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…





Rumors of Threats to Omak HS Unfounded


Jun 14, 2017
One Omak High School student was suspended after he was found with a knife in his backpack and several others were disciplined…

Wind Storm Takes Out Power Across the County


May 31, 2017
Tuesday’s thunderstorms brought wind and lightning across the county.  Several downed trees took out power in multiple areas. …

Omak PD Nab Vandal for Tagging Buildings


May 27, 2017
Quick work by Omak Police nabbed a vandal within hours of finding graffiti on downtown buildings Friday morning. Omak Police…

Okanogan PUD Warns of Scam


May 26, 2017
Please be on alert for a phone scam using Okanogan PUD phone numbers and offering free vacations. If you have any doubts about…

Salmon Creek Road Reopens


May 25, 2017
Okanogan County Department of Public Works will be updating Emergency Weight Restrictions on the following County roads as of…