Former middle school teacher who plead guilty to sex crime arrested for rape
A former Seattle special education middle school teacher who previously plead guilty to a sex-related crime has been arrested for another alleged rape.
Fire near Wenatchee downgraded to a Level 1 evacuation
A Level 1 or "stay alert" evacuation order has been issued for an area near Wenatchee due to the Methow Fire. This was downgraded from a Level 2 that was issued earlier in the day.
Body of 3rd climber killed in avalanche near Leavenworth has been recovered
The body of the third and final climber killed in an avalanche on Washington’s Colchuck Peak earlier this year has been recovered, officials said.
Washington state's first alpine roller coaster opens at Leavenworth Adventure Park
Leavenworth Adventure Park opens June 1 and will be home to Washington's first alpine coaster.
Body of 2nd hiker killed in avalanche near Leavenworth found, 1 still missing
The body of a hiker killed in an avalanche near Leavenworth in February was recovered Monday.
Man drowns while rafting on Wenatchee River
A man has drowned after his raft overturned in the heavily-flowing Wenatchee River on Thursday.
Two killed in motorcycle crash in Chelan County
A man and a woman were killed Saturday in a motorcycle crash in central Washington.
Deputies investigating homicide in Chelan County
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has opened a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in a wooded area.
Washington avalanche: Body of 1 climber recovered; 2 others still buried in the snow
One of the three climbers killed in an avalanche near Leavenworth last weekend has been recovered by rescuers.
Washington avalanche: 3 believed dead after snowslide near Leavenworth
Three people are presumed dead after an avalanche near Leavenworth, Washington on Sunday. According to the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC), the avalanche happened on Feb. 19 at Colchuck Peak, southwest of Leavenworth. There were six people in the group of backcountry travelers.
Fresh snow, fresh start for skiers & snowboarders at Stevens Pass
Skiers and snowboarders are taking advantage of recent, heavy snow at Stevens Pass. The pass was busy Friday with many visitors coming out to play in the snow ahead of Friday night's snowy forecast and the usual Saturday rush.
Washington wildlife agents kill black bear that hurt woman
Wildlife authorities killed a black bear Saturday after it charged and injured a woman near a downtown park in the Bavarian-styled town of Leavenworth.
Woman recovering after an early morning bear attack in Leavenworth
A woman is recovering in the hospital after being attacked by a bear in Leavenworth Saturday morning.
Road rage suspected in shooting death of 24-year-old Everett woman
The shooting death of a 24-year-old Everett woman on US 2 last weekend is being investigated by the Washington State Patrol as a likely road-rage killing.
Hiker pinned by ‘refrigerator-sized’ boulder saved in dramatic rescue near Leavenworth
A hiker who got trapped under a refrigerator-sized boulder in a remote area near Leavenworth is recovering after Monday’s dramatic rescue mission.
Body found at Rock Island Dam on Columbia River
Deputies say they have recovered a man's body in the Columbia River on Saturday.
1 dead, multiple suspects arrested after shooting in Cashmere
An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in Cashmere Friday night, which resulted in an hours long standoff and the arrest of multiple suspects.
Redmond man drowns in Wenatchee River
A 25-year-old Redmond man drowned in the Wenatchee River on Sunday, according to the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.
WATCH: Crews help 2,000 sheep move safely through Blewett Pass
Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) helped a large herd of sheep make their way through Blewett Pass Tuesday morning.
Body of missing kayaker recovered in the Little Wenatchee River
The body of a man who went missing after reportedly going over a waterfall in his kayak in the Little Wenatchee River was recovered on Friday.