Editorial Cartoon: May 24, 2023
Letters to the editor: May 24, 2023
More ‘fox news’ Dear Editor: In a Jan. 29, 2023, interview in the New York Times, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer, a celebrated professor and author (and my personal hero) says she has a fantasy of more “Fox News,” by which she means, literally, news about foxes. She says, “Our attention has been hijacked by our […]
My Turn- Forest Service logging plans exclude public
By Ric Bailey The U.S. Forest Service is planning to log nearly 200,000 acres of the Methow Watershed over the next 20 years. If, like me, you’d appreciate having a meaningful say in this massive forestry experiment, don’t get too excited: we’re not invited. With deference to the many fine folks working for the Forest […]
Arts Briefs: New exhibits at Confluence, ‘Book of Liz’ is back
New exhibits at Confluence “The Healing Garden” is the next exhibit opening at The Confluence: Art in Twisp, on June 10 and continuing through July 15 in the main gallery. Works from the contributing artists reference the five universal elements: wood, fire, water, earth and metal, exemplifying living in harmony with nature. The curators are […]
County proposes adjusting office hours to comply with state law
Okanogan County is proposing an update of county office hours to comply with state law. County offices would be open from Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at a minimum, unless otherwise stated. Individual offices would be able to set different times at the discretion of the elected official or department head, […]
Community Briefs: Wildfire preparedness, Home electrification presentation
Wildfire preparedness Methow At Home hosts a free online program on “Wildfire Preparedness at Home,” on Thursday (May 25) from 9-10 a.m. Eli Loftis of the Okanogan Conservation District will discuss the district’s risk assessment service and how to gauge your own property to know if you are a good candidate for an assessment and […]
Winthrop library celebrates one-year anniversary with June events
Friends of the Winthrop Public Library (FOWL) will present a month-long program of activities in June to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the library’s opening, as well as the opening of the new outdoor library. FOWL, the library staff and Methow Press will sponsor community events featuring “Books & Blankets,” an all-town read featuring local […]
Senior News: May 24, 2023
The first Western/Sidewalk Sale was held over Mother’s Day weekend. It was a great success! Don’t forget this coming weekend on Saturday (May 27) we will be having the second sale. We still have many items left. It’s going to be a busy weekend! The Senior Center/Thrift Store will be closed on Monday (May 29) […]
Marriage licenses
Mallory K. Hirschler, 30, Winthrop, and Austin J. Graham, 33, Winthrop
