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Letters to the editor: June 3, 2020

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Thanks, Dr. Charles Dear Editor: Dr. Jesse Charles, Thank you for sharing your experience working on the front lines of the coronavirus with us in the recent edition of the Methow Valley News. Though I’ve followed the news regarding COVID-19 and read the daily local stats with slowly climbing case numbers, your candid stories really made […]

What wants fixing

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We’re a short five months away from replacing our president. Time to drag ourselves out of the Slough of Despond. But let’s not “return to normal.” Let’s do better. Fix what needs fixing. How about protecting the lives of “essential” workers in Washington’s orchards and packing plants and safeguarding the elderly — and those attending them — in our […]

Small businesses have big role in valley economy

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Emergency grants provide vital support By Julie Tate-Libby Running a small business in the Methow Valley is hard. I know this because over 20 years ago, my husband and I bought a tiny restaurant in downtown Winthrop and ran it for five years. At 22 years old, we were ill-prepared for the 18-hour workdays, demanding […]

Letters to the editor: May 27, 2020

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Wear the mask Dear Editor: Y’know, this mask thing is getting a little silly. Here’s the deal: Wearing a mask is not about protecting yourself. It’s also not about politics or toughness or shame. I wear a mask when I’m around people for the same reason that, when I have the flu or a cold, I stay away […]

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It’s the perfect holiday weekend scene in the Methow Valley. In downtown Winthrop, the boardwalks are full and vehicle traffic is backed up at the four-way stop. At Sheri’s Sweet Shoppe, happy visitors are lapping at ice cream cones, crowded into the courtyard, chatting and having a great time. We love this familiar scene. It’s […]

Guest Editorial: May 20, 2020

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Editor’s note: Cheyenne Fonda is a student in the Running Start program at Wenatchee Valley College in Omak, and worked as an intern at the Methow Valley News. The article is part of her senior project, in conjunction with the newspaper. Young Methow Voices: Part 1 By Cheyenne Fonda This article is a part of […]