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Boating on Lake Chelan? Prepare for Your Constitutional Rights to Set Sail!

Article by Nathaniel Ironword Welcome to Lake Chelan, where your boating adventures come with a side of mandatory “voluntary” inspections. That’s right, folks, our county’s newest initiative, wrapped in the glittering paper of environmental concern, is here to ensure your boat isn’t harboring any pesky aquatic invaders. And by “ensure,” we mean poking, prodding, and… Read More Boating on Lake Chelan? Prepare for Your Constitutional Rights to Set Sail!

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Okanogan County's Water Crisis: A Comedy of Errors, Featuring Finger-Pointing, Price-Gouging, and a Health Department Safety Charade

By: Oliver Quillstone -Who covers environmental concerns As the summer approaches, Okanogan County is facing a water crisis, and the situation is getting worse by the day. While some residents are lucky enough to have a new, much deeper well that should withstand further groundwater declines, others are not so fortunate. In fact, some residents… Read More Okanogan County's Water Crisis: A Comedy of Errors, Featuring Finger-Pointing, Price-Gouging, and a Health Department Safety Charade

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Okanogan County's Garden of Eden: A Guide to Gardening in Washington State's Wild West – Part 1

A Satirical Guide to Thriving in a Land of Moondust and Microclimates By: Oliver Quillstone Welcome to Okanogan County, a land of stunning landscapes, hidden lakes, and rivers that could give Kazakhstan and Mongolia a run for their money. If you’re looking to settle down and retire here with a farm or garden, prepare yourself… Read More Okanogan County's Garden of Eden: A Guide to Gardening in Washington State's Wild West – Part 1

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Water Lease Rights: Twisp Town Council's Silence Speaks Louder Than Words

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

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Water Lease Rights: Is Twisp Ready to Sell Snowflakes for Profit?

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?

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Town of Twisp Considers Leasing Water Rights for Irrigation: Because Who Needs Water Anyway?

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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