lake access boat launch, is totally closed. , the weekend of Dec. April Tools Sale. The Twisp Town Council will work with the Methow Conservancy toward the town&x27;s eventual ownership of the 144-acre Mill Hill property the Conservancy recently purchased, but first the town&x27;s parks and recreation plan must be updated. December 7, 2023 by Methow Valley News. As fire season continues, here&x27;s a reminder All outdoor burning including campfires is prohibited on private land in Okanogan County. John Hayes played a leading role in shaping the Methow Valley we know today. OBITUARIES & MEMORIALS. 18, just 64 of its median of 17 inches. An application for a short subdivision has been submitted by Tim Pecha on behalf of Andrew & Debra Lampe to divide approximately 9. Charles Lee Hutson. Dec 15, 2023 LBHS basketball squads show promise in openers. Now in its 78th year, Winthrops 49er Days is an old west heritage festival that recalls the Methow Valleys colorful past. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will span the 10-lane, 101 Freeway, allowing the reconnection of small, isolated populations of cougars in the Santa Susana Mountains to the north and the Santa Monica Mountains to the south. A few years after her father died, Days moved away from the Methow Valley when her mother found work in Wenatchee, but "the valley was always home to me," Days said. On July 14, according to the Methow Valley News, a series of lightning strikes set off several blazes around the region, which was already parched from drought. Thursday, March 23 BaconbroccoliSwiss cheese quiche, crunchy pea salad, grapes, blueberry muffin. To address the housing dilemma faced by local residents, the Methow Housing Trust is exploring a new model of home ownership, called local housing easements, aimed at creating and preserving housing for people who live and work in the valley. Fewer than 22 of voters favored ballot proposal. In the Methow Valley News, proponents first were quoted that the ideal was a creation of a 20 million-plus facility that would function at a deficit of nearly 1 million a year and would only employ a few employees. Our concern is that our current configuration of three critical access hospitals is based on a 1950s model of care and needs to be revisited, Morgan said in a letter to the Methow Valley News, co-authored by David Clement, a retired anesthesiologist. 74 acres of floodplain land adjacent to the Methow River in Twisp. Dec 14, 2023 The Merc Playhouse production of the classic comedic mystery Clue continues this week with performances on Thursday through Sunday (Dec. After much of the project area burned in the 2021 Cedar Creek Fire, the district eliminated 53,000 acres 69 of the original proposal to evaluate the effects of the fire and of fire suppression. Subhaga Crystal Bacon will offer several readings from "Transitory," her just-released collection of poetry. In a sense, the new owners of Lost River Winery were part of the business even before the sale of the 20-year-old operation closed in late February. The road to starting a business is full of potential obstacles. 2 miles on a good dirt road, then another 2 miles. A breeding pair consists of a male and female that raised at least. Latest primary election results. Get in the spirit with Christmas at the End of the Road. 3) to 534 acres the following day and to 1,440 acres as of Monday (Aug. They wreck young trees, jump the fence into the apple orchard, hog the birdfeeder, compete with livestock for alfalfa, are dangerous to dogs, and make car travel in the upper valley a. Flood watch issued, smoky skies linger. After graduating from Pateros High School in 1958, he enlisted in the U. 18 for beginners and on Nov. 3277 www. People hoping for a share of the earthy mushrooms that often pop up after a wildfire can apply for a commercial harvesting permit for morels from the Methow Valley Ranger District starting Monday (May 2). -4 p. is a freelance writer for the Methow Valley News. Within three days, the fires had. Michelle Schmidtke replaces Sarah Schrock, who was our Twisp correspondent since taking over from the late Sally Gracie in 2016. ; donations will be accepted at the door. Published in the Methow Valley News November 22 and 29, 2023. Halloween night at the Methow Valley Community Center was a big hit, thanks to the 31 business sponsors, the 51 volunteers, and over 600 visitors who braved the Zombie Takeover or trick-or-treated through our Happy Halloween Lane. A publication of the. The Forest Service turned off that road 150 years ago by suppressing wildfires, Woodrow said. Work