Twisp Mayor Hans Smith hired recently retired Winthrop Marshal Doug Johnson to serve as interim police chief in Twisp.
Johnson, who served as Winthrop Marshall from 2018-2023, has been living in Spokane but returns to the valley regularly, according to Smith’s statement. He was sworn in by the mayor following the meeting and his acceptance of the position on Feb. 19.
“We both share an outlook of optimism that Twisp will succeed in revitalizing its…
