News
Burn Ban Lifted in all areas of North Cascades National Park Complex
Campfires allowed in designated areas only
Commissioner Franz Urges Applications for Second Round of Community Wildfire Defense Grants
U.S. Forest Service awarded more than $25 million to Washington projects earlier this year
County Road Construction & Maintenance Update
Information and traffic alerts for the week of September 18
Fire Restrictions Lowering to Stage 1 in Unincorporated Chelan County
Outdoor, open burning restrictions remain in place
Additional Areas, Trails and Camps Reopen in North Cascades
Continued Minimal Fire Behavior on Sourdough Fire
Batten Down the Hatches!
National Weather Service calls for gusty winds on Tuesday
Memorial Scheduled for Debra Marie Jones (Darnell)
Services will be held September 16th in Republic
Update: How Pano AI and T-Mobile are Helping DNR Fight Wildfires
Advanced Technology from Pano AI, paired with T-Mobile’s 5G Network, has provided DNR real-time data to inform initial attack and resource allocation in the early stages of wildfires
Hold the Line! Forest Service is Hiring Wildland Firefighters
In-person recruitment event held on September 20 in Wenatchee
Meet the Youth Corps Road Clean Up Crew
Students spend their summer clearing litter from Washington highways
County Road Construction & Maintenance Update
Schedule for the Week of Sept. 4
End of Summer Fire Safety
A message from the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office
Washington, Idaho, and Montana Collaborate on I-90 Impaired Driving Campaign
Safety Emphasis in place over Labor Day Weekend
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