on the plans commenced in September. "Snow levels on the roadway are about 6 feet, just the right depth for the. Officials with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest have reduced campfire restrictions throughout. "Our own adventures in the mountains, with our children, with the kids on the team we have always pushed each other to be better athletes, coaches and even moms," McCabe said. The News has some news to relate. Candidates Judith Hardmeyer-Wright (incumbent) and challenger Austin Lott (District No. For Rent. The larger, more-expensive indoor pool alternative (Alternative C) was projected to have capital costs ranging from 17. The project is currently being designed, and MSRF Executive Director Chris Johnson hopes to. To help familiarize or reintroduce valley residents to. The photo of the Methow Valley Klan gathering in Twisp dominated the front page of the Winthrop-based Methow Valley Journal on April 9, 1925. A longtime friend and visitor to the Methow died in Peru last week. Come back often, as we update our site daily as new and exciting things. and tourism will be picking up again in the Methow Valley and elsewhere, so it&x27;s important to stay vigilant," she said. This week, we introduce our new Twisp columnist on the Valley Life page. a single vehicle accident was reported at a location on Highway 153. " Smith is also hoping to schedule a performance for adults around the winter holidays. 8) that they are donating the site in Winthrop to the Methow Valley Interpretive Center. They Washington got destroyed by UCLA that game, but something resonated with me, said Liberty Bells. It is 4. The morning of Feb. Historically logging and agriculture were the. 11,873 likes. For more information or to reserve, visit www. I would not hold myself up as an exemplar of patience. After the state WATV law was passed in 2013, the Okanogan County commissioners immediately opened all county roads of 35 mph or less to ATVs. Voters in the Methow Valley will decide in November whether they want to create a special taxing district to fund a new local indoor swimming facility. It can become a purse, backpack, or handle for a cast iron pot. , residents are used to the haze. The last sentence relates that "the vote to incorporate was carried by 54-42. Methow Valley homepage and directory for lodging, recreation, real estate, weather, events, building, news and dining. 6 to 8), weighing down branches still laden with leaves after unseasonably warm weather well into October. It includes information on Methow Arts&39; art panels, the dangers of sky lanterns, and the boat-in concert on Patterson Lake. The first, the Cedar Creek Fire, was started by a lightning strike on July 8, just after record-high temperatures left the states forestland parched. Methow Valley. Given the Methow Valley&x27;s location, Super speculated the prices could be at the high end of Nelson&x27;s estimate for local. Local organic farming Check. December 14, 2023 by Ashley Lodato. After much of the project area burned in the 2021 Cedar Creek Fire, the district eliminated 53,000 acres 69 of the original proposal to evaluate the effects of the fire and of fire suppression. He was previously editor of a daily newspaper in western Washington and has more than 40 years of experience in newspapers and. com are preparing a grant application for 12 million in federal funding to construct a broadband fiber optic network, which would bring. Today&x27;s restoration projects aim to restore natural conditions. Nine-year-old year old Montana Spellman was on her way to a win in the 100-yard individual medley at. There is always a multitude of repurposing happening in the Methow Valley upcycled becoming the new buzz word. Twisp residents will decide whether they want to become part of Okanogan County Fire District 6 when they vote on proposed annexation in the Aug. From the Methow Valley side, the highway is open for motorized traffic to the Silver Star gate west of Mazama, and for bicycle traffic beyond the gate. Last week brought smoke from the Sourdough Fire in the North Cascades, which twice forced closure of Highway 20 west of Rainy Pass, darkened skies from Methow to Mazama and drove air quality well into the unhealthy range. Dozens of volunteers and high school students have worked hard to create this community event. If you submit your ad online or by email, we will confirm receipt by sending an email with your total cost. The fire is still split into east and west arms and continues. On Sept. Winthrop Mountain Sports co-owners Erik and Marine Bjornsen who both had long