NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will be held on October 29, 2026, for the purpose of discussing strategic planning. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brewster Fire District 15 EMS station, 412 Indian Ave, Brewster WA 98812 . Other hospital business will not be conducted at this meeting. Please call 509-645-3348 or email sfield@trhospital.net with any questions.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN
TAMANTHA ANDERSON, an individual, and
BRIAN K. ANDERSON, an individual,
Plaintiffs,
v.
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEANIE D. GUILLION, deceased, and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN,
Defendants.
No. 26-2-00211-24
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEANIE D. GUILLION, deceased, and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT:
You are hereby summoned to appear and defend the above-entitled action and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiffs, and serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned attorney for Plaintiffs within sixty (60) days after the date of first publication of this Summons, exclusive of the day of first publication. If you fail to do so, judgment will be entered against you according to the demand of the Complaint.
This action is a Quiet Title action concerning real property commonly known as 402 2nd Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington 98840.
The Complaint seeks a judgment quieting title to the property in favor of Plaintiffs and barring any adverse claims of Defendants.
DATED this 13th day of October, 2026.
KEN MILLER & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
By: /s/
Blake P. Chesledon, WSBA #62568
Attorney for Plaintiffs
Address for Service:
Ken Miller & Associates, PLLC
PO Box 978
105 2nd Ave. North, Suite 201
Okanogan, WA 98840
Telephone: (509) 861-0815
Email: service@kmapllc.com
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 28; November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #842
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TWISP, WASHINGTON, reenacting chapter 2.80 of the Twisp municipal code for the limited purpose of clarifying references to the municipal court; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. Dated this 21st day of October 2026.
Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #843
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TWISP, WASHINGTON, amending Chapter 10 of the Twisp Municipal Code to prohibit the use of compression brakes. Dated this 21st day of October 2026.
Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TWISP, WASHINGTON, adopting a six-month moratorium on the application for, intake of, review or issuance of any preliminary planned development permit; providing for vested rights, interpretation authority and setting a date for a public hearing on the moratorium; providing for severability and corrections; and establishing an effective date. Dated this 21st day of October 2026.
Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026
TOWN OF WINTHROP
NOTICE OF APPLICATION & PUBLIC HEARING
PERRY STREET LONG PLAT
FILE ID#: WIN LP 26-1
TAX PARCEL # 3421020004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Methow Housing Trust, 31 W Chewuch Rd, Ste 102, Winthrop, WA 98862 has submitted application for a preliminary subdivision on 2 acres acres under Winthrop Municipal Code (WMC) Chapters 16.20 and 19.04. The application is consistent with the standards for the Residential 1 zone in which the property is located. The applicant proposes town water and sewer service and public street access. The plat will create 9 residential lots ranging from 6,472 sq. ft. to 8,833 sq. ft.
Public Hearing: The Winthrop Planning Commission will hold an open record hearing on the application on November 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM at the Hen House in the Winthrop Auditorium, 51 Highway 20, Winthrop, Washington. The hearing will be a hybrid meeting with the option to participate by Zoom Meeting ID: 865 5407 2088. 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: Application materials are on file at Winthrop Town Hall. 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 summarizing application materials, comments and relevant regulations will be available prior to the public hearing. For further information contact planner@townofwinthrop.com.
SEPA Determination: A threshold Determination of Nonsignificance was issued for the project on October 16, 2026. Comments on the SEPA Checklist are due by November 5, 2026. The Town of Winthrop, as 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 review of the application materials and a site visit. The DNS has been issued under WAC 197-11-340(2).
Comments: Written comments on the application received prior to 4 pm on November 5, 2026, will be entered into the record and considered in the staff report. Comments received after the above date but prior to the public hearing will be provided to the planning commission and admitted to the record at the hearing. 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 16, 2026
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026
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 option
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
Ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election are in the mail.
If you have not received your ballot by Friday, October 23, 2026, please contact the Auditors Office at (509) 422-7240.
Remember your ballot must be signed.
The Auditors Office, 149 3rd Ave N, Okanogan, is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and on Election Day only from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for the following services.
• Voter Registration
• Drop off voted ballots
• Obtain replacement ballots
• Disability Access Voting Units
Drop boxes will be open until 8:00 PM on election day November 3, 2026.
Drop box locations open for the General 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
Mail in ballots as soon as possible to ensure the envelopes are postmarked by Election Day. Check with your local post office for cut off times or request to have your ballot date stamped at the window in your local post office. Voters are encouraged to use ballot drop boxes.
If you need to find out information about the issues you can use the following sources.
• On line voter’s guide – votewa.gov
• votewa.gov/Okanogan
• sos.wa.gov/elections/
• Newspapers and radio
If you are not currently registered in the State of Washington, you can appear in person in the Auditors Office until and registered to vote and be able to vote in the Primary Election.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Auditors Office. (509) 422-7240
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026 MVN0134
OPEN PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE, REQUEST FOR OBSERVERS for 2026 November General Election
The Canvassing Board of Okanogan County, pursuant to chapter 29A.60 RCW, will hold public meetings on Tuesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM and Friday, November 20, 2026 at 9:00am to determine the status of any provisional or challenged ballots, and on Tuesday, November 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM, to canvass the votes cast and certify the election, at the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office. These meetings of the canvassing board are open, public meetings, and shall be continued until the activity for which the meetings are held has been completed.
Note: Checking of Signatures will begin on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 9:00AM
Initial Processing (opening and scanning) of ballots will begin on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 9:00AM. Please keep in mind that these dates and times are subject to change depending on the number of ballots received at the time.
