Filings have closed for the Aug. 7 primary elections for state and local offices. In Okanogan County, at least three county positions will be filled by newcomers. Sheriff Frank Rogers said earlier that he was retiring. Six people have filed for the position: Michael Blake of Okanogan (prefers Republican); Kevin Newport of Omak (prefers Republican); […]
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Taxable business property lists due
The annual itemized list of personal property used in a business, ranch or farm is due to the Okanogan County assessor. State law requires all businesses to submit a list of all taxable personal property as of Jan. 1, including desks and chairs, computers, display cases, camera security systems, furniture used in nightly rentals, farm […]
New construction adds $51 million to Okanogan county tax rolls
New construction in Okanogan County in the past year has been increasing fairly steadily since the most recent low five years ago, but the almost $51 million in new value is still just a little more than half of the peak recorded in 2008.
As in most years, the Methow Valley School District accounted for the highest value in new construction, with 28 percent of the total — more than …
County considers expanding tax breaks for open space
By Marcy Stamper If a change to the Okanogan County code is approved, owners of businesses such as campgrounds, RV parks, golf courses and country clubs that charge a fee could be eligible for a property-tax reduction if they allow the general public to use some areas for free. The change would affect the open-space/open-space […]
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