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…





Man Shot by Officer Dies


Mar 05, 2020
The North Central Washington Special Investigation Unit was requested by Okanogan County Sheriff Tony Hawley to independently…

Unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low


Mar 04, 2020
Washington’s economy gained 6,800 jobs in January and the state’s seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for January fell…

Officer Involved Shooting Riverside


Mar 04, 2020
On Tuesday at about 1143AM, Okanogan County Sheriff’s Deputies and Omak Police had information of the location of a wanted…

Spray Smart Workshops Coming Up


Mar 03, 2020
The Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board is sponsoring: Spray Smart, a hands-on workshop for backpack and ATV sprayer…

Proposed Rate Increases Released

Sheila Corson
Okanogan County PUD 

Feb 28, 2020
                Okanogan County PUD commissioners continued their discussions regarding rates and costs at their Feb. 24…