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…




Twisp Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges


May 16, 2014
Photo Provided   Thirty-eight year old Matthew Bruce Mathwich, of Twisp was arrested Wednesday on multiple drug charges,…

Eight Alcohol Retailers Pass Compliance Checks


May 16, 2014
To help prevent underage drinking, Omak PD and Brewster PD teamed up to conduct alcohol sales compliance checks in Omak and…

Use of Food Stamps Rises in Okanogan County

By Emily Guerin and Tim Marema (The Daily Yonder) 


May 16, 2014
  The use of food stamps in Okanogan County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food…

New CASA Volunteers Sworn In to Advocate for Children


May 15, 2014
  On May 1, 2014, the Hon. Henry Rawson swore in six volunteers as CASA volunteers—court-appointed special advocates for…

June 7 events will begin the 75th anniversary celebration of Washington’s first wildlife area


May 12, 2014
The 75th anniversary of the state’s first wildlife area will be celebrated Saturday, June 7, kicking off a summer-long series of…