Family of Chelan Hills Fire arson suspect speaks out
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The family of the 18-year-old accused of helping start the deadly Chelan Hills Fire of July 4, 2026, is speaking out against the Douglas County Sheriff's allegations.

Family of Kent, WA teen arrested in Chelan Hills Fire investigation speaks out

Some of Michael Yakimov's family and friends are speaking out after the Douglas County Sheriff named the 18-year-old as a suspect in the Chelan Hills Fire.

Report details terrifying minutes for WA firefighters battling Chelan Hills Fire

A new report details the terrifying scenes firefighters encountered while responding to the Chelan Hills Fire, destroying vehicles and injuring several.

18-year-old arrested, 5 others sought in deadly WA wildfire
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An 18-year-old has been arrested for starting the deadly Chelan Hills Fire with illegal fireworks on July 4, 2026, and five others are also sought in the investigation.

Sheriff: Kent teen arrested, 5 others sought in deadly Chelan Hills Fire
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An 18-year-old from Kent was arrested and five others are wanted for allegedly igniting the deadly Chelan Hills Fire on July 4, 2026, resulting in the death of a 69-year-old man, the destruction of over 100 structures, and multiple firefighter injuries.

Kent, WA teen arrested, 5 others sought in deadly Chelan Hills Fire

An 18-year-old from Kent was arrested for allegedly starting the Chelan Hills Fire on July 4, which destroyed several homes and killed one person.

18-year-old arrested in deadly Chelan Hills Fire
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An 18-year-old was arrested in Kent, accused of sparking the deadly Chelan Hills Fire back in July, destroying multiple homes and killing one person.

Washington law enforcement expands Flock camera use amid concerns

As Washington state faces ongoing police staffing shortages, more law enforcement agencies are turning to Flock cameras to help solve crimes faster.

AMBER Alert canceled for missing 1-year-old from Wenatchee, WA

The Washington State Patrol has issued an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Wenatchee Police Department as law enforcement searches for a missing 1-year-old boy with critical medical needs.

Firefighter injured in WA\'s LIttle Giant Fire
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Veteran wildland firefighter Sam Morrison was seriously injured by a falling tree limb while working the Little Giant Fire near Leavenworth.

Wildfire smoke impacts Washington state tourism
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While western Washington is getting some relief from the smoke, some tourists spots in central Washington are taking a huge hit from the ongoing wildfires, with the air quality hovering in the "unhealthy" to "hazardous" range.

Little Giant Fire creates 'hazardous' air quality in central Washington
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The Little Giant Fire, which has spread to more than 59,000 acres in Chelan County, is causing a significant drop in air quality across central Washington, with the Wenatchee Valley seeing some of the worst air quality in the nation.

Leavenworth, WA air quality: 1 hour outside equals smoking 6 cigarettes

Multiple active wildfires are creating hazardous air quality across Washington, but Leavenworth's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday was off the charts.

'Particularly Dangerous' winds drive wildfires in eastern WA

A cold front that moved into Washington Saturday brought breezy and windy conditions with it, increasing the danger of wildfires burning in the state.