Winthrop NewsLocal news for Winthrop, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.May 18: Okanogan County prepares for expected high water- May 21, 2008 Okanogan County prepares for expected high water Okanogan County Commissioners have declared a county-wide emergency for the current and projected river flooding situation, according to Okanogan County sheriff ...http://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/may-18-okanogan-county-prepares-for-expected... Floods theaten Okanogan County homes- May 19, 2008 Five houses on north-central Washington's Methow River are surrounded by floodwaters this morning, though water isn't touching all of their foundations yet.http://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/floods-theaten-okanogan-county-homes?fromrss... Flooding reported in Stehekin area- May 17, 2008 "When you look out the window toward the river it gets your attention! Nothing but water from the edge of our lawn all the way to the river and beyond!" WENATCHEE &8212 The National Weather Service is predicting minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Wenatchee River and in the Entiat Valley by early Sunday morning as unseasonably warm temperatures ... via Wenatchee Worldhttp://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/flooding-reported-in-stehekin-area?fromrss=1 Briefs: Northern pikeminnow reward program begins- May 15, 2008 The Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program has opened on the Columbia and Snake rivers in an effort to cut the number of the predatory fish. via Tri-cityherald.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/briefs-northern-pikeminnow-reward-program-be... The Farr View- May 13, 2008 On the drive up here, I went past three or four wind farms and at each of them there were only, at best, 30% of the turbines going. via KNUS-AM Aurorahttp://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/the-farr-view?fromrss=1 New neighbor in Asotin County- May 11, 2008 "This area, right now there's a lot of fish spawning so there's an abundance of food" Thanks to the WSU Veterinary Hospital, another eagle is back in its natural habitat. via KLEW-TV Lewistonhttp://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/new-neighbor-in-asotin-county?fromrss=1 May 8: Commission OKs land transactions; hears about cougars, wolves- May 8, 2008 The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved proposed land transactions and heard briefings on and discussed cougar management, future wolf management and other topics at its May 2-3 meeting in ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/may-8-commission-oks-land-transactions-hears... April 30: Twisp man arrested in computer child pornography case- May 5, 2008 "Among the over 150 items seized pursuant to the warrant were four computers and a Blackberry" Twisp man arrested in computer child pornography case A Twisp man, 35, was arrested April 29 on suspicion of possessing computer child pornography after a two-week investigation that involved Okanogan County ... via Omak-Okanogan County Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/april-30-twisp-man-arrested-in-computer-chil... Unusual Homes on Evening Magazine- May 3, 2008 Because of UnusualLife.com , I get frequent inquiries from television producers and magazine editors about unusual homes, and 3 of the houses I've written about were featured this week on Evening Magazine . via 360Digesthttp://www.topix.net/city/winthrop-wa/2008/05/unusual-homes-on-evening-magazine?fromrss=1 |