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

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...
29/09/2025

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...
03/09/2025

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. …

Winter may feel far off, but Stevens Pass has already announced its Dec. 5 target opening date for the 2025-26 ski and s...
27/08/2025

Winter may feel far off, but Stevens Pass has already announced its Dec. 5 target opening date for the 2025-26 ski and snowboard season.

This year, skiers and riders can look forward to the return of Dew After Dark, Women’s Weekend, and Foggy Fridays, with night skiing beginning mid-December.

Season passes are on sale now, with prices increasing as winter approaches. New this year: Epic Friend Tickets – giving friends of passholders 50% off lift tickets, plus the option to apply the value toward a 2026-27 season pass.

https://www.leavenworthecho.com/stories/stevens-pass-announces-opening-target-date-for-winter-season,136533

SKYKOMISH — As mountain bikers still enjoy the late summer transition to fall, winter plans for skiing and snowboarding are already underway. Stevens Pass announced Dec. 5 as its target opening …

The City of Leavenworth is asking residents to share their experiences and ideas through the Leavenworth Transportation ...
27/08/2025

The City of Leavenworth is asking residents to share their experiences and ideas through the Leavenworth Transportation Safety Survey.

The project is supported by a $127,000 federal SS4A grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the city contributing $31,700. Wenatchee-based consultant Psomas is developing the plan with data-driven strategies and actionable recommendations.

https://www.leavenworthecho.com/stories/city-of-leavenworth-seeks-input-on-traffic-safety,136532

LEAVENWORTH — The City of Leavenworth is seeking the public's input on transportation safety and improvements through the Leavenworth Transportation Safety Survey. Survey takers will be …

From its roots in the design of Icicle Brewing Company to a growing portfolio across the Pacific Northwest, Syndicate Sm...
26/08/2025

From its roots in the design of Icicle Brewing Company to a growing portfolio across the Pacific Northwest, Syndicate Smith has spent the past 15 years shaping spaces that bring people together.

Founded in 2010 by Todd Smith, the firm has grown from a one-man practice to a nine-person architecture and interior design studio, now co-led with partner Steven Booher.

https://www.leavenworthecho.com/stories/local-architecture-firm-celebrates-15-year-anniversary,136531

LEAVENWORTH — Leavenworth-based architecture firm Syndicate Smith is celebrating 15 years of design in the community. The company was founded in 2010 by Leavenworth-native Todd Smith, and …

The Cascade School District is joining forces with Communities in Schools of North Central Washington to give students g...
26/08/2025

The Cascade School District is joining forces with Communities in Schools of North Central Washington to give students greater access to academic and personal support.

Superintendent Tracey Edou called the partnership “one of those things that kind of came together quickly, but I'm just so delighted that we can start this partnership.”

Communities in Schools NCW currently works inside 15 other schools across the region, helping connect students and families with resources while allowing teachers and administrators to focus on education.

https://www.leavenworthecho.com/stories/cascade-school-district-partners-with-communities-in-schools-for-increased-student-support,136530

LEAVENWORTH — Cascade School District (CSD) has partnered with Communities in Schools of North Central Washington to provide students with a community of support for academic and personal …

The Osborn Playfield was packed on Aug. 21 as nearly 900 residents came together for Leavenworth’s annual Community Bloc...
26/08/2025

The Osborn Playfield was packed on Aug. 21 as nearly 900 residents came together for Leavenworth’s annual Community Block Party — the city’s biggest one yet.

The event, part of the city’s quarterly Community Engagement Nights, began in 2019 and has grown each year. Leftover food was donated to Upper Valley MEND’s Community Cupboard, and local partners like Waste Loop and the Sustainable Bike CoOp helped make the evening sustainable and family-friendly.

https://www.leavenworthecho.com/stories/leavenworth-community-block-party-hits-new-heights-in-attendance-participation,136529

LEAVENWORTH — The Osborn Playfield came alive with activity for the City of Leavenworth’s annual Community Block Party on Aug. 21. The block party is a part of the quarterly …

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

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 …

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 …

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