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07/29/2024

Doug is a 7-year old stray chihuahua who will steal your heart. He needs a home and will be furever grateful to you

07/29/2024

Chelan County Commissioner Tiffany Gering says she's fearful about residents refusing to leave.

07/29/2024

Managers assigned to the Pioneer Fire on the northern shores of Lake Chelan now say the blaze is within only a mile-and-a-half of Stehekin.

Since being founded by Western settlers in 1888, the small town of Stehekin has never faced a threat like the one which is currently looming just over one of the nearest ridges from its location on the northern shores of Lake Chelan.

07/29/2024

Hailey Van Lith will try to help Team USA repeat as gold medal winners in Women's 3x3 Basketball. Check out the schedule and Team USA's squad

Hailey Van Lith will try to repeat as gold medal winners in U.S. Women's 3x3 Basketball. Check out the schedule and Team USA's squad

07/29/2024

After being closed for a week due to hazards created by the Easy Fire, State Route 20 over the North Cascades has reopened but officials say to expect delays of up to 30 minutes with pilot cars.

State Route 20 over the North Cascades has fully reopened after being partially closed for a week due to the Easy Fire.

07/29/2024

The final portion of the 5th Street Safe Routes to School Project calls for repaving the roadway between North Kansas Avenue and North Kentucky Avenue.

07/29/2024

The center of the park where walkways cross is now a construction zone while the plaza is being constructed.

07/29/2024

Inattentive Semi Driver Causes Collision Near Moses Lake

26-year-old semi driver Dennis Miller, of Tacoma, faces second-agree negligent driving charges after colliding with Department of Transportation property.

07/29/2024

Inslee Praises Firefighters, Urges Cooperation Amid Pioneer Fire

The town of Stehekin is under a Level 3 evacuation order. Washington Governor Jay Inslee is emphatic that residents comply with safety measures.

07/28/2024

The Level 3 applies to the area from just north of Moore Point through the Stehekin Valley, including the Stehekin Landing and west to High Bridge.

The Level 3 Level 3 applies to the area from just north of Moore Point through the Stehekin Valley, including the Stehekin Landing and west to High Bridge.

07/28/2024

Amid Easy Fire, SR20 Reopens to Through Traffic

Lightning-fueled Easy Fire grows to 410 acres. Crews working to clear roadways, further delays possible. Stay alert for evolving situations and closures. Safety first for all travelers in the area.

07/27/2024

Tragic Car Crash Claims Lives of Father and Toddler Daughter

A devastating car crash on Interstate 90 claims the lives of a father and his 2-year-old daughter, leaving a young boy in the family as the sole survivor.

07/27/2024

Fatal Collision Claims Life of 32-Year-Old in Douglas County

Fatal multivehicle crash in Douglas County leaves one dead and two injured. Authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Stay informed with our latest report.

07/27/2024

Firefighters Stop Roaring Cashmere Blaze in Its Tracks

Cashmere residents safe as crews contain dangerous fire threatening homes and hillside. Investigations underway for cause of three-alarm blaze. Multiple agencies collaborate effectively under challenging conditions to stop fire's spread. Weather conditions pivotal in crews' success. Department of Na...

07/26/2024

Join Us for Fun Workshops: Pet Portraits, Shodo, Papercraft & More!

Discover your artistic side at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center with exciting workshops in pet portraits, Japanese calligraphy, papercraft, and stencil painting! Join us for a creative escape from the summer heat and unleash your creativity.

07/26/2024

Ever date someone you met online? Chances are, you were probably lied to.

Alright, before we even start this little exercise, let's get one thing straight - I am not a fan of online dating.

07/26/2024

Colorado Lawsuit Pauses Albertsons Kroger Merger and Planned Sale of East Wenatchee Safeway, For Now

07/26/2024

The process allows the city to condemn private property and tear down buildings that are in the way of the project.

07/26/2024

Following the addition of over 35 new employees in the past 18 months, the Grant County Sheriff's Office is getting closer to being fully staffed for the first time in years.

The Grant County Sheriff's Office is getting closer to being fully staffed once again, after years of being underserved.

07/26/2024

The UH-60 Blackhawk will be used to drop water on the fires.

The Pangborn National Guard base is getting three versions of the same helicopter being used to battle the fires this summer.

07/26/2024

The fire is reported to have destroyed a home and spread into the adjacent hillside.

07/26/2024

Update: Swawilla Fire Balloons to 30,667 Acres, 10% Contained

Stay informed on the latest evacuation updates for the Swawilla Fire on Colville Reservation. Evacuation orders have been heightened to Level 3 in specific areas.

07/26/2024

Vice President Harris has emerged as the de facto leader of the Democratic Party. Rep. Newhouse weighs in.

07/25/2024

The updated list of comparable cities and counties comes as East Wenatchee will be going through contract negotiations with labor unions.

07/25/2024

Tourists are being evacuated out of Stehekin because of the Pioneer Fire but Chelan & Manson are not impacted and welcoming visitors.

07/25/2024

A 70-year-old Okanogan County man has been convicted of murdering his 46-year-old girlfriend in Oroville in 2022.

An Okanogan County man has been convicted of First-Degree Murder in the death of his girlfriend.

07/25/2024

The state Fish and Wildlife Commission recently decided to leave the Gray Wolf on the state's version of the Act.

07/25/2024

The Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council is asking for public input regarding its Pathways Master Plan.

The Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council (CDTC) is soliciting public input as it studies potential pathways within several corridors throughout the region to better connect communities with safe walking and biking routes.

07/25/2024

Evacuation Shelters are in place at Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam and Pascal Sherman Indian School in Omak.

07/25/2024

The 30,000 plus acre Pioneer Fire is now prompting an evacuation of tourism related visitors from Stehekin on Lake Chelan as of Thursday