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40-604: Twisp is a town in Okanogan County in north central Washington , which sits at the confluence of the Twisp and Methow rivers. The population was 919 at the time of the 2010 census and increased to 992 at the time of the 2020 census . On July 30, 1897, Henry C. Glover platted a town in the Methow Valley he called Gloversville, in which a small store and post office were soon established. In 1898, Glover became postmaster of

80-577: A favorable climate, camping in the winter, hunting bears in the spring, catching fish in the summer and hunting deer in fall. The camps consisted of teepee-like longhouses built with hides and bark. Women gathered nuts and berries. A popular destination for this was the Kettle Falls , where the Columbia River dropped some 20 feet (6.1 m). Due to its remoteness, the Okanogan County area was one of

120-462: A household in the county was $ 29,726, and the median income for a family was $ 35,012. Males had a median income of $ 29,495 versus $ 22,005 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,900. About 16.00% of families and 21.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.20% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over. Okanogan County was once a national bellwether county in U.S. presidential elections, voting for

160-425: A median income of $ 26,250 versus $ 17,857 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 16,257. About 14.6% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. The Town of Twisp's mayor-council government system comprises a mayor and the five-member Twisp Town Council, with Soo Ing-Moody serving as mayor since 2010. Twisp

200-647: A new high school located between Twisp and neighboring Winthrop was completed and that year's class was the last to graduate from Twisp High School, which was then abandoned and sat vacant for five years. In 1979, the building reopened as the Methow Valley Community Center. In 2009, the vacant ranger station in Twisp was converted to a campus (entitled TwispWorks) where local businesses, community organizations, artists and producers could operate. Twisp, along with several neighboring towns in Okanogan County,

240-518: A part of southern British Columbia . Before Europeans arrived, the Okanogan County region was home to numerous indigenous peoples that would eventually become part of three Indian reservations referred to as the Northern Okanogans or Sinkaietk, Tokoratums, Kartars and Konkonelps. They spoke in seven types of Interior Salish languages related to the Puget Sound tribes. The Okanogans experienced

280-418: A population of miners and ranchers who were supported by many local businesses, including a drug store, a bank, a hotel, two saloons and a Methodist church. The Methow tribe was also a common sight, who continued to camp in their traditional sites and traded with the settlers. On August 6, 1909, the town was incorporated and elected its first officers. One of the first issues the five-member town council faced

320-458: Is located in Twisp. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/17/opinion/covid-19-winter.html Okanogan County, Washington Okanogan County ( / ˌ oʊ k ə ˈ n ɑː ɡ ən / ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington along the Canada–U.S. border . As of the 2020 census , the population was 42,104. The county seat is Okanogan , while the largest city is Omak . Its area

360-666: Is located on the Methow River at its confluence with the Twisp River . At the 2010 census there were 919 people, 474 households, and 222 families in the town. The population density was 778.8 inhabitants per square mile (300.7/km). There were 524 housing units at an average density of 444.1 per square mile (171.5/km). The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3%. Of

400-576: Is located within Okanogan County in Washington's 4th congressional district , represented by Republican Dan Newhouse , who was sworn in on January 3, 2015. The Town of Twisp is served by the Methow Valley School District, which includes Methow Valley Elementary and Liberty Bell Junior-Senior High School , both of which are located midway between Twisp and neighboring Winthrop . The Independent Learning Center, an alternative high school ,

440-655: Is the largest in the state. About a fifth of the county's residents live in the Greater Omak Area . The county forms a portion of the Okanogan Country . The first county seat was Ruby , which has now been a ghost town for more than 100 years. Okanogan County was formed out of Stevens County in February 1888. The name derives from the Okanagan language place name ukʷnaqín . The name Okanogan ( Okanagan ) also refers to

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480-418: Is water. It is the largest county in the state by area, and it is larger than three states in land area. As of the 2020 census , there were 42,104 people, 16,942 households, and 10,768 families residing in the county. The population density was 8.0 inhabitants per square mile (3.1/km ). There were 21,720 housing units at an average density of 4.12 inhabitants per square mile (1.6/km ). The racial makeup of

520-494: The 2000 census , there were 39,564 people, 15,027 households, and 10,579 families living in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3.1 people/km ). There were 19,085 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile (1.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 75.32% White , 0.28% Black or African American , 11.47% Native American , 0.44% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 9.58% from other races , and 2.84% from two or more races. 14.38% of

