By Marcy Stamper
Okanogan County Commissioner Ray Campbell delivered a harsh assessment of actions and decisions that allowed the Carlton Complex Fire to get out of control, and the mayors of Twisp and Pateros asked for money to …
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Conservancy book features local artists’ work
Copies of The Methow Out My Window, a limited-edition book featuring contributions by many local artists, photographers and writers, will be available in May through the Methow Conservancy. Proceeds from the book will support the Conservancy’s annual operating fund. Only 250 copies of the hand-made, 40-page book will be offered, at a cost of $250 […]
Letters to the editor: March 5, 2014
About control Dear Editor: Residents of the Methow Valley School District should take the time to inform themselves about the proposed Metropolitan Recreation District. There are a total of 16 metro districts in the state and only two are in eastern Washington; one in Eastmont and one in Pullman. All of these districts are considerably […]
Letters to the editor: Feb. 5, 2014
Hard choices Dear Editor: Life does present choices but so often a choice is between paths that each carry ramifications. In years past, we often discussed conflicts of the natural world with Ken White. He always said, “That is what is called a dilemma.” So the first time we had a resident cougar several years […]
Letters to the editor: Aug. 21, 2013
Lack of balance Dear Editor: In discussing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) the Methow Valley News has recently tended to emphasize the views of the vocal anti-motorized element in the Methow Valley. The Methow Valley is reported as being “non-motorized” in the News. This is not the case. During the summer there are numerous recreational motorbikes in […]