Firefighter injured in WA\'s LIttle Giant Fire
Veteran wildland firefighter Sam Morrison was seriously injured by a falling tree limb while working the Little Giant Fire near Leavenworth.
Veteran wildland firefighter Sam Morrison was seriously injured by a falling tree limb while working the Little Giant Fire near Leavenworth.
Chelan County, WA businesses, tourism leaders navigate wildfire smoke disruptions
As wildfire smoke shifts across Central Washington, top tourist destinations like Chelan and Leavenworth are facing an unpredictable summer season.
As wildfire smoke shifts across Central Washington, top tourist destinations like Chelan and Leavenworth are facing an unpredictable summer season.
Wildfire smoke impacts Washington state tourism
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.
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.
Wildfire smoke in Leavenworth, WA pushes air quality indicators off the charts
Suffocating smoke from active wildfires east of the Cascades has pushed air quality in Leavenworth far past traditional index maximums.
Suffocating smoke from active wildfires east of the Cascades has pushed air quality in Leavenworth far past traditional index maximums.
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.
Multiple active wildfires are creating hazardous air quality across Washington, but Leavenworth's Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday was off the charts.
'Little Giant' wildfire prompts Level 3 'Go Now' evacuations for Chelan County, WA
People in Chelan County were ordered to evacuate on Friday as the Little Giant wildfire raged near businesses and homes heading into the weekend.
People in Chelan County were ordered to evacuate on Friday as the Little Giant wildfire raged near businesses and homes heading into the weekend.
Leavenworth mayor pitches permanent pedestrian plaza
Building on pandemic-era street closures, Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea is pitching a plan to permanently ban cars from the Bavarian town's main drag to create a pedestrian plaza.
Building on pandemic-era street closures, Leavenworth Mayor Carl Florea is pitching a plan to permanently ban cars from the Bavarian town's main drag to create a pedestrian plaza.
Leavenworth, WA considering heated streets, no car traffic, pedestrian plaza
The City of Leavenworth is considering a major transformation of its iconic downtown corridor, forever making the Bavarian-themed destination’s main drag into a permanent pedestrian plaza.
The City of Leavenworth is considering a major transformation of its iconic downtown corridor, forever making the Bavarian-themed destination’s main drag into a permanent pedestrian plaza.
US 2 Tumwater Canyon fully reopens after washout
U.S. 2 Tumwater Canyon has fully reopened, WSDOT announced Tuesday.
U.S. 2 Tumwater Canyon has fully reopened, WSDOT announced Tuesday.
Active shooter drills happening in Leavenworth, WA this month, deputies say
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office says there will be a large police presence with marked and unmarked vehicles in the Leavenworth area.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office says there will be a large police presence with marked and unmarked vehicles in the Leavenworth area.
WSDOT will partially reopen WA's Highway 2 on Monday
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Friday that there will be a limited reopening of a section of U.S. Highway 2 Monday, more than a week after severe floodwaters washed out a 42-mile stretch of the highway.
Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Friday that there will be a limited reopening of a section of U.S. Highway 2 Monday, more than a week after severe floodwaters washed out a 42-mile stretch of the highway.
Leavenworth Christmastown shines bright after storms, power outages
After relentless rain, flooding, and whipping winds dimmed the lights in Leavenworth, the holiday magic is back on full wattage.
After relentless rain, flooding, and whipping winds dimmed the lights in Leavenworth, the holiday magic is back on full wattage.
US 2 washout impacts drivers, businesses
The US 2 closure is going to be a monumental headache for both businesses and drivers, as the popular travel route between Leavenworth and Skykomish will likely remain closed for months.
The US 2 closure is going to be a monumental headache for both businesses and drivers, as the popular travel route between Leavenworth and Skykomish will likely remain closed for months.
WA governor warns of months-long closure of 50-mile stretch of US 2
A 50-mile stretch of US 2 in Washington will remain closed for months with no estimated reopening date, Gov. Bob Ferguson said on Tuesday.
A 50-mile stretch of US 2 in Washington will remain closed for months with no estimated reopening date, Gov. Bob Ferguson said on Tuesday.
A closer look at the flooding impacts in Leavenworth, WA
This morning on Good Day Seattle we spoke to Troy Campbell, Leavenworth's Chamber of Commerce executive director, about canceled holiday festivities due to weather-related outages
This morning on Good Day Seattle we spoke to Troy Campbell, Leavenworth's Chamber of Commerce executive director, about canceled holiday festivities due to weather-related outages
Leavenworth cancels Christmastown after storm causes major power outage
Leavenworth officials have canceled the city’s annual Christmas Town festival after severe storms knocked out power to more than 2,600 residents. Chelan PUD says most outages may not be resolved until late tonight as crews continue repairs.
Leavenworth officials have canceled the city’s annual Christmas Town festival after severe storms knocked out power to more than 2,600 residents. Chelan PUD says most outages may not be resolved until late tonight as crews continue repairs.
Leavenworth ‘Christmastown’ event canceled due to WA flood damage
Historic flooding in the region, a widespread power outage and road closures have led to Leavenworth's Christmastown festival being canceled this weekend.
Historic flooding in the region, a widespread power outage and road closures have led to Leavenworth's Christmastown festival being canceled this weekend.
Wenatchee River surges as Leavenworth faces power outages, event cancellations
Leavenworth’s iconic Christmas lighting festival has been canceled as crews work around the clock to restore electricity, with full service not expected until late in the weekend.
Leavenworth’s iconic Christmas lighting festival has been canceled as crews work around the clock to restore electricity, with full service not expected until late in the weekend.
Leavenworth in the dark as Chelan County, WA reports 4,000 power outages
Nearly 11,000 people in Chelan County lost power Thursday, and the entire city of Leavenworth was left in the dark.
Nearly 11,000 people in Chelan County lost power Thursday, and the entire city of Leavenworth was left in the dark.
Leavenworth, WA, resident describes flooding and neighbors helping
Flooding has taken over Chelan County, Washington. This morning, we speak with Dennis Broughton, who lives near Leavenworth, to gain some perspective on how things are unfolding in his community.
Flooding has taken over Chelan County, Washington. This morning, we speak with Dennis Broughton, who lives near Leavenworth, to gain some perspective on how things are unfolding in his community.