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Local officials: Drug problem ‘getting way worse’ in valley
Jan 8, 2025 · With two deaths in December linked to opioid overdoses in the Methow Valley, health officials warn that the threat posed by fentanyl and other highly addictive synthetic drugs isn’t going away. If anything, it’s getting worse. “The drug problem is out of hand,” said Okanogan County Coroner ...
‘Met-Low’ residents seek more control over their neighborhoods
Oct 31, 2024 · Photos by Ralph Schwartz More than 40 lower Methow Valley residents gathered in Methow Friday (Oct. 25) to discuss the rural values they want to protect.
Back in session – Methow Valley News
Jan 16, 2025 · The Washington Legislature went to work this week in a biennial full-length (105 day) session, which means its major task will be to adopt a state budget. History suggests that will be a tortuous, contentious process that won’t be solved until …
What was news to you in ’24? – Methow Valley News
Dec 5, 2024 · Help pick the ‘Top 10 News Stories of the Year’ It was another headline-filled year in the Methow Valley, including ongoing issues and entirely new developments.
For nearly 50 years, Maggie Coon led the charge to preserve …
Sep 26, 2024 · Photo courtesy of MVCC Maggie Coon speaks to a group about Methow Headwaters’ efforts to defeat a copper mine in the upper Methow Valley. MVCC board member, co-founder retires
MV school superintendent to retire after 12 years
Nov 7, 2024 · Gary Marchbank, a 15-year veteran of the Methow Valley School Board, will resign his post effective Dec. 31. Marchbank announced his intentions in a Thursday (Oct. 31) letter to fellow board members.
Residents raise concerns about Methow Housing Trust …
Nov 14, 2024 · Housing Trust, Conservancy respond to neighborhood concerns. Methow Housing Trust Executive Director Danica Ready and Methow Conservancy Executive Director Sarah Brooks provided responses related to concerns about the proposed housing project adjacent to the Heckendorn neighborhood.
Methow Valley School Board seeks new director, superintendent
Nov 27, 2024 · Photo by Ralph Schwartz Michael Liu told the Methow Valley School Board Thursday (Nov. 21) he would like to be considered for the board position Gary Marchbank will vacate on Dec. 31.
News briefs: Give Methow sets a record, Talking about a pool
Nov 7, 2024 · Give Methow sets a record. It was a record-setting year for the annual Give Methow campaign, which according to reports released this week raised a total of $899,172 in the month-long 2024 fundraising effort.