News
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
WSP Urges Drivers to Make Good Choices After Deadly Weekend on State Highways
"Surviving Summer" traffic safety campaign underway
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
Travel Alert – US 2 West of Coulee City Remains Closed for Emergency Repairs
Alternate route recommendations included in story
County’s Veteran’s Advisory Board Seeks Applicants
Are you a U.S. military veteran with an interest in serving your fellow vets?
New Guardrail Installation along Tumwater Canyon Begins July 17
Travelers on US Hwy. 2 may experience delays
County Road Construction and Maintenance Update
Significant road work scheduled in Manson area; anticipate delays
Two-Vehicle Accident Near Orondo Temporarily Closes Hwy 97
Injuries send one person to hospital by ambulance and one by helicopter
Semi-Truck Accident on McNeil Canyon
Driver extricated and airlifted to hospital
Campfire restrictions go into effect on July 14
High heat and dry conditions create increased potential for wildfire
Chelan County Sheriff Morrison Responds to Crime in Washington Report
Crime is up, and Number of Officers down in 2022 states the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs