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
Legal Notice:
Public Hearing: Okanogan County Cemetery District #1 (Sullivan Cemetery ) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Winthrop at 6:00pm in the Barn small meeting room to consider and approve their current expense budget for the 2027 calendar year, Questions/comments can be sent to Okanogan County Cemetery District #1, Sullivan Cemetery, POB 711, Twisp, WA 98856.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 7, 14, 2026
State Environmental Policy Act
Determination of NonSignificance
Date of Issuance: 10/2/2026
Lead Agency: Town of Winthrop
Agency Contact: Rocklynn Culp, Town Planner, planner@townofwinthrop.com, 509-996-2320
Description of Proposal: The project involves rehabilitation of the Town of Winthrop’s municipal supply Well #2 including replacement of the existing well house and equipment and backup power generation for Well #1.
Applicant: Town of Winthrop
Location of Proposal: 208 White Avenue, 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 21, 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
Date: October 2, 2026
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 7, 2026
NOTICE OF QUORUM ATTENDING HOSPITAL EVENT
A quorum of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners may be present at a ribbon cutting ceremony and meeting with Washington State Department of Health Secretary Dennis Worsham on Friday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Three Rivers Hospital, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster. This is not a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, and no decisions regarding hospital business will be made during this event.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 7, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Unincorporated Areas of Okanogan County, Washington, Case No. 25-10-0764P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 7, 14, 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
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST
In accordance with RCW 29A.12.130 and WAC 434-335, a Logic and Accuracy test will be conducted on the Okanogan County vote counting equipment. The test will be held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office 2:00 PM, October 13th, 2026.
At that time a “test deck” of ballots will be run through the vote tabulating equipment. The test is designed to check the ballot tabulating and precinct programming.
A test deck will be scanned and resolved at the time of the Logic and Accuracy Test.
The test is open to the public.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 7, 2026 MVN0122
Public Notice
Seeking Resumes and Letters of Interest
Okanogan County Planning Commission
The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners is seeking resumes and letters of interest from qualified individuals interested in serving on the Okanogan County Planning Commission, a seven-member advisory body.
The current vacancy is for a representative of County Commissioner District #2. Applicants must reside within District #2, which includes the communities of Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp, Carlton, Methow, Pateros, and Brewster. A County Commissioner District map is available on the Okanogan County website.
The Planning Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Planning Department and the Board of County Commissioners. Responsibilities include reviewing and providing recommendations on land use matters, assisting with the preparation and revision of the County’s Comprehensive Plan, evaluating proposed amendments to local land use regulations such as zoning and subdivision codes, and reviewing development proposals.
Planning Commissioners serve four-year terms and meet regularly on the fourth Monday of each month.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a resume and letter of interest to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office, 123 5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840, or by email to Stacy Nicole McClellan at smcclellan@okanogancounty.gov
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 7, 14, 2026 MVN0123
Notice of Final SEPA Determination and Hearing Date
CUP 2026-9 GM Land #3 Cannabis Expansion
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Kyle Walter on behalf of GM Land Company LLC to modify the original cannabis approval to bring the location into compliance with Okanogan County regulations and expand the existing use. There are currently two permitted cannabis locations; 169 Greenacres Rd unit A and J. Unit A is a tier 1 outdoor producer processor and Unit J is a tier 2 outdoor producer processor. The proposal is to add two new processing units for a total of four cannabis facilities and add additional structures in units A and J and change Unit J from a tier 2 to a tier 3. Two new addresses will be applied for new unit 1 and new unit 2. Units A will be tier 1 indoor/outdoor year round producer/processors and will have 10 structures totaling 12,516 sq ft. Unit J will be a tier 3 indoor/outdoor year round producer/processor with a 1,000 gal propane tank and will have 18 structures totaling 27,812 sq ft. The cannabis production will be indoor year-round and outdoor from May – October. New unit 1 will be a processor in an existing Ag Exempt building that will be changed to a commercial building totaling 2,400 sq ft. new unit 2 will be a processor in an unpermitted building totaling 128 sq ft. Unit A and J share a 400 amp single phase service. New unit 1 has a 400 amp single phase service. New unit 2 has an existing 40 amps of power. Operating hours will be from 7 am to 5 pm. Water will be provided by the Okanogan Irrigation District through water license agreements for year round use and from a water right for seasonal use. The site is located at 169 Greenacres Rd units A and J near Riverside WA on tax parcel number 3426020017 containing 5.75 acres.
