Called “On Thin Ice,” the capital campaign began its public outreach last month with the Nov. 1 opening of the ice rink, said ...

Due to a very poorly placed hill, sundown at my house occurs around 1:30 in the afternoon. I’m not complaining but why do ...

More than 200 athletes from the United States and host Canada participated at the Sovereign Lakes Nordic Centre near Vernon, ...

Some $2.3 million in federal funds for Okanogan County roads and schools — part of it overdue since 2023 — could finally be released, with a vote on the issue expected in the U.S. House of ...

I recently visited the Winthrop library. Once again, I was struck by the majestic tree sculpture dominating the reading room. Locals are intimately familiar with the tree. Built by local artists Tori ...

The Confluence Poets’ free, Festivus-themed holiday reading will be at The Confluence: Art in Twisp on Sunday (Dec. 14) at 5 p.m. Participating poets include Subhaga Crystal Bacon, Jon Culp, Jim Ditto ...

Mazama man remains in county jail charged with 3 felony counts A Mazama man charged with three felonies after police say he damaged the entrance to Rosauers in Twisp on Nov. 30, and then led them on a ...

Fifth-grade students at Methow Valley Elementary School worked together to create a unique quilt with the help of longtime quilter Nicki McCullough and Judith Robinson, Methow Valley Arts Specialist ...

Recently, while waiting my turn at the Driver’s License office in Omak, I witnessed something wonderful. A woman ahead of me in line was going through the process of getting a license, something she ...

Winthrop Town Marshal Ty Sheehan has asked the Town Council to purchase equipment he says would help law enforcement respond to future incidents like the recent standoff with a suspect who eluded ...

Harts Pass: December 10, 2025 December 11, 2025 by Methow Valley NewsFiled Under: Harts Pass, OPINION ...