Dark Sky Week Shines Light on Protecting the Night Environment

Editor’s note: On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Twisp Town Council passed a proclamation supporting Methow Dark Sky Week April 11-18, 2026. Dean Kurath, member of the steering committee of Methow Dark Sky Coalition, spoke in favor of the proclamation on behalf of the coalition and Methow Valley Citizens Council. Methow Dark Sky Coalition is a project of Methow Valley Citizens Council.

Kurath submitted the following text from his speech to the town council.

By Dean Kurath

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