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…




Some campfires allowed; fire danger persists across Forest


Sep 15, 2018
Beginning Monday September 17, 2018, forest users will once again be able to have campfires in designated recreation sites, such…

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Colville Tribes’ Lower Court Victories over Teck


Sep 15, 2018
In a resounding legal victory for the Colville Tribes against international mining giant Teck Metals Ltd., the Ninth Circuit…

USFW Supervisor Forced to Remind Employees That Human Safety Comes First


Aug 29, 2018
In the wake of a July 12th incident in Okanogan County where a 25-year-old Forest Service employee was treed by wolves, and…

Okanogan County physician suspended; charges say he is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety

Press Release


Aug 25, 2018
The Washington Medical Commission has immediately suspended the medical license of physician William L. Dienst, Jr.,…

Extreme fire danger across Forest; additional fire restrictions in effect


Aug 21, 2018
Wenatchee, WA (August 21, 2018)- Due to extreme fire danger the entire Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest,…