Pioneer Fire burns nearly 32,000 acres near Chelan, evacuations underway
New evacuation notices have been issued for the Stehekin community as the Pioneer Fire grows to nearly 32,000 acres.
WA burn ban in effect as wildfires grow in dry weather
A wildfire in Chelan County more than doubled in size in just the last few days. The Department of Natural Resources has placed a statewide burn ban, saying that the recent hot weather has made the region bone dry and ripe for wildfires.
Seattle ranked among worst air quality in the world after Fourth of July
Exacerbated by fireworks and a heatwave, Seattle and Chelan ranked among worst cities in the U.S. for air quality on July 4th.
Boy arrested after cops say fireworks may have sparked Wenatchee wildfire
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office said a boy was taken into custody after crews witnessed fireworks going off before the Balsam Root Fire started in the same area.
Wildfires across WA burn nearly 8,000 acres
Fire crews are monitoring several active wildfires burning in different counties across Washington.
WA wildfire roundup: Over 8K acres burning across the state
Fire crews are monitoring several active wildfires across Washington, including one that destroyed multiple homes and displaced families.
Wind-driven fire burns down 3 homes in Washington's Douglas County
Three homes burned down after a wind-driven fire tore through an Eastern Washington neighborhood on Sunday.
Wildfire near Wenatchee fully contained at 25 acres
A wildfire that threatened multiple homes in Wenatchee on Sunday has been fully contained, according to officials.
Pioneer Fire in Chelan County burns nearly 50 square miles
The Pioneer Fire in Chelan County has grown to over 4,400 acres, with crews using more than 1 million gallons of water to slow the fire's progression.
Pioneer Fire burns in Chelan County
The Pioneer Fire is burning in the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness area and it's burned more than 3,800 acres.
Items belonging to missing Colorado man found near Leavenworth hiking trail
Chelan County deputies are asking for the public's help on the whereabouts of a missing Colorado man whose items were found on a hiking trail near Leavenworth.
Evacuations issued for Pioneer Fire burning near Chelan, WA
Evacuations have been issued for the Pioneer Fire, which has burned 600 acres around Lake Chelan.
Wildfire breaks out along shore of Lake Chelan
Firefighters are battling a wildfire that broke out in a remote area along the shore of Lake Chelan on Saturday.
Wildfire breaks out in remote area along shore of Lake Chelan
Chelan County Emergency Management is monitoring a wildfire that broke out along the shore of Lake Chelan on Sunday.
WA veterans nonprofit, CEO ordered to pay $1.5M for sexually harassing 12 women
A Washington-based veterans nonprofit and its CEO have been ordered to pay $1.5 million for the "pervasive and ongoing" sexual harassment of 12 women.
Washington Apple Blossom Festival 2024: Here's what to know
The 105th Washington State Apple Blossom Festival starts on Thursday and more than 100,000 visitors are expected this year.
Brake drum falls off semi, flies through windshield of pickup truck in Orondo
One person was injured after a broken brake drum fell off a semi truck and flew through the windshield of a pickup truck in Orondo on Friday.
Overdue hikers rescued from the Enchantments near Leavenworth
Two hikers were rescued after they became stuck in the Enchantments area near Leavenworth.
Woman killed, teen injured in snowmobile accident in Chelan County
A woman was killed and a child was injured in a snowmobile accident in Chelan County on Thursday.
Missing 83-year-old found safe by family after days-long search
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said an 83-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday has been found safe.