News
Summer Jobs Now Open for Central Washington Teens
Teens ages 14-17 can apply to Ecology Youth Corps by April 1 to pick up litter and keep our state clean
Central and Eastern WA Communities Awarded Over $21 Million to Make Landscape More Wildfire Resistant
Intense wildfires & unhealthy air quality projected to worsen across WA in 2024
DNR, Partner Agencies Release Draft Wildfire Mitigation Plan Template For Public Review
Template seeks to standardize the organization of wildfire mitigation activities by electric utilities across the state
Prescribed Fire Planned on 9,951 acres across the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest this Spring
Prescribed fire and thinning activities could start in early March
Temporary Closures for Peregrine Falcon Nesting
Two climbing areas in North Cascades National Park closed through July 15
Matches and Lighter Safety
A Message from the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office
Snowmobile Accident Claims Life of 51-year old Female
First Responders and Airlift Teams rescue 14-year old rider
DNR Releases New Fire Prevention Animated Videos
4-part series of explainer animations to help communities be safe
DNR Launches Youth Education and Outreach Program Website and Strategic Plan
The year-old program has already impacted thousands of students across Washington state
Chelan County Activates Short-Term Rental Monitoring System
New 24-hour STR monitoring system is up and running
NPS Announces Backcountry Permit Fee Structure Change
North Cascades National Park Service Complex changes from per permit fee to per person fee
Watch for Wind on Tuesday
Watch for Wind on Tuesday
Sheriff Reports on Auto Theft in Chelan
Car recovered and suspect taken into custody
National Burn Awareness Week – Flammable Liquid Burns
A message from the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office
Temporary Weight Restrictions in Effect in Chelan District
Haulers encouraged to apply for free permit from Chelan County via email
$386 Million in Clean Water Projects Planned for Washington
An update from Washington Department of Ecology
Sheriff Reports on Burglary in Chelan Falls
Suspect taken into custody with multiple charges
County Seeks Public Input into Recreation Element Update
Respond online or in person either in Chelan or Wenatchee
Ecology Names New Central Washington Region Director
David Bowen to oversee regional environmental work spanning water, air quality, cleanup, environmental justice and more
