Seeks community’s support for reducing light pollution Long, dark nights may be ahead for Winthrop, the Methow Valley and beyond — and that would be a good thing, according to a group of local activists. The Methow Dark Sky Coalition, an nonprofit organization that got its start over beers and discussions at a local pub, has put […]
Dark Sky
Twisp sees the light with new street fixtures
Twisp has new, more energy-efficient LED streetlights, after older streetlights were replaced last month through a program called “Relight Washington.” The LED streetlights will save the town money…
Winthrop council raises questions about ice rink lighting
By Don Nelson
The Winthrop Ice & Sports Rink’s board president assured the Winthrop Town Council last week that the rink’s operators are determined to find solutions in response to complaints about “light pollution” from the outdoor facility. Jill Calvert, representing the Winthrop Ice & Sports Rink (WISR) board, a nonprofit that operates the rink under an agreement with the town, faced some tough questioning from …
Town explores options to reduce ‘light pollution’ at Winthrop rink
By Ann McCreary
In response to concerns expressed by a local resident about “light pollution” from the Winthrop Ice & Sports Rink (WISR), Winthrop town officials will…
Winthrop considers zoning amendment for retail marijuana
By Laurelle Walsh
The Winthrop Town Council has directed the town’s Planning Commission to consider a zoning code amendment which would allow a retail marijuana…
Co-op to begin installing new lighting to protect ‘dark sky’
File photo by Sue Misao BY ANN McCREARY To protect natural nighttime darkness in the Methow Valley and save energy costs, the Okanogan County Electric Cooperative will replace about 100 street and yard lights with new fixtures that direct light down toward the ground. The street and yard lights, owned by the co-op, will […]
