The town of Winthrop is considering a proposal from RiversMeet LLC to create mixed-use commercial and residential buildings, an outdoor plaza, a pedestrian boardwalk and improved parking. The RiversMeet proposal submitted by Peter Goldman would redevelop two buildings on Riverside Avenue. Both are commercial rental properties. One serves as headquarters for Methow Rafting and the […]
BUSINESS
It’s been sweet, but Cinnamon Twisp Bakery owner ready to sell
Katie Bristol reflects on 29 years of baking and community connections By Julia Babkina Cinnamon Twisp Bakery, one of the defining businesses on Glover Street, is for sale. The bakery will celebrate 29 years of service on May 5, and Owner Katie Bristol says the time is right for her to pursue the next chapter […]
B2G Compost aims to put your waste to use
New Winthrop business expected to start in May Compost is happening in the Methow Valley. B2G Compost, a new business in Winthrop, has completed its infrastructure and is going through the final permitting process with Okanogan County and the state. B2G owner Kate Wynne expects to begin composting in May and have compost ready for […]
Town of Twisp will consider overnight rental conversions issue again
Year-long moratorium is about to expire The Town of Twisp’s nearly year-long moratorium on the conversion of dwellings to overnight rentals is set to expire next month, and the Town Council is once again faced with how to proceed in the absence of any new ordinances. The topic is tentatively set to be on the […]
Casia Lodge & Ranch opens this month after extensive renovations
New owners upgraded facilities inside and out Many hotels boast unique amenities, but few give you a chance to sleep in an antique European bed, enjoy a drink in a 19th-century British bar, or stroll on paths illuminated by lampposts repurposed from the streets of London. Casia Lodge & Ranch, a luxurious boutique hotel and […]
Adding a few fresh brush strokes to a Western town
‘Let’s Paint Winthrop’ aims to revitalize downtown businesses Trace almost any major undertaking in Winthrop back to its roots and you’ll find a volunteer committee with a vision and the conviction that if others saw the same potential, they’d join the team. From the rebuilding of the Winthrop Barn after its collapse under the 1971 […]
The Cove to celebrate 25 years of serving the Methow Valley
The Cove in Twisp will celebrate 25 years of serving the food security needs of Methow Valley communities on Thursday, April 20, starting at 1 p.m. The Cove, established on March 11, 1998, is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing for food security and relief from poverty for valley residents. Executive Director Glenn Schmekel, who […]
Contemporary and historic mix at 1908 BBQ & Bourbon
Twisp restaurant aims for ‘unique’ dining experience The first time Tyler Krost set foot in the two-story brick building at 101 N. Glover St., he knew what its empty retail space on the street level was meant to be. Gazing out the big picture windows facing North Glover Street, the brick walls behind him creating […]
New owner finds good fit with River Run Inn
By Julia Babkina Kennedy aims to be ‘friendly to everybody’ River Run Inn is under new ownership following the sale of the inn in November. New owner Michael Kennedy says the 16-room facility is “just enough to keep me super busy but not completely overwhelming.” Kennedy said the inn is everything he was looking for […]
Rocking Horse Bakery reopens after water restored
The Rocking Horse Bakery in Winthrop is back in business after being closed for nearly a month because it lost water service during the brutally cold days of late December. But the building’s owners still have questions for the Town of Winthrop about the town’s responsibility for providing water to the bakery. The bakery was […]
