okanogan county

Officers believe 27-year-old Dylan Harrington of Chesaw murdered an elderly Omak couple at their property near Chesaw.

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

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, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties now have burn bans in place until the end of September.

The Washington Recreation and Conservation Office has awarded more than $4.7 million in grants to help communities in the state plan for outdoor recreation facilities. "This is a relatively new grant program and this is only the second time that these grants have been awarded," explained spokesperson Susan Zemek...

It's only mid-May but the skies over North Central Washington are already taking on an ominous murk that usually isn't seen until wildfire season is well underway. The hazy conditions are being caused by smoke emanating from fires over 500 miles to the northeast in Alberta, Canada...