Following an example Dear Editor: I have been very interested in the letters back and forth on the subject of the unborn child in a woman’s womb and whether it should be protected or not by our society and by our laws. I am grateful for our newspaper that allows the freedom to express differing […]
OPINION
The real Olympia
“Olympia” is a utilitarian word in Washington state. It’s shorthand for all things governmental. When someone starts a news report with “in Olympia today,” we know it’s probably going to be about the Legislature or the governor or some state agency taking action (or not). “I’m going to Olympia” suggests something purposeful. It can be […]
Good news for the president
“We are alarmed by new calls to adopt socialism in our country.” — Donald Trump, 2019 State of the Union address One of my favorite New Yorker cartoons shows an exasperated father trying to cajole a reluctant, pajama-clad child to go to sleep. Lifting up the bedding so the child can peer beneath the bed, the […]
Letters to the editor: March 13, 2019
Grateful for community Dear Editor: Recently, my husband and I were lucky enough to do one of our favorite things: We skied from our house in Wolf Creek to Winthrop for lunch. It was a glorious, sunny, snowy day, and our good fortune had us euphoric. To be in this amazing place, on these extraordinary […]
Hiring is a tough job
If you pay attention to our classified ads, you may have noticed under “Employment” that the Methow Valley News is looking for candidates to fill a vital role at the paper: reporter. That single word connotes a lot at a small weekly newspaper. The job usually requires not only news reporting skills and a clear […]
Hiding in plain sight
Would you rather get mugged from behind in the dark by an anonymous attacker? Or be knocked senseless in broad daylight with the readily identifiable assailant looking right at you and smiling? Some of our state legislators apparently are ready to do either, and call it good for you. In last year’s session, you may […]
Letters to the editor: March 6, 2019
Full of falsehoods Dear Editor: I am frankly disappointed with your decision to publish the hateful and factually inaccurate letter entitled “Planned deception” in the Feb. 20 edition. While I understand that opinions vary on the subject of Planned Parenthood, I believe it is inappropriate as a news source to publish a letter from such […]
Critical time for Twisp Civic Building funding at Legislature
By Soo Ing-Moody Mayor, Town of Twisp Last week I traveled to Olympia to connect with our 12th District legislators and other state officials working on issues important to the Town of Twisp and our Methow Valley community. We’re fortunate to have dedicated elected officials serving us in Olympia at this dynamic time for our […]
Liberty lunacy
From the Hopeless Ideas That Just Won’t Die department comes, one more tiresome time, a proposal to split off the eastern half of Washington to create a new state. This year’s photo-op grandstanding effort originated with Rep. Matt Shea, R-Spokane Valley, in the form of House Bill 1509 — a proposal to divide Washington at the […]
Setting the record straight about Planned Parenthood
By Susan Gallagher and Wilson Hicks We were very distressed to read Chrystal Perrow’s letter in the Methow Valley News, titled “Planned Deception” because it is her letter, not Planned Parenthood, that deceives. In fact, her letter repeats accusations and inflammatory statements about Planned Parenthood that in our opinion go beyond simple deception into evil […]
