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…




Upper Columbia, several other rivers to open for hatchery steelhead fishing

By NCBI
Oct 12, 2012
Starting Tuesday, October 16th, hatchery steelhead fisheries will open on the mainstem upper Columbia, Wenatchee, Icicle,…

Temporary Fix on Pearrygin Creek Road

By NCBI
Oct 05, 2012
Hunters and fall recreationists will be happy to hear that the Pearrygin Creek Road (1631-100) has been re-opened past…

St Mary's Mission Fire Now 15 Percent Contained

By Associated Press & NCBI
Oct 05, 2012
The St. Mary's Mission Fire burning on east of Omak has burned across more than 15 square miles, or 9600 acres, and…

Fall Fire Danger on Methow Valley Ranger District

By NCBI
Oct 03, 2012
Fall is a popular season for many to spend time in their National Forests. Hunters, hikers and horseback riders along…

Washington's minimum wage to increase to $9.19 next year

By NCBI
Sep 28, 2012
Washington's minimum wage will increase to $9.19 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2013, the Department of Labor &…