Okanogan County

The Washington Department of Ecology recently awarded Okanogan County $85,000 to help purchase a new wood chipper as well as steam treatment equipment.  Ecology’s Andrew Wineke said the chipper will offer those living in Okanogan County a better option than burning slash when getting rid of a tree or limbs.  He said ...

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the 2018 Farm Bill, moving the key legislation to President Trump for his signature.  Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse took to the House floor this week, praising the legislation, saying it will benefit many.   “...

It became official Friday as portions of Okanogan County were added to the areas quarantined for apple maggot in Washington.  The quarantine impacts those living in the Methow Valley.  Those living in the impacted area must separate their waste, meaning woody debris, yard waste and fresh fruits and non-commercial raw veggies will no longer be accepted in normal waste.  However...

Washington State University says 2018 was been a particularly bad year for the spread of Little Cherry Disease across the state.  Cases of both the Western X phytoplasma and Little cherry virus-2 are well into epidemic levels across the state.  Th...

On Tuesday, lawmakers in the Washington House of Representatives approved a bill supporters say will reduce high fuel loads in the forests which have contributed to major wildfires across the Evergreen State.  The 2015 wildfire season was the largest in Washington’s history burning more than one-million acres, destroying more than 150 homes, cabins and outbuildings in Okanogan County, and killing

The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a Stage 1 burn ban for Okanogan County, which runs through, 4 p.m. Friday.  However, DOE notes the ban can be extended beyond that if conditions don’t improved.  The ban was issued because of poor air quality and light winds.  Under a Stage...