careers as world-class Nordic skiers have launched a new company selling a line of ski poles that will be. The most recent drought emergencies were declared in 2015, 2019, and 2021, according to Ecology. He had purchased a piece of land on the north side of Mill Hill just north of Twisp. Methow Valley Interpretive Center. With a 12 million federal grant awarded this month, the Okanogan County Electric Cooperative (OCEC) will launch a project to deliver high-speed internet, with no installation costs, to about 2,600 potential users in the upper Methow Valley. The surveys show the wolf population has grown by an average of 23 per year, WDFW said. It includes information on Methow Arts&39; art panels, the dangers of sky lanterns, and the boat-in concert on Patterson Lake. The new planning process announced by the parks and wildlife services proposes a restoration approach that would capture bears from other populations in the U. Aug 17, 2023 Last week brought smoke from the Sourdough Fire in the North Cascades, which twice forced closure of Highway 20 west of Rainy Pass, darkened skies from Methow to Mazama and drove air quality well into the unhealthy range. November 2, 2023 by Shelley Smith Jones. Extending from Pateros to the crest of the North Cascades, the Methow Valley is Washington state&x27;s eclectic mix of Wild West and thriving arts culture, and home to a whole lot of activities and lodging Choose from riverfront hotels, rustic cabins, fully inclusive lodges and resorts. Submit new calendar events here. Aug 31, 2023 In its first week and a half, the fire was creeping around south of the highway, U. Email Us Classified Ads Display Ads Legal Notices Calendar Letters to the Editor Births Weddings Obituaries Subscriptions Other. Read in NewsBreak. It has been identified as a core habitat for survival, reproduction. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently released its yearly wolf population report, which tallied 206 wolves, a 16 increase over the. Recreation dollars are the new reality of income in the Methow Valley. Contact Matthew & Angelia Smith. November 16, 2023 by Methow Valley News. 1weekly newspaper in . May 5, 2021 by Methow Valley News. Methow Housing Trust, Danica Ready, 31 W Chewuch Rd Ste 102 Winthrop, WA 98862, is seeking coverage under the Washington. OCEC and Methownet. Then came the rain, constant and drenching all night long all this following the 80-degree weather snowmelt. We maintain a detailed calendar of Methow Valley events. Dec 15, 2023 The three-year research project by Home Range Wildlife Research, a local nonprofit organization, began last winter with trapping and radio collaring lynx in the area burned by the Tripod Fire. With spring just a few days away, the high-elevation mountains around the Methow Valley are holding a respectable snowpack, despite an unusually dry February throughout Washington state. Winthrops federally funded project to replace an aging water main that crosses the Methow River is making progress, but not without some administrative challenges along the way. Much of the Methow Wildlife Area land was acquired to conserve winter habitat for. Board terms are for three years. Jul 6, 2019 &0183; On the advice of the previous trip reporter, I decided to head to the top of the ridge rather than go to the lake, which meant more climbing (roughly 800 feet) and a scramble to a rocky summit at about 7,400 feet. The morning of Feb. On Sept. The projected revenue budget for next year is 9,931,300, which includes anticipated revenues from taxes, grants and all of the towns reserve funds. com editormethowvalleynews. Hart will use slides of newly discovered images featured in his. Ward Media LLC has acquired four weekly publications and a. On Sept. Winthrop &x27;49er Days kicks off three days of fun on May 12. OCEC partnered with Methownet, the valleys local internet service provider, on the project to build a. Before that, she worked for a civil litigation firm in. By Methow Valley News, 2023-01-04. The Journal newspaper closed long ago. Property owner Mark Miller says this restoration work is necessary to help the riverfront property recover from the 2014 Carlton Complex Fire. Blaze grows to more than 1,000 acres; road closed for third time. October 26, 2023 by Methow Valley News. WDFW land managers expect to issue a final decision on the closure later this week. The 25-acre Sourdough Fire in the Ross Lake National Recreation Area is visible from the North Cascades. The principle newspaper shall be used to constitute legal evidence that the agency has given timely and constructive notice for the predecisional administrative review under 36 CFR 218. The Evergreen Mountain Bike AllianceMethow Chapter would like to thank our community for the incredible support that you have provided over the last three years of making the Chickadee Multi-use Trail Expansion Project a reality. File photo by Don Nelson. Jim Gerlach. MULE DEER ON METHOW VALLEY WINTER RANGE. 