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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…




Nearly 10,000 in Okanogon County to Get Social Security Increase in 2012

By NCBI
Oct 20, 2011
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) applauded the Social Security Administration's announcement that Washington's nearly…

The Prickley Pear Opening in Downtown Omak

By NCBI
Oct 19, 2011
Two long-time employees of former Harrison Jewelers in Omak will open a new jewelry and clothing store in the Harrison…

Three Teens Arrested in Connection with Burglaries

By NCBI
Oct 18, 2011
Three Okanogan teens have been arrested in connection with a burglary over the weekend at Randy's Towing. According to…

Comments Sought in Transportation Planning Effort for Chewuch Watershed

By NCBI
Oct 07, 2011
Work is underway to identify a sustainable transportation system for the Chewuch watershed, north of Winthrop Washington.…

ASSAULTS ON COLVILLE RESERVATION MERIT OVER FOUR YEARS IN PRISON

By NCBI
Oct 07, 2011
The U.S. Attorney's office announced Friday, that 32-year-old James Edward Kensler, of Nespelem, was sentenced on Monday…