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…




Sept. 27 hunting and fishing day event concludes summer-long celebration of state’s first wildlife area


Sep 13, 2014
Saturday, Sept. 27, marks the final event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area in Okanogan County.…

Fall Prescribed Burning Planned on the Tonasket Ranger District


Sep 12, 2014
Depending on conditions, Fuels Specialists on the Tonasket Ranger District could begin their fall prescribed burning program as…

Carlton Complex Fire Recovery Workshop in Twisp


Sep 10, 2014
Okanogan Conservation District is holding a fire recovery workshop on Saturday September 20 from 9 am-12 pm. The workshop will…

Keller Ferry out of service for repairs


Sep 09, 2014
The Keller Ferry across the Columbia River on State Route 21 is out of service until further notice. Water is seeping into one…

Okanogan Conservation District’s NEW Fall Seed Sale


Sep 09, 2014
Just in time for Fall seeding, the Conservation District is offering two native seed mixes from Rainier Seeds Incorporated.  The…