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Congressional Rep. Dan Newhouse (R, 4th Dist.) has announced that he will not run for re-election next year.
12/30/2025

Congressional Rep. Dan Newhouse (R, 4th Dist.) has announced that he will not run for re-election next year.

Rep. Dan Newhouse will not seek re-election December 25, 2025 by Marcy Stamper Dan Newhouse Congressional Rep. Dan Newhouse (R, 4th Dist.) has announced that he will not run for re-election next year. Newhouse is in his sixth term representing the vast district, which covers central Washington from....

A new peer support group for middle school students ages 11-13 will launch in January in the Methow Valley.
12/29/2025

A new peer support group for middle school students ages 11-13 will launch in January in the Methow Valley.

Youth peer support group for middle-schoolers will start in January December 25, 2025 by Ashley Lodato Photo courtesy of Sasha SwerdloffSasha Swerdloff, a marriage and family therapist, says her new program is aimed at kids ages 11-13. ‘Belong and Be You’ connects kids A new peer support group f...

Earlier this year a friend casually mentioned that she doesn’t feel like she has to clean up the house when I’m coming o...
12/29/2025

Earlier this year a friend casually mentioned that she doesn’t feel like she has to clean up the house when I’m coming over. I considered it both a compliment and a gift. So much is contained in that little nugget of knowledge. First, I’m always relieved by others’ admission that their houses aren’t always tidy. Second, I appreciate that she knows I won’t judge her — about her house or about anything else. And finally, it’s a mutual acknowledgement that she and I are secure enough in our friendship that things like tidy houses don’t matter.

Valley Life: Winthrop December 25, 2025 by Ashley Lodato Earlier this year a friend casually mentioned that she doesn’t feel like she has to clean up the house when I’m coming over. I considered it both a compliment and a gift. So much is contained in that little nugget of knowledge. First, I’...

Much more laughter than tears filled a standing-room-only Methow Valley Community Center gym on Dec. 14, at an event to ...
12/29/2025

Much more laughter than tears filled a standing-room-only Methow Valley Community Center gym on Dec. 14, at an event to celebrate the full-to-the-brim life of Bill Hottell. Hottell had died Nov. 9 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane after a stroke. He was 87.

Friends gather to celebrate ‘The Wily Odysseus’ December 25, 2025 by Ralph Schwartz Photo by Ralph SchwartzSome 400 people attended a gathering Dec. 14 at the Methow Valley Community Center gym to share memories of Bill Hottell, who died Nov. 9 at the age of 87. Bill and his wife, Diana Hottell,...

My partner, Kevin Nielsen, and I took the opportunity of an open afternoon to purchase a permit at the ranger station an...
12/28/2025

My partner, Kevin Nielsen, and I took the opportunity of an open afternoon to purchase a permit at the ranger station and drive up Loup Loup Pass in search of a tree for Christmas, or, as my family often calls it, Solstmas, matching the common holiday traditions with the significance of getting to the darkest time of the year and passing through it.

Valley Life: Twisp December 25, 2025 by Methow Valley News My partner, Kevin Nielsen, and I took the opportunity of an open afternoon to purchase a permit at the ranger station and drive up Loup Loup Pass in search of a tree for Christmas, or, as my family often calls it, Solstmas, matching the comm...

A winter-season trail bridge over Cub Creek made from a converted trailer has been repositioned to ensure its tires don’...
12/28/2025

A winter-season trail bridge over Cub Creek made from a converted trailer has been repositioned to ensure its tires don’t come into contact with the creek.

Trail bridge moved to protect Cub Creek December 25, 2025 by Marcy Stamper Photo by Marcy StamperA repurposed trailer now serves as a seasonal bridge over Cub Creek, allowing winter access to the Methow Trails network. A winter-season trail bridge over Cub Creek made from a converted trailer has bee...

Glass is still being recycled at Methow Recycles, but what happens to that glass is changing, and that means there will ...
12/28/2025

Glass is still being recycled at Methow Recycles, but what happens to that glass is changing, and that means there will be an extra fee to recycle it starting Jan. 1.

Methow Recycles will charge extra for glass beginning next year December 25, 2025 by Marcy Stamper Glass is still being recycled at Methow Recycles, but what happens to that glass is changing, and that means there will be an extra fee to recycle it starting Jan. 1. For a dozen years, glass was crush...

When we look outside and see islands of green grass steadily gaining on the thin layer of snow, we conclude that this is...
12/27/2025

When we look outside and see islands of green grass steadily gaining on the thin layer of snow, we conclude that this is not the Mazama December we have become accustomed to.

Valley Life: Mazama December 25, 2025 by Shelley Smith Jones When we look outside and see islands of green grass steadily gaining on the thin layer of snow, we conclude that this is not the Mazama December we have become accustomed to. There is the positive outcome that there is less shoveling, lowe...

Defending state 2B Champs Richie Lara and Yolo Paz led the Liberty Bell High School boys to a top 10 finish at the Best ...
12/27/2025

Defending state 2B Champs Richie Lara and Yolo Paz led the Liberty Bell High School boys to a top 10 finish at the Best of the West wrestling tournament in Pasco over the weekend.

Grapplers Lara, Belsby earn tourney wins December 25, 2025 by Rick Lewis Photo by Mazie GibbLiberty Bell’s Maeve Belsby, left, took first place in the 110-pound division at the Grand Coulee Powerhouse tournament last weekend. Defending state 2B Champs Richie Lara and Yolo Paz led the Liberty Bell ...

Liberty Bell High School junior Orlo Parkinson took first place for the second consecutive year in the school’s 2025 Poe...
12/27/2025

Liberty Bell High School junior Orlo Parkinson took first place for the second consecutive year in the school’s 2025 Poetry Out Loud contest last week at The Merc Playhouse.

Parkinson repeats as Poetry Out Loud winner December 25, 2025 by Methow Valley News Photos by Don NelsonFrom left, competitors in the 2025 Poetry Out Loud contest at The Merc Playhouse last week were Liam Kiefer, Firn Pepper, Aliyah Odion, third-place finisher Elliot Pixie-Plott, second-place finish...

The Winthrop town council honored outgoing Mayor Sally Ranzau with a plaque and a town vest for her dedication over the ...
12/27/2025

The Winthrop town council honored outgoing Mayor Sally Ranzau with a plaque and a town vest for her dedication over the past eight years. Ranzau swore in incoming Mayor Robert Grim at the end of the meeting on Wednesday (Dec. 17).

Robert Grim sworn in as Winthrop mayor December 25, 2025 by Marcy Stamper Photo by Marcy StamperRobert Grim, left, was sworn in as Winthrop’s next mayor by outgoing Mayor Sally Ranzau at last week’s Town Council meeting. Sally Ranzau steps down after 8 years The Winthrop town council honored out...

Merry Christmas from the Misao family. Lucky for you I’m the only Misao in my family so this should be short and free of...
12/27/2025

Merry Christmas from the Misao family. Lucky for you I’m the only Misao in my family so this should be short and free of drama. We’ll see. And yes, I said “Christmas” instead of “holiday” because I don’t care.

SueReal – The Misao family annual Christmas letter December 25, 2025 by Sue Misao Merry Christmas from the Misao family. Lucky for you I’m the only Misao in my family so this should be short and free of drama. We’ll see. And yes, I said “Christmas” instead of “holiday” because I don’...

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