{ "city": "Okanogan County", "state": "Washington", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/okanogancounty.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "SCJ Alliance will present a CAO update and discuss data centers", "summary": "The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 27, 2026. After standard agenda approvals and public comment, the commission will hear a presentation by the SCJ Alliance on the County Administrative Officer update and will discuss data center issues. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-346", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to review financial reports and administrative actions", "summary": "The Board of Health will approve minutes, financial reports, and administrative actions including a contract amendment and resolutions regarding employee handbooks and reclassification. The meeting will also include updates from department directors.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-330", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-359", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-359", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board to award landfill gas flare contract to Cimarron Energy", "summary": "The commissioners will consider a bid award for the Okanogan Landfill Gas Enclosed Flare to Cimarron Energy, Inc. They will also discuss a contract amendment replacing the Arrest and Jail Alternatives Program with a Mental Health Field Response Program, and review updates on infrastructure funding, public works, and the Methow Valley EMS District. A consent agenda containing routine items will be approved.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-345", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-345", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Fair Advisory Committee", "headline": "Fair Advisory Committee to discuss veterinarian contracts and fair merchandise", "summary": "The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee will meet to review operational reports and unfinished business. The body is discussing veterinarian contracts and the purchase of horse stall panels.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-326", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission to hold special meeting", "summary": "The Planning Commission will meet on June 29, 2026, to approve previous minutes and hear public comment. The agenda lists 'Updates' under new business, but provides no further details on specific items for decision.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-324", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-324", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board to approve consent agenda including termination of Twisp police services", "summary": "The Okanogan County Board will hold public hearings on several budget supplemental items, including funds for the Sheriff, Public Defense, Emergency Management, and a Title III and Sheriff special project. The board will also discuss a drought conversation and courthouse plan options. Finally, the board will vote to approve a consent agenda that contains an ARPA fire‑hardening request, a Carelon opioid‑settlement contract, a 911 operations expense contract, and a mutual agreement to terminate law‑enforcement services with the Town of Twisp.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-329", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-329", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board to consider landfill gas flare project bid and interlocal agreement", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss building department staffing, the Victim Witness Domestic Violence Grant Program, and the WA State Liquor & Cannabis Board. The board is scheduled to approve a consent agenda containing a bid award and a resolution.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-328", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-328", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission meeting to approve agenda, minutes and discuss updates", "summary": "The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2026. Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. The public will have an opportunity for comment, and the commission will receive updates under new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-323", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Hearing Examiner", "headline": "Public hearing on CUP 2026-2 for Okanogan Valley Salvage & Recycling", "summary": "The Okanogan County Hearings Examiner will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2026-2 for the Okanogan Valley Salvage & Recycling project. The hearing will consider the permit application and any public comments. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing room at 123 5th Ave N., Okanogan, WA.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-344", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-344", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Okanogan County Commissioners to review landfill flare bids and waste agreements", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet on June 16 to discuss agricultural disaster management, conservation grant funding, and fair sale age limits. The board will also open bids for a landfill flare rebid and consider supplemental agreements for solid waste engineering.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-327", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-327", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board reviews Consolidated Contract Amendment #11", "summary": "The Okanogan County Board of Health will hold its regular meeting on June 9, 2026. Members will approve the agenda, review the draft minutes from May 12, 2026, and consider financial reports for May 2026. The board will discuss Consolidated Contract Amendment #11 and a memorandum of agreement with NCAC. Updates from health system administrators will also be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-318", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-318", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board to approve consent agenda and discuss public defense updates", "summary": "The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda of routine items and discuss updates from the Public Defense Office and Human Resources. The meeting is open to the public via Teams or in person.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-331", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-331", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Fair Advisory Committee", "headline": "Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee discusses event logistics and advertising", "summary": "The committee is reviewing the schedule of events and operational needs for the upcoming county fair. Discussions include royalty event schedules, vendor coordination, and fairground logistics.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-317", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board will approve consent agenda items including franchise renewals and contracts", "summary": "The commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, which contains routine items such as franchise renewals for Cattleguard, a wellness grant contract with the WA Criminal Justice Training Commission, a marketing contract with TwispWorks Foundation, and an appointment letter for the Civil Service Commission. They will also adopt Resolution 69-2026 to rescind a prior resolution and grant new signing authority to the clerk. The meeting includes brief updates from various departments and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-321", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-321", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05252026-320", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05252026-320", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board will vote on multiple consent agenda items including a drainage contract and liquor licenses", "summary": "The Okanogan County Board will consider and likely approve a consent agenda covering a drainage contract, Cattleguard franchise changes, and two special occasion liquor licenses. Several public hearings will address budget supplemental funds for pest control, emergency management, fair, and noxious weed control. Additional discussions include a landfill gas flare bid opening, a medical assistant program, and a milfoil treatment plan.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-312", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-312", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to discuss using opioid funds for joint diversion facility study", "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the use of opioid funds for a joint diversion facility study and open bids for the Chesaw Road Drainage project. The board will also consider several contracts and a resolution to create a part-time temporary assistant position.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-311", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-311", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Okanogan County Board of Health to review Consolidated Contract Amendment #10", "summary": "The Board of Health will meet to review administrative reports and financial data from April 2026. The body will consider the Consolidated Contract Amendment #10 and receive updates from health district directors.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-308", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-308", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Water Conservancy Board", "headline": "Water Conservancy Board to review pending water applications", "summary": "The Okanogan County Water Conservancy Board will discuss budget resources and SAO audits for 2023-2025. The board is reviewing the status of several pending applications and taking action on two applications from Samra Farms LLC.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-319", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-319", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Fair Advisory Committee", "headline": "Fair Advisory Committee to discuss camping fees and beer garden proposal", "summary": "The Okanogan County Fair Advisory Committee is meeting to review operational details for the fair. The body will discuss adjusting camping fees and a proposal for a beer garden.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-325", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-325", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-310", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-310", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-309", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-309", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners vote to approve multiple contracts and agreements in consent agenda", "summary": "The board will review the previous meeting minutes and hear public comments. Updates will be given on legislation, finance, public works, and noxious‑weed management. Commissioners will vote to approve the consent agenda, which includes a legal newspaper agreement, a backfill program contract, a visitor‑center contract, a chip‑seal project with the City of Tonasket, a professional services agreement for developmental disabilities, and a resolution reclassifying a building‑department position. The meeting will conclude with setting Wednesday’s agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-307", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-307", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to receive updates and approve March 2026 financial reports", "summary": "The Board of Health will hear updates from Maria Hines and Kelly Edwards, review draft minutes, and approve financial reports including cash on hand and vouchers for March 2026. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-303", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-303", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Board of County Commissioners", "headline": "Board will approve a budget amendment and several grant and contract items", "summary": "The Okanogan County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a homeless housing grant, ARPA capital funding, and multiple contracts. It will also adopt two resolutions, one to distribute PUD privilege tax payments and another to amend the current expense budget and contingency reserve. Additional discussion items cover juvenile department updates, Title III fund proposals, and a levy lift discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-306", "minutes_url": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-306", "source": "https://www.okanogancounty.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }