Pend Oreille County Sheriff

10/16/2026

See below for updates to the burn ban

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

https://www.pendoreille.gov/media/34861

10/02/2026

These burning restrictions are still accurate. Rural Burns are still banned.

09/29/2026

Please notice the update for this Friday, October 2nd.

09/28/2026

Pend Oreille PUD announces Return to Normal Operations:

🔥 Back to normal settings!

With cooler temperatures and fall weather settling in, the PUD has moved out of Fire-Safe Mode and returned to normal operating settings.

A big thank-you to our customers, employees, local fire districts, emergency responders and community partners for their coordination, cooperation and patience throughout another challenging wildfire season. We appreciate everyone who helped us keep our communities safe this summer!

Read more here:https://popud.org/assets/Pend-Oreille-PUD-Returns-to-Normal-Operations-as-Wildfire-Risk-Decreases.pdf

🍂 Here’s hoping for a safe and uneventful fall!

09/24/2026

***UPDATE: The hearing this Friday, October 2nd, has been moved to 9:00 a.m., but may be delayed in starting, so be patient. The same Zoom link applies.***

Discussion on Senate Bill 5974, Sheriff's Qualification Bill, will again by heard by Judge Christine Schaller in Thurston County Superior Court. The Lawsuit filed by Washington State Sheriff's Association will be heard this Friday (September 25, 2026) at 1:30 p.m. The lawsuit filed by Spokane, Stevens, Ferry, and Pend Oreille County will be heard next Friday (October 2, 2026) at 1:30 p.m. Both can be viewed via Zoom using the link found at: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/superior-court/court-calendars/court-calendars-main-campus
Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Zoom for Judge Christine Schaller.

09/14/2026

https://wdfw.wa.gov/events/fall-bear-aware-bear-spray-practice-and-apple-pressing-event-20261003

09/10/2026

The Metaline water system has been repaired. Run water to remove sediments and air and BOIL WATER FOR 24 HOURS.

09/06/2026

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