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…





Omak SD Moving Ahead with Common Core Standards


Mar 02, 2014
The Omak School District announced Friday that it is moving ahead with implementing the Common Core State Standards. …

Auditor’s Office Expanding Hours


Mar 02, 2014
To better accommodate customers, beginning Monday, the Okanogan County Auditor’s main office will be open Monday-Friday 8:00…

Update Water Quality Permit Issued for Buckhorn Mine


Feb 28, 2014
An updated wastewater discharge permit issued to the Buckhorn Mine in Okanogan County will better protect water quality and help…

More Impaired Drivers Testing Positive for Marijuana


Feb 27, 2014
In a report compiled by Dr. Fiona Couper, State Toxicologist,  an analysis of impaired driving cases received at the Washington…

BUSINESS COUNCIL DEFERS TO OMAK DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP


Feb 26, 2014
At a meeting of the Colville Business Council on Friday, the Council unanimously decided to give the voting members of the Omak…