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…




Firefighters Respond to Small BLM Fire Near Canadian Border


Apr 20, 2015
Firefighters are working to contain a two acre fire on the United States-Canadian Border north of Chopaka Mountain.  The fire,…

Governor Inslee adds Okanogan County to Drought Declaration


Apr 17, 2015
On Friday, Governor Jay Inslee declared a drought in 13 river basins in Washington state, including the Okanogan River. The…

Plant Distribution Next Week


Apr 17, 2015
On Friday April 24th, the Okanogan Conservation District will be distributing the remaining plants that have been donated to…

Colville Business Council Primary Election Coming Up May 2


Apr 16, 2015
The field of candidates has been slated for the upcoming primary election for the Colville Business Council. The May 2nd primary…

First Half Property Taxes April 30


Apr 16, 2015
The Okanogan County Treasurer’s office is reminding all taxpayers that 2015 first half property taxes and irrigation assessments…