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Drought emergency declared for Methow Valley

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Marcy Stamper

Warm, dry spring prompts early action by stateThe Methow Valley is in a drought emergency for the third year in a row. And this year, the drought emergency arrived early because of an especially warm and dry spring.
Financial pressures hit Room One programs

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Ralph Schwartz

Nonprofit faces state, federal cutsRoom One, the Methow Valley’s one-stop shop for social services, is experiencing a funding squeeze at the state and federal levels, forcing the nonprofit to scramble to meet the growing needs of its clients. Funding cuts under President Donald Trump are only part of the problem, said Jess Russell, Room One’s advocacy and communications lead.
Pearrygin Lake State Park to add Yockey property

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Ann McCreary

$2 million RCO grant funds 25-acre expansionAlmost $2 million in state funds have been allocated to buy about 25 acres of private land on the north end of Pearrygin Lake State Park to include within the park boundaries. Acquisition of the property is intended to protect it from future development and allow completion of a public trail around the lake.
Six candidates vie for Okanogan County Superior Court judge post

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Marcy Stamper

Governor to appoint Grim’s replacementSix attorneys have applied to Gov. Bob Ferguson to replace Okanogan County Superior Court Judge Robert Grim, who is stepping down July 1 after three years on the bench. By state law, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement to fill the vacancy.
Massive manhunt’s wide scope included Okanogan County

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Ralph Schwartz

Wenatchee man sought on three murder chargesEditor’s Note: This story was updated with new information about how to submit a tip on suspect Travis Decker’s whereabouts. The manhunt for the suspected killer of three young Wenatchee girls expanded last week to include parts of the Methow Valley. Residents in remote areas were asked on Thursday (June 5) to lock their doors and turn on outside lights as precautions, while authorities searched for Travis Decker, 32.
Interim Twisp police chief steps down

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Ralph Schwartz

Town again left without a forceInterim Police Chief Doug Johnson resigned on June 2, ending his short tenure as Twisp’s top law enforcement officer, Mayor Hans Smith said Thursday (June 5) on the town’s website. Johnson’s law enforcement commission expired on May 31, and the career cop decided to “refocus on his planned retirement,” the statement said.
Chamber Music Festival scores with artists, audiences

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Marcy Stamper

“Music is a unique art — it happens and is gone. In a live performance, you’re creating in that moment, versus replicating something over and over. You’re present in this moment, with this audience, and in this space.”That’s how French horn player Jeff Fair summed up the unique experience of live music.
A novel approach to affordable housing

2 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Ann McCreary

Housing Trust’s Easement Program is ‘first of its kind’For years, Becky Nelson and Keith Comstock hoped to buy a home in the Methow Valley. But like many people who earn a living in the valley, they found the price of homes far out of reach. So Nelson and Comstock rented for the last 14 years, and were forced to move every couple of years. “The rental housing situation here is so unstable,” said Nelson.
Burning restrictions are imposed early in county

3 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Marcy Stamper

Bans go into effect this Friday due to high riskOkanogan County imposed its burn restrictions early this year after the county’s fire advisory committee evaluated conditions — and the forecast for weather in the 90s this weekend. The countywide ban goes into effect on Friday (June 6), nine days before the usual date.
AmeriCorps’ dismantling sends Methow Valley teen home early

3 weeks ago | methowvalleynews.com | Ralph Schwartz

Fisher helped hurricane victims, built homesLiberty Bell High School graduate Gannet Fisher was having one “life changing” experience after another, working for AmeriCorps on the other end of the United States, when the Trump Administration’s budget ax fell. On April 15, with a month remaining in his AmeriCorps stint, Fisher was clearing trails at a national park in West Virginia.