LBHS volleyball team wins in Spokane The Liberty Bell High School varsity volleyball team won the B division at the Lakeside High School invitational tournament in Spokane June 15. Pictured from left front are Erin Frey (setter), Taylor Curtis (outside hitter), Erin Shue (libero) and Allison Ryan (outside hitter). Back row, coach Tim Boonstra, setters […]
June 26, 2013
BY DON NELSON A few small changes When I purchased the Methow Valley News a couple of years ago, some folks noted that I was buying myself a job. Actually, it was at least two jobs. It’s not uncommon at small weeklies for the publisher and editor to be the same person, but I was […]
June 26, 2013
BEAUTIFUL AND SAFER Dear Editor: I would like to thank the crew of Lloyd Logging and their sub-contractors on creating the most beautiful road and sidewalks in the Methow Valley (Castle Avenue in Winthrop). Today their project looks complete. I would also like to thank everyone for their smiles, consideration and excellent work. I live […]
And there’s more!
July 31, 2013 BY SOLVEIG TORVIK Thinking of giving up email in favor of old-fashioned snail mail delivered by the United States Postal Service to avoid government snooping? Or thinking of giving up Internet shopping and going back to old-timey brick and mortar stores to protect your privacy? Think again. We’ve hardly digested the news […]
Will federal delisting impact state’s wolves?
WDFW says no, but conservationists concerned An image from a video taken in May of a female wolf in the Lookout Pack territory shows teats that appear to be filled with milk, indicating she has given birth. Photo courtesy of WDFW BY ANN McCREARY Removing gray wolves from federal endangered species protection – as […]
Accolades for retiring teacher Jane Orme
Retiring teacher Jane Orme, front row center, got a standing ovation from her colleagues, former students and the community at this year’s high school graduation ceremonies. Photo by Marcy Stamper BY MARCY STAMPER A standing ovation from the crowd in the Liberty Bell High School gym at graduation was probably the most fitting send-off […]
Red McComb’s legacy benefits local nonprofits
Red McComb was a regular participant in the annual Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony at the Mazama Store. File photo by Bob Spiwak BY ANN McCREARY Eight nonprofit organizations in the Methow Valley have received unexpected and sizeable gifts from the estate of Red (David) McComb, who died at age 91 at his Mazama home on […]
Methow citizens: comp plan must protect water
Those in the Methow contingent who spoke at the planning commissioners’ hearing asked for water protections and more specifics in the comp plan, but some citizens want the plan to be adopted right away. Photo by Marcy Stamper BY MARCY STAMPER Faced with voluminous input about the failure of the county comp plan to […]
Long-term outfitter licensing delayed
File photo by Laurelle Walsh BY ANN McCREARY The U.S. Forest Service has withdrawn its decision to issue long-term permits to local pack and saddle outfitters in order to further analyze issues raised in appeals. Becki Heath, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest supervisor, withdrew a decision she issued in March to begin issuing 10-year special use […]
Countywide transit proposal likely on November ballot
BY ANN McCREARY Local voters will probably have a chance to decide in November if they are willing to pay 4 cents on every $10 purchase to fund a new public transportation system in Okanogan County. The proposed transit system would provide regular daily bus service linking Okanogan County communities, including three round trips on […]
