Incumbent U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier held a commanding lead Tuesday night after the first statewide ballot count in Washington's 8th Congressional District primary, while Republicans Spencer Meline and …

CHELAN COUNTY —The Chelan County Board of Commissioners have declared a state of emergency in response to the Little Giant Fire.  The emergency declaration was approved at the board’s …

OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire has reached nearly 60,000 acres as of Tuesday morning. The fire is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, about 22 …

BLEWETT PASS — The Swauk Creek Fire burning near US-97 has shown minimal growth since its ignition over the weekend. The fire, located about 12 miles east of Cle Elum, is lingering around …

OLYMPIA — The federal government has approved Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's request for an emergency declaration, unlocking federal assistance for wildfire response in Chelan and Okanogan counties …

Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal races in this busy election cycle. All 98 seats in the state House and 24 in the Senate …

NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON —- Air quality is quickly deteriorating throughout North Central Washington as fires burn throughout and around the region, posing health risks for both vulnerable and …

WENATCHEE — Artificial intelligence has become an increasingly common tool for businesses, schools, healthcare providers and government agencies across North Central Washington, and organizers of …

WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Dispute Resolution Center will recognize Ward Media CEO and Publisher Terry Ward and the Interfaith Justice Coalition as recipients of its 2026 Community …

BLEWETT PASS —- Travelers should expect ongoing delays and closures along Highway 97 as firefighters respond to the Swauk Creek Fire, located about 12 miles east of Cle Elum. According to the …

OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Little Giant Fire grew by nearly 13,000 acres by Monday morning following a wind-driven weekend run, while the number of threatened structures increased to …

OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — Firefighters battling the Little Giant Fire faced another day of challenging conditions Saturday after strong winds drove the wildfire across the Entiat River, …

OLYMPIA — Washington officials have ordered a statewide burn ban, mobilized firefighting resources across Eastern Washington and warned residents to prepare for what forecasters say could be one of …

OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — When the Little Giant Fire was started by lightning on July 15, it quickly grew to become the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest’s first large wildfire of …

OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — Evacuation levels have been raised along Entiat River Road as the Little Giant Fire moves into the valley. “The big movement has been down Three Creek. …

OKANOGAN–WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST —- After two weeks of the Little Giant Fire’s active spread, firefighters saw some reprieve on Wednesday. According to officials, the fire was blanketed …

WENATCHEE — Rather than waiting until state deadlines force its hand, the Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority is moving proactively to modernize two of its largest facilities while outside …

CASHMERE — As increasingly powerful electric bikes and motorcycle-style electric vehicles become more common in Cashmere, city officials say they're trying to determine how to address growing …

WENATCHEE — With daily commercial air service between Pangborn Memorial Airport and Portland now scheduled to begin in October, the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority is shifting from landing …

CASHMERE — A discussion that has been simmering on local social media made its way into the Cashmere City Council chambers Monday night, where Councilmember Chris Carlson questioned the city's use …