560-531: The Carlton Complex wildfire burned over 250,000 acres (390 sq mi; 1,000 km ) in Okanogan County. It destroyed over 300 homes including 100 in and around Pateros According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 5,312.7 square miles (13,760 km ), of which 5,266.2 square miles (13,639 km ) is land and 46.5 square miles (120 km ) (0.9%)

600-428: The 474 households 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.2% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 53.2% were non-families. 46.0% of households were one person and 15.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age in

640-547: The Columbia River at Pateros . This part of the Columbia is the impoundment of Wells Dam , a lake known as Lake Pateros . In Robertson v. Methow Valley Citizens Council (a 1989 Stevens decision) the Rehnquist Court concluded that NEPA does not require a fully developed plan detailing what steps will be taken to mitigate adverse environmental impacts and does not require a " worst case analysis ." In addition, we hold that

680-632: The Forest Service has adopted a permissible interpretation of its own regulations. Since 2007, the Methow Beaver Project has translocated over 240 "problem" beaver ( Castor canadensis ) into 51 suitable sites in various headwater tributaries of the Methow watershed. The sites were selected using satellite imagery and computer modelling. Translocation success was optimized by putting pairs of beavers together in man-made lodges that tended to keep them in

720-531: The Methow River and its tributaries, such as Methow Pass and Twisp Pass. State Route 20 utilizes Washington Pass and Rainy Pass , also in the general areas of headwater streams. The Pacific Crest Trail follows the uppermost reach of the Methow River, until the river turns east, flowing into the Methow Valley near Mazama . Along the way, it collects the tributary streams of Robinson Creek and Lost River. In

760-512: The Methow River is joined by another important tributary, the Twisp River . Flowing from the west, the Twisp River drains the mountains south of Washington Pass as well as the eastern slopes of Sawtooth Ridge, a major mountain range with some of Washington state's highest peaks (such as Star Peak and Mt Bigelow). Downriver from Twisp, the Methow River passes by the communities of Carlton and Methow, receiving several minor tributaries, before joining

800-599: The Methow Valley, between Mazama and Winthrop , the Methow River is joined by Early Winters Creek, Cedar Creek, Goat Creek, and Wolf Creek. The Chewuch River joins at Winthrop. One of the Methow's larger tributaries, the Chewuch River, and its many tributaries drain large parts of the Pasayten Wilderness to the north. One of its headwater streams, Cathedral Creek, reaches nearly to British Columbia , Canada . The Methow Valley continues below Winthrop to Twisp , where

840-470: The Twisp High School was relocated to a new wing. By the early 1940s, logging was a large business in Okanogan County and Ernest and Otto Wagner, a father and son team, owned the second largest operation. After their Okanogan mill burned in 1943, they eventually moved all their operations to Twisp and in 1963 a local newspaper reported that "its payroll [was] the life blood of the biggest per cent of

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880-458: The county was 65.6% White , 0.4% African American , 11.6% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 11.8% from some other races and 9.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 19.5% of the population. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.3% were under 5 years of age, and 23.8% were 65 and older. As of the 2010 census , there were 41,120 people, 16,519 households, and 10,914 families living in

920-419: The county. The population density was 7.8 inhabitants per square mile (3.0/km ). There were 22,245 housing units at an average density of 4.2 per square mile (1.6/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 73.9% white, 11.4% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 10.1% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 17.6% of

960-480: The desired sites so that the beaver ponds would store rainwater, trap sediment and repair channel incision/erosion, serve as nurseries for salmonids and other species, and act as firebreaks in the fire-prone eastern Cascades. One beaver that was PIT (passive integrated transponder) tagged and released in the upper part of the Methow Valley swam to the mouth of the Methow River, then up the Okanogan River almost to

1000-545: The last in Washington settled by Europeans. It was an early thoroughfare used by prospectors to gain access to other communities, such as British Columbia . By the 21st century, the region specialized in agriculture, forestry and tourism. Electric producer Grand Coulee Dam was constructed between 1933 and 1942, originally with two power plants, around the Okanogan and Grant counties at the former's southern border. In July 2014,

