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…




Squatters accused killing two people with pickup outside of Tonasket

Associated Press


Jun 19, 2015
Two people are in custody on charges that they ran over two people after being confronted for squatting on someone…

Illegal Marijuana Dispensary Shut Down by Law Enforcement


Jun 17, 2015
Following an investigation that occurred over the past several months, members of the North Central Washington Narcotics Task…

Commissioners Issue Burn Ban


Jun 17, 2015
On Tuesday, the Okanogan County Commissioners issued a burn ban for Okanogan County.  Until further notice, outdoor burning of…

Wyman presents Okanogan County Deputy Auditor Jury with award


Jun 16, 2015
Secretary of State Kim Wyman presented Okanogan County Chief Deputy Auditor/Election Supervisor Mila Jury with a County…

DNR Issues Burn Ban for Eastern Washington


Jun 16, 2015
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced there will be a burn ban starting June 17 on…