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Okanogan Transit Authoriy to begin search for manager

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The Okanogan County Transit Authority will soon begin searching for its first manager to lead the agency’s efforts to develop a county-wide transit system, Winthrop Mayor Dave Acheson said. Acheson, who serves on the planning board that developed the transit proposal voters approved in the recent general election, said the director’s job may start as […]

Are you ready for some Christmas?

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Head for the End of the Road this weekend What’s a “Cowboy Christmas” look like? Find out this weekend during Winthrop’s annual Christmas at the End of the Road events. Things get going Friday afternoon (Nov. 29) and continue all day Saturday (see schedule of events). Highlights include the hot air balloon night glow on […]

Burn ban

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Okanogan County has been added to the list of counties that have Stage 1 burn bans imposed by the Washington Department of Ecology. The burn ban will continue until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 27), when it could be called off or extended. The Stage 1 ban applies to the use of uncertified wood-burning […]

Winthrop honors volunteer contributions

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The Town of Winthrop honored local citizens, businesses and organizations that made exemplary volunteer efforts in the community during the past year at an event last Wednesday (Nov. 13). Certificates of appreciation were awarded to: • Individuals Anne Acheson, Tedra Acheson, Owen Almquist, Ardis Bynum, Jill Calvert, Art Campbell, Hazel Culpsmith, Curtis Edwards, Don Elsing, […]

Wildlife expert featured at Conservancy holiday party

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The Methow Conservancy’s annual year-end holiday social and community program on Dec. 9 will feature renowned wildlife biologist and author Douglas Chadwick, who will present a program entitled “Wolverines, Grizzly Bears, and the Natural Power of Connections.” The free event begins in the Winthrop Barn at 6 p.m. with a holiday party featuring free appetizers […]