Scenes From the Day: Welcome Rainfall Douses Methow Valley

Heavy rains provided much needed drought relief to the Methow Valley on Friday.

Okanogan County reports the Studhorse Fire did not increase in size overnight. Four outbuildings but no homes were lost. The Red Cross shelter at the Methow Valley Elementary School has been closed.

Here are a few scenes from the day.

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School Board Director Frank Kline Resigns

Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that Kline's replacement will run for reelection in 2027, not 2026.

School Board Director Frank Kline announced his resignation effective Sept. 1 in a letter read by Superintendent Grant Storey during a regularly scheduled school board meeting on Thursday. Kline dialed into the meeting by telephone but did not make any additional comments.

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Scenes From the Day: Stud Horse Mountain Fire

A level 3 emergency evacuation was ordered for residents near the Stud Horse Mountain Fire near Winthrop, which is burning 500 acres, according to Watch Duty. The fire is encompassing . . .

Twisp Council Weighs Mayor's Draft Proclamation Relating to Immigration

Twisp Town Council discussed the mayor's draft proclamation to replace the controversial Resolution #25-745, which the council approved by a vote of 3-0-2 on May 13. The . . .