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…





Commissioner Pass Zone Code, Repeal Marijuana Moritorium


Jul 27, 2016
On Tuesday, the Okanogan County commissioners passed the first major update to the County’s zoning code in 38 years. The…

CANNER DIAL GAUGES TO BE TESTED


Jul 25, 2016
The USDA recommends that home canners have their pressure canner dial gauges checked each year to assure safety in home…

Lightning Storms Spark Fires


Jul 22, 2016
Lightning from last night’s storms ignited a small fire in the 8-Mile drainage north of Winthrop, Washington.  The half-acre…

New Curtains Installed at the PAC


Jul 20, 2016
Following a successful fundraising campaign by the Omak Performing Arts Center Foundation, an array of new curtains was…

Omak Man Arrested in Connection with Mini Mart Robbery


Jul 20, 2016
An Omak man was arrested early Saturday morning after he was identified as the suspect in the robbery of the Stampede Mini Mart…