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Autumn Jateff has been named the new executive director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. She replaces Ted Lafferty, ...
12/15/2025

Autumn Jateff has been named the new executive director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. She replaces Ted Lafferty, who announced his departure earlier this year.

Amber Jateff named new ED at Winthrop Chamber of Commerce December 11, 2025 by Methow Valley News Photos courtesy of Methow Grown websiteAmber Jateff at Northern Gardens, which she operates with her husband. Autumn Jateff has been named the new executive director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce....

Just this week I started my 2025 photo book — a project that I have done online every year since the inception of websit...
12/14/2025

Just this week I started my 2025 photo book — a project that I have done online every year since the inception of websites such as Shutterfly. The books line up next to the “old school” albums of yesteryear holding all the memories of my life and times, each one given a chapter number, the years the pictures represent, and a note about the photo. Each son has a collection of albums from birth to college. There is one album devoted to my family tree and my childhood years — only one because photos were sparsely taken in those days.

Valley Life: Mazama December 11, 2025 by Shelley Smith Jones Just this week I started my 2025 photo book — a project that I have done online every year since the inception of websites such as Shutterfly. The books line up next to the “old school” albums of yesteryear holding all the memories o...

The Town of Twisp is almost ready to flip the switch on a $1.1 million solar-powered battery storage system at town hall...
12/14/2025

The Town of Twisp is almost ready to flip the switch on a $1.1 million solar-powered battery storage system at town hall, which will reduce the town’s energy costs and carbon footprint while also making it more disaster-ready.

Twisp Civic Building’s solar, battery installation is nearly completed December 11, 2025 by Ralph Schwartz Photo by Ralph SchwartzMichiel Zuidweg of MZ Solar Consulting, who oversees the Twisp Civic Building solar power project, explains the battery storage system Monday (Dec. 8) on a town-owned l...

Rather than taking a chair in the audience at last week’s Methow Trails Film Festival in the Winthrop Barn, I lurked in ...
12/14/2025

Rather than taking a chair in the audience at last week’s Methow Trails Film Festival in the Winthrop Barn, I lurked in the back with the rest of the wall-leaners. After several films, however, I decided to make myself comfortable on the stairs for a while.

Valley Life: Winthrop December 11, 2025 by Ashley Lodato Rather than taking a chair in the audience at last week’s Methow Trails Film Festival in the Winthrop Barn, I lurked in the back with the rest of the wall-leaners. After several films, however, I decided to make myself comfortable on the sta...

Room One’s physical presence in Twisp — and its impact in the community — is expanding this month, as the nonprofit open...
12/14/2025

Room One’s physical presence in Twisp — and its impact in the community — is expanding this month, as the nonprofit opens a second building on Lincoln Street that will enable it to offer new programs as well as a supportive gathering place for clients.

Room One opens new building to meet need December 11, 2025 by Ralph Schwartz Photo by Ralph SchwartzJess Russell, left, and Kelly Edwards of Room One stand in the nonprofit’s teaching kitchen, part of a new building on Lincoln Street in Twisp that opens this month. Room One will be able to expand ...

With whatever is happening on the national stage at the behest of billionaires, it is more important than ever to suppor...
12/13/2025

With whatever is happening on the national stage at the behest of billionaires, it is more important than ever to support each other and shop local. The Methow Valley is rich with creators and producers of fine products: books, clothing, jewelry, culinary, tools, and the list goes on. If you are looking for gift ideas, here are a few of my favorite things:

Valley Life: Lower Valley December 11, 2025 by Joanna Bastian With whatever is happening on the national stage at the behest of billionaires, it is more important than ever to support each other and shop local. The Methow Valley is rich with creators and producers of fine products: books, clothing,....

The first week of basketball for the Liberty Bell High School boys provided some highs after a slow start at Tonasket, w...
12/13/2025

The first week of basketball for the Liberty Bell High School boys provided some highs after a slow start at Tonasket, with convincing wins at Omak on Thursday and over Cle Elum-Roslyn in the Liberty Bell home opener on Saturday.

Mountain Lion boys show early-season promise with big wins December 11, 2025 by Rick Lewis Photo by Rick LewisLiberty Bell’s Bodie Thomson bulled his way to the basket in the Mountain Lions’ win over Cle Elum-Roslyn. The first week of basketball for the Liberty Bell High School boys provided som...

Through grants and contributions from sustaining donors, the Winthrop Rink has raised more than $2 million for a new ref...
12/13/2025

Through grants and contributions from sustaining donors, the Winthrop Rink has raised more than $2 million for a new refrigeration system to guarantee quality ice during winter, along with other improvements including new lighting, player safety measures, and a backup Zamboni.

Rink’s ‘On Thin Ice’ campaign in final stages December 11, 2025 by Ann McCreary Photo courtesy of Ryan T. Bell/Winthrop RinkThe Winthrop Rink is undergoing $2.5 million in improvements funded by grants and donations, but still needs to raise about $261,000 to cover costs of the upgrades. Fundr...

Despite challenging conditions, Methow Valley biathletes made an impressive showing last weekend at SilverStar’s Soverei...
12/12/2025

Despite challenging conditions, Methow Valley biathletes made an impressive showing last weekend at SilverStar’s Sovereign Lake in British Columbia.

Methow Valley biathletes launch 2025-26 season at Sovereign Lake December 11, 2025 by Methow Valley News Photo courtesy of Brenda YahraesChloe Kolman, foreground, was one several Methow Valley biathletes who claimed a first-place finish in last weekend’s competition at Sovereign Lake in British Co...

The annual Poetry Out Loud competition for students at Liberty Bell High School and the Independent Learning Center (ILC...
12/12/2025

The annual Poetry Out Loud competition for students at Liberty Bell High School and the Independent Learning Center (ILC) is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17, at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp. The free event starts at 6 p.m.; donations will be accepted at the door.

Poetry Out Loud returns on Dec. 17 December 11, 2025 by Methow Valley News The annual Poetry Out Loud competition for students at Liberty Bell High School and the Independent Learning Center (ILC) is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17, at The Merc Playhouse in Twisp. The free event starts at 6 p.m.; d...

The Liberty Bell High School boys’ wrestling team officially opened the 2025 season with an impressive team title at the...
12/12/2025

The Liberty Bell High School boys’ wrestling team officially opened the 2025 season with an impressive team title at the Omak Invitational on Saturday.

LBHS wrestlers roll to title at Omak Invitational December 11, 2025 by Rick Lewis Photo by Rck LewisLiberty Bell’s Javier Lopez-Velasco (in green-and-white singlet), wrestling at 138 pounds, took second place at the Omak Invitational last weekend. The Liberty Bell High School boys’ wrestling tea...

A Mazama man charged with three felonies after police say he damaged the entrance to Rosauers in Twisp on Nov. 30, and t...
12/12/2025

A Mazama man charged with three felonies after police say he damaged the entrance to Rosauers in Twisp on Nov. 30, and then led them on a low-speed chase before being apprehended, will be evaluated in the Okanogan County Jail for his competency to stand trial.

Competency evaluation ordered for defendant in Rosauers crash December 11, 2025 by Ralph Schwartz Mazama man remains in county jail charged with 3 felony counts  A Mazama man charged with three felonies after police say he damaged the entrance to Rosauers in Twisp on Nov. 30, and then led them on a...

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