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…




Openings on Fair Advisory Board


Jan 27, 2021
The Board of Okanogan County Commissioners is accepting letters of interest for one vacant position on the Fair Advisory…

Okanogan County Health Officials Announce Coordinated Vaccine Distribution and Communication Plan

News Release


Jan 26, 2021
As Washington enters Phase B1 of the statewide vaccination plan, Okanogan County Health Officials are announcing a collaborative…

Stage 1 burn ban called for Omak area


Jan 19, 2021
A ban on outdoor burning and the use of uncertified stoves and fireplaces begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Omak and the…

Power Transformer Purchase Approved

Sheila Corson
Okanogan County PUD

Jan 14, 2021
As part of their ongoing plans to upgrade infrastructure, Okanogan County PUD commissioners approved a $2.4 million bid for six…

Second Escaped Inmate Arrested

News Release


Jan 14, 2021
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at about 1:49pm 28 year-old Kristopher Wittman of Bellingham, was apprehended near Yo Yo Rock…