1040-516: The nationwide winner in each presidential election from 1904 to 1992. In fact, it became the longest-running national bellwether after Crook County, Oregon , voted for George H. W. Bush in 1992. However, it has become a Republican-leaning county since 1996, when it voted for Bob Dole , with the longest national bellwether status passing on to New Castle County, Delaware . 48°33′N 119°45′W  /  48.55°N 119.75°W  / 48.55; -119.75 Methow River The river

1080-535: The native name was Buttle-mule-emauch. In 1811 David Thompson met the tribe living along the river and wrote their name as Smeetheowe. In 1853 George Gibbs called the river Methow or Barrier. The Methow River, along with its tributaries the Twisp River, Cedar Creek, and Early Winters Creek, originates in a cluster of high mountains including Golden Horn , Tower Mountain , Cutthroat Peak , Snagtooth Ridge , Kangaroo Ridge , Early Winters Spires , and Liberty Bell Mountain . Several mountain passes are associated with

1120-544: The people, not only of Twisp but of the entire Methow Valley." In 1948, the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Twisp and Methow rivers, flooded and the damage in the Methow Valley was estimated to be $ 4 million, which lost power, telephone service, all its bridges and multiple houses. The opening of the North Cascades Highway in 1972 brought an influx of full-time resident retirees and seasonal recreationalists, which led to an increase of jobs. In 1973,

1160-485: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 14.0% were of German , 9.5% English , 9.2% United States or American and 6.8% Irish ancestry. There were 15,027 households, out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.40% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% had someone living alone who

1200-422: The population. In terms of ancestry, 21.4% were German , 12.4% were Irish , 12.2% were English , and 3.6% were American . Of the 16,519 households, 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.9% were non-families, and 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

1240-524: The town was 46.1 years. 17.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female. At the 2000 census there were 938 people, 438 households, and 258 families in the town. The population density was 807.9 people per square mile (312.2/km). There were 505 housing units at an average density of 434.9 per square mile (168.1/km). The racial makeup of

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1280-480: The town was 96.16% White, 0.96% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.77%. Of the 438 households 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.5% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.7% of households were one person and 14.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size

1320-409: The town, which was now called Twisp, the origin of which is unclear. The common explanation is that it comes from the Okanagan placename /txʷəc'p/ , which possibly translates to wasp , yellowjacket , or the sound made by a wasp. On June 29, 1899, Amanda P. Burgar platted the town of Twisp adjacent to the original Gloversville site, which was thereafter considered part of Twisp. Twisp soon contained

1360-416: Was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.70. The age distribution was 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males. The median household income was $ 26,354 and the median family income was $ 31,944. Males had

1400-467: Was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 42.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 38,551 and the median income for a family was $ 48,418. Males had a median income of $ 37,960 versus $ 29,032 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,093. About 14.7% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. As of

1440-457: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.04. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.70% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 25.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.00 males. The median income for

1480-583: Was evacuated in August 2015 as a result of the Okanogan Complex Fire . Three firefighters were killed while battling one of the complex's fires near Twisp on August 19. Twisp is located at 48°21′50″N 120°7′11″W  /  48.36389°N 120.11972°W  / 48.36389; -120.11972 (48.363971, -120.119620). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.18 square miles (3.06 km), all of it land. Twisp

1520-586: Was largely built of wood and shortly after midnight on July 24, 1924, a fire broke out in downtown Twisp, which burned down two houses and 23 buildings. Only the Filer and McAlister grocery store and the Commercial Bank's vault survived within the fire zone, which were both built of red brick. In 1940, a $ 50,000 addition to the Twisp School building was completed, which included a library, study hall and gymnasium, and

1560-444: Was liquor licenses for the two saloons, and a 1910 election was held to determine whether Twisp would implement Prohibition . The saloons served free drinks on election day, which allegedly all 88 voters partook in, and Prohibition was rejected by a vote of 56–32. In 1911, electricity was brought to Twisp and the first movie house opened. On January 15, 1912, the Twisp School, constructed at a cost of $ 12,109.68, opened its doors. Twisp

1600-657: Was named after the Methow Native Americans (today part of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation ). The name "Methow" comes from the Okanagan placename /mətxʷú/ , meaning "sunflower (seeds)". The Native American name for the river was Buttlemuleemauch , meaning "salmon falls river". In 1841 the Wilkes Expedition named the river "Barrier River". Alexander Ross said

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