Confrontation at North Wenatchee Store Leads to Gunshots
No one has been arrested yet, and there were no injuries from the single gunshot.
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Chelan, Douglas, Grant And Okanogan Counties Considering A Four County Diversion Center
Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties are considering a four county diversion center as an alternative to incarceration for substance abuse, treatment for mental illness, and homelessness.
Funding for the diversion center would come from federal, state, and local sources, including an increased sales tax request...
DNR Gearing Up For Wildfire Season In Washington State
DNR continued its annual prepositioning of additional aircraft, equipment and firefighters across Washington state in anticipation of wildfire season, despite current light fire activity.
Although Eastern Washington has experienced a cooler and wetter spring than typically seen, the outlook for July indicates a persistent drought for the entire area...
Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Home In Waterville
Douglas County Fire District # 1 responded to a structure fire Friday afternoon at 5:11 p.m. at 117 S. Greene Street in Waterville. Homeowners Benito and Rebecca Vivar and their toddler were out of town when the fire began. The fire started in the kitchen and spread to the bathroom and bedroom.
Rebec...
WSU Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardener Program Offers 3rd Saturdays In The Garden
WSU Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardener Program is offering a free educational event July 16, from 10:00 am to noon. The Community Education Garden Program focuses on information that demonstrates sustainable gardening practices.
The 3rd Saturdays in the Garden is an opportunity for beginners and experienced gardeners to take free tours and short tutorials designed to educate and motivate parti
Injured Hiker Rescued from Chelan County Mountain
The 28-year-old man was taken by helicopter to the Seattle hospital just before midnight Thursday.
Moses Lake Firefighters Save Pets from Mobile Home Fire
Twelve Moses Lake firefighters responded to a fire on Marina Drive with pets still trapped inside.
On June 30 around 8:37 p.m., firefighters were met with thick black smoke coming from the structure. Upon arrival, the family were outside the home telling the firefighters that their pets were still inside the home...
City of Wenatchee Accept $214k Contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Drying Bed Expansion
Wenatchee City Council awarded Gray and Osborne Inc. $214,000 to expand the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Drying Bed Expansion plan.
Use-of-Force Policy for Law Enforcement Effective July
The policy is intended to limit the amount of force an officer uses when apprehending suspects.
Inslee Slams Supreme Court Decision on Power Plant Emissions
Inslee said the decision kneecaps the EPA's ability to keep the public safe from dangerous emissions from coal fired power plants.