CHELAN COUNTY — The Little Giant Fire has claimed approximately 26 structures as fire activity intensified in the upper Entiat Valley over the weekend. The fire grew to 116,956  acres as …

LEAVENWORTH — The Little Giant Fire grew to 111,429 acres by Sunday morning and remained 2% contained after significant fire activity pushed south through the Entiat River Valley, according to the …

WENATCHEE — Shon D. Smith’s lead in the Chelan County commissioner race narrowed slightly Friday as another round of ballots pushed countywide voter turnout to 42%, while most other primary races …

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 …

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 …

BLEWETT PASS — The Swauk Creek Fire, located off of Highway 97 approximately 12 miles east of Cle Elem, has been fully contained at 29 acres. Fire officials announced the progress on Thursday, …

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 …

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 …

WENATCHEE — Additional ballots counted Wednesday pushed Chelan County voter turnout to 33% and tightened several primary election contests, including the race for Chelan County commissioner, where …