The Labor Mountain Fire near Cle Elum has grown to 700 acres, forcing crews to pull back as steep terrain and dry conditions fuel rapid wildfire growth.
The Chelan County Fair opens in Cashmere as wildfire smoke triggers an air quality alert. The fair continues through Sunday with events at the Chelan County Fairgrounds.
Washington Ecology issued an air quality alert for Chelan and Douglas counties as wildfire smoke spreads, prompting health officials to urge residents to stay indoors.
Cashmere’s Aplets Way Bridge closes Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., for deck repairs, guardrail fixes, and inspection work. Detours available on US 2 via Goodwin Road or Cottage Ave.
As the Lower Sugarloaf Fire enters its fourth full day of activity, crews are still scrambling to establish any preliminary containment on the rapidly-growing inferno.
As the Lower Sugarloaf Fire balloons in volume within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest west of Entiat, its flames are creating a somewhat unusual phenomenon in the skies overhead.
With nearly 5% growth in undocumented immigrants, Washington is experiencing a notable shift. It’s time to consider how this impacts our everyday lives.