Methow NewsLocal news for Methow, WA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.May 21: Flooding situation improves; Okanogan has peaked- May 27, 2008 Flooding situation improves; Okanogan has peaked The overall flooding situation in Okanogan County is improving and there are no immediate emergencies or reports of additional flooding as of mid-morning May 21, ...http://www.topix.net/city/methow-wa/2008/05/may-21-flooding-situation-improves-okanogan-ha... May 20: North Cascades Highway reopens; Chinook remains closed- May 25, 2008 The gates across the road on Highway 20 near Diablo and Mazama swung open at 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, May 20, allowing traffic to travel over the North Cascades Highway again.http://www.topix.net/city/methow-wa/2008/05/may-20-north-cascades-highway-reopens-chinook-... May 18: Okanogan County prepares for expected high water- May 23, 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/methow-wa/2008/05/may-18-okanogan-county-prepares-for-expected-h... May 18: Officers locate two stolen vehicles; three suspects arrested- May 21, 2008 Officers locate two stolen vehicles; three suspects arrested Okanogan County sheriff's deputies and Oroville Police arrested several individuals Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, in connection with vehicle ...http://www.topix.net/city/methow-wa/2008/05/may-18-officers-locate-two-stolen-vehicles-thr... 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/methow-wa/2008/05/floods-theaten-okanogan-county-homes?fromrss=1 Two men still missing along Green River- May 18, 2008 "This is a relatively rare event for King County" Throughout the night, rescuers walked the banks of the Green River, hoping to find two men reported missing yesterday. via KING5 Seattle Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/methow-wa/2008/05/two-men-still-missing-along-green-river?fromrs... Near-Record Temperatures Forecast For Washington- May 16, 2008 A sudden shot of sunshine promises Washington residents the warmest weekend of the year so far and has started a rapid melting of the mountain snowpack. via KIRO-TV Seattlehttp://www.topix.net/city/methow-wa/2008/05/near-record-temperatures-forecast-for-washingt... Warm week could mean snow melt peak for some E. Washington rivers- May 13, 2008 The National Weather Service says high temperatures in the 80s later this week across Washington will melt mountain snow and threaten flooding on some rivers. via Seattle Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/methow-wa/2008/05/warm-week-could-mean-snow-melt-peak-for-some-e... |