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…





Colville Tribes plans needs-based grants

News Release


Jul 09, 2020
As part of an ongoing effort to protect the membership of the Colville Tribes from the COVID-19 virus, the Colville Tribes…

Okanogan County Fair Cancelled for 2020


Jul 07, 2020
The Okanogan County Commissioners announced Monday that they have been forced to cancel the 73rd annual Okanogan County Fair,…

WDFW restricts campfires, other activities at wildlife areas and water access areas in Eastern Washington


Jul 01, 2020
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will restrict campfires and other activities on department-managed lands…

Chip Seal Work Starting Next Week


Jul 01, 2020
Okanogan County Department of Public Works Road Crews will start Chip Sealing Loomis-Oroville Rd from Similkameen Rd to…

Omak Man Arrested for Assault

Okanogan County Sheriff Tony Hawley


Jun 29, 2020
On Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at about 8:28pm Okanogan County Sheriff’s Deputies Tapia and Barcus contacted Valentino Johnson,…