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…





Popular Trail Considered for Adoption/Improvements


Apr 11, 2018
Mountain bikers, horseback riders, and trail runners enjoying a springtime outing on the Buck Mountain Trail experience…

Mudslide Blocks Highway 20 Outside of Okanogan Monday Night


Apr 10, 2018
Mud, trees and rocks came crashing down on Highway 20 about 10 miles west of Okanogan Monday night, causing both lanes to be…

Ballots for the Special Election are in the mail


Apr 07, 2018
Ballots for the April 24, 2018 Special Election for Brewster School District No 111-203J are in the mail.  If you have not…

Osoyoos Lake levels are rising


Apr 02, 2018
Water levels in Osoyoos Lake are rising as Canadian water managers in Penticton continue to release water from Lake Okanagan to…

Snowpack Delays Road Openings and Firewood Season


Mar 30, 2018
We rely on National Forests for so much; clean air, water, jobs, food, wood and more.  Each year, thousands of people heat their…