4 at 1017 a. As of 2021, it publishes weekly on Wednesdays and has a circulation of about 3,400. OCEC and Methownet. For the second time since the coronavirus shutdowns, the award-winning Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival is returning for another year of intoxicating guitar, smooth vocals, and foot-stomping cadences. The road to starting a business is full of potential obstacles. To meet this need, MHT and HAOC have been working for well over a year, in consultation with. Ty Sheehan, left, was sworn in as Winthrop&x27;s new town marshal by Mayor Sally Ranzau on June 1. 3277 www. In addition, many no longer have a source of income as employers have lost their businesses. A recent study by the Methow Housing trust noted that 79 of seniors in the area thought they&x27;d be able to live in their homes for another 10 years, while another 29 said they&x27;d stay another five. The Methow Valley Emergency Medical Services District won overwhelming approval, with 2,471 "yes" votes (81. For more information or to reserve, visit www. Dear Editor To our many friends, colleagues and neighbors in the Methow a heartfelt (and sad) thank you for many years of friendship, good times, neighborly support and community care. "We don&x27;t need more people coming to the Methow to recreate at this time," said WDFW police officer Troy McCormick. Anne Marie Dwinelle Henry. and tourism will be picking up again in the Methow Valley and elsewhere, so it&x27;s important to stay vigilant," she said. The growth rate in 2019 was 11, in 2020 the wolf population grew 22. 7 election ballot that would establish a "Methow Aquatics. THE METHOW VALLEY NEWS is looking for a reporter with digital-age skills but also traditional journalism values and work habits, grounded in quality, consistency and ethics. I was director of emergency management and chief of police. 15) and quickly consumed the historic Carlton Mall, a wooden building that&x27;s served many uses since it was built in the 1940s. 10 a. His mother Berniece King promptly canned all for the long massive winter. November 16, 2023 by Methow Valley News. More trails will become available and groomed as winter accelerates. The appropriation includes 2 million expressly for grants for the Methow, Washington State Association of Counties Senior Policy Director Paul Jewell told the Methow Watershed Council (MWC) in a June 2021 presentation about water banking, shortly after the appropriation was approved. Twisp Explore area&x27;s Native American inhabitants and. For Rent. By Methow Valley News, 2023-01-04. The commissioners eliminated the exception after receiving a. November 2, 2023 by Ashley Lodato. Last week, they added a restored barn. August 10, 2023 by Methow Valley News. Michelle Schmidtke replaces Sarah Schrock, who was our Twisp correspondent since taking over from the late Sally Gracie in 2016. , Twisp, WA 98856 509. The countywide burn ban took effect at midnight on Aug. In between recurring moments of nostalgia I&x27;ve had bouts of regret about all the things we didn&x27;t teach her or expose her to before sending her off. Western Gray Squirrel Distribution in the Upper Methow Valley. Ecology declares a drought when there is less than 75 of normal water supply and the. Getting started, be sure to pop over to Pateros before you. in the Casia Lodge Cascade Room. Jun 2, 1998 &0183; listed is the principal newspaper, which shall be used to constitute legal evidence that the agency has given timely and constructive notice for comment and for decisions that may be subject to administrative appeal. Select the type of ad you are interested in Classified Ads Display Ads Legal Notices Biz Directory. As a child in Nayarit, Mexico, our town did not have a pool and I never learned how to swim. The win advances Liberty Bell to the semi-finals to play Neah Bay (again) this Saturday (Nov. On Friday (July 9), firefighters with the Forest Service responded to 13 reports of lighting starts in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest, many of which were in the Methow Valley, including the Cedar Creek Fire. The range - especially Golden Doe. November 16, 2023 by Methow Valley News. Of the top two stories of 2021 as voted on by the Methow