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…




2021 Candidate Filing Starts Monday


May 12, 2021
Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21, 2021. (RCW 29A.24.050) For more information on what positions are open, filing fees, and…

Open Position on the Board of Directors for the North Central Educational Service District


May 11, 2021
The North Central Educational Service District (NCESD) has announced an opening for Board Position Number 1. The due date for…

Okanogan PUD earns safety award

Sheila Corson
Okanogan County PUD

May 07, 2021
Okanogan County PUD earned a second place safety award from the Northwest Public Power Association for activities in 2020.…

Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office Body Worn Cameras

Tony Hawley, Okanogan County Sheriff


May 06, 2021
If you have interaction with the patrol or corrections deputies of the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office you may notice they are…

North Cascades Highway Opening Wednesday


May 04, 2021
The moment has arrived!  After wrapping up the clearing work last week, we completed an avalanche control effort Monday and have…