NCW News

07/12/2025

Ward Media / NCW News was proud to host the Apple Sox game last night and bring in a win! Wenatchee AppleSox Ward Media. And CEO and Publisher Terry Ward threw out the first pitch!!

07/03/2025

Crews with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are responding to a 5-acre fire off US-2 near White Pine Road, first reported around 3 p.m. today.

Evacuations:
Level 2: White Pine Road south of US-2 to milepost 80 — be ready to leave at a moment’s notice

Level 1: Gill Creek Road & Conductor Road — stay alert

MERRITT — Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue (LWFR), U.S. Forest Service and Washington State Department of Natural Resources are responding to a fire off US-2. The fire is located on White …

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 …

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 …

07/02/2025

Douglas County planners hosted a June 25 outreach night to share updates and gather feedback on the state-mandated Comprehensive Plan—a 20-year roadmap for land use, housing, transportation, and more.

Douglas County Services building to host an outreach night for residents of the county on June 25, to both provide an update on activities already underway and to explain the process of developing …

07/02/2025

The Wenatchee Youth Circus returns to East Wenatchee this holiday weekend with four “home” shows at Eastmont Park on July 4 and 5. Known as the “Biggest Little Circus in the World,” the troupe features high-wire, trapeze, juggling, and acrobatic acts—no animals involved.

EAST WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Youth Circus is coming to Eastmont Parks and Recreation for four total “home” shows over the holiday weekend to kick off their 73rd season. On July 4 …

07/02/2025

After weeks of repairs and setbacks, the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool in Leavenworth is now scheduled to open July 7—six weeks later than its usual Memorial Day debut. City officials cited equipment delays, contractor issues, and staffing needs as key reasons for the holdup.

LEAVENWORTH — After facing a number of delays, the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool is slated to open on July 7. “This year, opening day for the pool has been a bit of a 'moving target'. …

06/18/2025

Chelan PUD has approved a power contract for Microsoft’s new data center in Malaga — the first under its large-load framework. The agreement ensures reliability and stable rates for local customers while Microsoft funds its own infrastructure, including the $86.5M Jumpoff Ridge substation.

WENATCHEE — Chelan County Public Utility District commissioners on Monday, June 16, approved a contract to supply power to Microsoft’s forthcoming data center campus in Malaga, marking …

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 …

06/17/2025

Confluence Health has announced Janette Townsend as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit healthcare finance, Townsend brings a passion for community service and a commitment to rural healthcare.

WENATCHEE — Confluence Health has announced Janette Townsend as its new chief financial officer, bringing more than 25 years of healthcare financial leadership to the role as the organization …

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 …

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, …