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…




Economic Alliance and Twisp Works collaborate to launch a Okanogan County Small Business Emergency Grant


May 12, 2020
In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Governors Stay Home, Stay Healthy order and it’s impacts to our local small business…

New tussock moth outbreak causes tree defoliation in Okanogan County


May 08, 2020
Forest health scientists with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) say owners of wooded property in…

AG Ferguson files Clean Water Act lawsuit against gold mining companies

News Release


May 07, 2020
Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a federal lawsuit against two gold mining companies for violating the Clean Water Act…

WSU Okanogan County Extension “Drive-In WiFi Hotspot” Available for Free Internet Use


May 07, 2020
In response to the impacts of COVID-19, new Drive-In WiFi Hotspots provide free temporary, emergency internet access for…

PUD Buildings Closed May 8 & 15

Sheila Corson
Okanogan County PUD

May 05, 2020
Okanogan County PUD offices will be closed to both public and staff on both Friday, May 8, and Friday, May 15, as additional…