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Challenging weather and terrain on both the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fires fueled rapid fire growth and shifti...
09/30/2025

Challenging weather and terrain on both the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fires fueled rapid fire growth and shifting evacuation zones over the past week.

CHELAN COUNTY – Challenging weather and terrain on both the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fires fueled rapid fire growth and shifting evacuation zones over the past week. “We …

With two major wildfires still burning in Chelan County and little relief in sight, county officials have extended the o...
09/29/2025

With two major wildfires still burning in Chelan County and little relief in sight, county officials have extended the outdoor burn ban through Oct. 15.

The ban, which typically runs from June 1 to Oct. 1, can be extended at the discretion of the Chelan County Board of Commissioners. This year, the county’s fire marshal, local fire chiefs, and state and federal partners all urged commissioners to give crews more time — with, hopefully, more favorable weather — before allowing outdoor burning again.

WENATCHEE — With two major wildfires still burning in Chelan County and little relief in sight, county officials have extended the outdoor burn ban through Oct. 15. The ban, which …

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an air quality alert as wildfire smoke continues to impact our reg...
09/03/2025

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an air quality alert as wildfire smoke continues to impact our region.

Health officials urge residents to:
Stay indoors when air quality is unhealthy
Use clean indoor air with good ventilation/filtration
Wear N95 or N100 masks if you must go outside

Symptoms may include coughing, watery eyes, shortness of breath, headaches, or chest pain. Seek medical attention if serious symptoms occur.

N95 masks are available at state distribution sites, and local libraries are open as clean air shelters.

https://www.ncw.news/stories/air-quality-alert-issued-for-chelan-and-douglas-counties-due-to-wildfire-smoke,137772

EAST WENATCHEE — The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an air quality alert for Chelan and Douglas counties as smoke from wildfires continues to drift across the region. …

Beginning after Labor Day (Sept. 2), the City of Chelan will close Lakeside Park for a major renovation aimed at improvi...
08/27/2025

Beginning after Labor Day (Sept. 2), the City of Chelan will close Lakeside Park for a major renovation aimed at improving safety, accessibility, and amenities while preserving its natural character.

The $1.2 million project is funded by a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant with matching city funds, shaped by community feedback through workshops and surveys.

https://www.lakechelanmirror.com/stories/chelans-lakeside-park-to-close-for-12-million-renovation,136542

CHELAN — Lakeside Park, one of Chelan’s most popular waterfront destinations, will undergo a major renovation beginning in September, city officials announced Friday. The $1.2 …

When Manson School District students return to class Aug. 27, they’ll do so under a new four-day school week — the first...
08/26/2025

When Manson School District students return to class Aug. 27, they’ll do so under a new four-day school week — the first in district history.

Superintendent Tabatha Mires said the shift reflects both innovation and commitment: “With the upcoming shift to a four-day student week, we’re embracing innovation while staying focused on what matters most: helping each student discover and develop their unique greatness.”

https://www.lakechelanmirror.com/stories/manson-school-district-all-set-to-begin-inaugural-4-day-school-week,136541

MANSON — When students in the Manson School District return to classrooms on Aug. 27, they’ll do so under a brand-new calendar: the district’s first year on a four-day school week. …

Tabatha Mires, superintendent of the Manson School District, has been elected President of the Washington Association of...
08/26/2025

Tabatha Mires, superintendent of the Manson School District, has been elected President of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for the 2026–27 term. She will assume the role in July 2026, following Enumclaw Superintendent Shaun Carey.

https://www.lakechelanmirror.com/stories/manson-superintendent-tabatha-mires-elected-wasa-president-for-2026,136539

OLYMPIA — Manson School District Superintendent Tabatha Mires has been elected president of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for the 2026–27 term. Mires, …

The FBI, alongside local, state, and federal partners, has returned to the Rock Island Campground area near Leavenworth ...
08/26/2025

The FBI, alongside local, state, and federal partners, has returned to the Rock Island Campground area near Leavenworth to conduct a coordinated grid search for Travis Decker, wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters.

Authorities stressed there are no new developments—the search is focused on thoroughly clearing and documenting the rugged terrain where the crime occurred.

LEAVENWORTH – The search for Travis Decker returned to the Rock Island Campground area Monday, where federal, state and local partners launched a coordinated grid search led by the FBI’s …

Chelan County is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Hall of Honor, which recognizes Purple Heart recipients from Che...
07/02/2025

Chelan County is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Hall of Honor, which recognizes Purple Heart recipients from Chelan and Douglas counties.

WENATCHEE — Chelan County is calling on residents to help identify local Purple Heart recipients for the 2025 Hall of Honor induction, an initiative that pays tribute to U.S. military service …

What started as a weekend of music at Beyond Wonderland in George, WA ended with 8 arrests and 10 criminal cases, thanks...
07/02/2025

What started as a weekend of music at Beyond Wonderland in George, WA ended with 8 arrests and 10 criminal cases, thanks to a joint sting operation by the Columbia River Drug Task Force and Grant County’s Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team.

GEORGE — What started as a music festival for everyone who attended ended up as a major drug bust operation for the Columbia River Drug Task Force (CRDTF) and Grant County’s Interagency …

Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has debunked a TikTok video claiming Travis Decker was taken into custody after a standof...
06/18/2025

Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has debunked a TikTok video claiming Travis Decker was taken into custody after a standoff, reiterating that the interagency search effort for the triple homicide suspect remains ongoing.
“To be clear, Mr. Decker is not in custody and CCSO had no part in making the video,” CCSO wrote in a June 17 update.

CHELAN COUNTY – Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has debunked a TikTok video claiming Travis Decker was taken into custody after a standoff, reiterating that the interagency search …

Firefighters face low humidity, west winds, and heavy dead timber as they continue to respond to the Pomas Fire, which h...
06/17/2025

Firefighters face low humidity, west winds, and heavy dead timber as they continue to respond to the Pomas Fire, which has grown to an estimated 362 acres since it was first spotted on the morning of June 13.

GLACIER PEAK WILDERNESS – Firefighters face low humidity, west winds, and heavy dead timber as they continue to respond to the Pomas Fire, which has grown to an estimated 362 acres since it was …

Law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals and U.S. Border Patrol, are shifting tactics in the search for Tra...
06/12/2025

Law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals and U.S. Border Patrol, are shifting tactics in the search for Travis Decker, wanted in the deaths of his three daughters near Rock Island Campground.

Decker, 32, is believed to be hiding in rugged terrain. A recent tip from hikers in the Enchantments led to tracking efforts near Colchuck Lake and Ingalls Creek Trailhead. Officials say they're “closing in” as new evidence surfaces.

Decker is considered dangerous. If seen, do not approach — call 911 immediately.

WENATCHEE — The search for Travis Decker continues to evolve as law enforcement agencies shift tactics and deploy specialized resources in their pursuit. Decker, 32, of the Wenatchee area, …

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