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The Winthrop Town Council has delayed consideration of a proposal to streamline the town’s annexation process after objections were raised by members of the Planning Commission.

The Liberty Bell High School boys picked up two basketball wins last week, on the road at Bridgeport and at home versus the Omak Pioneers.

Participants in last weekend’s Methow Valley Fatbike Meetup enjoyed excellent conditions over three days of riding and social events. More than 30 riders took part in the Friday night ride on the ...

The first day in office wasn’t all pomp and ceremony, however. Shortly after being sworn in, the new governor signed three executive orders. The first directed the Department of Health to convene with ...

Photo by Ralph Schwartz Wes Wilcox, left, and Rebecca Gallivan rehearsed a scene from the upcoming Readers’ Theater production of “The Elephant Man,” which opens Thursday (Jan. 23) The Merc Playhouse ...

At its meeting last week, the Winthrop Town Council agreed to make the town tennis courts, located off Highway 20, available for Mountain Lion home meets on March 24, April 9, April 12, April 16, ...

The Mountain Lions picked up their third win of the season and first in league play, by 49-37 at Bridgeport on Jan. 14.

The topic of trans athletes is a red herring that anti-trans people use to voice uninformed opinions about the rights of trans people. Sexual identity is a complex topic. It’s based on chromosomes, ...

The Liberty Bell High School Knowledge Bowl team has completed three matches, and continues its quest for a regional championship.

Photo by Steve Mitchell A Saturday outing on the Pearrygin Lake trails was just one of the activities during last weekend’s Methow Valley Fatbike Meetup. See more photos on page B4.

Twisp Municipal Court can’t hear any cases for now, after the town’s municipal court clerk resigned on Jan. 12. Theresa Ruggiero, who also served as the police department’s administrative assistant, ...