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…




Governor Jay Inslee signs Rep. Short's bill to help keep local construction costs affordable


Apr 24, 2015
In the final weeks of the 2015 legislative session, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law legislation aimed at controlling…

Firefighters Continue to Monitor Small Fire Near Canadian Border


Apr 23, 2015
— Firefighters from the Tonasket Ranger District are continuing to monitor US portion of the small fire at the United…

Grand opening of Hazel Allen Burnett Hall at WVC at Omak May 1


Apr 22, 2015
The community is invited to the grand opening of Hazel Allen Burnett Hall on Friday, May 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the Wenatchee…

Containment Expected this Afternoon on Small BLM Fire Near Canadian Border


Apr 21, 2015
Firefighters expect to reach containment this afternoon on the US portion of the small fire at the United States-Canadian Border…

Recovery effort in urgent need of volunteer housing


Apr 21, 2015
The Carlton Complex Long Term Recovery Group is in desperate need of housing for volunteer groups coming to assist in the…