Friday, October 2, 2026
OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire was a reported 77,500 acres as of Friday morning. On Thursday, officials said firefighters worked to strengthen and widen the …
WASHINGTON STATE — The Red Cross says more wildfire evacuation shelters have been opened in the Northwest so far this year than during all of last wildfire season. The increase highlights an …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Health District Board of Health has declared a Wildfire Smoke and Hazardous Air Quality Emergency for Chelan and Douglas counties in response to hazardous wildfire …
CHELAN — As wildfire smoke continues to blanket the Lake Chelan Valley, downtown Chelan businesses are opening their doors for something more than shopping. Throughout the weekend, merchants …
WENATCHEE — As the Little Giant Fire continues to burn in Chelan County, Visit Chelan County is encouraging visitors to stay informed, avoid evacuation and closure areas, and continue supporting …
WENATCHEE — Public libraries have long been places to borrow books, but NCW Libraries says today's branches have become something broader: community hubs where residents apply for jobs, attend …
WENATCHEE — Link Transit is inviting the public to review and comment on its draft 2026-2031 Transit Development Plan before the agency's Board of Directors considers adopting the document later …
CHELAN — Cultura on the Lake will return to downtown Chelan Aug. 29 with an expanded lineup celebrating the craftsmanship, traditions and community surrounding lowrider culture. The free, …
OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire has reached 77,501 acres with one percent containment as of Thursday, Aug. 6. Fire officials are scheduled to meet with the public …
WENATCHEE – Additional ballots counted Thursday increased voter turnout in Chelan County to 38% and widened the margins in several primary election races, including the closely watched contest for …
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Rep. Brian Burnett expanded his narrow lead over challenger Stacy Willoughby on Thursday as additional primary ballots were counted across Washington's 12th Legislative …
CHELAN COUNTY — The narrow margin between incumbent Shon Smith and Clint Strand is widening slightly in the Chelan County Commissioner District 2 primary race as more ballots are being counted. …
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON – Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier continued to hold a commanding lead Thursday afternoon in Washington's 8th Congressional District primary, while Republican Spencer Meline …
CHELAN – The Lake Chelan Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded a $1,500 grant to the North Cascades Sportsman's Club to help purchase an automated external defibrillator for the club's …
CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded a record $123,000 in healthcare education scholarships this year, supporting 55 students pursuing careers in healthcare. …
CASHMERE — Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Chelan County Fair Rodeo Queen competition. Applications are due by 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Completed applications may be mailed or …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD commissioners began shaping the future of the utility's Public Power Benefit Program on Monday, discussing how future community investments should be prioritized as …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD is running well ahead of budget halfway through 2026, but officials say delayed project spending and softer wholesale power markets are expected to erase that …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County PUD commissioners received an update Aug. 3 on rapidly changing western electricity markets, with staff saying the district is approaching several key decisions that could …
WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College has named Geoff LaHaie as its new vice president of finance and administrative services, selecting the veteran higher education administrator following what the …