Posts Tagged ‘Okanogan County’
This Week’s Rain Only Slightly Helpful For NCW Summer Water Supply
Conservation and drought – two words you don’t to hear when forecasting the state water supply through September. Marcus Bellissimo reports this week’s rain meant good things for some areas of Central Washington at risk of drought this year. The lowland precipitation will help with soil moisture, but it won’t make up for the shortage…
Read MorePublic Comment Period Ends Today On Fish And Wildlife Projects
Today is the deadline to submit comments for four conservation projects the State Department of Fish and Wildlife is hoping to get funding for. KOZI’s Ken Johannessen has more on the projects and what happens next.
Read MoreSaving Salmon to Save Orca Part 3: Changing Public Perception Through Education
Orcas in Pacific Northwest waters have struggled over the last decade with pollution, boat noise and a lack of prey – chinook salmon. Although far from the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound, North Central Washington plays a critical role in the success of the endangered orcas that live off Washington’s coast.
Read MoreSaving Salmon to Save Orca Part 2: NCW Rivers Critical Habitat for Salmon, Steelhead
Orcas in Pacific Northwest waters are hungry. Their preferred food – salmon – are endangered just like them. The orcas have struggled over the last decade with pollution, boat noise and a lack of prey – chinook salmon. Although far from the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound, North Central Washington plays a critical role in…
Read MoreThree Wind-Fueled Wildland Fires Burning In Okanogan County
Several wildland fires burning in Okanogan County. One fire is burning northeast of Riverside, DNR crew are en route. Another fire is burning NE of SR 97, 3 miles north of Pateros and a third wildland fire burning south of Oroville on SR 97 at milepost 329. Okanogan County Emergency Management says crews are heading…
Read MoreMethow River Erosion Threatening Infrastructure, Officials Say Planning For Spring Runoff Already Underway
Officials in Okanogan County say they’re working against time and Mother Nature to have a solution in place by next spring to prevent more erosion in the Methow River. So far, a segment of the Community Trail in Twisp Park has slipped into the river, and further erosion could impact more of the trail, a…
Read MorePayment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILT) A Windfall For Chelan, Okanogan Counties
Chelan County is getting a windfall payment from the feds. It’s because a large chunk of county land is owned by the federal government and therefore is not taxable to help pay for county services. Chelan and Okanogan Counties receive the most money in the state, as Ken Johannessen reports.
Read MoreOkanogan County Officials Considering New WATV Rules
Okanogan County is considering a $500 penalty for illegal riding of wheeled all-terrain vehicles. KOHO’s Ken Johannessen has more.
Read MoreSnow Melt Continues Flooding Across Okanogan Region, With Rain In Forecast Thursday
Rising flood waters are threatening a nearly century old dam above Leavenworth and downstream residents are being told to be prepared to evacuate. The Eightmile Lake Dam was built in the 1920’s out of earth, rock and mortar. It is located in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness of the Cascade Range. High water is already causing…
Read MoreWenatchee Valley College Launching Wildland Fire Program At Omak Campus
The need for a wildland fire program at Wenatchee Valley College started after the devastating 2014-2015 fire seasons. That program is now in the development phase, and you can get involved. Marcus Bellissimo has the story. For more information or to attend the public forum tomorrow in Omak contacting Wildland Fire Instructor Marshall Brown at [email protected] or 509-422-7806.
Read MoreSmoky Conditions Continue From Diamond Creek Fire, Canada Wildfires
Smoke from wildfires in Okanogan County – the Diamond Creek Fire, British Columbia, Alberta and Montana is expected to affect Central and Eastern Washington as north or northeast winds push smoke around the state again today and this weekend. Air quality will vary between good and unhealthy depending on wind direction and time of day. Jay…
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