Thursday, October 1, 2026
CHELAN COUNTY — Chelan County commissioners are asking the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority to withdraw its proposal to form a tax increment area (TIA) in Malaga, citing public opposition …
CHELAN COUNTY – Challenging weather and terrain on both the Labor Mountain and Lower Sugarloaf fires fueled rapid fire growth and shifting evacuation zones over the past week. “We …
WENATCHEE — With two major wildfires still burning in Chelan County and little relief in sight, county officials have extended the outdoor burn ban through Oct. 15. The ban, which …
CHELAN COUNTY — The largest manhunt in county history came to a close this week, as DNA testing confirmed that human remains found near Grindstone Mountain belong to fugitive Travis Decker, …
CASHMERE — Superintendent Glenn Johnson presented the school board with early test score results this week, showing Cashmere students continue to perform well above regional and state averages …
CASHMERE — Cashmere High School’s new Associated Student Body officers introduced themselves to the school board on Sept. 22, offering a first student report that reflected a busy fall of …
WENATCHEE — The RiverCom 911 Administrative Board has voted to ask voters in Chelan and Douglas counties to approve a small sales tax increase next year to help modernize the region’s …
CASHMERE — Cashmere FFA members made a strong showing at this year’s Chelan County Fair, earning top awards across multiple livestock categories and nearly grossing $100,000 at the annual …
LEAVENWORTH — Human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker were discovered this week in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. …
CASHMERE — The Cashmere Public Library will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a lively, all-ages trivia night on Friday, Sep. 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The program is part of a countywide …
OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The 20,000-acre Lower Sugarloaf Fire has reached 20 percent as of Thursday morning. Containment has progressed primarily along segments of the fire …
CHELAN COUNTY – A 40-year-old man from Wenatchee has been arrested for harassment and making violent threats through social media. According to Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), …
WENATCHEE — Chelan County Community Development is warning residents about an email scam that mimics official county communications and seeks fraudulent payments from land-use applicants. …
OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — Lower Sugarloaf Fire evacuation levels for areas in Plain, the Chumstick Highway corridor and Entiat have changed as weather and fire conditions shift. …
CASHMERE — The Cashmere Museum & Pioneer Village will throw open the gates for its annual Pioneer Village Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 600 Cotlets Way, …
WENATCHEE — The Chelan County Public Utility District Board of Commissioners has extended the contract of General Manager Kirk Hudson through December 2029. Hudson, a 28-year veteran of …
WENATCHEE — Adult sockeye salmon migrating to Canada’s Okanagan River Basin may have a better chance of surviving drought conditions after a cross-border trap-and-haul pilot project …
LEAVENWORTH — A 37-year-old New York man reported missing in the Enchantments was found dead Sept. 9. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said it was alerted on Sept. 9 that Andrew …
OKANOGAN-WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST — The Lower Sugarloaf Fire, located 12 miles northeast of Leavenworth, has reached 11 percent containment. According to fire officials, the containment …
WENATCHEE — If you thought the region’s growth was racing ahead, Dr. Patrick Jones has news for you: the numbers don’t bear it out. Jones, executive director of Eastern …