Usk, Washington Public Records

For those interested in the history of land ownership and development in Usk, the Pend Oreille County Recorder's Office houses a comprehensive archive of property records dating back to the city's founding.

The Usk Police Department is responsible for law enforcement and public safety within the city limits. Residents can contact the police department to report crimes, request assistance, or obtain copies of incident reports and other law enforcement records. The department works closely with the Pend Oreille County Sheriff's Office to ensure the safety and security of the broader Usk community. Local residents can also access information on arrests, citations, and other law enforcement activities through the sheriff's office, which serves as the primary repository for county-wide public safety data.

Usk voters are served by the Pend Oreille County Elections Office, which is part of the Pend Oreille County Auditor's Office, located at 625 West 4th Street, Newport, WA 99156. The Elections Office can be reached at (509) 447-4105, and election information is available at www.pendoreille.org/auditor. Washington is a vote-by-mail state, and all registered voters in Usk receive ballots by mail for every election. Voter registration in Washington can be completed online at www.vote.wa.gov, the official Washington Secretary of State voter portal, or by submitting a paper registration form available at county auditor offices, Department of Licensing offices, and many public agencies. Washington offers same-day voter registration through Election Day, allowing eligible citizens to register and vote up until 8 PM on Election Day at designated voting centers. Registration requires providing a Washington driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number, plus residential address. Usk is an unincorporated community and does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council; local governance is provided entirely by Pend Oreille County. Residents vote in county-wide elections for Pend Oreille County Commissioner positions (three commissioners serving staggered four-year terms), county auditor, assessor, treasurer, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, and clerk. Usk voters can find their ballot drop box locations, voting centers for accessible voting, and ballot tracking information through the VoteWA portal at https://voter.votewa.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Pend Oreille County reported approximately 70-75% voter turnout among registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement typical of Washington's vote-by-mail system. The November 3, 2026 general election will include races for one of Washington's U.S. Senate seats (pending the regular cycle), Washington State House of Representatives positions for the 7th Legislative District (which includes Pend Oreille County), Washington State Senate if the district seat is up in 2026, and various Pend Oreille County offices depending on term expirations. Washington election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for political and election purposes under RCW 29A.08.720), campaign finance disclosure reports searchable through the Public Disclosure Commission at www.pdc.wa.gov, candidate filing information, and precinct-level election results published by the county auditor after certification. Registered voters can request absentee/mail ballots (though all voters automatically receive mail ballots), track their ballot status online, and access replacement ballots if needed by contacting the Pend Oreille County Elections Office. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or deposited in an official drop box by 8 PM on Election Day to be counted.