Valley News readership, only one the years wildfires, which was No. -4 p. The other day at the grocery store I ran into an elementary school teacher who was buying the construction materials for gingerbread houses graham crackers, powdered sugar and candy. Luke Evans of Methow Valley Builders built a custom bar, using the live edge of an enormous piece of black walnutthe most beautiful bar in Eastern. Cassidy Jones-Mowen won the 140-pound championship for girls and Yolo Paz, fresh off of football, placed 2nd in the 138-pound weight class at Granger as the Mountain Lion grapplers opened their season with two stellar performances at Eastmont High School on Dec. The ruling in Okanogan County Superior Court clears up two years of uncertainty over residential development in the Methow Valley. The bond proposition that will appear on the Nov. Dewade Jack Creveling died as he lived, independently and naturally. Jul 20, 2023 John Hayes played a leading role in shaping the Methow Valley we know today. "This will ruin my winter," one person told the Methow Valley News after the meeting. Nina grew up near Twisp, and works as an EMT at Aero Methow. With 360-degree views from its hilltop location, Sun Mountain is an exceptional place, with a sense of elegance and tranquility inside and out, Madden told the Methow Valley News. Feb 22, 2023 When the Methow Valley News moved to TwispWorks, Tate rented the space for yoga and Zumba as well as circus arts like silks and trapeze. 91 feet. and especially to anyone who has recently purchased a house or raw land in the Methow Valley, or is thinking about doing so. Apr 13, 2022 The annual operational shortfall would be 550,000-625,000. It was an action-filled day at Husky Stadium last Friday as the Liberty Bell High School team, accompanied by its Methow Valley entourage, crossed the Cascades to play Wilbur-Creston-Keller for the state 1B football championship. 74 acres of floodplain land adjacent to the Methow River in Twisp. We connect people, nature and communities through a world-class trail system in the Methow Valley. -4 p. Oct 5, 2023 The Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation (MSRF) is the recipient of a new Floodplains by Design grant awarded from the Washington Department of Ecology. 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Celebrating its 77th year, Winthrops 49er Days is an old west heritage festival that recalls the Methow Valleys colorful past. In the Methow, eligible areas are the Sun Mountain Ranch Club and private property in the Twisp Watershed, between the Town of Twisp and the national forest boundary. To submit an obituary, fill out the form below, call (509) 997-7011, or email frontdeskmethowvalleynews. Jun 2, 1998 &0183; listed is the principal newspaper, which shall be used to constitute legal evidence that the agency has given timely and constructive notice for comment and for decisions that may be subject to administrative appeal. -2 p. Nov 23, 2023 Liberty Bell High Schools No. Methow Valley News, Twisp, Washington. the Planning Commission heard. In response to a long-running quest for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) routes in the Methow Valley that would provide a full-day&x27;s ride, scenic highlights, and a lunch stop, the Okanogan County commissioners and the Methow Valley Ranger District are exploring ways to work together to launch a public discussion that could find common ground. So far in 2023, on DNR lands, 1,855 wildfires have burned 155,503 acres. May 4, 2023 Winthrop 49er Days kicks off three days of fun on May 12. August 17, 2023 by Methow Valley News. Find an Agent; Testimonials; More (509) 997-6562. North Cascades one of five breeding grounds around the country. Marcy also covers land-use and development matters in the Methow and the county, and health and social issues including economics (employment, housing and homelessness. Wildfires devastated the Methow Valley last year, leaving forests of burned trees called "widowmakers. portion of the North Cascades Ecosystem (NCE) has been met with controversy. "This will ruin my winter," one person told the Methow Valley News after the meeting. The draft EIS provides two alternatives for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades Ecosystem, a rugged landscape that stretches from north central Washington into British Columbia. Dalene (Price) Bley. (Shudder, you purists, at the substitution of graham crackers in place of actual gingerbread, but. , a one-vehicle accident was reported at a location on North Methow Valley Highway, Twisp. But the subject of this one Casting