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…




Okanogan School District Announces Finalists for Superintendent Interviews


Nov 22, 2017
The Okanogan School District Board of Education is pleased to announce that they have selected three candidates to interview for…

SR 20/North Cascades Highway to close Friday, Nov. 10


Nov 09, 2017
The final page will soon turn on State Route 20/North Cascades Highway this year. The winter gates will close at 4 p.m. Friday,…

Family trust agrees to restore Lake Osoyoos shorelines and wetlands


Nov 09, 2017
Under a settlement agreement with the Washington state Department of Ecology, a family trust from Canada has agreed to restore a…

Forecasted winter weather brings temporary closure of SR 20 North Cascades Highway


Nov 02, 2017
For the second time during this snowy fall, State Route 20/North Cascades Highway will temporarily close for the safety of crews…

Okanogan PUD Energizes New Transmission Line

Press Release


Oct 26, 2017
Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County (PUD) is proud to announce completion of the Pateros-Twisp Transmission Line…