Leavenworth

The Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) says travel on U.S. Highway 2 through the Leavenworth area will be slower than usual during the first three weekends of December. DOT spokesperson, Lauren Loebsack, says the slowdowns will be caused by the town's annual Village of Lights celebration...

Two more roads in Chelan County will soon be closing for the winter season. Mountain Home Road in Leavenworth and Oklahoma Gulch Road near Entiat are both unimproved roads which are not maintained for snow removal or surface repairs during the colder months...

fig is a title and escrow company with an extensive history in Wenatchee. Before the branding was changed to fig, the title company had operated as North Meridian, Douglas County Title Abstract Company, Transamerica, Transnation, and LandAmerica over a legacy dating back over 70 years.

Why is it Called Leavenworth? Leavenworth, Washington’s early name was Icicle Flats. It's the early 1880s and settlers who made their way across America saw the breathtaking Enchantments and surrounding ridges and decided to stay and trade with the local native tribes. At t...

It's called Chelan County Living, which includes sections focused on outdoor recreation, local wildlife and wildfires among other things.

Time is running out for local residents to weigh in on Chelan County's River Recreation Management Plan for 2023. The public has until this Friday, Nov. 17 to submit comments about the draft which proposes numerous changes and additions to recreational management on the Icicle River in Leavenworth...

I dare you to tell me I'm wrong. The vast beauty, the dense trees, already made trails to roam, water... All the elements to make a perfect cocktail of habitable areas for Mr. Bigfoot.

Patrick Donahue recently opened Eastside Cycleworks - a new bike and backcountry ski shop in Leavenworth. They started in August and recently transitioned to ski mode.   Eastside Cycleworks offers * Ski mounts for all skis and bindings * Professional boot fitting/alterations * Curated selection of backcountry ski gear. Unt...

It's been a busy week for fire crews in the Leavenworth area where Chelan County Fire District No. 3 has responded to three separate house fires in the last four days. The first occurred Sunday at just after 7 a.m. on Eagle Creek Road where a carport and shed were heavily damaged and a vehicle and several pieces of recreational equipment were lost. ...

Businesses that win “World’s Best” are highlighted by the local people who have taken the time to vote for their favorite gift shop, chiropractor, toy store, and even, Best Radio Station. Banners get made for the different winners, and “bragging rights” (humbly of course). Remember this is a vote by the people, making it highly respectable, and helps highlight companies that just plain rock. Just to be nominated is a really cool feeling. It’s like, “Hey! Someone noticed us!”