for Recovery is a keeper. The Mountain Lion offense amassed 561 yards from. By the time he returned to the Methow, only burning embers remained. Though he was born with no arms and only one leg he astounded people with his art abilities and enthusiasm for life. 4 at 1017 a. The Washington Department of Ecology has awarded a 4. The Methow Valley lies within the primary grizzly recovery zone (Zone 1) in the north central part of Washington. Aug 12, 2022 Nearly 30 years ago, Doug and Sue Runyan drove over the North Cascades to meet with a Realtor in the Methow Valley. In results as of Mondays counting Neal triumphed with 6,954 votes (52. File photo by Steve Mitchell. Now in its 78th year, Winthrops 49er Days is an old west heritage festival that recalls the Methow Valleys colorful past. After graduating from Pateros High School in 1958, he enlisted in the U. After interviewing for the WDFW job in Tonasket, Rohrer drove over State Route 20 to the Methow Valley. One significant impediment is finding the money needed to secure a lease, purchase equipment, and pay for employees. Michelle Schmidtke replaces Sarah Schrock, who was our Twisp correspondent since taking over from the late Sally Gracie in 2016. June 9, 2021 by Don Nelson. A dream long held by Methow Valley School District students, parents, teachers and administrators is coming true. February 9, 2022 by Sarah Schrock. November 16, 2023 by Methow Valley News. Available now. 15) and quickly consumed the historic Carlton Mall, a wooden building that&x27;s served many uses since it was built in the 1940s. After two years of using a Zoom format, the Methow Conservancy returns to in-person gathering in the Winthrop Barn for its annual Conservation Awards and "Four Thoughts" presentation on Tuesday, Dec. Liberty Bell High Schools No. You can stop and have pizza and salads and some of their own specials hot from the pizza oven. The FoodShed crew, including Casey Smith in the middle and Johnnie Duguay-Smith in overalls, at a recent open house to promote their farm stands. "Snow depths of nearly 8 feet on the highway at the top of the. Nov 16, 2023 Valley Life Mazama. Meanwhile, some major stories from the past few years ran their course. Home of THE Methow Valley bulletin board. Of the top two stories of 2021 as voted on by the Methow Valley News readership, only one the years wildfires, which was No. The Varden Fire, one of several started after last weeks lightning storm in the Methow Valley, has grown to an estimated 1,000 acres, the U. First Sundays, The Methow Acoustic Musicians Association an informal gathering of local folk who like to share music and sing together meets at The Cove 2, Twisp, 3-5 p. Sell your own stuff andor buy from others. October 13, 2021 by Marcy Stamper. Oct 27, 2019 After the local paper, the Methow Valley News, published stories about the potential deal, it was the talk of the town, at least in my circles, said canal shareholder Betsy Smith, of Winthrop. Methow Valley News is a local newspaper that covers the news, sports, arts and business of the Methow Valley, a scenic area in Washington state. Residents are facing some of the worst air quality in the country, and evacuations are in effect throughout the. Thomas Harry Graves. Celebrating its 77th year, Winthrop&x27;s &x27;49er Days is an old west heritage festival that recalls the Methow Valley&x27;s colorful past. 7011 fax 509. Starcher, originally from Chelan, moved to the Methow Valley in late 2016 from Crested Butte, Colorado, where she had reached a breaking point trying to survive on local wages in a mountain town. 1-mile long Rex Derr Trail. Forest Service reported Tuesday (July 13) the largest of three fires and a dozen reports of lightning-related fire starts in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest since last week. But some customers south of Carlton remain without power. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the. 3) to 534 acres the following day and to 1,440 acres as of Monday (Aug. Glover St. Questions Call (509) 997-7011. Read about the mountain lions,. The Winthrop Town Council has approved a proposed town operating budget of 6,946,905 for 2024. Visit Us. The fire is burning just south of the North Cascades Highway and near. Candidate filing for local offices starts Monday. , Bridgeport Bar 1240 Traffic Offense, 12th St. Housing Solutions Network is a consortium whose core members are Methow Housing Trust, Room One, Methow Valley Citizens Council, TwispWorks and Methow Conservancy. Don was born Oct. 2 at 742 p. Give Methow is an annual crowdfunding campaign hosted by the