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…





Burn ban continues in Methow Valley; expires elsewhere


Dec 15, 2017
The Stage 1 burn ban in Okanogan County has been extended through 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, for the communities of Pateros,…

Improved Access to Snowy Lakes


Dec 11, 2017
A relatively short hike from Highway 20 and not far from the Pacific Crest Trail, Snowy Lakes are a popular destination.  The…

WSP Trooper Rear-Ended by Impaired Driver

Press Release


Dec 11, 2017
Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Conner Bruchman sustained minor injuries when he was rear-ended by an impaired driver on…

New Board Member Appointed


Dec 07, 2017
With Yvette Hill’s term ending, Omak School District Board Position 4 was appointed to Gary George. George is the Road…

Methow Valley School District Recognized as One of the Nation’s Best!


Dec 07, 2017
In a recent article published by the New York Times titled, “How Effective is Your School District? A New Measure Shows Where…