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…




Omak Police Warn of Phone Scam

Jeff Koplin, Chief

Omak Police Department

 


Nov 09, 2019
Ring!  Ring!  It's just another phone scam calling in the local area and according to reports to the Omak Police the calls are…

WVC at Omak celebrates Native American Heritage month with two public events


Nov 01, 2019
Wenatchee Valley College at Omak is celebrating Native American Heritage Month this November with two events sponsored by the…

Stage 1 Burn ban for Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties


Oct 31, 2019
A ban on outdoor burning and the use of uncertified stoves and fireplaces begins 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in Okanogan, Ferry,…

PUD Still Looking for Solar Participants


Oct 29, 2019
The Sunny Okanogan Community Solar project, facilitated by Okanogan County PUD, needs more participants to express their…

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest


Oct 24, 2019
A traffic stop early Tuesday ended with an arrest for drug possession and much more. Okanogan County Sheriff Tony Hawley said…