OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire has reached 77,501 acres with one percent containment as of Thursday, Aug. 6. Fire officials are scheduled to meet with the public …

BLEWETT PASS — The Swauk Creek Fire, located off of Highway 97 approximately 12 miles east of Cle Elem, has been fully contained at 29 acres. Fire officials announced the progress on Thursday, …

WENATCHEE – Additional ballots counted Thursday increased voter turnout in Chelan County to 38% and widened the margins in several primary election races, including the closely watched contest for …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Rep. Brian Burnett expanded his narrow lead over challenger Stacy Willoughby on Thursday as additional primary ballots were counted across Washington's 12th Legislative …

CHELAN COUNTY — The narrow margin between incumbent Shon Smith and Clint Strand is widening slightly in the Chelan County Commissioner District 2 primary race as more ballots are being counted. …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON – Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier continued to hold a commanding lead Thursday afternoon in Washington's 8th Congressional District primary, while Republican Spencer Meline …

CHELAN – The Lake Chelan Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded a $1,500 grant to the North Cascades Sportsman's Club to help purchase an automated external defibrillator for the club's …

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded a record $123,000 in healthcare education scholarships this year, supporting 55 students pursuing careers in healthcare. …

CASHMERE — Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Chelan County Fair Rodeo Queen competition. Applications are due by 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Completed applications may be mailed or …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD commissioners began shaping the future of the utility's Public Power Benefit Program on Monday, discussing how future community investments should be prioritized as …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD is running well ahead of budget halfway through 2026, but officials say delayed project spending and softer wholesale power markets are expected to erase that …

WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD commissioners received an update Aug. 3 on rapidly changing western electricity markets, with staff saying the district is approaching several key decisions that could …

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has named Geoff LaHaie as its new vice president of finance and administrative services, selecting the veteran higher education administrator following what the …

WENATCHEE — Additional ballots counted Wednesday pushed Chelan County voter turnout to 33% and tightened several primary election contests, including the race for Chelan County commissioner, where …

CHELAN COUNTY — A second round of ballot counts from the Aug. 4 Primary remain the same for the Chelan County Sheriff race. Incumbent Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison is still holding a …

CHELAN COUNTY — Results for the Chelan County Treasurer race remain steady in the second round of Aug. 4 Primary counts released Wednesday afternoon. Richard (Rick) Viall improved his lead …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON – Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier continued to hold a commanding lead Wednesday afternoon in Washington's 8th Congressional District primary, while Republican Spencer …

CHELAN COUNTY — For the Chelan County Commissioner District 2 race, incumbent Shon Smith pulls ahead of challenger Clint Strand by just 10 votes in the second round of election results in the Aug. …

CHELAN COUNTY — Sandra Arechiga and incumbent Clerk Marty Young are still in the lead for the four-way Chelan County Clerk race as more votes are tallied in the Aug. 4 Primary. According to …

CHELAN COUNTY — Brian Brett expanded his lead over acting Auditor Brandt Cappell on Wednesday as additional ballots were counted in the race for Chelan County auditor. Brett received 9,327 …