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Omak Man Jailed on Murder Charge


Oct 16, 2019
A 19-year-old Omak man is in jail facing charges of Second Degree Murder and First Degree Assault after an incident Tuesday…




PUD Pursuing Community Solar Project


Sep 14, 2019
The Okanogan County PUD is pursuing a community solar project for its customers, which allows multiple participants to share the…

Stage 1 fire restrictions lifted; campfires and woodcutting allowed


Sep 13, 2019
Forest visitors will be able to enjoy campfires in most areas of the national forest soon.  Stage 1 public use fire…

WDFW offers online, interactive webinars on wolf post-recovery planning


Sep 11, 2019
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has scheduled three online, interactive webinars this September and…

Newhouse Encourages Local Attendance at Interior Public Comment Meeting on Grizzly Bear Introduction


Sep 11, 2019
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of the Interior announced a public…

Bridge Repair Brings Road Closure


Sep 05, 2019
Salmon Creek Road will be closed south of the Glover Lane intersection (MP 2.18- MP 2.35) from September 11, 2019 through…