According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a final environmental mitigated determination of non-significance (MDNS) for this proposal. This decision may be appealed in accordance with OCC 14.04.220. Appeals must be made in writing to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840. Appeals must be submitted or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on October 22, 2026. Appeals shall state with specificity the elements of the environmental checklist and resulting determination the appellant finds objectionable and shall state the reason therefore. Appeals must include the $2,622.00 appeal fee. Appeals are heard in front of the hearing examiner. The public hearing for this project is scheduled for November 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room. Project comments can be submitted up to the hearing date and testimony may be given at the hearing. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final decision. You can attend the meeting in person or through Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242002976291622?p=JrAHKFu8QmliuWxJ8h Meeting ID: 242 002 976 291 622 Passcode: Ho96ge6g 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, October 7, 2026 MVN0124
Notice of Final SEPA Determination and Hearing Date
CUP 2026-7 GM Land #2 Cannabis Expansion
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Kyle Walter on behalf of GM Land Company LLC to modify the original cannabis approval to bring the location into compliance with Okanogan County regulations and expand the existing use. There are currently five permitted cannabis locations; 169 Greenacres Rd unit E, F, G, H and I. Units E through H are tier 3 producer/processors and unit I is a processor. The proposal is to allow units E through H to be tier 3 indoor/outdoor year round producer/processors, add additional structures, add two septic systems and reduce the fence size of unit F to permit the two unpermitted residences. Two new addresses will be applied for the residences. The cannabis production will be indoor year-round and outdoor from May – October. Unit E will have 52 building’s totaling 84,406 sq ft. Unit F will have 41 structures totaling 54,640 sq ft. Unit G will have 45 structures totaling 57,718 sq ft. Unit H will have 46 structures totaling 58,378 sq ft. Unit I will be unchanged and has 1 structure totaling 144 sq ft. Two new septic systems will be placed in Units G and E. Two existing septic systems are in unit H and near the two unpermitted residences. Units E through H will have one 1,000 gallon propane tank and a 3,000 liter Co2 Tank and have existing 800 amps 480V three phase service from PUD. One new 200 amp single phase services will be applied for through PUD for the two unpermitted residences. Operating hours will be from 7 am to 5 pm. Water will be provided by the Okanogan Irrigation District through water license agreements for year round use and from a water right for seasonal use. The site is located at 169 Greenacres Rd units E through I near Riverside WA on tax parcel number 3426024009 containing 20 acres.
According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a final environmental mitigated determination of non-significance (MDNS) for this proposal. This decision may be appealed in accordance with OCC 14.04.220. Appeals must be made in writing to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840. Appeals must be submitted or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on October 22, 2026. Appeals shall state with specificity the elements of the environmental checklist and resulting determination the appellant finds objectionable and shall state the reason therefore. Appeals must include the $2,622.00 appeal fee. Appeals are heard in front of the hearing examiner. The public hearing for this project is scheduled for November 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room. Project comments can be submitted up to the hearing date and testimony may be given at the hearing. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final decision. You can attend the meeting in person or through Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242002976291622?p=JrAHKFu8QmliuWxJ8h Meeting ID: 242 002 976 291 622 Passcode: Ho96ge6g 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, October 7, 2026 MVN0125
Notice of Final SEPA Determination and Hearing Date
CUP 2026-6 GM Land #1 Cannabis Expansion
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Kyle Walter on behalf of GM Land Company LLC to modify the original cannabis approval to expand the existing use. There are currently three permitted cannabis locations; 169 Greenacres Rd unit B, C and D. The proposal is to split all three units creating a total of six units on the parcel, add additional structures, add additional septic systems and move fencing of existing unit C to create an area for a residence. Four new addresses will be applied for. All six units will be tier 3 indoor/outdoor year round producer/processors. The cannabis production will be indoor year-round and outdoor from May – October. Unit B1 will have 34 building’s totaling 55,300 sq ft. Unit B2 will have 21 structures totaling 42,732 sq ft. Unit C1 will have 25 structures totaling 50,532 sq ft. Unit C2 will have 26 structures totaling 61,832 sq ft. Unit D1 will have 27 structures totaling 49,512 sq ft. Unit D2 will have 17 structures totaling 66,632 sq ft. Five new septic systems will be placed in Units B2, C1, C2, D1 and for the residence. All six unit will have one 1,000 gallon propane tank and a 3,000 liter Co2 Tank. The existing three units have 800 amps 480V three phase service from PUD. Four new 200 amp single phase services will be applied for through PUD for units B2, C2, D2 and the new residence. Operating hours will be from 7 am to 5 pm. Water will be provided by the Okanogan Irrigation District through water license agreements for year round use and through a water right for seasonal use. The site is located at 169 Greenacres Rd units B through D near Riverside WA on tax parcel number 3426020018 containing 18.43 acres.
