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Crews with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources are responding to a 5-acre fire off US-2 near White Pine...
03/07/2025

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 …

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

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...
02/07/2025

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 …

After weeks of repairs and setbacks, the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool in Leavenworth is now scheduled to open July 7—six...
02/07/2025

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'. …

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

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...
17/06/2025

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...
12/06/2025

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, …

Firefighters responded to a brushfire in Tumwater Canyon at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.
11/06/2025

Firefighters responded to a brushfire in Tumwater Canyon at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.

LEAVENWORTH – Firefighters responded to a brushfire in Tumwater Canyon at approximately 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. The highway remains closed in both directions at the Icicle Road and …

Authorities say they have tracked a subject believed to be Travis Decker into the Blewett Pass/ Highway 97 area. Chelan ...
11/06/2025

Authorities say they have tracked a subject believed to be Travis Decker into the Blewett Pass/ Highway 97 area. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said it recently received a tip from a hiking party who spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area. The party said they spotted someone “who appeared to be ill prepared for trail and weather conditions, and appeared to be avoiding others.”

Search teams immediately responded to the tip, also spotting a lone, off trail hiker from a helicopter near Colchuck Lake, who ran from sight as the helicopter passed.

BLEWETT PASS – Authorities say they have tracked a subject believed to be Travis Decker into the Blewett Pass/ Highway 97 area. In a June 10 update, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office …

As the search for Travis Decker continues, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is turning its focus to the emotional well...
10/06/2025

As the search for Travis Decker continues, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is turning its focus to the emotional well-being of the community left reeling from tragedy.

A town hall held in Leavenworth on June 9 brought together local mental health experts and law enforcement to help families talk with children about grief, fear, and loss. Speakers emphasized the importance of routine, open conversation, and age-appropriate honesty when navigating trauma.

LEAVENWORTH – The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Behavioral Health Unit organized three town hall meetings to help the community as it mourns the deaths of three sisters, Olivia, …

Wenatchee Valley College will break ground Thursday, June 12, at 3 p.m. on its new $50 million Center for Technical Educ...
10/06/2025

Wenatchee Valley College will break ground Thursday, June 12, at 3 p.m. on its new $50 million Center for Technical Education and Innovation, a 70,000-square-foot facility set to open in 2027. The public event will feature speakers, refreshments, and a ceremonial dirt turning on the Van Tassell Center patio. Free parking is available along Fifth Street.

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WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Center for Technical Education and Innovation (CTEI) building. The event is open to the public and will take …

Red Flag Warnings stay in effect through Tuesday evening for eastern Chelan and Douglas counties as extreme heat, gusty ...
10/06/2025

Red Flag Warnings stay in effect through Tuesday evening for eastern Chelan and Douglas counties as extreme heat, gusty winds, and low humidity elevate wildfire risk. The National Weather Service warns of “dangerous fire conditions,” with wind gusts up to 30 mph and humidity dropping as low as 15 percent. Okanogan County isn’t under a warning but faces similar threats.

WENATCHEE — Critical fire weather conditions continue to threaten North Central Washington as Red Flag Warnings remain in effect for eastern Chelan County and Douglas County through 9 p.m. …

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