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…





Private Property Owners Near Twisp Restoration Project Area Invited to Discuss Fuels Reduction Opportunities on Oct. 17


Oct 03, 2019
The Methow Valley Ranger District is in the earliest stages of preparing the Twisp Forest Restoration Project. As part of that…

Okanogan Firefighter Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Spring Coulee Fire


Oct 03, 2019
Assistant Chief Christian Johnson with Okanogan County Fire District #3 Okanogan, succumbed to his injuries sustained while…

PUD Ends Conservation Loan Program


Sep 26, 2019
Okanogan County PUD commissioners have set Oct. 31 as the last day to accept applications for conservation loans. At the Sept.…

Search Begins for New Omak School District Superintendent


Sep 20, 2019
At a regular  meeting on August 27,  2019, the Omak  School Board  voted unanimously to use the services of a professional…

Homicide Victim Identified

News Release


Sep 20, 2019
The Okanogan County Sheriff’s office detectives continue to investigate the homicide, which was reported June 3, 2019.  The…