Sgt. Josh Petker of the North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force addresses Winthop Town Council members July 16, 2025. Photo by Julia Babkina

The North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force will request $50,000 each from Twisp and Winthrop to continue operating in the area, Sgt. Josh Petker told the Winthrop Council July 16. He will make a similar request to the Twisp Town Council.

This is an increase from $5,000 that each town is currently paying annually to the task force. Petker said the request will be formalized at the task force’s next board meeting on Aug. 4,…

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