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…





Public Health Confirms NO Cases of COVID-19 in Okanogan County


Mar 10, 2020
There are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Okanogan County at this time. This afternoon a negative test result…

SIU Seeking Witnesses to Shooting in Riverside


Mar 10, 2020
The North Central Washington Special Investigation Unit continues to seek additional witness and/or evidence related to the…

SIU Investigating Officer Involved Shooting


Mar 09, 2020
The North Central Washington Special Investigation Unit was requested by Okanogan County Sheriff Tony Hawley to independently…

Public Health Says One Person Being Tested for COVID-19

News Release


Mar 06, 2020
There are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Okanogan County at this time.  There is one individual who is being…

EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19


Mar 05, 2020
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for…