Pend Oreille County Sheriff

06/09/2026

Latest Sheriff's Office Newsletter. https://www.pendoreille.gov/media/32836

06/03/2026

Latest Sheriff's Office Newsletter (updated with arrest 6/4/2026). https://www.pendoreille.gov/media/32781

06/02/2026

PRESS RELEASE

05/30/2026

Please call 509-447-3151 x 2 with any information regarding Edward Stambaugh's whereabouts.

05/29/2026

PEND OREILLE PUD: Due to storm damage, including a downed transmission line, outages are expected to last throughout the day. Crews are working to restore power as safely as possible

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Pend Oreille County Power Outage Update   Dear Pend Oreille County Residents,   Pend Oreille PUD continues to respond to widespread power outages across the county resulting from ...

05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

**NEWS RELEASE**
PEND OREILLE COUNTY BURNING CONTROLS IN EFFECT

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that all outdoor Rule Burns (Debris Burns) in South/Mid Pend Oreille County are prohibited effective at 12:01 a.m. May 29, 2026. Burning with a DNR Permit is allowed subject to the conditions on the permit. Campfires are allowed in designated campgrounds. There are currently no burning restrictions in Northern Pend Oreille County.

The locations of the affected areas of the County are:

South/Mid Pend Oreille County

Fire Danger: Moderate (FDRA: Foothills)
Burn Ban: Rule burning is prohibited

Comments:
All Rule (debris) burning is prohibited. Burning with a DNR permit is allowed subject to the conditions of the permit. Campfires are allowed; however, campfires are not allowed on state land except in DNR campgrounds.

Recreational fires are allowed if the fire meets all of the following conditions:
The fire
(1) Is attended at all times
(2) Is no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet and no taller than 2 feet
(3) A charged hose or five gallons of water is present along with a shovel and
(4) There is a fire break/non-combustible surface of at least three feet around the fire.
In the event that a fire escapes, the property owner is responsible for any and all fire suppression costs.

All other areas North of the Above:

North of: Hwy 20 at Alaska Ln N (MP 399)
and
North of: Riverbend Loop (South entrance) and LeClerc Rd N (MP 10.5)

Fire Danger: Low (FDRA: Kaniksu)
Burn Ban: No Burn Bans in effect.

Comments:
If you have a written permit, burning is allowed subject to the conditions of your permit. Rule burns, not to exceed 10 feet in diameter, are allowed for forest debris. Campfires are allowed; however, campfires are not allowed on state land except in DNR campgrounds.

Daily updates on burn restrictions are available at 1-800-323-BURN.

05/26/2026

The latest Sheriff's Office Newsletter. https://www.pendoreille.gov/media/32616

05/25/2026

"For the veteran, thank you for bravely doing what you’re called to do so we can safely do what we’re free to do." Unknown Author 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

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