According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a final environmental mitigated determination of non-significance (MDNS) for this proposal. This decision may be appealed in accordance with OCC 14.04.220. Appeals must be made in writing to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner, 123 5th Ave N Ste. 130, Okanogan, WA 98840. Appeals must be submitted or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on October 22, 2026. Appeals shall state with specificity the elements of the environmental checklist and resulting determination the appellant finds objectionable and shall state the reason therefore. Appeals must include the $2,622.00 appeal fee. Appeals are heard in front of the hearing examiner. The public hearing for this project is scheduled for November 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room. Project comments can be submitted up to the hearing date and testimony may be given at the hearing. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final decision. You can attend the meeting in person or through Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242002976291622?p=JrAHKFu8QmliuWxJ8h Meeting ID: 242 002 976 291 622 Passcode: Ho96ge6g 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, October 7, 2026 MVN0126
PUBLIC NOTICE
OKANOGAN COUNTY HOUSING COALITION
2027 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
THE HOUSING COALITION FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
The Okanogan County Housing Coalition is accepting proposals for projects and services that support affordable housing and homeless housing programs within Okanogan County. Funding is available through the Coalition’s Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Funds.
Eligible agencies and organizations are invited to submit proposals for consideration. Applications and additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Rena Shawver
Okanogan County Community Acton Council
Community Housing Lead
RenaS@occac.com
Completed proposals must be submitted no later than (Noon) 12:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026. Late submissions may not be considered.
The Okanogan County Housing Coalition reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to award funding in a manner deemed to be in the best interest of the Coalition and the residents of Okanogan County.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 7, 14, 2026 MVN0127
Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing and SEPA Appeal
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 has been rescheduled to December 10, 2026 at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room.
CUP 2023-9 submitted by Lloyd Logging Inc. is to permit the expansion of an existing gravel pit. The existing pit is 10 acres, the applicant is proposing to expand the pit with an additional 41.84 acres. The total acreage will be 51.84. The pit is for gravel and will include rock crushing. The proposed hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dust control for the rock crusher will be water provided by an exempt well. The dust control material Earthbind will be used to control dust on internal roads. Either the existing access at mile post 191.2 or a new access at mile post 190.9 off of Hwy 20 will be used for transporting the material off the parcel. The site is located off of Hwy 20 near Winthrop WA on tax parcel number 3521334007.
The hearing will be done in three phases.
Phase 1 will be the SEPA appeal of the SEPA determination made July 29, 2026 (SEPA determination) filed by Lloyd Logging. The parties to this appeal are Lloyd Logging as Appellant and Okanogan County. There will be no general public testimony for phase 1.
Phase 2 is the appeal of the same SEPA determination filed by the neighbors. The parties to this appeal are the Neighbors as Appellants, Okanogan County and Lloyd Logging as the Applicant. There will be no general public testimony for phase 2.
Phase 3 is the hearing on the underlying CUP permit application. The participants are Lloyd Logging as the Applicant, Okanogan County and the public. General public testimony will be allowed at the CUP portion of the hearing.
The public written CUP project comment has been reopened by the hearing’s examiner. Public written comments submission deadline is December 7, 2026 by 5 p.m. Late submissions will not be made a part of the record.
You can attend the meeting in person or through Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/216000114035880?p=6cNslsA66a2Kal3U5j Meeting ID: 216 000 114 035 880 Passcode: jX6Lo6bm. 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, October 7,2026 MVN0128
