Marcy Stamper

Mazama residents headed for a horseback ride were shaken by what appeared to be an instance of road rage when the rear window of their pick-up truck shattered with a deafening explosion early this…

The Methow Valley and Okanogan County have experienced several early-season fires in the past couple of weeks. Most have been small, but the Eagle Road Fire, a brush fire near Brewster…

Budget cuts impact WDFW operations Fishing opportunities at lakes in the Methow Valley and throughout Okanogan County could be reduced because the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is…

No set timeline for county, Forest Service to take next steps Conceptual maps of wheeled all-terrain vehicle (WATV) routes in and around the Methow Valley — along with detailed guidelines for managing…

Irrigators and farmers who are worried that the release of sediment that’s been backed up behind Enloe Dam could damage sprinklers and pumps, contaminate crops, and harm cattle if the dam is removed…

Okanogan County Sheriff’s Deputy Kris Brakebill found no bullet defects or fragments when he investigated a truck with a rear window that shattered with a loud bang just as another vehicle passed it…

Offers eclectic program, world-class talent lineup, free rehearsals A full chamber orchestra, music composed for a papal visit, beloved masterworks, and exhilarating new music, all in a dreamy…

Increase slowed in past few years Real estate appraised values remain high in Okanogan County, but the annual increase has slowed over the past several years to 3% on average. Last year…

Possible causes remain under investigation A fire near Big Twin Lake threatened a cabin and burned vegetation and a fence on a neighbor’s property before firefighters controlled it at 1.5…

Encounter with citizen draws wide attention, criticism The Okanogan County Republican Central Committee has issued a formal letter of reprimand to Okanogan County Commissioner Nick Timm…