Grady peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on April 29, 2023, surrounded by family He was reunited with his parents Johnie and Gertie Mathis, mother-in-law and father-in-law George and Francis Adams, brothers Candler, L.C, Elmer, and Eugene Mathis, sister Glaydell Cook, and his good friend Walt Parker. He was born in 1939 in […]
Legal Notices: May 24, 2023
Vacancy Notice Board of Equalization The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners is seeking one (1) regular Board of Equalization member who shall reside in Okanogan County and will represent Commissioner District #1 in the Omak/Okanogan area. Okanogan County is also seeking to fill two (2) At-Large positions that fill-in for regular members when regular members […]
Photo: Heating things up
Harts Pass: May 17, 2023
Editorial Cartoon: May 17, 2023
Be heard on housing
As has been promised, the public’s opportunity to begin weighing in on the Housing Action Plan — actually, plans, as there will be one of each for Winthrop and Twisp — has arrived. The community participation part of the process is a bit behind schedule, but nonetheless will give residents a chance to offer ideas […]
Letters to the editor: May 17, 2023
Who will respond? Dear Editor: I was relieved to see that Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office will be providing temporary police services in Twisp and I’m sure they will do their best within the limits of their resources. This summer, however, when it’s all hands on deck to deal with a wildfire, standoff, or search and […]
My Turn – Key climate bills emerge from state Legislature
Submitted by Methow Valley Citizens Council The 2023 Legislative Session concluded on April 24. Several key climate and conservation bills emerged that will have short- and long-term benefits to the Methow and Okanogan. The Methow Valley Citizens Council Action Fund, the political arm of MVCC, sent weekly action alerts throughout the session on priority bills […]
Take the Twisp Spring Art Walk from early to late
The Twisp Spring Art Walk, featuring artists, makers, musicians and food vendors, will be happening all day on Saturday (May 20). The free event, sponsored by the Twisp Chamber of Commerce and Twisp Creative District with support from local businesses, starts from 9 a.m.-noon at the Methow Valley Farmers Market, continues from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. […]