Key Takeaways From The Wildfire Symposium In Wenatchee
As summer approaches, the chatter about wildfire risks is heating up. There's a lot more at stake than just the flames this year.
Chelan
Apple Acres Fire Spurs Level 2 Evacuations
The Apple Acres Fire near Chelan has grown to as much as 150 acres. Crews are working with aircraft and a dozer as evacuations and closures loom.
Celebrate The 4th Of July In North Central Washington
Fireworks, food, and fun are lighting up the skies in North Central Washington this July 4th. Get ready for a weekend of celebration!
Chelan County Seeks Purple Heart Hall of Honor Inductees
Chelan County is accepting nominations for its Purple Heart Hall of Honor to recognize veterans wounded or killed in action.
Driver That Caused Three Vehicle Crash Near Chelan Has Died
An Entiat man who was cited for DUI in a three vehicle collision Friday, May 30th, has died as a result of his injuries.
The Washington State Patrol says 37-year old Darren Reyes died at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where he was airlifted after the crash.
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The local Lake Chelan radio stations have been sold.
Three radio stations that serve the Lake Chelan Valley have been sold.
Chelan Valley Media Group announced the sale of radio stations KOZI AM, KOZI FM and KZAL FM on May 16th to AudioSphere LLC in Manson, Washington. The sale is awaiting the Federal Communication Commission's approval, expected later this summer...
SR-971 Fully Reopened After Emergency Rockslide Work
After being closed for 58 days due to a large rockslide, a State Route 971 has now fully reopened.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) closed a two-and-a-half-mile stretch of the highway on South Lakeshore Road on March 3, after two slides covered the roadway in large rocks and debris, and exposed several large rocks overhead on the adjacent slope...
Prescribed Burning Happening Today In Entiat, Monday Near Chelan
Prescribed burning activities are continuing on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Crews will conduct burning operations on 100 acres in the Gold Ridge area of the Entiat Ranger District today (April 3), and will continue with the burning of up to 700 more acres in the same area tomorrow or Sunday, weather permitting...
The Haunting Tragedy of the Lake Chelan Bus Accident of 1945
In November, it will be 80 years since this tragic accident.
Remote Camping Options Open But Limited Along Lake Chelan
The U.S. Forest Service is reminding visitors that its portion of the Lakeshore Trail at the north end of Lake Chelan is open, but with two overnight camping closures.
The Cascade Creek and Moore Point Campgrounds are both closed for overnight use, however, day use is permitted at each location...