News
New Entiat and Chelan District Ranger Selected
Paul Willard appointed District Ranger
911 Texting Now Available in Chelan and Douglas Counties
In an emergency, call if you can -- text if you can't
Blue Lake Fire Update – Located near Washington Pass on Hwy. 20
** The next update will be produced as conditions change**
Airplane Lake Fire Continues to Burn in the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area
Helicopter drops in strategic locations are helping halt the spread
NCW Libraries Welcomes New Leadership Staff
Libraries add four new staff members; celebrates promotion of two other staff
Chelan PUD Commissioners Update Crypto, Data Center Rates
"Proposed changes represent a fair shake." -- Commissioner Steve McKenna
Campfires banned in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest starting August 18
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions go into effect across the forest
A Portion of SR 20 North Cascades Highway Remains Closed
Highway 20 closed between Newhalem and Silver Star Campground due to Sourdough and Blue Lake wildfires
National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning
Expect wind and low relative humidity coupled with high heat
Emergency Repairs Completed on US 2
Hwy. 2 reopened west of Coulee City
Campus Fire Safety
A Back to School message from the State Fire Marshal's Office
SR 20 North Cascades Highway Reopens between Newhalem and Rainy Pass
Trails, camping and recreation closed as firefighters fight Sourdough Fire
Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Grant Programs
Deadline for RIG is September 15th; Deadline for the Woods Grant is September 30th
Campfire Ban Takes Effect on Friday in Portions of Chelan County
Fire restrictions raise to Stage 2 in the Chelan County Valley Zone
Travel Alert: Expect Delays on US 2
Bridge paving east of Leavenworth to begin Tuesday
County Road Construction & Maintenance
Update for the Week of July 31
Travel Alert for SR 971 Navarre Coulee Road
Chip seal work begins this week; will continue into September
Campfire Ban Implemented in National Park, Recreation Areas
Campfires banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Badger Fire
Suppression support coming from across the state
Travel Alert: Bridge Work on US 2/97 (Big Y) extends another week
Bridge joint repair will extend work to US 2/97 east of Don Senn Memorial Interchange
