Mukilteo hiker dies in climbing accident in Leavenworth
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office says a man has died while climbing on Dragontail Peak after falling "several hundred feet."
Mom, baby survive roof collapse after winter storm in Leavenworth
Snow operations are finally beginning to scale back in Leavenworth and this weekend will look fairly normal for visitors. However, for Emily Elkins this is just the beginning of trying to recover from the winter storm’s damage.
National Guard canvasing neighborhoods, crews clearing truckloads of snow in Leavenworth
All hands are on deck in the City of Leavenworth as crews continue to work in winter storm recovery mode.
Winter storm recovery efforts in Leavenworth following record snowfall
Crews in Leavenworth continues to dig out after more than four feet of snow blanketed the area—at one point, there was no way in or out.
National Guard heads to Leavenworth after record snowfall
The Washington National Guard is now in Leavenworth helping community members dig out after record snowfall last week.
36" of snow in 24 hours: Leavenworth declares state of emergency due to record snowfall
The City of Leavenworth declared a State of Emergency on Jan. 7 and requested aid from the National Guard after getting 36" of snow in less than 24 hours.
Leavenworth’s Oktoberfest moves to Wenatchee for 2022
Organizers with Leavenworth’s Oktoberfest announced this week that next year’s event will move to Wenatchee.
Organizers cancel 2021 Leavenworth Oktoberfest amid pandemic
Washington's famous Bavarian town Leavenworth is canceling its annual Oktoberfest in 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Scene cleared after bomb threat prompts evacuations, lockdowns in Leavenworth
A bomb threat reported in Leavenworth turned out to be a false alarm, but the call caused major disruptions and treacherous travel for responding crews.
Village of Leavenworth cancels annual holiday festivals to reduce large crowds and COVID-19 exposure
The Village of Leavenworth, tucked away in the Cascade Mountains, is internationally known as the "Christmas Town." Several thousands of people make a trip to the Bavarian-themed town as part of their holiday traditions. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how Leavenworth and its people celebrate the season.
Leavenworth cancels 2020 Christmas Lighting Festival
Washington's famous Bavarian town Leavenworth announced it is canceling its annual Christmas Lighting Festival this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.