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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…





Team Rubicon Assistance Available for Pateros, Neighboring Communities


Jul 30, 2014
While Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster relief group, has been tasked by the city of Pateros to manage its wildfire relief…

Fire danger rating increases to very high in Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane and parts of Stevens counties


Jul 30, 2014
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the following changes in the fire danger rating on…

PCI Urges Washington Homeowners to Follow Five Steps to Recovery


Jul 30, 2014
As residents return to their homes to assess the damage from the recent Carlton Complex wildfires, there are important steps…

Carlton Complex Fire Update for July 30


Jul 30, 2014
Carlton Complex East Zone Update Wednesday, July 30, 2014—10:00 a.m. Yesterday’s Highlights: A large smoke column, visible from…

Burnout Planned for East Side of Carlton North This Morning


Jul 29, 2014
The Carlton - North area of the complex will be conducting a burnout operation on the NE corner of the fire about 3 miles NW of…