Okanogan County

Roughly 29.5 percent of registered voters took part in the primary cycle which typically draws a 40 percent or higher turnout.

An alert has led the Chelan Douglas Health District to urge the public to be aware of the unhealthy air, especially in Northern and Western parts of the county

The fire is burning 1,440 acres just south of State Route 20 North Cascades Hwy., which has led to the roadway being indefinitely closed.

There have been strong winds blowing south from the fire, which is burning 16,428 Acres just west of Oroville.

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has issued a drought declaration for twelve counties in the state, including Kittitas and Okanogan. Ecology spokesperson Jimmy Norris says the declaration is due to environmental conditions which have changed rapidly since the spring...

The haze will persist through Thursday night in the Waterville Plateau and the Columbia Basin as well as parts of Okanogan County, including Omak.

As far back as I can remember, growing up in Pateros WA / Brewster WA area, the Apple Pie Jamboree was always a highlight of the summer. Raising money for local students, clubs and community groups.

The city council signed on to the agreement at it meeting this past week.

Meteorologist Steve Van Horn with the National Weather Service says there’s a reason why the fires haven't caused much damage.

Chelan County is finalizing its piece of an agreement between seven municipalities in North Central Washington to allocate funds from the nation's settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The Opioid Abatement Council Interlocal Agreement also includes Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties, as well as the Cities of Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, and Moses Lake...