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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…




Area Closure on National Forest Lands East of Tonasket


Aug 23, 2015
National Forest lands east of Tonasket Washington and south of Highway 20 are closed to public access due to the Tunk Block and…

Public Service Announcement from Okanogan PUD


Aug 19, 2015
PUD crews continue to focus on preserving electric and broadband services by aggressively fighting fire where it threatens PUD…

Okanogan Complex Fire Update - 8/19


Aug 19, 2015
Washington Incident Management Team 2, Nathan Rabe, IC, assumed command of the Okanogan Complex on Monday, August 17, 2015. All…

Drought Prompts Federal Assistance for Farmers and Ranchers in Ferry County


Aug 17, 2015
Ranchers in Ferry County may be eligible for financial drought relief from the federal government after the U.S. Drought Monitor…

Drought Prompts Federal Assistance for Farmers and Ranchers in Okanogan County.


Aug 17, 2015
Ranchers in Okanogan County may be eligible for financial drought relief from the federal government. The U.S. Drought Monitor…