35-415: KFAC may refer to: KFAC-LP , a low-power radio station (105.5 FM) licensed to serve Twisp, Washington , United States KWKW , a radio station (1330 AM) licensed to Los Angeles, California, which identified as KFAC from 1931 to 1989 KRRL , a radio station (92.3 FM) licensed to Los Angeles, California, which identified as KFAC-FM from 1949 to 1989 KDRW ,
70-597: 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
105-462: 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
140-761: A mayor and the five-member Twisp Town Council, with Soo Ing-Moody serving as mayor since 2010. Twisp 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 ,
175-532: 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
210-511: A radio station (88.7 FM) licensed to Santa Barbara, California, which identified as KFAC from 1991 to 2004 KRTN-LD , a television station (channel 18, virtual 39) licensed to serve Albuquerque, New Mexico, which identified as KFAC-LP from 2007 to 2009 Kentucky Folk Art Center , located in Morehead, Kentucky Kayak for a Cause , a charity event founded by Miles Spencer and Scott Carlin that crosses Long Island Sound Topics referred to by
245-547: A total area of 1.18 square miles (3.06 km ), all of it land. Twisp 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
280-554: 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 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
315-512: 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 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
350-470: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Twisp, Washington 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
385-510: 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
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#1732802498681420-626: 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
455-418: 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
490-494: 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
525-549: 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%)
560-539: 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 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
595-544: 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, a new high school located between Twisp and neighboring Winthrop was completed and that year's class
630-468: 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 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
665-458: 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
700-419: 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
735-556: 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,
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#1732802498681770-485: 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
805-422: 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
840-453: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title KFAC . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=KFAC&oldid=1246358756 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Broadcast call sign disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
875-412: 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 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
910-402: 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 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
945-402: The town of Twisp adjacent to the original Gloversville site, which was thereafter considered part of Twisp. Twisp soon contained 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
980-571: 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 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
1015-404: 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 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
1050-402: Was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.72. The median age in 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
1085-467: 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
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1120-539: 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 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
1155-457: 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
1190-524: 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
1225-510: 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,
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