By Ann McCreary & Marcy Stamper
Ski trails are often described as the economic engine that drives the Methow Valley, and this year that engine is running low on what fuels it — snow.
NEWS
Hotel Rio Vista rebounds from extensive water damage
A fire sprinkler system breakage caused substantial water damage to Hotel Rio Vista in Winthrop last Saturday, but co-owner Paul Peterson said Monday (Dec. 23) that he expects about two-thirds of the hotel’s 29 rooms will be available by the coming weekend. Peterson said he learned of the problem at about 6:45 a.m. Saturday, after the […]
Winthrop Council issues permit for excavator, approves salaries and contracts
By Marcy Stamper
After a public hearing, testimony from neighbors and a discussion, the Winthrop Town Council granted a conditional-use permit to an excavating and gravel business on Horizon Flats Road.
‘Guaranteed ice’ is goal of fundraising effort for Winthrop rink
By Don Nelson
A public campaign to raise more than $300,000 to help pay for refrigeration equipment and other improvements at the Winthrop Ice & Sports Rink was launched this week.
Thousands of dollars help hundreds of neighbors
By Marcy Stamper
Seven thousand dollars was contributed this year by individuals and businesses for food baskets for Neighbors Helping Neighbors and gifts for the Manger Mall.
Bunk House Inn owners now ready to put heads in the beds
By Laurelle Walsh
Winthrop’s newest lodging establishment, the Bunk House Inn, is now open for business.
Andy Johnson home for holidays
By Laurelle Walsh
Twisp resident Andy Johnson is back in the Methow after six months of rehabilitation following a car accident in May.
Local man jailed on rape charges
David Lee Sarazin, 29, of Twisp remained in Okanogan County Jail in lieu of bail Monday (Dec. 23) after being charged with eight counts of second-degree rape of a child and five counts of second-degree child molestation. The charges stem from incidents that took place between September 2010 and June 2011, involving a girl between […]
Co-op customers get a break with January bill
By Ann McCreary
Members of the Okanogan County Electric Cooperative will receive a one-time waiver of the base fee on their monthly bill.
PUD adopts $50.2 million budget for 2014
The Okanogan County Public Utility District commissioners adopted a $50.2 million budget for 2014 at their Dec. 10 meeting. The budget anticipates $42.5 million in revenue from retail electric sales and $2.8 million in wholesale sales, plus another $2.2 million in income from the PUD’s broadband network. Retail electric sales increased by $3.6 million from […]