Community Foundation during the month of October to build awareness of nonprofit work that benefits the Methow. Twisp mulls options for interim police coverage. Three Rivers Hospital is seeking the bond to replace hospital buildings that are 75 years old, and cannot be remodeled to meet modern health care standards. gov; askUSDA;. Theresa Days at her new home on Canyon Street in. Using cisterns instead of a well with water brought in from outside the Methow basin. Now that it&x27;s all counted. Published in the Methow Valley. Pacific Northwest. The Methow Valley News Locally grown Internationally known since 1903. A drought emergency means water supply is projected to be below 75 of average, posing a risk of undue hardship to water users. November 16, 2023 by Shelley Smith Jones. With the blue sky of a new day, sunshine flowing into the room and her loved ones gathered. 7 general election begins Oct. December 7, 2023 by Methow Valley News. December 7, 2023 by Methow Valley News. Public comment is being sought until Nov. Okanogan County is one of 12 counties across the state hit with a drought declaration by the Washington Department of Ecology on Monday (July 24). With their homes and memories gone, families are left in shock. Aug 10, 2023 After minimal activity during its first few days, the Sourdough Fire grew exponentially in hot, dry and windy conditions, going from 30 acres on Thursday (Aug. Highspeed internet service, website design and hosting for the Methow Valley. A Supplement to the Methow Valley News. The Methow Conservancy is delighted to announce the 2023 winners of its annual Conservation Awards. The latest tweets from methowvalley. Methow Arts announced this week that longtime Executive Director Amanda Jackson Mott has resigned to pursue personal interests and spend more time with her family. The Memorial to the Methow, installed in Memorial Park, took about a year to complete and cost 90,000, a combination of private donations and lodging tax funds. It is the only water main across the Methow River and serves more than 70 of the towns population and businesses as well as the sole. The Methow Valley Interpretive Center in Twisp offers traditional twined sally bag classes on Nov. Third, people that have second homes in the valley. Voters in the Methow Valley will decide in November whether they want to create a special taxing district to fund a new local indoor swimming facility. Seven schools participated with a total of 14 teams competing in three rounds of 50 questions each. Methow Valley Senior Citizens Scholarship Isaac Simmons, Richard Wildman Windermere Real EstateMethow Valley Glacier Gilbert Winthrop Kiwanis Scholarship Lily Colin, Grace-ann Kominak, Riley Lidey, Sawyer Crandall, Macey Crum, Nicholas White, Tristan Schmekel, Jackson Schmekel, Jasmine DeVlieg, Ezekiel Kirk, Kellen Miles, Adee Smith, Angel. Dec 14, 2023 &0183; The Methow Valley News is a weekly newspaper devoted to comprehensive and accurate coverage of news, events, personalities, and issues of general community interest. Glover St. at the Rodeo Grounds on Twin Lake Road each day. The Washington portion of the ecosystem encompasses 9,800 square miles and includes the Methow Ranger District and the Okanogan Wenatchee National. Increased property taxes will be most likely passed on to families. 20, 2023, a pair of eagles took flight from a nearby tree and soared over the valley as viewed from the windows of Ann Marie Dwinelle Henrys family home in Twisp. After public feedback, WDFW shortened the closure period by two weeks. Most basins throughout the state had snowpack measurements above normal as of April 1, but the Methow watershed is an outlier, even within the usually snowy Upper Columbia Basin. The highway had been closed between the Ross Dam trailhead at milepost 134 and Silver Star gate at milepost 171, seven miles west of Mazama. 3277 www. Liberty Bell High Schools 2023-24 Knowledge Bowl season kicked off on Dec. They are now at the Rolling Huts location, open noon-9 p. The day-use only announcement follows the total closure of recreation access at several sites in the Methow Wildlife Area, due to the proximity of the Cedar Creek and Cub Creek fires. Start your hike from the recreation parking. Here in the Methow, most everyone has become dependent on the cell phone especially during fire season. Published in the Methow Valley News September 27; October 4, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 28; October 5, 2023. During the meeting I listened to many negative comments about the proposed Methow Valley Recreation District. . alligatorescort