News
Increased Fire Activity Forces Closure of North Cascades Highway
Cross-state travelers should use I-90 and Hwy. 2 until further notice
PUD Moves Ahead on Parks Improvements;
Minor detours planned on Apple Capital Loop Trail in early August
Firefighters Extinquish Brush Fire South of Beebe Bridge on Wednesday
Multi-jurisdiction team successfully attacked the fire from the ground as well as the air
Wenatchee Area “Net Nanny” Operation Leads to 12 Arrests
Weekend arrest the result of multi-agency focus on missing and exploited children
Wildfire Causes Temporary Closure of Stehekin Post Office
Alternative Locations for Mail Pick Up are Available
SR 20 – North Cascades Highway Reopens After Wildfire Activity Forced Closure
Travelers urged to drive with caution; expect possible delays
Chelan PUD Billing Operations Restored, Including Usage Data, email Delivery
PUD recovers data after Ransomware infiltration in February
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Begin on Friday
Fire restrictions tighten in unincorporated Chelan County
Central Washington Initiative – Virtual Community Meeting
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Fire Safety for People with Disabilities
A message from the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office on National Disability Independence Day
Senator Hawkins Issues Statement on Summer Wildfires
“More air assets and initial attacks are key to addressing Chelan County’s long-term fire risks”
Fire Destroys Chelan Recycle Building
Cause of fire is under investigation
Chelan Resident Arrested for Domestic Violence Assault and Outstanding Warrants
Judson Biggs arrested for 2nd degree assault
Increased Fire Activity Forces Closure of SR 20 North Cascades Highway near Easy Pass Trailhead
North Cascades Highway remains closed as of Monday, 7/22
Chelan-Douglas Homeless Housing Network Opens at Link Transit Station
Coordinated Entry Program is key component to available housing services
Commissioners Consider Framework to Evaluate Future Data Center Requests
Public feedback sought as Commission works to create a balance for large-load customer needs
DOE Awards $66,000 Grant to Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Funding used to purchase 4x4 emergency response vehicle
Columbia River Drug Task Force Arrests One in Ongoing Investigation
Residence in Wenatchee used to sell illegal narcotics
National Forest Campfire Restrictions Now in Effect
Guidelines for Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest lands
Recreation Vehicle Safety
A message from the State Fire Marshal's Office
Vehicle Fire Safety Tips
A message from the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office