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,…




Some Races Fill Up as Filing Week Comes to a Close


May 21, 2018
Filing week ended Friday and several local races saw multiple candidates throw their hat in the ring. The most crowded race…

Flooding closes some roads, campgrounds in WDFW wildlife areas in Okanogan County


May 18, 2018
Flooding has forced local officials and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to close several roads and…

Enloe Dam Safety Notice From PUD

Press Release


May 16, 2018
Okanogan PUD is providing this additional update regarding Enloe Dam.  Okanogan PUD is committed to safety, and follows strict…

Sheriff Orders River Closed Due to Flooding


May 15, 2018
On Tuesday, Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers ordered the closure of the Okanogan River to all recreational uses due to the…

Commissioner Franz Dispatches Work Crews to Help Okanogan County Deal with Flooding


May 13, 2018
This morning, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) assumed command of flood response in Okanogan County and more than 100…