Shelley Smith

Evelyn “Evie” Johnson opened her Methow Valley hair salon Sweetgrass Cut Co. in 2020. She recently relocated her business to 1112 State Route 20 in the professional building next to the Winthrop post office. In addition to her new location, she added a ch... See more

If you are out and about in Mazama, Jack’s Hut at the Freestone Inn is a refreshing place to stop. The food concession is managed by Gus Wolf and his mother Sammy Tomatich. They are always happy to see locals and visitors alike. Jack’s Hut is open (until ... See more

There is little argument that there is too much stuff in consumer-based cultures. Cheap furniture, fast fashion, and single use items overwhelm landfills not to mention the beaches in Africa where the textile overflow is frequently sent. The self-storage ... See more

The recent rain was welcomed and needed. The shroud of low clouds added an ethereal feel to the valley. On a drive home from town after the rain, just past sheep farm curve, I was surprised to see an unusual sight high in eagle tree. It was worth a second... See more

Some years, it is mice. Sometimes it is grasshoppers or frogs or wasps. This year, it is pinecones — that is, too many of them. It’s been heard all around the valley that people have never seen so many pinecones. With a little deeper dive into the phenome... See more