Not sure if these words are adequate, but I'd also like to express our family's gratitude to the volunteers and staff of our Fire District. Those fires starts Wednesday could easily have expanded into something much larger and destructive. There's a grim headline story on the Seattle Times today des...

Actually, Natapoc Ridge is where a 24/7 live camera is located. The fire that resulted in such a surreal sunset and hazardous air here last evening has been named the Little Giant Fire. It's located in Chelan County, W of Nineteenmile Campground and the Chiwawa River. There are photos of a dramatic ...

According to Methow Conservancy's Population and Land Project, the Valley's population—including both full-time and part-time residents—is steadily expanding, with about a 14 percent increase between 2020 and 2025. It now stands well over 12,000. You don't have to be a traffic engineer to notice the...

We don't travel too often out of the Methow Valley but several destinations include navigating roundabouts. The Seattle Times currently has an informative article describing roundabouts in WA State and nationwide. There are currently 607 roundabouts in WA State, the fourth highest number in the coun...

Josiah did an excellent job installing metal screening over vent holes in rafter blocking on a property we own. Once he understood what the job entailed, he finished ahead of schedule and communicated well during the process. Definitely recommended.

Hope everyone is enjoying this summer day, one day after the summer solstice—the official beginning of the astronomical summer and the longest day of the year. There was lot's of celebration at Stonehenge yesterday. Checkout AP's photo gallery as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle near Salis...

Available online as an eBook through the NW Library. You might request they purchase a printed copy.

I caught rainbows and pan fried them as a kid in Colorado seventy years ago. Were they synthetic?

Thank you for your report, Dave. It really is remarkable this year. We've taken to call the ground surrounding our home Fort Bitterbush. What a survivor in amidst a very dry spring.

All in top condition. Zippers, buckles, straps, pads like new. Two are internal fame backpacking packs with covered sections for sleeping gear and other camping necessities. The third is designed as more of a daypack/travel pack with plenty of compartments. Redwing is its designation—still very popu...

It's hard to believe, but today is Willie Nelson's 93rd birthday. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, the legendary country singer-songwriter and activist is still performing and a legend worldwide. When Tice Ranch was still Tice Ranch, Nelson notably performed there on September 16, 1995, pla...