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…




Home Destroyed by Fire on 4th of July


Jul 05, 2018
An Omak Family lost their home to fire late Wednesday night.  Omak Fire Chief Kevin Bowling said this morning that they still…

Methow Valley State Airport reopens July 3


Jul 03, 2018
Methow Valley State Airport has a brand new runway after a 45-day temporary closure to rehabilitate the 22-year-old pavement. On…

Forest Update for Okanogan County

USFS Press Release


Jul 01, 2018
Depending on location, chainsaws, equipment and helicopters may supplement the usual sounds of the forest this summer as crews…

Okanogan Grange #1103 is sponsoring Primary Candidates Forums


Jun 28, 2018
The Okanogan Grange #1103 is sponsoring Primary Candidates Forums. There will be one on Thursday July 19th for Sheriff’s…

Okanogan shoreline management plan finalized

Press Release


Jun 26, 2018
A long-awaited update on how shorelines will be regulated in Okanogan County has been approved by the Department of Ecology.…