Vote totals will be tallied the day of the election and at least once after the election.
The law allows ballots to be opened, checked, scanned, and resolved in the voting system from the date of receipt.
On Election Day, the processed totals will be entered into the Tabulation system (Final Processing). No totals will be released until after 8:00 PM on Election Day (Tabulation). Final Processing and Tabulation times will be provided to the Official Party Observers.
Observers should be present during these processes. However, if Observers are not present, the processing of ballots will continue.
We will have room for approximately 2 public observers, one for the processing room and one for the main office area. If you would like to be a public observer please contact the Auditor’s Office at (509) 422-7240 or elections@cokanogancounty.gov to be added to the schedule.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026 MVN0135
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for CRP No. 9155-22 Old 97, Ophir Grade, will be received by Okanogan County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located on the first floor of the Grainger Administration Building, 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington. Mailed proposals must be received by no later than the last working day prior to the bid opening date. Hand carried proposals will be received only by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the address stated above until 11:00 A.M. Pacific Time, Tuesday, November 17, 2026 and will then and there be opened and publicly read. No facsimiles or electronic proposals will be accepted.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in the form of certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Okanogan County.
The Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder.
Maps, plans and specifications are available upon payment of a non-refundable fee in the amount of $15 per USB Flash Drive or $65 per hard copy set, at the office of the County Engineer, 1234A 2nd Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840 or contact the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7300. Bid proposals must be submitted on the original documents provided in the accompanying bid packet.
Informational copies of the maps, plans and specifications will be on file for inspection at the office of the County Engineer at the address noted above, the County website www.okanogancounty.gov/bids.aspx and in various plan centers located in Washington.
This is a Federally Funded project that provides for the improvement of 1.420 miles of Old Highway 97, beginning at MP 6.85 to MP 8.27. Improvements include minor realignment, shoulder widening, grading, and drainage. Includes removal and replacement of the old deteriorated guardrail. Work will include clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation including haul, full depth reclamation, crushed surfacing base/top course, project temporary traffic control, trimming and cleanup and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Public Works at pw@okanogancounty.gov or by calling collect (800) 833-6388.
The County of Okanogan in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Translation esta disponible a pedido. Por favor enviar un correo electronico a pw@okanogancounty.gov para solicitor este aviso en espanol.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 28, 2026 MVN0136
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
A Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, November 2nd, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Meetings are held at 1234 A 2nd Ave. S in Okanogan. If you would like to attend, please email jsklaney@okanogancounty.gov or call 509-422-7304.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026 MVN0137
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing to consider a Budget Supplemental Appropriation at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Drug Task Force Fund 132 in the amount of $50,000. The supplemental appropriation is necessary to provide expenditure authority for a Memorandum of Understanding with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation that was not included in the original 2026 budget. Funding will be provided through additional Task Force State Grant revenue in the amount of $50,000.
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 21, 28, 2026 MVN0138
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPERTY TAXES AND REVENUE SOURCES
NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners, acting as the governing body of the Noxious Weed Control Board, will hold a public hearing on the Board’s proposed 2027 regular property tax levy and revenue sources for the ensuing year’s budget, including consideration of possible increases in property tax revenues.
The public hearing will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, WA 98840, for the purpose of receiving public testimony on the Board’s 2027 revenue budget. The Board’s revenue budget is primarily funded by taxes and charges and reflects the provision of ongoing noxious weed control activities.
Persons wishing to comment on the Board’s proposed 2027 budget may do so by attending the public hearing, by submitting comments via email to smcclellan@okanogancounty.gov, or by mail to Okanogan County Commissioners, 123 5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 28, 2026 MVN0139
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing to consider a Budget Supplemental Appropriation at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room.
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense Fund (Fund 001), Non-Departmental Budget, in the amount of $200,000. The supplemental appropriation is necessary to provide expenditure authority for a federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) pass-through grant for the Loomis Fire District project that was not included in the original 2026 budget. Funding will be provided through Federal CDBG Pass-Through Grant revenue in the amount of $200,000.
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, Room 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 Meeting 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 21, 28, 2026 MVN0140
Notice of Public Hearing
Edelweiss Plat 3 Long Plat Alteration LPA 2026-1
An application has been submitted by Josh Anderson to modify the location of an unused platted road right of way, (Highland Meadows Rd) from between lots 351 and 352 to the boundary between lots 352 and 353. No construction, clearing, grading, or vegetation removal is proposed.
The project is located at 2 Quaking Aspen Rd, Winthrop, WA on parcel # 4943510001, Township 35 N., Range 20 E.W.M., S 3.
In accordance with OCC 16.24.060(B) a public hearing has been requested. The Okanogan County Hearing Examiner will conduct a public hearing on November 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., located in the Commissioners Hearing Room in the Virginia Grainger Administration Building at 123 5th Ave. North, Okanogan, WA 98840. Project comments must be submitted, in writing, or attend the public hearing.
Project comments must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m., August 12, 2026. In accordance with OCC 16.24.060(B), you may request a public hearing no later than August 12, 2026. Hearing requests must be received in writing and must state the purpose of the hearing request. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026 MVN0141
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Exempt Segregation: (parcels 4031232001)
Proponent: Lucas Christenson
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, October 21, 2026 MVN0142
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Hadley Road LP 2023-1
Proponent: Joseph House & Shelby House Ellis
Decision: Approved
Date of Publication: October 21, 2026
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 $2,622.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026 MVN0143
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Short Plat 2024-7 “Beach Villa”
Proponent: Alex Group, LLC
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 $2,622.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News, October 21, 2026 MVN0144
