CHELAN COUNTY —- The Chelan County Auditor is looking for citizens to serve on “For” and “Against” committees for local ballot measures appearing in the Nov. 3 General Election’s Local …

LEAVENWORTH — After explosive growth and structural damage over Friday and Saturday, activity on the Little Giant Fire slowed by the end of the weekend. As of Monday morning, Aug. 10, the fire …

CHELAN COUNTY — The Little Giant Fire has claimed approximately 26 structures as fire activity intensified in the upper Entiat Valley over the weekend. The fire grew to 116,956  acres as …

LEAVENWORTH — The Little Giant Fire grew to 111,429 acres by Sunday morning and remained 2% contained after significant fire activity pushed south through the Entiat River Valley, according to the …

WENATCHEE — Shon D. Smith’s lead in the Chelan County commissioner race narrowed slightly Friday as another round of ballots pushed countywide voter turnout to 42%, while most other primary races …

OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire was a reported 77,500 acres as of Friday morning. On Thursday, officials said firefighters worked to strengthen and widen the …

PLAIN — Motorists should plan for travel delays on Chumstick Highway as paving takes place along the 19-mile stretch from Aug. 10-14. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) …

WASHINGTON STATE — The Red Cross says more wildfire evacuation shelters have been opened in the Northwest so far this year than during all of last wildfire season. The increase highlights an …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District Board of Health has declared a Wildfire Smoke and Hazardous Air Quality Emergency for Chelan and Douglas counties in response to hazardous wildfire …

WENATCHEE — Steve Wilkinson will leave the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce this fall to become the inaugural Wenatchee market manager for Baker Boyer, as the Walla Walla-based financial …

WENATCHEE — The Washington Apple Education Foundation has added four new members to its Board of Directors, bringing additional leadership experience from across Washington's tree fruit industry. …

LEAVENWORTH — A draft of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan will be put in front of Leavenworth City Council for consideration after the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend it during an …

CHELAN — As wildfire smoke continues to blanket the Lake Chelan Valley, downtown Chelan businesses are opening their doors for something more than shopping. Throughout the weekend, merchants …

WENATCHEE — As the Little Giant Fire continues to burn in Chelan County, Visit Chelan County is encouraging visitors to stay informed, avoid evacuation and closure areas, and continue supporting …

WENATCHEE — Residents of Chelan and Douglas counties continue to cherish the Wenatchee Valley's natural beauty, outdoor recreation and close-knit communities, but many are increasingly concerned …

WENATCHEE — Public libraries have long been places to borrow books, but NCW Libraries says today's branches have become something broader: community hubs where residents apply for jobs, attend …

WENATCHEE — Link Transit is inviting the public to review and comment on its draft 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan before the agency's Board of Directors considers adopting the document later …

CHELAN — Cultura on the Lake will return to downtown Chelan Aug. 29 with an expanded lineup celebrating the craftsmanship, traditions and community surrounding lowrider culture. The free, …

SPOKANE — An Okanogan County man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after being convicted of producing child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce will begin the search for a new executive director following the resignation of Steve Wilkinson, the organization's Board of Directors announced …