Owner Joe Marver has put damaged building on the market By Ann McCreary More than two years after fire extensively damaged the Twisp River Pub, an arson case remains open and the formerly popular gathering place remains closed. Twisp Police Chief Paul Budrow said this week that the case will likely remain open “until the […]
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Fire-damaged Twisp River Pub may become community ‘Hub’
Joe Marver, new owner of the former Twisp River Pub, envisions restoring the extensively burned building as a traditional restaurant and event venue, and is looking for local investors to help make it happen.
Marver, who owns Twisp River Suites next to the pub property, purchased the land and …
Part of fire-damaged Twisp River Pub demolished
The badly damaged back portion of the Twisp River Pub was torn down last week, while two separate investigations continue into the arson fire that burned the restaurant and brewery on Feb. 29.
Pub owner Aaron Studen said last week that he has “gotten unofficial word” that an investigation by …
Pub fire investigation, insurance settlement in waiting mode
Twisp River Pub owner Aaron Studen said he is in waiting mode while his insurance company completes its fire investigation and obtains bids for reconstruction of the pub, which was severely damaged by an arson fire on Feb. 29. “It works at a snail’s pace,” Studen said this week. The insurance company, Mutual of Enumclaw, hired its own …
Pub fire investigation, insurance settlement in waiting mode
Twisp River Pub owner Aaron Studen said he is in waiting mode while his insurance company completes its fire investigation and obtains bids for reconstruction of the pub, which was severely damaged by an arson fire on Feb. 29. “It works at a snail’s pace,” Studen said …
Twisp River Pub fire investigators await crime lab report
Twisp Police Chief Paul Budrow has interviewed about 15 people as part of his investigation into the arson fire at the Twisp River Pub, and said he expects to interview as many as 60 people before he is done.
While he is moving ahead on conducting his part of the criminal investigation…
Twisp River Pub celebrates Cinco de Mayo despite fire damage
Not to be deterred by a fire that caused extensive damage, the still-closed Twisp River Pub will nonetheless continue a tradition by hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5 at the Winthrop Barn, from 6 – 10 p.m. The event will feature music by Bootleg Sunshine and a Mexican buffet dinner. Cost is $10 for kids […]
Reddington hopes to restore artwork damaged in fire
Methow Valley artist Ginger Reddington was another victim of the arson fire that damaged the Twisp River Pub on Feb. 29. Reddington, who lives with her husband, Don, on Benson Creek south of Twisp, had 17 of her original works on display at the pub. None were destroyed, but all were damaged by smoke and […]
Investigators wrapping up Twisp River Pub fire review
Fire investigators were expected to wrap up their work early this week on the premises of the Twisp River Pub, which was extensively damaged by fire that has been determined to be arson. Twisp Police Chief Paul Budrow said Tuesday (March 15) that there appears to…
Investigation of Twisp River Pub fire continues; more evidence sought
Investigators were continuing to look for evidence this week in connection with a fire at the Twisp River Pub that Twisp Police Chief Paul Budrow said was almost certainly arson. “I’m 90 percent sure it’s arson,” Budrow said Tuesday (March 8). “I’m going with the belief it is arson.” Budrow said he would begin interviews this week…
