OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — When the Little Giant Fire was started by lightning on July 15, it quickly grew to become the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest’s first large wildfire of …

WENATCHEE — A 20-year-old man was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed pursuit through Chelan County that reached speeds exceeding 100 mph and …

CHELAN — Chelan city leaders signaled this week they are more interested in adding parking near Lakeside Park than extending a proposed Highway 97A bicycle lane through the city, giving staff clear …

CHELAN — Chelan officials say they are working with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office on possible weekend enforcement at the city's historic bridge as concerns mount over people jumping into the …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth Village Voices is inviting prospective members to attend its annual Season Opener Picnic on Aug. 17 as the community choir prepares for its 2026 Christmas season. …

WENATCHEE — Chelan PUD is asking residents and businesses in the greater Chelan and Manson areas to prepare for the possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Saturday, Aug. 1, if …

OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — Evacuation levels have been raised along Entiat River Road as the Little Giant Fire moves into the valley. “The big movement has been down Three Creek. …

CHELAN — After months of uncertainty surrounding structural repairs to the historic Chelan Library, city officials and NCW Libraries say they have identified a promising path forward that could …

WENATCHEE — Standing atop a concrete overpass that has yet to carry its first car, U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier said on July 29 that the Confluence Parkway's biggest challenge is no longer building it, …

OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST —- After two weeks of the Little Giant Fire’s active spread, firefighters saw some reprieve on Wednesday. According to officials, the fire was blanketed …

WENATCHEE — Rather than waiting until state deadlines force its hand, the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving proactively to modernize two of its largest facilities while outside …

CASHMERE — As increasingly powerful electric bikes and motorcycle-style electric vehicles become more common in Cashmere, city officials say they're trying to determine how to address growing …

WENATCHEE — With daily commercial air service between Pangborn Memorial Airport and Portland now scheduled to begin in October, the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is shifting from landing …

WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Coroner's Office has identified the man whose body was recovered from the Columbia River near Rock Island Dam earlier this month as 66-year-old Barry Dechenne of …

CASHMERE — A discussion that has been simmering on local social media made its way into the Cashmere City Council chambers Monday night, where Councilmember Chris Carlson questioned the city's use …

LEAVENWORTH — The Little Giant Fire northwest of Leavenworth has grown to 25,407 acres, according to updated infrared mapping, as firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines and protect …

BRIDGEPORT — Management of the Pearl Hill Fire will transition back to local firefighters Wednesday evening after the blaze held within established containment lines despite strong winds, marking a …

WENATCHEE — Fourteen local high school students spent part of their summer dissecting pig hearts, practicing sutures, touring pathology laboratories and experiencing emergency medicine firsthand as …

BLEWETT PASS —  A motorcyclist was transported to Central Washington Hospital on Monday afternoon after sustaining injuries from a collision on US-97 near Peshastin. According to …

LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County Public Works has decided to delay road improvement work on Chumstick Highway’s Beaver Hill “out of an abundance of caution” due to nearby wildfire activity. …