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…




Fishing opens on Salmon Creek


Aug 04, 2014
Action: Opens Salmon Creek to fishing.   Effective dates: Aug. 2 through Oct. 31, 2014. Species affected:  Smallmouth bass,…

Pearrygin Lake State Park reopens Thursday


Aug 01, 2014
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission reopened Pearrygin Lake State Park Thursday, July 31, for camping and day…

Carlton Complex Fire Update for Aug 1


Aug 01, 2014
August 1, 2014 8 a.m.                Special Message:  Support our Methow Valley residents impacted by fire by visiting and…

Industrial fire precaution levels rise in Okanogan County


Jul 31, 2014
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the following changes in the industrial fire…

Power Still Out for 640 Customers


Jul 30, 2014
There  are approximately  640 customers  still affected  by the Carlton  Complex  fire outage.  Due to the terrain and number…