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…





Diamond Creek Fire Closure To Remain In Place


Oct 04, 2017
While Diamond Creek Fire is not out, the potential for significant perimeter growth is limited.  Future written updates will…

Road Work on Harts Pass & Chewuch Will Require Closures/Delays


Oct 02, 2017
Work is underway to make repairs to Harts Pass Road at Cache Creek and on the Chewuch Road; north and northwest of Winthrop,…

Permits Available for Events and Guiding on National Forest


Sep 28, 2017
Applications are being accepted for temporary outfitter and guide permits as well as recreation event permits on the Methow…

DNR Eases Statewide Burn Ban


Sep 27, 2017
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that as the statewide burn ban on DNR-protected lands…

Woodcutting permits again available at Forest Service offices in Okanogan County


Sep 19, 2017
Due to the recent change in weather conditions, with colder nights and some precipitation, woodcutting restrictions will be…