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…




One dead, one arrested after robbery near Tonasket

Associated Press


Apr 07, 2015
One person is dead after a man hitchhiking near Tonasket was robbed by three people in a van. One of the suspects later died…

Congressman Newhouse Staff Available During Mobile Office Hours in Omak


Apr 07, 2015
Congressman Dan Newhouse’s staff members will be available to meet with anyone who needs help with a federal agency or has…

Public Input Sought by WSU Extension


Apr 06, 2015
The WSU Okanogan County Extension Director’s position is currently vacant. To insure that this position addresses the needs of…

SR 20 North Cascades Highway reopens


Apr 03, 2015
After just three weeks, among the shortest reopening efforts in the North Cascades Highway’s 42-year history, Washington State…

Okanogan Conservation District Native Plant Sale


Apr 03, 2015
Sale will be held on Saturday April 11 in downtown Okanogan at the corner of Rose St. and 2nd Ave (next to Rawson’s) from 9:00…