In what has become Twisp’s favorite pastime, Mayor Hans Smith has once again booted a police chief before they even had time to hang their badge on the office wall. This time, the lucky recipient of Twisp’s infamous ejector seat is none other than Jay King. Hired a mere five months ago; he was let… Read More Twisp Police Chief Firing: What Else Are They Hiding?
Washington State has been doling out millions for tribal clean energy projects, and while that sounds fantastic on the surface, the reality is more about dollars wasted than sense made. Over $10 million in grants for solar and battery projects have been handed out, but no one seems to have stopped to ask: What are… Read More Washington’s Tribal Solar Grants: Doubling Costs for Maximum Profit; Twisp Clearly Missed the Memo
Sincerely Hoping for Access to Existing Routes In an act of unparalleled generosity, the North Central ATV (NCATV) Club has graciously requested that the Okanogan County commissioners open the majority of the county roads in the Methow Valley to the divine presence of wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATVs). This would allow riders to connect to U.S.… Read More ATV Club Proposes Humble Request to Bless Omak Republic's Methow Valley with All-Terrain Majesty
As we previously reported, the Town of Twisp is considering leasing its water rights for irrigation purposes. The proposal has generated concern among local residents, who fear that selling off our precious water supply could exacerbate future droughts and water scarcity in the region. In response to these concerns, the Omak Republic sent out a… Read More Water Lease Rights: Twisp Town Council's Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
As winter draws to a close, the Town of Twisp is considering leasing its water rights for irrigation purposes. But with climate change threatening to exacerbate droughts and water scarcity in the region, is it really wise to sell every last drop of water for a few extra bucks? According to recent data, the snowpack… Read More Water Lease Rights: Is Twisp Ready to Sell Snowflakes for Profit?
So, the Town of Twisp is considering a request from the Auvil Fruit Company to lease some of its precious water for the purpose of irrigating an apple orchard. How exciting! Because who needs water, right? Let’s just give it away to a big corporation for six whole years, just for the measly sum of… Read More Town of Twisp Considers Leasing Water Rights for Irrigation: Because Who Needs Water Anyway?
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