Hi everyone –  Last summer, we collectively experienced the stress, trauma and exhaustion brought on by the Cedar Creek and Cub Creek fires. Fortunately, we also felt relief as the fires were brought to a relatively controlled conclusion. If your experience was anything like mine, you felt a strong sense of helplessness — there was literally … More Mazama Hydrant Project

Next Tuesday (5/25/21) we have contracted with Loomis AG from Tonasket to apply Milestone herbicide to our roads.  This is something that we do annually to control noxious weeds and maintain our roadways. You can find information about this product on the manufacturer’s website. The provider can apply this chemical to your driveway if desired. The … More Road maintenance – herbicide application

Hello LWHA Members, Thanks to all who were able to attend the Firewise meeting last night and especially to Brian M for presenting! For those who weren’t able to attend, here is a Link to Zoom recording of LWHA Firewise Meeting (3.29.21) A few follow up items: We will send you more information about specifics of … More LWHA Firewise Meeting

Nightly rental permit applications are due at the end of January, and the Okanogan Public Health Department requires that property owners report the most recent coliform water test date. Water system information for your application is as follows: ID # 47127U Water System Class: Group B Last Water Test Date: November 9, 2020 For anyone … More Coliform test information

An exciting message from board president, Jordan: For the past several months, MethowNet has been working with Lee Whittaker, Jim Cahill, and Arlo Borgnino to evaluate the availability of internet service in the Woodlands using a new/different technology than they typically use.  I won’t pretend to understand the tech side of it; however, they have let … More MethowNet to expand internet offerings

A ban on outdoor burning and the use of uncertified stoves and fireplaces begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Okanogan County’s Methow Valley, and for all of Chelan and Douglas counties due to poor air quality in the region. The Washington Department of Ecology is calling the ban because stagnant conditions are forecast in the … More WA Dep’t of Ecology announces Methow Valley burn ban

As fall marches on, we watch with anticipation for the date when Highway 20 closes for the season. Typically, it closes around late-November, although it has closed as early as October 17th back in 2003. The latest WSDOT information is available online, including webcams, weather conditions, driving conditions, a map of the closure points, and … More Highway 20 information

The fire hydrant valves have been turned off for the season, and the fire hoses have been moved inside the Pump House.  Should you need to use the water you will need to take the extra step of opening the underground valve.  See the home owners handbook for instructions.

The following message is from LWHA HOA president, following the homeowners special meeting on 9/29: Hi everyone, Thank you to all who were able to join us last Sunday for the LWHA meeting and the work party!  The purpose of this message is to update everyone on the outcome of the votes, plus provide some … More LWHA special meeting update