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Methow Valley News collects 67 awards in ‘Better Newspaper Contest’
The Methow Valley News collected 67 “Better Newspaper Contest 2026” awards for advertising design, news, feature and sports writing, photography, newspaper design, and special publications at the annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) convention in Everett last weekend. That is the most awards the newspaper has won in the WNPA’s annual contest. In 2024, the […]
News briefs: Three Rivers survey, meetings; Red Shirt Mill tailings
Three Rivers survey, meetings Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster is conducting an online survey, seeking input from residents of the hospital district including the Methow Valley. The anonymous survey takes about seven minutes to complete and asks about households’ healthcare experiences and needs. The survey is available in English and Spanish at threerivershospital.net/survey until Oct. […]
Got it covered
It’s frankly a stretch for our already-stretched staff, but we are committed to bringing our readers as much locally generated election coverage as we can over the next few weeks. That means we are in the midst of producing originally reported articles about all of the contested offices in Okanogan County government including judicial races, […]
Editorial cartoon; October 7, 2026
Letters to the editor: October 7, 2026
Davis for coroner Dear Editor: I am writing a letter of support for Gene Davis for Okanogan County Coroner. Mr. Davis is currently the Deputy Coroner and has been performing this job admirably for over three years. He already has all of his state credentials and is ready to take over in the new year. […]
Harts Pass: October 7, 2026
Guest Column – Growing web of secrecy prompts new WashCOG strategy
By Colette WeeksWashington Coalition for Open Government Good news came Sept. 2 with the Washington State Supreme Court’s decision to review the Washington Coalition for Open Government (WashCOG) case against legislative secrecy. It means the subject isn’t yet closed, which gives us a chance to ask for some clarity. It’s been a grueling three years […]
