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…




Forest Roads West of Conconully Temporarily Closed for Repair


Jun 28, 2013
Temporary road closures in July and August will allow crews to complete repairs on two roads west of Conconully, Washington. …

Sockeye retention opens on portions of the Columbia and Okanogan rivers


Jun 28, 2013
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a fishing rule change Thursday. Action: Allow retention of sockeye salmon…

Outfitter Guide Decision Withdrawn


Jun 25, 2013
After much consideration, Forest Supervisor Becki Heath has withdrawn her decision for the Pack and Saddle Stock Outfitter-Guide…

Okanogan Couple Injured in Motorcycle Versus Deer Collision


Jun 24, 2013
An Okanogan couple was injured Saturday in a deer versus motorcycle collision on the Conconully Highway outside of Omak. The…

Search Continues for Omak Man Missing in the River


Jun 24, 2013
Search and Rescue Crews are continuing their search of the Okanogan River this morning, looking for an Omak man who went missing…