Fire near Wenatchee downgraded to a Level 1 evacuation
A Level 1 or "stay alert" evacuation order has been issued for an area near Wenatchee due to the Methow Fire. This was downgraded from a Level 2 that was issued earlier in the day.
Man drowns while rafting on Wenatchee River
A man has drowned after his raft overturned in the heavily-flowing Wenatchee River on Thursday.
Redmond man drowns in Wenatchee River
A 25-year-old Redmond man drowned in the Wenatchee River on Sunday, according to the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.
Body of missing kayaker recovered in the Little Wenatchee River
The body of a man who went missing after reportedly going over a waterfall in his kayak in the Little Wenatchee River was recovered on Friday.
Threatened wild bees get help from Washington researchers
Few creatures exist closer to the front lines of climate change than wild, native bees. And few are more important, or as irreplaceable.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to raise fees at park sites
Recreation sites are opening for Memorial Day and the summer rec season, but if you are heading to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, be prepared to pay a little extra.
Wenatchee girl drowns near Lake Creek Campground
A 14-year-old girl died after she was swept away in a river near Lake Creek Campground on Sunday.
Detectives investigate after three officers shoot and kill suspect in Wenatchee
Detectives are investigating after three police officers shot and killed a man in Wenatchee, according to a Thursday press release.
VIDEO: Spokane woman missing for 4 days rescued after crashing car down ravine
A Spokane woman who was missing for four days was rescued on Monday night from a steep ravine on Blewett Pass in Wenatchee.
Police: Man drove through several counties in stolen school bus before crashing front-end loader into home
A man from Stevens County has been arrested for allegedly stealing a school bus and driving it through multiple counties before stealing a front-end loader and crashing it into a home.
Red Apple Fire more than 50% contained, some evacuations downgraded
Firefighters made progress fighting the Red Apple Fire burning in Chelan County Saturday, keeping it at more than 50% contained now.
Investigators: Red Apple Fire was started by humans
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has determined that the Red Apple Fire burning in Wenatchee was caused by humans.
Red Apple Fire near Wenatchee grows to 11,000 acres, threatens over 1,500 homes
The Red Apple Fire grew to 11,000 acres Thursday and remains 10 percent contained as more than 1,500 homes are threatened.
Red Apple Fire north of downtown Wenatchee
Around 1500 homes are under evacuation in Chelan County forcing hundreds of families to leave.
80% of Batterman Fire contained, 14,100 acres burning
All evacuation notices for the Batterman Fire dropped to Level 1, authorities said. The wildfire was 80% contained Friday as burned 14,100 acres have burned in Douglas County.
Detectives asking hikers to be on the lookout for possible human remains in Stevens Pass
Detectives with the King County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help in looking for evidence regarding a case of a man reported missing back in 2020.
Washington farm exports hampered by cargo-container shortage
Farm exporters in Washington state have been left with stockpiles of product and idle trucks as the pandemic has created a shortage of cargo containers.
Hurdles persist as Washington state plans for mass vaccination sites
On the anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 case in the United States, Washington state health officials said Thursday they are plowing ahead with plans to open four mass vaccination sites next week, despite logistical concerns that include questions about vaccine supply.