Lady Lions 3rd at districts, advance to regional basketball tournament
By Don Nelson The Liberty Bell High School girls’ basketball team has advanced to the regional playoffs after finishing third in the 2B District 5/6 tournament last weekend. The Lady Lions qualified for the district tournament semi-finals with a 46-44 win over DeSales on Feb. 9 in Hanford. That advanced them to Chelan, where they […]
Apple Puck brings four college hockey teams to Winthrop Rink
By Don Nelson The Methow Rink’s annual Apple Puck event, returning for its third iteration, has the look of a real tournament this year as four college club hockey teams will be in the valley to hit the ice on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 22-23). Here for a round-robin of games are teams from the […]
MV Nordic Team splits squads to compete in B.C., Spokane
The Methow Valley Nordic Team (MVNT) split forces this past weekend with a crew heading to Sovereign Lake, B.C., for the BC Midget Championships (8- to 12-year-olds) and a crew heading to Mt. Spokane for the final PNSA Junior Qualifier of the season. The cold weather and fresh winter snow made for great conditions at […]
Legal notices: February 20, 2019
LEGAL NOTICE Superior Court of Washington, County of Okanogan, No. 18 – 200‑61024, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION DAVID WILLIAMS and JESSICA WILLIAMS, husband and wife, Plaintiffs v. GUY and MILDRED WALKER or their UNKNOWN HEIRS and DEVISEES, Defendants THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO said Defendants: EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear within sixty (60) […]
Methow Valley represented at TEDxWenatchee
Two Methow Valley representatives will give talks at TEDxWenatchee/shiftED on Wednesday (Feb. 20) at the Grove Theater on the campus of Wenatchee Valley College. According to a press release, the program is designed to showcase the ideas and talents of those who see a need for a shift in education. Appearing will be Jonathan Baker, […]
Property owner seeks variance from county to build house closer to Gold Creek
A property owner on Gold Creek is seeking a variance from Okanogan County to be able to build a house 50 feet from the ordinary high-water mark, instead of the standard 75 feet. The 0.68-acre parcel on North Gold Creek Road, owned by Jason Storrs, has an existing septic system and a small barn/shed. Storrs […]
Free lecture class on self-defense and the law
The Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office is holding a free lecture class on Self-Defense and the Law in March. The three-hour class will cover actions considered reasonable and lawful, safety considerations when defending yourself at home and in public, and what to expect from law enforcement. County Prosecutor Arian Noma will discuss how people can protect […]
Harts Pass: February 13, 2019
‘Fangs in My Heart’ show opens March 2 at Confluence Gallery
For the upcoming Confluence Gallery show, “The Fangs in My Heart,” Curator Penelope Varn looks deep into the relationships between humans and pets. Confluence has partnered with OkanDogs, a division of OK SNIP, for the exhibit, which opens March 2 at the Twisp gallery. “The Fangs in My Heart” asks the question “How have your […]
