ORONDO — State firefighting resources have been mobilized to support local crews battling the rapidly growing Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County after the blaze expanded to an estimated 2,000 …

WENATCHEE – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Chelan County Public Utility District urges customers to stay alert for scam and fraud attempts, which often increase during busy travel …

EAST WENATCHEE — Authorities are investigating a series of brush fires believed to have been intentionally set below the Fred Meyer store in East Wenatchee on the morning of July 2. An on-duty …

CHELAN — A brush fire that was burning north of Chelan prompted evacuation orders and a large multiagency response Wednesday afternoon, July 1, before fire activity eased later in the day. The …

LEAVENWORTH — Drivers on US-2 west of Leavenworth should expect travel delays and detours over the next two weeks as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) performs work in …

WENATCHEE — Rotary International Director Marty Peak Helman, whose "Impact Tour: From Barrow to Bermuda" is highlighting volunteer projects across North America, will visit North Central Washington …

WENATCHEE — With Fourth of July celebrations expected to bring an increase in fireworks activity and emergency calls, RiverCom 911 is reminding residents to reserve 911 for emergencies and use its …

WENATCHEE — Democratic candidate Stacy Willoughby used her campaign kickoff Wednesday to introduce herself to voters across the 12th Legislative District, emphasizing affordability, bipartisan …

WENATCHEE — Temporary repairs to a city reservoir that was leaking up to 1 million gallons of treated water per day are expected to begin next month after the Wenatchee City Council awarded a $1.3 …

LEAVENWORTH — A climber with a sustained ankle injury was evacuated from Snow Creek Wall over the weekend, according to Chelan County Mountain Rescue. Chelan County Mountain Rescue said it …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County officials warn that setting off personal fireworks can lead to fines, jail time and could even spark a wildfire. Still, there are plenty of ways to safely enjoy the …

WENATCHEE — A public forum examining Christian nationalism and its influence on civic life in North Central Washington is scheduled for July 6 in Wenatchee. The forum will be hosted by NCW …

CASHMERE — A lockdown at Vale Elementary School was lifted June 29 after law enforcement searched the campus and other schools throughout the Cashmere School District in response to a reported …

LEAVENWORTH — City officials, nonprofit leaders and volunteers are weighing a long-term management solution for the Blackbird Island pond, a city-owned fishing pond that has long relied on …

LEAVENWORTH — After a whirlwind week of rehearsing, 40 actors, 50 volunteers and theater professionals from Upper Valley Connection’s Theater Camp performed “Guys and Dolls Jr.” to a packed …

LEAVENWORTH – The sound of polkas, waltzes, and folk melodies drifted through downtown Leavenworth as accordion enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest, and far beyond, gathered June 25-28 …

CHELAN — Artists, musicians and families filled Riverwalk Park throughout the weekend as the annual Lake Chelan Arts Festival returned with its familiar mix of handcrafted artwork, live …

CASHMERE — Downtown Cashmere became one big neighborhood celebration over the weekend as thousands of visitors filled Cottage Avenue for the community's annual Founders' Days festival, transforming …

LEAVENWORTH — The Leavenworth City Council approved up to $500,000 in earmarked funds on June 23 to support an affordable housing project proposed by Upper Valley MEND and builder Matt Melton. …

LEAVENWORTH — The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run carried a message of peace as relay runners traveled through North Central Washington on June 25 and 26. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace …