Hot, dry, windy WA weather raises wildfire danger concerns
Dry, hot conditions and high winds are raising concerns about an early and potentially severe wildfire season in Washington.
Hot WA weather raises wildfire concerns
With western Washington experiencing hot and dry weather on Wednesday, and strong winds expected on Thursday, there's fears that wildfire danger of the east side of the state could get worse.
'Second Creek Fire' burning near Leavenworth, WA
Crews are battling a wildfire that sparked just north of Leavenworth on Tuesday. The Second Creek Fire is estimated at 63 acres as of 9:30 p.m. and is burning about eight miles north of Leavenworth. The fire grew about 100 acres an hour after the DNR's 2:56 p.m. post, eventually hitting a peak at 153 acres on Tuesday afternoon before first responders were able to shrink the blaze.
Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA
Crews are continuing to battle a wildfire that sparked just north of Leavenworth on Tuesday.
WSDOT worker hit by car while responding to incident in Leavenworth
A WSDOT worker is recovering after his work truck was hit by another car near Leavenworth early Monday morning.
WSDOT worker hit by car while responding to incident near Leavenworth, WA
A WSDOT worker is recovering after his work truck was hit by another car near Leavenworth early Monday morning.
Suspect identified in Leavenworth park vandalism, reckless driving
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has identified a suspect who allegedly drove recklessly in Leavenworth last weekend.
Suspect identified in Leavenworth park vandalism
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has identified a suspect who allegedly drove recklessly in Leavenworth last weekend.
Leavenworth's gamble transforming WA town to PNW Christmas capital
Not long ago, Leavenworth was nearly a ghost town. Leaders went all in to become the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest, was it worth it?
Vandal in truck tears up famous WA light display, sledding hill in Leavenworth
Deputies have released a description of a suspect who they say vandalized a park in Downtown Leavenworth over the weekend. Late Saturday night, on Dec. 22, the ground in Gazebo Park on Front Street was vandalized by a truck. Deputies described the suspect vehicle as a 2024 silver Toyota Tundra with Texas license plate TTR1528. The suspected driver appeared to be a man in his 20s to 30s.
Search underway for suspect who vandalized Leavenworth, WA park
Deputies have released a description of a suspect who they say vandalized a park in Downtown Leavenworth over the weekend.
Search underway for suspect who vandalized Leavenworth park
Chelan County deputies are searching for the suspect who vandalized a park in Leavenworth.
How an unlikely Bavarian village became the Christmas capital of Washington state
Freshly baked pretzels, shining tree lights and sleds in the snow lend a ruddy warmth to an unlikely collection of Bavarian-themed chalets in the mountains of Washington state.
Leavenworth, WA park damaged before Christmas
A popular area of Downtown Leavenworth has been closed off after it was damaged over the weekend.
Anticipate traffic delays in Leavenworth, WA for Christmas lights, WSDOT warns
Thousands of people will be making their way to the Bavarian-themed town for the annual Christmas extravaganza. Here's what WSDOT wants you to know:
Your ultimate guide to Leavenworth Oktoberfest 2024
From dates to tickets to entertainment, here's everything to know about the popular festival in the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth.
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.
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.