Thursday, October 1, 2026
CHELAN — The first sign is subtle: a ladder rung that sits a touch higher above the water than it did last weekend, a lift cradle that doesn’t quite kiss the hull until you lower it an …
CHELAN — The Chelan Public Library will go quiet for a while so it can come back brighter. NCW Libraries announced a temporary closure starting Monday, Oct. 20, to make interior improvements …
WENATCHEE — The first days of a shutdown don’t arrive with sirens. They show up as a locked visitor center in Stehekin, a ranger program that isn’t on the board, a Wenatchee shipper …
CHELAN — Chelan Middle School students filled the gym Friday with cheers, high-fives, and laughter, but the occasion went beyond a typical student recognition assembly. In front of the full …
CHELAN COUNTY — The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office has awarded more than $7.6 million for projects in Chelan County, part of a statewide package of $67 million in grants to …
WENATCHEE — The Port of Chelan County has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Chelan County from enforcing its recently enacted moratorium on Tax Increment Areas (TIAs) in unincorporated areas. …
CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County commissioners are asking the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority to withdraw its proposal to form a tax increment area (TIA) in Malaga, citing public opposition …
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 …
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 …
CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Valley is inviting residents and visitors alike to celebrate the region’s apple harvest with a week-long “Apple Walk,” running September 28 through …
CHELAN COUNTY — The largest manhunt in county history came to a close this week, as DNA testing confirmed that human remains found near Grindstone Mountain belong to fugitive Travis Decker, …
CHELAN — For the 13th year, Lake Chelan Home Watch has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NHWA), a group formed in 2009 to set standards for absentee homeowner …
CHELAN — After more than two weeks of round-the-clock work, the Knapps Hill Tunnel on U.S. Highway 97A reopened to traffic on Sept. 22 at 1:45 p.m. Contractor Prime Electric, working with …
WENATCHEE — The RiverCom 911 Administrative Board has voted to ask voters in Chelan and Douglas counties to approve a small sales tax increase next year to help modernize the region’s …
MANSON — The Manson Grange Youth Fairs program proudly showcased its talent, dedication, and community spirit during the Chelan County Fair earlier this month, marking its third year of …
LEAVENWORTH — Human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker were discovered this week in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. …
NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON — The Colville Confederated Tribes drew a clear, candid sketch of a road network that spans 1.4 million acres and touches the lives of people throughout North Central …
OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The 20,000-acre Lower Sugarloaf Fire has reached 20 percent as of Thursday morning. Containment has progressed primarily along segments of the fire …
CHELAN FALLS — Visitors to Chelan Falls Park may notice heavy equipment and construction activity along the Columbia River shoreline over the next two months as Chelan County PUD begins a …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County Community Development is warning residents about an email scam that mimics official county communications and seeks fraudulent payments from land-use applicants. …