Local News

Utilities collaborate on power planning

Sheila Corson
Okanogan County PUD

Jul 01, 2021
With questions and concerns swirling in the community, representatives from power utilities, fire districts and city and county…





Most popular hunting seasons of the year open Oct. 15


Oct 04, 2016
Some of Washington’s most popular hunting seasons will get underway Oct. 15, when hunters with modern firearms will take to the…

Firewise Workshop September 24th in the Winthrop/Twisp area


Sep 13, 2016
Okanogan Conservation District, in partnership with Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Okanogan County Fire…

Comment on Brewster’s updated shoreline plan


Sep 09, 2016
A comprehensive update to regulations designed to preserve and protect shorelines within the city of Brewster is open for…

West Nile Virus in Okanogan County


Sep 07, 2016
In the past week, Okanogan County Public Health has received reports of three horses diagnosed with West Nile Virus in Okanogan…

Chip Seal Work in Methow, Omak and Nespelem Areas


Aug 27, 2016
Okanogan County Department of Public Works Road Crews will be performing Chip Seal work in the Methow, Omak and Nespelem areas. …