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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 EVACUATION LEVEL REDUCED:


Sep 19, 2017
Due to Diamond Creek's moderate fire behavior, cooler temperatures and fire line construction, the Level Two (2) Evacuation “Be…

Community Action Wants to Hear From You


Sep 14, 2017
Okanogan County Community Action Council recently released an on line survey allowing community members to voice their opinions…

Public Comments Sought on Okanogan County Comprehensive Plan


Sep 13, 2017
The Okanogan Board of County Commissioners invites the public to offer comments regarding potential revisions to the Okanogan…

House Fire Spreads to Brush, Threatening 10 Homes Near Oroville


Sep 13, 2017
A wildfire burning north east of Oroville has grown to over 32 acres as of this morning. Okanogan County Emergency Manager,…

Level 1 evacuations ordered due to Diamond Creek Fire


Sep 05, 2017
Level one evacuations are now in effect for the communities of Lost River, Mazama, and Rendezvous due to the 95,000 acre Diamond…