Low-income people can get assistance with basic phone costs, for either a landline or cell phone. The federal Lifeline program offers a $9.25 discount on landline service or a free or discounted cell phone with some free calls or texts per month, depending on individual circumstances and available plans. Lifeline replaces a state discount program […]
Community services
Appeal on county comp plan to get hearing Thursday
An appeal of Okanogan County’s determination that the county’s comprehensive plan, as currently proposed, would have no effect on the environment comes before the county’s hearing examiner this week. The appeal was brought by two environmental organizations, the Methow Valley Citizens’ Council and Futurewise, who claim that state law requires the county to analyze the […]
‘Aging in place’ may soon become easier in the Methow
By Laurelle Walsh
A group of Methow Valley senior citizens and health care providers are proposing a new entity they’re calling At Home in the Methow, whose goal is to help people live independently in their homes and remain integrated in the community as they age.
Conceived by …
Donations allow Room One to buy its building
By Ann McCreary
Through donations from two long-time supporters, Room One has purchased its building at 315 Lincoln St. in Twisp and, for the first time in its 16-year history, …
