Photo: Pika-boo
911 blotter
Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office • On Sept. 15 at 12:11 p.m., a person at a location on West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, reported that someone had stolen a horse. • On Sept. 16 at 2:38 a.m., a person at a location on East Methow Valley Highway, Twisp, reported that someone was banging on their door. • […]
No Bad Days – A few touch-ups
You may notice changes in the appearance of this week’s newspaper — some subtle, some more obvious. They are part of our rethinking of how the newspaper should look, in some cases updating styles that have been in place for years. It’s an ongoing process, reflecting the changing media scene and a need to stay […]
Editorial Cartoon: September 27, 2023
Letters to the editor: September 27, 2023
Deer are in trouble Dear Editor: Regarding proposed winter closures of portions of the Methow Wildlife Area, Dan Russell made an important and not well-known point in his letter to the editor last week. We all see deer crossing our properties, even in the towns, and on our roads. It is easy to think they […]
Harts Pass: September 27, 2023
My Turn – Seeking clarity on WDFW land closures
By Sam Lucy While I think the intentions of the recent Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) forum were good, structure was lacking. The prospect of closing two-thirds of our Methow Unit lands for winter is no small matter. Nor is the topic of displaced wildlife. The interface between humans and animals is growing […]
Holocaust scholars explore ongoing threats to American democracy in new ‘Warnings’ book
By Sandra Strieby Leonard Grob and John K. Roth are philosophers, Holocaust scholars, and the joint authors of a recent book titled “Warnings: The Holocaust, Ukraine, and Endangered American Democracy.” They are long-time friends who have collaborated in the past and were moved to write their current work when they saw the same kind of […]
Arts Briefs: R&B Festival donations, ‘Ripcord’ continues
R&B Festival donations The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival has announced donations to regional nonprofit organizations, generated from the proceeds of the July event. Recipients are: • The Cove Food Bank ($5,000), which provides assistance to people in need in the Methow Valley. • Tommy Zbyszewski Methow Valley Education Foundation scholarship ($1,000), honoring the local […]
