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WEB4 days ago · Jay King pins on the police chief’s badge in Twisp . September 19, 2024 Okanogan outlasts Mountain Lions, 44-22
Methow Valley Memorial Day Rodeo will honor the late Tom …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · This weekend — Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26 — the Methow Valley Horsemen will be putting on their 52nd Memorial Day Rodeo at the rodeo grounds off Twin Lakes Road. Be prepared to sit on the grass terraces to view the action in any weather. Watch traditional events such as ranch saddle broncs, barrel …
Conservancy purchases are top 2023 story - Methow Valley News
WEBJan 4, 2024 · The Methow Conservancy made two major purchases in 2023. After announcing plans in late 2022 to buy 1,200 acres in the heart of the valley that were part of the historic Sunny M Ranch, the sale was closed by mid-year — thanks to a whirlwind fundraising campaign that reached its goal of $8.7 million in less than six months.
My Turn – Why Three Rivers Hospital should be rebuilt
WEBAugust 15, 2024 by Methow Valley News. By Richard Rapport, MD. Medical care in the Methow Valley has changed significantly since “Doc” Henry was the only physician around and drove to the Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster so he could operate on his patients and make rounds as often as four times a week. The addition of Aero Methow Rescue ...
Alternate site possible for Tesla charging stations in Winthrop
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Alternate site possible for Tesla charging stations in Winthrop. An array of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that Tesla has proposed installing at the Winthrop Visitor Information Center may need to find another home, the Town Council agreed at its meeting last week. Tesla has proposed installing eight “supercharger” EV charging ...
No Bad Days – Waiting for 7th heaven – Methow Valley News
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Maycumber has declared her candidacy for the 5th Congressional District seat being vacated by Cathy McMorris Rodgers. That leaves the two 7th District representative positions up for grabs. Although filing doesn’t begin until May 6, several people have expressed interest. One of them is Hunter Abell, who called the Methow Valley News last ...
County, planning commission work on timetable for zoning code …
WEBMay 23, 2024 · After missing several deadlines to fulfill a court agreement to revise the Okanogan County zoning code to address concerns about water availability, the county’s board of commissioners met with the planning commission to devise a timetable for finalizing the most urgent portions of the update. The …
Part of Big Valley area is again closed to protect breeding sandhill ...
WEBMay 30, 2024 · Map courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Part of the Big Valley loop is closed through the end of September to protect a pair of nesting sandhill cranes and their young. The Methow cranes are one of only 40 breeding pairs of the endangered bird in Washington. Birds return for fourth year to ideal habitat.
Boesenberg to fill vacancy on Winthrop Town Council
WEBAug 15, 2024 · The Winthrop Town Council is at full strength again after the appointment of Sophia Boesenberg to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of council member Kirsten Vanderhalf. After another applicant withdrew from consideration, Boesenberg was quickly selected for the position after a brief discussion with council members at last week’s ...
Methow Ranger District seeks comments on two proposed trail …
WEBApr 25, 2024 · The Methow Valley Ranger District is inviting comments on a proposed trail project with two components: one in the Rendezvous area and the other at the base of Sandy Butte near Timberline Meadows. The district proposes to “construct a new year-round Cub Creek Trailhead, and incorporate a new trail segment (‘Devin’s Trail’) into the ...