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…





State’s Capital Budget Includes $63 Million for Projects in 12th District

Press Release


Apr 30, 2019
Lawmakers in Olympia have reached an agreement and passed the state’s 2019-21 biennial capital budget. The “brick and mortar”…

THREE RIVERS HOSPITAL INTRODUCES DRUG TAKE-BACK PROGRAM


Apr 30, 2019
Three Rivers Hospital has launched a free program to help district residents properly dispose of expired medications. “We are…

Graffiti Vandals Arrested

Press Release


Apr 26, 2019
Graffiti artists were on the loose in downtown Omak the past couple days but with the help of  alert  library security and a…

DOT Holding Public and Online Open Houses to Help Omak Area Transportation Study


Apr 24, 2019
The Washington State Department of Transportation has initiated this study to identify ways to improve safety and traffic…

Property Taxes Due April 30


Apr 24, 2019
It’s that time of year again, 1st half property taxes and irrigation assessments are due and must be postmarked by Tuesday April…