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…




IRS Phone Scam Hitting Okanogan County


Dec 22, 2014
Taxpayers beware: Scammers are coming after your hard-earned money. It's being called the "largest ever" telephone fraud scam…

Forest Service to Host Workshop for Summer Job Applicants


Dec 19, 2014
The Tonasket Ranger District is hosting a workshop to assist those interested in obtaining summer employment with the Okanogan…

Burn ban extended to Saturday for Okanogan County


Dec 18, 2014
Continuing poor weather conditions are preventing smoke from dispersing and has prompted the Department of Ecology to extend a…

Buy a Bundle of Native Plants for Carlton Complex Fire Survivors


Dec 11, 2014
This holiday season, the Okanogan Conservation District invites you to purchase native plants for those affected by the Carlton…

Consumer Alert: Utility Scam Demands Payment, Threatens Disconnection


Dec 10, 2014
The Okanogan PUD is warning residents to be on alert for an ongoing scam targeting residential and business customers in…