Public Hearing:
Okanogan County Cemetery District 2 (Beaver Creek Cemetery) will hold its regular monthly Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Cascade Bible Church, 1119 E. Methow Valley Hwy, Twisp, WA. The Board will consider and approve the 2027 calendar-year budget.
Submit questions or comments to Okanogan County Cemetery District 2 by mail at P.O. Box 1293, Twisp, WA 98856; by email at beavercreek2009@gmail.com; or by phone at (509) 846-5231.
Board of Commissioners
Beaver Creek Cemetery
Okanogan County Cemetery District 2
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 23, 30, 2026
TOWN OF WINTHROP
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT & SEPA DNS
WIN SSDP 26-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Waxwing Properties LLC, 7032 2nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, has submitted application for a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to redevelop the property at 131 Riverside Avenue. The existing house has been demolished, and the applicant proposes constructing a small hotel with parking. The project is within the shoreline area of the Chewuch River, within the urban/high intensity shoreline designation. No structures will be placed within the first 25’ landward of ordinary high-water mark (“conservancy” designation). The project is located on parcels 3421020019, 2780021000, and 2780021201 in the Town of Winthrop.
Information Available: A JARPA form, SEPA Checklist and other application materials are on file at Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Ave. Persons wishing to view project information or receive notice of the action taken on the application may contact Winthrop Town Hall between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. For further information contact Rocklynn Culp at (509) 996-2320.
SEPA Determination: A threshold Determination of Nonsignificance was issued for the project on September 21, 2026. The Town of Winthrop (lead agency) has determined that this project does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after reviewing a completed environmental checklist and other information on file at Winthrop Town Hall. This information is available to the public on request. The DNS has been issued under WAC 197-11-340(2).
Comment Period: All persons are welcome to submit written comments concerning this application and the related SEPA Checklist and Threshold Determination. The comment period for the SEPA Checklist and Threshold Determination ends on October 21, 2026. Comments or requests for notification of the action taken on the shoreline permit application must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm, November 7, 2026. Submit all comments to the Town Planner, Town of Winthrop, PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862 or by email to planner@townofwinthrop.com.
This notice is given pursuant to RCW 90.58.140, Winthrop Shoreline Master Program Chapter 7.09 & Winthrop Municipal Code Chapter 19.06.
DATED: September 21, 2026
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 30 & October 7, 2026
State Environmental Policy Act
Determination of NonSignificance
Date of Issuance: 9/30/2026
Lead Agency: Town of Winthrop
Agency Contact: Rocklynn Culp, Town Planner, planner@townofwinthrop.com, 509-996-2320
Description of Proposal: The project involves design of a new wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) on a Town-owned parcel adjacent to the existing lagoons The existing lagoon system will be taken offline after the new WWTF is operational. Biosolids removal and lagoon decommissioning will occur at that time and are included as part of the overall project scope. The new facility will include an oxidation ditch, mechanical dewatering of solids, and drying beds, providing modernized wastewater treatment for the Town. The new facility will occupy approximately 1.5 acres, replacing the existing lagoons and associated infrastructure.
Applicant: Town of Winthrop
Location of Proposal: 906 Main St, Winthrop WA, 98862, Okanogan, Township 34N, Range 21E, Section 11. ¼ and Section 02.
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency.
This information is available at: Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Ave, Winthrop, WA
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date of issuance. Comments must be submitted by: October 14, 2026, at 4PM.
Responsible Official: Rocklynn Culp
Position/Title: Town Planner
Address: 206 Riverside Ave/ PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA, 98862
Phone: 509-996-2320
Email: planner@townofwinthrop.com
September 25, 2026
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 30, 2026
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of Sylvia J. Smith, Deceased
No. 19-4-00111-24
NOTICE OF HEARING On FINAL REPORT under RCW 11.76.040, 010
NOTICE is hereby given that J. Bart Bradshaw, as personal representative of the above estate, has filed in the office of the clerk of the above court the Final Report and Petition for Decree of Distribution (the “Final Report”). The Final Report will be heard on October 14, 2026, at 10:00 am, in the courtroom of the Superior Court of Okanogan County, Washington, at which time and place any person interested in the above estate may appear and file objections to and contest the Final Report.
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for Personal Representative: Natalie N. Kuehler, WSBA #50322, The Kuehler Law Firm, PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 19-4-00111-24
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 30, 2026
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Okanogan Council of Governments 2027 to 2032 Regional
Transportation Improvement Program
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public meeting regarding the Okanogan Council of Governments Regional Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2027 through 2032 will be held in the conference room at the TranGO office at 303 2nd Ave S Ste A in Okanogan, Washington at 5:00 P.M. on October 12, 2026. An agenda item is to discuss and adopt the 2027-2032 Regional Transportation Improvement Program.
All interested parties may be heard in this matter. Please send written comments to Amie Staggs at Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234-A, Second Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840 or astaggs@okanogancounty.gov.
Dated this 21st day of September 2026, at Okanogan, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 30 & October 7, 2026 MVN0118
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Short Plat Alteration 2026-2 “Erkela”
Proponent: Ian Jefferds
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 calendar days of the publication date, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA, pursuant to OCC 16.45.010 An appeal must include the $2622.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 30, 2026 MVN0119
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 9105000013, 9105018400 & 9105000016)
Proponent: Veranda Beach Partnership
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $2,622.00 appeal fee. Appeals are heard in front of the hearing examiner.
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 30, 2026 MVN0120
Notice of Canceled Public Hearing and SEPA Appeal hearing date
CUP 2023-9 Lloyd Logging Gravel Pit Expansion
Notice is hereby given that the hearing date for Lloyd Logging Gravel Pit Expansion CUP 2023-9 that was scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room has been canceled. A new notice of hearing date and time will be published at a later date. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Pam Wyllson 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122 pwyllson@okanogancounty.gov
Published in the Methow Valley News, September 30, 2026 MVN0121
