Andrea's Okanagan News & Beyond

06/21/2026

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is monitoring Wildfire K50608 east of Eagle Bluff, south of Vaseux Lake in Electoral Area "D".

BC Wildfire Service is responding with air tankers. The RDOS EOC is activated at a level one to monitor. The Oliver Fire Department is also monitoring.

Please follow official sources for updates.

https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/

06/15/2026

PENTICTON's MOST WANTED!!!

The Penticton RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Anthony Alvis DAVIS.

DAVIS is wanted Canada Wide on 9 outstanding Arrest Warrants which include offences of Criminal Harassment; and Breaching an Undertaking as well as a Restraining Order. RCMP File #2025-7231.

If you have information on the whereabouts of DAVIS please contact your local RCMP Detachment. If you wish to remain anonymous you can report information to the South Okanagan Similkameen Crime Stoppers at www.sostips.ca or calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). If you see DAVIS, do not approach him.

06/04/2026

Osoyoos Girl Tianna bravely faces rare cancer along with her family and support from locals.

Hi, my name is Melissa, and together with the entire town of Osoyoos, BC… Melissa Genberg needs your support for Tianna Warrior Strong (Ewing Sarcoma Cancer)

06/02/2026

Mayor Bloomfield has issued the following statement after a meeting with Deputy Premier and Attorney General Niki Sharma:

05/28/2026

The City of Penticton has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) due to the ongoing incident at 453 Green Avenue.The City of Penticton has declared a local state of emergency in order to issue an evacuation order for 10 properties. The 10 properties are located at 435, 402, 410, 420, 430, 4...

05/28/2026

Early Reports Mention Embers

05/28/2026

🚧Traffic Update for 1045 am:
Highway 97 is now open with single lane traffic in each direction.

🚌BC Transit Update:
The #3 route detour remains in effect (ongoing from Green Avenue construction). The new bus stops impacted today are South of Lee Avenue on Skaha Lake Road.

✈️Airport Update:
Flying out of Penticton Airport today? Or picking someone up?
Please allow extra time due to area road closures and delays.
Flights are operating as usual.

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Last Traffic Update:

Please be advised, Highway 97 remains closed due to last night's fire. A traffic update will be provided as more information becomes available.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/616688/Multiple-Fire-Crews-responding-to-massive-fire-at-Penticton-estate-on-Green-Avenue #616688

Penticton Fire Crews responding to massive fire at Old Kampe estate on Green Avenue