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Washington DNR launches notifications for prescribed burns with email and text alerts for fire safety, forest health, and local burn updates.

Imagine cruising through Wenatchee in a unique electric ride — that’s exactly what happened at the recent Drive Electric Month event.

For the first time in three weeks, containment levels on the Labor Mountain Fire have inched upwards.

Adopt Chowder and Gazpacho from Wenatchee Valley Humane Society—two lovable guinea pigs bringing joy, squeaks, and snuggles.

Bezos says the issue of land space, affordable energy and other earthly restrictions would be eliminated by orbiting data centers.

Firefighters in Grant County stayed busy corralling to an autumn brush fire on Monday afternoon.

Eastmont’s Josie Weaver has been named the 2026 Chelan County Fair Rodeo Queen, earning the crown for her horsemanship, poise, and community spirit.

The food bank at one of the Wenatchee Valley's most active charitable organizations is scrambling to stay afloat following a major flood.

The layoffs are expected by December 5th.

Chelan County detectives joined a statewide operation in Spokane targeting child exploitation, leading to 13 arrests and one pending federal case.

Moses Lake police arrest suspect after a high-speed chase, crash, and drive-by shooting. Officers use a drone to find the fleeing driver.

In a world where starting a business can feel daunting, some states shine brighter than others for hopeful entrepreneurs. Let’s unpack the numbers.

Chelan County lifted most evacuation notices for the Lower Sugarloaf Fire, though Level 3 alerts remain in Swakane Canyon and above Burch Mountain Road.

Chelan County will host fall meetings for residents to meet commissioners, discuss Malaga’s tax proposal, and give input on the Homeless Housing Plan.

Washington awards million in grants and loans for infrastructure projects, improving water, sewer, and housing growth across the state.

After burning for five weeks on the landscape of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Chelan County, the Lower Sugarloaf Fire has now surpassed the 40,000-acre mark.

Fire crews contained a massive blaze Sunday at the Skone and Connors onion storage facility in Warden, sending thick smoke across Grant County.

Chelan woman arrested at Ephrata gas station after refusing to leave a stranger’s car and displaying a knife. Police used a Taser to subdue her.

Imagine zipping from Vancouver to Portland in less than an hour. That dream might be closer than you think, but there’s a lot to unravel.

As October enters its second week, the Labor Mountain Fire still remains largely uncontained in Chelan County.

As the Wenatchee Irrigation Canal bids farewell for the season, it’s time to rethink our lawn care strategies.

Mattawa Police seized seven firearms and arrested five people in a series of operations targeting illegal gun activity and reducing gun violence.

I've seen some weird UFO videos before, but this one might just take the cake. As clear as it is, the length of the video and the person taking the video's commentary show that this isn't a hoax. At least not one made by the cameraman.

Find out what can we do to protect these species from this danger.