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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…




U.S., Canada, Washington State agree to new cross-border lake operations

By NCBI
Jan 14, 2013
U.S. and Canadian authorities have reached an agreement with the state of Washington to renew and update joint operations…

Cougar hunting seasons to close Jan. 15 in several areas of the state

By NCBI
Jan 13, 2013
Cougar hunts in several areas of the state will close at 12:01 a.m. Jan. 15 after harvest guidelines for the animals were…

Omak Man Sentenced to Prison for Domestic Violence on the Reservation

By NCBI
Jan 11, 2013
A 21-year-old Omak man was sentenced Thursday to nine years in federal prison for two domestic violence related crimes on…

Should motorists pay by the mile to drive?

By Associated Press
Jan 09, 2013
Washington state transportation officials are exploring whether to charge drivers by the mile to use state highway and…

Comments Sought on Management Activities in the South Summit Forest and Fuels Project Area

By NCBI
Jan 07, 2013
The Forest Service is seeking input and comments on proposed management activities in the South Summit Forest and Fuels…