Local News

Brett Read Burn Recovery Fund


Aug 15, 2018
Local volunteer firefighter Brett Read was severely burned while fighting the Grass Valley Fire in Douglas County on August 11,…




Methow Valley State Airport reopens July 3


Jul 03, 2018
Methow Valley State Airport has a brand new runway after a 45-day temporary closure to rehabilitate the 22-year-old pavement. On…

Forest Update for Okanogan County

USFS Press Release


Jul 01, 2018
Depending on location, chainsaws, equipment and helicopters may supplement the usual sounds of the forest this summer as crews…

Okanogan Grange #1103 is sponsoring Primary Candidates Forums


Jun 28, 2018
The Okanogan Grange #1103 is sponsoring Primary Candidates Forums. There will be one on Thursday July 19th for Sheriff’s…

Okanogan shoreline management plan finalized

Press Release


Jun 26, 2018
A long-awaited update on how shorelines will be regulated in Okanogan County has been approved by the Department of Ecology.…

DETECTIVE ROB HEYEN RETIRES FROM OKANOGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers


Jun 25, 2018
After 28 years of service with the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office  Detective Rob Heyen retired from the Sheriff’s Office on…