 Omak is a code city governed by a seven @-@ member council and the state 's 4th district . Omak 's economy is dominated by the primary industries of agriculture and forestry , although economic diversification has occurred with sawmills and recreational tourism . Nearby recreational destinations include walking trails , state parks and national forests , such as Conconully State Park , Bridgeport State Park and Osoyoos Lake State Park . The city is home to a weekly newspaper , the Omak – Okanogan County Chronicle , and a Wenatchee Valley College campus . Standards for education in Omak are higher than the state 's average , though drugs and alcohol remains a problem among students . The prominent U.S. Route 97 intersects in town , while Washington State Route 155 , as well as Washington State Route 215 , connects the city to Okanogan and Nespelem , respectively . By road , Omak is located approximately 235 miles ( 378 km ) from Seattle , Washington , 140 miles ( 230 km ) from Spokane , Washington and 125 miles ( 201 km ) from Kelowna , British Columbia . 
