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…




Morton's heavy-haul corridor bill goes to governor

By NCBI
Apr 07, 2011
The Legislature has approved a measure sponsored by Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls, to extend the heavy-haul industrial…

Agreement paves way for new Bridgeport water

By NCBI
Apr 06, 2011
The city of Bridgeport and the state have signed an agreement that ends a longtime water dispute and provides the city…

Legislature passes measure to give counties a heads-up about water-right transfers

By NCBI
Apr 06, 2011
Today the state House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 5555, a measure introduced by Sen. Linda Evans…

Spring Burning Plans for Tonasket Ranger District

By NCBI
Apr 04, 2011
Spring burning conditions are being evaluated by the Tonasket Ranger District. Specialist are monitoring fuel moisture of…

Studded tire deadline extended another week

By NCBI
Apr 04, 2011
State officials have extended the studded tire deadline one week for the second time this year. Drivers must now remove…