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…





County Offices Closing to Public to Prevent COVID-19 Spread


Mar 18, 2020
In effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and protect the public and our employees by minimizing physical…

Okanogan County Public Health Covid-19 Update 3-17


Mar 17, 2020
Yesterday, Governor Jay Inslee announced emergency strategies to increase social distancing in Washington State. He ordered…

Omak Schools Offer Meals During Shutdown


Mar 17, 2020
Beginning Tuesday, March 17th through Friday, April 24th, the Omak School District is offering a breakfast/lunch “to-go” option.…

Confluence Health Postpones Elective Procedures & Routine Care Visits


Mar 17, 2020
At Confluence Health, our goal continues to be to safeguard the health of our community. This includes patients, staff, and…

PUD Offices Closed to Public Due to Coronavirus


Mar 16, 2020
Due to recent state declarations to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Okanogan County PUD offices will be…