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Okanogan County will get through the next year with relatively few layoffs, although all department heads have been inst...
12/08/2025

Okanogan County will get through the next year with relatively few layoffs, although all department heads have been instructed to identify positions to be cut in 2027.

Okanogan County plans to lay off workers in 2027 to fill budget holes December 4, 2025 by Marcy Stamper Cuts will have impact on several departments Okanogan County will get through the next year with relatively few layoffs, although all department heads have been instructed to identify positions to...

The Methow Conservancy announced the 2025 winners of its annual Conservation Awards at its First Tuesday event this week...
12/08/2025

The Methow Conservancy announced the 2025 winners of its annual Conservation Awards at its First Tuesday event this week.

Methow Conservancy announces 2025 Conservation Award winners December 4, 2025 by Methow Valley News Photos courtesy of Methow Conservancy The 2025 winners of The Methow Conservancy’s Conservations awards are, above left, Char Alkire; below left, Fred Wert; and right, Scott Fitkin. The Methow Conse...

When more than 100 singers and musicians take the stage at Cascadia Music’s annual Holiday Concert next week in the Meth...
12/07/2025

When more than 100 singers and musicians take the stage at Cascadia Music’s annual Holiday Concert next week in the Methow Valley Community Center’s recently refurbished gym, it will be to present one of the biggest and most complex concerts the organization has ever produced.

Cascadia Music’s annual Holiday Concert unites valley community December 4, 2025 by Ashley Lodato /Local musicians, singers, audiences will be familiar with each other When more than 100 singers and musicians take the stage at Cascadia Music’s annual Holiday Concert next week in the Methow Valle...

Although some pledged grants fell through, professional trail crews were laid off, and overall uncertainty upended plans...
12/07/2025

Although some pledged grants fell through, professional trail crews were laid off, and overall uncertainty upended plans, a lot of local trail work was accomplished this year, with more than 250 miles of trails cleared and several bridges and other infrastructure built.

Trail work continues despite challenges December 4, 2025 by Marcy Stamper Photo by Marcy Stamper The new Cub Creek trailhead, which will provide year-round access to the Rendezvous area, will be available for use this winter. Staff, volunteers clear more than 250 miles Although some pledged grants f...

The Twisp Town Council found it had some leftovers last week, even before Thanksgiving Day.
12/06/2025

The Twisp Town Council found it had some leftovers last week, even before Thanksgiving Day.

New police force a Twisp priority in 2026 December 4, 2025 by Ralph Schwartz Vacant chief position draws more interest The Twisp Town Council found it had some leftovers last week, even before Thanksgiving Day. That would be leftover funding from this year, which the council will carry into 2026 whe...

Molly Filer, who will be sworn in as Twisp’s newest town council member on Tuesday (Dec. 9), straddles two identities in...
12/06/2025

Molly Filer, who will be sworn in as Twisp’s newest town council member on Tuesday (Dec. 9), straddles two identities in the Methow Valley. She’s both a local and a newcomer.

Molly Filer, pioneer family descendant, to join Twisp Town Council this month December 4, 2025 by Ralph Schwartz Photo by Ralph Schwartz Molly Filer stands outside her Twisp home on Nov. 12. Filer, the descendant of a Methow Valley homesteader, will join the Twisp Town Council Tuesday (Dec. 9). Vall...

When Kyle Erickson started as the head coach of Liberty Bell Hgh School’s struggling wrestling program in 2022, he had o...
12/06/2025

When Kyle Erickson started as the head coach of Liberty Bell Hgh School’s struggling wrestling program in 2022, he had one thing in mind: Guide the program back into regional respectability. Numbers were down, especially coming out of the COVID pandemic year of 2020-21.

LBHS wrestlers look to maintain momentum December 4, 2025 by Rick Lewis Photos by Rick Lewis Maeve Belsby stared down an opponent at the 2025 Mat Classic. When Kyle Erickson started as the head coach of Liberty Bell Hgh School’s struggling wrestling program in 2022, he had one thing in mind: Guide...

What began as a holiday diversion on a family farm in Iowa in 1960 has become an annual tradition played out on Thanksgi...
12/05/2025

What began as a holiday diversion on a family farm in Iowa in 1960 has become an annual tradition played out on Thanksgiving Day in a Methow Valley back yard.

Turkey Bowl 2025 keeps Woodruff family Thanksgiving tradition alive December 4, 2025 by Rick Lewis Photo by Kent Woodruff Tim Lewis improvised at the quarterback position in the 2025 Turkey Bowl. What began as a holiday diversion on a family farm in Iowa in 1960 has become an annual tradition played...

In what will be a game changer for Okanogan County’s transit system, TranGO in November won a $9.24 million federal gran...
12/05/2025

In what will be a game changer for Okanogan County’s transit system, TranGO in November won a $9.24 million federal grant to build a new transit center, with office space and a maintenance facility.

TranGO wins $9.24M grant for transit center December 4, 2025 by Ralph Schwartz Agency overcame feud between state, feds In what will be a game changer for Okanogan County’s transit system, TranGO in November won a $9.24 million federal grant to build a new transit center, with office space and a m...

A driver smashed through the main entrance of Rosauers in Twisp early Sunday morning (Nov. 30), causing an undetermined ...
12/05/2025

A driver smashed through the main entrance of Rosauers in Twisp early Sunday morning (Nov. 30), causing an undetermined amount of damage and diverting customers to the store’s deli entrance, according to a Rosauers employee.

Vehicle rams Rosauers entrance December 4, 2025 by Ralph Schwartz Photo by Don Nelson The main entrance to the Rosauers grocery store in Twisp was closed after a vehicle drove into the doors on Sunday morning (Nov. 30). Suspect charged in similar incident at Pardner’s this year A driver smashed th...

The North Cascades Highway will close for the winter season at 6 p.m. on Thursday, (Dec. 4), due to conditions and avala...
12/04/2025

The North Cascades Highway will close for the winter season at 6 p.m. on Thursday, (Dec. 4), due to conditions and avalanche risk, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Tuesday.

North Cascades Highway closes Thursday December 4, 2025 by Methow Valley News The North Cascades Highway will close for the winter season at 6 p.m. on Thursday, (Dec. 4), due to conditions and avalanche risk, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Tuesday. Rainy Pass and...

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