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Closed section of Rufus Woods Lake will open to anglers


Apr 14, 2014
Following the events of Sept. 11, 2001, this section of Rufus Woods Lake was closed to public access and recreational fishing…




Commissioners Declare State of Emergency

By NCBI
Jun 07, 2011
On Monday, the Okanogan County Commissioners declared a state of emergency for the county due to current flooding, and…

WPA PRESIDENT ATTENDS MEETING IN METHOW VALLEY

By NCBI
Jun 07, 2011
Nestled in the heart of the Methow Valley, Twisp has a population of 900 humans, 30 airplanes and 26 hangars. It is an…

Public Works Repairing East Chewuch Road Next Week

By NCBI
Jun 03, 2011
Okanogan County Department of Public Works Road Crews will be installing a culvert and maintenance work on Eastside…

Ramsey Road Closed By Debris Flow

By NCBI
Jun 03, 2011
The Ramsey Road, north of Winthrop Washington has been closed by a debris flow. This is the fourth National Forest…

State issues "fish consumption advisory" for the lower Okanogan River

By NCBI
Jun 01, 2011
A study of fish from the Okanogan River has led the state Department of Health to issue a fish consumption advisory for…