WENATCHEE – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Chelan County Public Utility District urges customers to stay alert for scam and fraud attempts, which often increase during busy travel …

CHELAN — A brush fire that was burning north of Chelan prompted evacuation orders and a large multiagency response Wednesday afternoon, July 1, before fire activity eased later in the day. The …

WENATCHEE — With Fourth of July celebrations expected to bring an increase in fireworks activity and emergency calls, RiverCom 911 is reminding residents to reserve 911 for emergencies and use its …

CHELAN — Artists, musicians and families filled Riverwalk Park throughout the weekend as the annual Lake Chelan Arts Festival returned with its familiar mix of handcrafted artwork, live …

MANSON — A longtime dream became reality June 25 as community members gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Bigfoot Burger, a new locally owned restaurant in Manson. The ceremony, …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service, along with the Department of the Interior, are taking new steps to reduce hazardous exposure for federal wildland firefighters this year. …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County has taken a major step forward in a years-long project to reduce firefighting response time in rural areas. The Board of Chelan County Commissioners recently …

CHELAN — Community members have identified the future of Morgen Owings Elementary School as the Lake Chelan School District's top facilities priority, according to the results of a recent survey …

WENATCHEE — A 53-year-old Entiat man who was found unresponsive at the Chelan County Regional Justice Center in April died from acute fentanyl intoxication, according to the Chelan County Coroner's …

WENATCHEE — Several Link Transit routes will see schedule and service changes beginning July 6, including increased frequency on key local routes, expanded transfer access and the introduction of a …

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan School District has named longtime employee Tony Nelmida as its next transportation director, with the appointment set to take effect Sept. 1. Superintendent Brad …

CHELAN — A coordinated multi-agency rescue effort on June 22 helped evacuate a 76-year-old man who fell approximately 100 feet from the Lakeshore Trail near Lucerne. According to the Chelan …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County Clerk’s Office staff are facing a backlog of more than 6,000 documents that accumulated during the county’s recent system-wide disruption. County officials …

WENATCHEE — The North Central Washington Audubon Society will launch a new speaker series next month with a presentation by renowned naturalist, author and photographer Dennis Paulson focused on …

CHELAN – The Lake Chelan Arts Festival will return to Riverwalk Park June 26-28, bringing three days of art, music, and family-friendly activities to downtown Chelan.  The free festival …

CHELAN — A request from Lakeside Lodge & Suites for overnight parking accommodations exposed years of confusion over public parking near Lakeside Park, prompting city staff to reconstruct …

CHELAN — City staff will begin exploring what potential third-party management options for the Lake Chelan Golf Course might look like after a June 18 joint workshop between the Chelan City Council …

LEAVENWORTH — For more than 20 years, Theater Camp has been an integral part of Upper Valley Connection, an organization that fosters meaningful connection for youth and adults with special needs …

MANSON — The Historic Manson Main Street Association has released the first story in a new series highlighting the community's history through recently installed Heritage Storytelling Panels in …

CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County PUD commissioners authorized up to $8.2 million in insurance expenditures Monday as the utility continues working to replace wildfire coverage in a difficult liability …