Back in the game

Irrigation district seeks solutions for survival

By Ann McCreary
The Methow Valley Irrigation District must make significant changes in the way it operates in order to survive, and district directors are working through the details of a $9 million construction project aimed at

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PUD gears up for powerline bids as state weighs appeal

By Marcy Stamper
The PUD is readying requests for construction bids while the state and Conservation Northwest are evaluating their legal options, following a court ruling last week that the utility can condemn state land to build

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Fire season may be early, report says

By Ann McCreary
Warmer than normal temperatures and ongoing drought are expected to produce a wildfire season that begins earlier than normal in many areas of the West, including much of Washington state.

A monthly Fire

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Rivers start to drop as temps fall off

By Marcy Stamper
As expected, the Okanogan River near Tonasket experienced minor to moderate flooding over the weekend and the flood warning is still in place.

The Okanogan River is still above 17 feet near Tonasket and is

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Twin Lakes water-storage report under study

By Marcy Stamper
The initial analysis of a proposal to restore water in Big and Little Twin lakes by pumping it from the Methow River and storing it in the lakes has found the project would not affect the river or endangered

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Candidate filings due by Friday

Potential candidates for town council positions in Twisp and Winthrop, and for the boards or commissions of the Methow Valley School District, Okanogan County Fire District 6, Cemetery Districts 1 and 2, and Hospital District 1, have until Friday

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