Thursday, October 1, 2026
OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The U.S. Forest Service says a number of small lightning-caused fires across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest have been contained or controlled as …
OLYMPIA – Thousands of Washington Army National Guard members did not take part in last weekend’s drill, a money-saving move that appears precipitated in part by the Trump administration …
OLYMPIA – Standardized test scores for Washington public school students improved slightly this year, according to data the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction released …
ENTIAT — Fire officials discussed challenges, logistics and strategies regarding the Lower Sugarloaf Fire and nearby Labor Mountain Fire during a community meeting Tuesday evening. …
CHELAN — In a special presentation on August 26, Undersheriff Dan Ozment briefed the Chelan City Council on the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) plans to deploy Flock brand …
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley will once again open its doors to architecture, design and craftsmanship this fall as the 31st Annual Building NCW Home Tour returns Sept. 19–21. …
MANSON — Manson School District has been awarded more than $275,000 in federal funding through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, in partnership with Communities in Schools of …
CHELAN — Chelan High School graduate and Washington FFA State Treasurer Ava Haase is preparing to represent Washington agriculture on the international stage. Haase, a 2025 graduate of …
LEAVENWORTH — The Lower Sugarloaf Fire expanded overnight to an estimated 10,000 acres northeast of Leavenworth as firefighters continued suppression efforts Sunday, according to incident …
YAKIMA — Federal and local authorities recovered bones later determined not to be human during a two-day search last week near Rock Island Campground as part of the ongoing manhunt for fugitive …
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee River Salmon Festival will return Sept. 20 with a day of cultural traditions, outdoor education and family activities at Rocky Reach Park and Discovery Center. …
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. …
CHELAN COUNTY — Community organizations, nonprofits, and local groups with ideas to bring more visitors to Chelan County are encouraged to apply now for lodging tax dollars to help fund their …
CHELAN – After a summer break, the Chelan Cancer Support Group will resume its monthly meetings on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bragg Room at Lake Chelan Hospital. …
MANSON – Manson firefighters will launch a new community tradition this fall with the “Walk for Air” event, scheduled for Oct. 11. Doug Pinski, president of the Manson …
CHELAN — What began as a son’s tribute to his late father has grown into an annual golf tournament that carries forward both family memories and community giving. For more than …
MANSON - Chelanathon prepares to launch on Sept. 6 in Manson. Founded and financed by Jeff Crosby, owner of Mill Bay Marine and Storage, the event is designed to revive the spirit of the former Chelanman …
CASHMERE — The Chelan County Fair is back at the Expo Center in Cashmere Sept. 4–7 with four days of rodeo, music, food, exhibits, and all the things that make a local fair feel like …
CHELAN — Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) crews will be working to replace failing lights inside the Knapps Hill tunnel on US97-ALT (97A) between Entiat and Chelan from Sept. …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is pushing back on criticism from Chelan County Commissioners of a proposed Tax Increment Area (TIA) in Malaga, saying the district is …