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…





Pickens North Fire 600 Acres


Aug 25, 2016
Fire Crews have a line around nearly all of the Pickens North Fire today.  Okanogan County Emergency Manager Maurice Goodall…

Water Lab Closed for Holiday


Aug 24, 2016
The Okanogan County Public Health Water Laboratory will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016, in honor of the Labor Day…

Chip Seal Work in Oroville and Methow Areas


Aug 22, 2016
Okanogan County Department of Public Works Road Crews will be performing Chip Seal work in the Oroville and Methow areas. …

Campfire Restrictions on FS Lands


Aug 19, 2016
Campfire restrictions went into effect on national forest lands in Okanogan County on Friday, August 19.  Campfires are allowed…

Omak FFA Wins National Recognition


Aug 17, 2016
  The Omak FFA chapter has been named among the top ten chapters in the nation in the Models of Innovation Award Program.…