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…




PUD Commissioners Discuss Reopening of Offices

Sheila Corson
Okanogan County PUD

May 28, 2020
Okanogan County PUD commissioners discussed plans for slowly reopening facilities to the public among other business at a May 26…

Businesses ignoring pandemic closure orders can be cited and fined under emergency rules filed today

News Release


May 26, 2020
Washington businesses that decide to open or operate in direct violation of Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order may be…

High Speed Pursuit Lands Okanogan Man in Jail

Okanogan County Sheriff Tony Hawley


May 21, 2020
On Monday, May 18, 2020 at about 5:22pm Okanogan County Sheriff’s deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit of a stolen…

Lake Osoyoos water levels on the rise


May 15, 2020
Water levels in Osoyoos Lake are rising as melting snow brings annual spring runoff. The lake serves as a source of water for…

PUD Launches Drive-fi

Sheila Corson
Okanogan County PUD

May 13, 2020
                Okanogan County PUD’s new drive-fi (drive-in WiFi) hotspots are ready to serve Okanogan County students and…