The Coaches’ Lounge brings people together for support and sharing In 2011, Kim Frey lost a close friend to suicide, and knew that feelings of isolation and personal struggle were at the root of her friend’s despair. Eight years later, Frey has opened a space that provides a venue and various frameworks for people to […]
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Twisp Terrace Lodge builds on Tice Ranch’s historic tradition
Renovated property offers full range of lodging amenities Twisp Terrace Lodge is the newest room with a view in the Methow Valley. Once the home of Lou and Diane Tice, the lodge was a private retreat for friends and clients of the Tice family. Under the new ownership of Beth and Eric Blank, the historic […]
Cascade King’s winds down its long journey
Three generations provided tires, service and more in Twisp Tracing the history of Cascade King’s tire and automotive service in Twisp includes a tour of various local real estate sites that the family-owned company occupied during nearly a century of doing business. The current location, on Highway 20 adjacent to the commercial fuel station and […]
New Winthrop KOA owners happy to put down stakes in valley
Popular Winthrop campground gets some upgrades Even in the rain, the Winthrop KOA is an appealing place to spend the night. As new co-owner Jen Rasmussen pulls into the office parking lot after dropping her daughter off at school in the morning, a guest comes up to greet her and thank her for his pleasant […]
New owner of Three Fingered Jack’s treasures saloon’s traditions
Western theme thrives at iconic Winthrop eatery The second thing you should know about the new owner of Three Fingered Jack’s Saloon, Seth Miles, is that he, like all previous Three Fingered Jack’s owners, is in full possession of all of his digits. And the first thing you should know is that with his background […]
Beyond the Mirror reflects trends in styling, grooming
New salon in Winthrop offers range of services When cosmetologist Beckie Newman was just a little girl, she watched a movie where a young woman dressed up, got her hair done, and put on makeup. The girl was transformed, not just physically, but also psychologically. She looked at herself in the mirror, twirled, and radiated […]
News, Gazette-Tribune are awarded county legal ads contract
People wanting to comment on issues before the county, know about public hearings, bid on government contracts, and consider buying tax-foreclosure properties will once again find the listings in the Methow Valley News and Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune. The Okanogan County commissioners awarded the contract last week to the two publications to be the official newspapers […]
New ‘heated’ yoga studio in Twisp offering different styles
Agni Yoga Studio recently opened in a remodeled space in the center of Twisp, offering heated yoga classes in different styles. The new studio at 114 S. Glover Street is the creation of Kaarin Starr and Erika Spellman, who between them have taught yoga in the Methow Valley for several years. They are joined by […]
Twisp River Pub to return
Variety of uses possible for renovated space The Twisp River Pub is rising from the ashes, three years after fire caused extensive damage and closed the popular restaurant and brew pub. Stuart O’Farrell and Amy Novak-O’Farrell purchased the gutted building last June and have been working to repair damage and develop plans for future use. […]
Looking for valley lodging? It’s Methow Reservations now
After more than 35 years of operating as Central Reservations, the valley’s privately owned lodging service is now known as Methow Reservations. Owners Kyrie and Kathleen Jardin say there was more to it than a simple name change. The always-evolving world of online marketing, the noisy universe of social media connections and the presence of […]
