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
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
PUBLIC NOTICE
The NCW Libraries Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 15, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person in the Board Room at 16 N. Columbia Street, Wenatchee, and virtually. The public are welcome to attend.
To attend virtually, email board@ncwlibraries.org.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 2026
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING
ZONING VARIANCE
FILE ID#: WIN ZV 26-1
TAX PARCEL # 2790020200
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Don Willson, PO Box 96, Winthrop, WA 98862 has submitted application for a zoning variance under Winthrop Municipal Code (WMC) Section 17.36.040 and Title 19. The request would allow construction of a carport 5’ from the front property line as part of the construction of new home at 911 Perry Ave. The setback established in Zoning Code is 10’. The property is located in the R-1 zoning district.
Public Hearing: The Town Council will hold an open record hearing on the application on November 4, 2026, at 6:05 pm, at the Winthrop Auditorium (the Barn), 51 Highway 20, Winthrop, Washington or via Zoom at Meeting Id: 814 4225 0348. The hearing will be conducted in accord with WMC Chapter 19.10. Any person desiring to present written or oral testimony may do so at the hearing, and by doing so shall have standing as a party of record. Any person requiring assistance to access the hearing is urged to contact Town Hall at least 24 hours in advance.
Information available: Persons wishing to view project information or receive a notice on the action taken on the application may contact Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Ave. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Thursday. Pursuant to WMC 19.06.040, a staff report will be available seven days prior to the public hearing.
Comments: Written comments may be submitted in advance of the public hearing. Comments submitted by 4 PM on October 29, 2026, will be considered for the staff report and all comments received prior to the hearing will be entered into the hearing record. Comments or requests for notice should be submitted 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 Winthrop Municipal Code Chapter 19.06.
DATED: October 8, 2026
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 2026
State Environmental Policy Act
Determination of NonSignificance
Date of Issuance: 10/7/2026
Lead Agency: Town of Winthrop
Agency Contact: Rocklynn Culp, Town Planner, planner@townofwinthrop.com, 509-996-2320
Description of Proposal: The project involves draining the East Reservoir and installing a liner that will prevent water leakage, extending the life of the reservoir.
Applicant: Town of Winthrop
Location of Proposal: Tax Parcel 3421020489, off of Bluff Street in Winthrop WA, 98862, Okanogan, Township 34N, Range 21E, NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of 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 28, 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 7, 2026
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 2026
Town of Twisp Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Twisp, WA will be holding open record hearings on the following items:
Ordinance 845 – Annexing by Petition Unincorporated Okanogan County Tax Parcels 3322160005, 3322170359, 3322170456 and Establishing the Applicable Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations for Okanogan County Tax Parcels 3322160005, 3322170359, 3322170456
Milltown Twisp LLC has petitioned the Town Council to annex Unincorporated Okanogan County Tax Parcels 3322160005, 3322170359, 3322170456. Public hearings for annexations by petition are required by RCW 35.13.140 and RCW 35.13.178 to review the comprehensive land use plan for areas to be annexed and allow interested persons to appear and voice approval or disapproval of the annexation. The Town Council shall conduct a joint two public hearings regarding the comprehensive land use plan and the petition for annexation on October 27, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers of the Twisp Town Hall, 118 S Glover Street, Twisp, WA. Remote access to the meeting will also be made available, and a link to the meeting will be posted on the Town’s website in advance. Questions about the process or advanced access to documents can be directed to Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer at 509-997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 2026
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
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 Election
Okanogan County, State of Washington
General Election
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
A General election will be held in the below mentioned districts for the purpose of submitting to the voters for their approval or rejection the following.
Measures: Initiative Measure No. IP26-645, Initiative Measure No. IL26-001, Initiative Measure No. IL26-638, Public Hospital District No. 1, Proposition 1, City of Brewster, Proposition 1, Town of Twisp, Proposition 1, Town of Winthrop, Proposition 1, Methow Valley EMS, Proposition 1, Fire District No. 1, Proposition 1
Offices: US Congressional District 4- US Representative, State Legislative District 7- State Senator, State Legislative District 7-Staet Representative Pos. 1, State Legislative District 7-State representative Pos. 2, County Assessor, County Auditor, County Clerk, County Commissioner District 3, County Coroner, Prosecuting Attorney, County Sheriff, County Treasurer, Okanogan County PUD, Commissioner Pos. 3, Supreme Court Justice Pos. 1(2year unexpired term), Supreme Court Justice Pos. 3, Supreme Court Justice Pos. 5, Supreme Court Justice Pos.7, Court of Appeals, Division 3, District , Pos. 2, Okanogan County Superior Court, Pos. 2, Okanogan County District Court, Pos. 1(short &full term), Okanogan County District Court, Pos.2.
