RiversMeet would include retail, office and apartment spaces The Winthrop Town Council now has the details of a proposed mixed-use development that would replace the former Methow Conservancy building on Riverside Avenue. But for the development to proceed as proposed, the town would need to make adjustments to a few of its existing codes. In […]
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Yakama Nation awarded $4.2 million floodplain acquisition grant by state
Fisheries restoration program looks to buy property in Twisp The Washington Department of Ecology has awarded a $4.2 million grant to the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation for purchase of up to 11.74 acres of floodplain land adjacent to the Methow River in Twisp. The Yakama Nation considers itself to have a […]
The End is here
Winthrop event kicks off holiday season Christmas at the End of the Road returns to Winthrop this week to launch the holiday season. Downtown will come alive during the weekend with shopping deals, activities for kids, the town lighting and of course the fireworks extravaganza to close things out Saturday night. Here is a schedule […]
OK County commissioners back WDFW’s wildlife area closures plan
The Okanogan County commissioners have voiced support for plans to close two-thirds of the Methow Wildlife Area this winter to protect mule deer. The commissioners met with biologists and wildlife area managers from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Nov. 7. Okanogan County Commissioner Andy Hover also asked about other measures — […]
Historic Ohio barn’s journey continues in Carlton
Relocation project featured on ‘Restoration Road’ A new Carlton landmark recently debuted on the documentary series “Restoration Road,” the television show that features unique historic restorations. The barn featured on the show, owned by Doug and Sue Runyan, is new to Carlton but is more than 160 years old. The Runyans, who own Starvation Acres, […]
Twisp Council gives preliminary OK to Blackbirds Town Homes
Approval affirms density limit on site The Twisp Town Council has given preliminary approval to the proposed Blackbirds Town Homes planned development, but denied the developers’ request to exceed the housing density allowed on the site under town codes. Acting on the Twisp Planning Commission’s recommendations, the council approved the town homes project at its […]
New look for MV Elementary School sign
Artist Bruce Morrison restores original work The Methow Valley Elementary School sign is all spruced up again, thanks to Twisp artist Bruce Morrison. There’s no spruce in the sign, however; it’s all cedar. Morrison, a stone and wood carver, created the sign for Twisp’s Allen Elementary School in 1987, constructing it from a single 4-foot […]
Winthrop Town Council discusses future police coverage options
Winthrop currently has a stable, fully staffed police force with three experienced officers. But should the town be anticipating the day when that may no longer be the case? Two Winthrop Town Council members suggested at last week’s council meeting that the town should be least considering future options for law enforcement coverage, which is […]
Community briefs: Bluebird Grain Farms open houses, Thanksgiving at Branding Iron
Bluebird Grain Farms open houses Bluebird Grain Farms will host a free open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday (Nov. 25) at its headquarters on Highway 20 between Twisp and Winthrop. Sample Bluebird products, see how ancient grains are cleaned and milled, and stock up for the holidays. RSPV for a 10 a.m. granary […]
Sign up now for NeighborsHelping Neighbors
Registration is underway for The Cove’s annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, which delivers holiday food baskets to local families before Christmas. The deadline for registering is Tuesday, Dec. 2. Holiday food baskets will be delivered to more than 130 Methow Valley households on Saturday, Dec. 16, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. You may only […]
