Restaurant changes hands after 15 years The new owners of Winthrop’s Arrowleaf Bistro are anything but “new:” both Kathy Borgersen and Sophia Boesenberg are familiar faces in the Methow Valley food scene. And like the namesake flower of their restaurant — the Arrowleaf balsamroot — both Boesenberg and Borgersen have deep roots in the area. […]
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Brianna Hartzell is the new office manager at TwispWorks and Amanda Chapman has been named facilities manager for the campus. Joe Bastian has been named to the business manager position Sheah Ellis has been named operations manager at Methow Recycles. She will oversee all recycling operations and help run waste-prevention programs on campus — the […]
Methow At Home names Gracie as its new executive director
Salyna Gracie has been named executive director of Methow At Home, the local nonprofit that provides support and services for its members who want to age in place. Gracie, a 30-year resident of the Methow Valley, is familiar to many as the executive director of The Confluence: Art in Twisp from 2014-2018, and then as […]
True North Letterpress moves to Glover Street
Artist and designer Robin Doggett recently relocated her print studio and stationery shop, True North Letterpress, to Glover Street, adding a new retail storefront to Twisp. The new space, formerly Rod Weagant’s painting studio and gallery, features a wide selection of paper and stationery goods alongside hand-printed greeting cards of the artists’ design and printed […]
Mid-Valley Hospital names John White as new CEO
Mid-Valley Hospital in Omak has named new chief executive officer, John R. White, who was selected after a nationwide search. White has been a chief executive officer for 18 years at Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Newport, Washington), Grant County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Moses Lake, Washington.), North Hawaii Community Hospital […]
Law heads up economic development efforts for TwispWorks
TwispsWorks has named Patrick Law as its new economic development director, overseeing a variety of valley-wide programs for local businesses. Law is already familiar on the TwispWorks campus as owner of the FORK food truck, which he purchased three years ago. He took on his new role in June. Law will be responsible for oversight […]
6 Point Saloon in Twisp offers distinct ciders, casual atmosphere
The vibe was low-key at the 6 Point Saloon, with three giant screens broadcasting the World Athletic Championships and another showing dirt bike racing, volumes muted. It was cool and quiet, more mellow than hushed — a pleasant aprés-work atmosphere, with a couple of patrons on bar stools, several others outside, and a few at tables. […]
Winthrop Barn doors are again open for business
New manager steps up outreach efforts The Winthrop Barn is under new management and direction, but it will continue to provide the welcoming atmosphere the Methow Valley community has come to expect from the rustic gathering space. With events resuming after two years of quiet during the pandemic, the Barn’s calendar is beginning to fill […]
Repair Café coming in August
Methow Recycles’ next Repair Café will be on Aug. 20 in a different location: at Dwight Filer’s shop at the far end of the Methow Valley Farmers Market, next to the vehicle licensing office. Free repairs will be available from 10 a.m. – noon for a variety of items including bicycles, electrical devices, small appliances, backpacks and more, […]
Lost River a real find for new owners
Mazama-based winery changes hands 20 years after founding In a sense, the new owners of Lost River Winery were part of the business even before the sale of the 20-year-old operation closed in late February. Rick and Joanne Coursey sold the first crop of grapes they’ve been growing near their home in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, to […]