The registration deadline for online registrations, mail-in registrations and transfers is October 26th, 2026. Any qualified elector who is not registered to vote in the State of Washington may register to vote in person at the Auditor’s Office up to and including November 3rd, 2026.
You can register or obtain registration forms at the Auditor’s Office, on line at www.votewa.gov, and Department of Licensing.
The Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, will be open so voters may obtain replacement ballots, drop off voted ballots, obtain provisional ballots, and use the Accessible Voting Units, at the following times.
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM October 19th – November 2nd, 2026
On Election Day only, November 3rd, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Drop box locations around the county for this election.
Okanogan County Auditor- 149 3rd Ave. N, Okanogan
Oroville – Police Station, 1105 Main St., Oroville
Tonasket – City Hall/Library Complex, 209 S Whitcomb Ave., Tonasket
Omak – Next to Police Station, 8 N Ash, Omak
Omak – 12 Tribes Casino, 28968 Hwy 97, Omak
Pateros – 180 Pateros Mall in parking lot, Pateros
Brewster- Library 108 S. 3rd St., Brewster
Twisp – City Hall, 110 E 2nd St, Twisp
Coulee Dam – City Hall, 300 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam
Nespelem – Outside Agency, 21 Colville St., Nespelem
Winthrop – Library, 112 Norfolk Rd, Winthrop
Riverside- 101 1st St, Riverside
Drop boxes will close at 8:00PM on Election Day
Voters needing additional information or assistance with voter registration forms or voting may call (509) 422-7240. Voters unable to use the mail-in ballot may use the Accessible Voting Unit available at the County Auditor’s Office.
Ballots require no postage and must be postmarked no later than the day of the election. Check with your local Post Office for deadlines to have your ballot postmarked properly.
For additional information on the election or regarding voter registration.
votewa.gov
Local newspaper, radio, and TV
www.pdc.wa.gov
Meetings of the Okanogan County Canvassing Board are open, public meetings and shall be continued until the activities for which the following meetings are held have been completed. Canvass Board meetings are held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Room 104, at the County Courthouse, in Okanogan.
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 and Thursday, November 19th, 2026 at 9:00 AM to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2026 at 9:00 AM to canvass the votes cast and certify the election
This notice is in accordance with RCW 29A.52.
Dated at Okanogan, Washington this 12th day of September, 2025.
Cari Hall, Okanogan County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections
By Jamie Groomes, Chief Deputy/Elections Administrator
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 2026 MVN0129
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Okanogan County Board of Health will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 at 1:30 pm in consideration of adoption of Resolution #2026-08 which pertains to the 2027 Public Health Fee Schedule, Resolution #2026-09 which pertains to the 2027 Public Health Budget. The hearing will be held at the Okanogan County Commissioner’s Hearing Room located at 123 5th Ave Room 150, Okanogan, WA. Please visit www.okanogancounty.gov under the Public Health webpage for Zoom information.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 21, 2026 MVN0130
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners, will hold a Public Hearing to consider a Budget Supplemental Appropriation at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026 and the hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of the following budget supplemental appropriation within the Opioid Abatement Fund 173 in the amount of $330,100. The supplemental appropriation is necessary to provide expenditure authority for professional services funded through opioid settlement revenues. Sufficient restricted fund balance exists within the Opioid Abatement Fund to support the requested appropriation.
The hearing will be held in person or remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing in person and be called upon for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to smcclellan@okanogancounty.gov. Written comments must include the commenter’s name for the public record. For remote comment, please join remotely by clicking the Join Now link on the Commissioners’ agenda located at www.okanogancounty.gov. Individuals providing comment either in person or remotely will be asked to state their name for the record before commenting.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 21, 2026 MVN0131
Legal notice
Okanogan County Fire District #6 will hold a Public Budget Hearing to review and take public comment on the proposed 2027 District Budget.
Date: October 26, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Okanogan County Fire District #6, District Office, at 33 Horizon Flats Rd., Winthrop, WA 98862.
The purpose of this hearing is to receive public input on the proposed budget before final adoption.
Immediately following the Budget Hearing, the Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting to discuss, consider, and take possible action on adoption of the 2027 Budget.
All interested members of the public are invited to attend.
Copies of the proposed 2027 budget will be available at the hearing.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 21, 2026 MVN0132
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Administrative Variance AVAR 2026-5: (parcel 3222102009)
Landowner: Christina Cline Etal
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 $1,250.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 14, 2026 MVN0133
