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.
Little Giant Fire creates 'hazardous' air quality in central Washington
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.
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.
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.
A cold front that moved into Washington Saturday brought breezy and windy conditions with it, increasing the danger of wildfires burning in the state.
Power cuts possible for wildfire-prone WA residents over weekend near Chelan, Manson
Residents in Chelan and Manson have been warned their power may be cut in the interest of public safety as weather conditions heading into the weekend are appear likely to spark or spread wildfires across Washington.
Residents in Chelan and Manson have been warned their power may be cut in the interest of public safety as weather conditions heading into the weekend are appear likely to spark or spread wildfires across Washington.
'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.
Level 1 'Get Ready' fire advisory issued for Trinity, WA, area
A Level 1 'Get Ready' fire advisory has been issued for the Trinity area in Chelan County, Washington.
A Level 1 'Get Ready' fire advisory has been issued for the Trinity area in Chelan County, Washington.
Lake Chelan drowning victim identified as Snohomish County, WA man
Weeks later, the body of a man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4 has been recovered and identified by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The death was ruled accidental.
Weeks later, the body of a man who drowned in Lake Chelan on July 4 has been recovered and identified by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. The death was ruled accidental.
'Transfer Fire' near Lake Chelan, WA: Evacuation orders lifted
Evacuation orders were sent out Sunday for the "Transfer Fire" burning near a hospital and Walmart in Lake Chelan. Local officials say the fire was burning rapidly in heavy brush.
Evacuation orders were sent out Sunday for the "Transfer Fire" burning near a hospital and Walmart in Lake Chelan. Local officials say the fire was burning rapidly in heavy brush.
Famous 'Hobbit Inn' Airbnb destroyed in Chelan Hills fire
A fan favorite Airbnb was one of the tens of homes destroyed in the devastating Chelan Hills Fire, and now the owner is looking to rebuild.
A fan favorite Airbnb was one of the tens of homes destroyed in the devastating Chelan Hills Fire, and now the owner is looking to rebuild.
Famous Hobbit Inn destroyed in Chelan, WA fire
Among the homes lost in the is the Chelan Hills Fire is the popular Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Chelan, which burned to the ground on July 4.
Among the homes lost in the is the Chelan Hills Fire is the popular Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Chelan, which burned to the ground on July 4.
A look behind the fire line of WA's deadly Chelan Hills Fire
The Chelan Hills Fire remains out of control five days after investigators said someone started the deadly fire.
The Chelan Hills Fire remains out of control five days after investigators said someone started the deadly fire.
Deadly Chelan Hills Fire under criminal investigation
The Douglas County Sheriff confirmed a criminal investigation is underway after one person died and 19 families lost their homes in the Chelan Hills Fire, which started on the Fourth of July.
The Douglas County Sheriff confirmed a criminal investigation is underway after one person died and 19 families lost their homes in the Chelan Hills Fire, which started on the Fourth of July.
Fatal 10k-acre Chelan Hills Fire in WA sparks criminal investigation
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is sharing more information about where someone is believed to have started the fast-moving wildfire that took someone's life over the holiday weekend.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is sharing more information about where someone is believed to have started the fast-moving wildfire that took someone's life over the holiday weekend.
Family loses everything in WA's Chelan Hills fire
A wildfire in eastern Washington has burned multiple homes, consumed tens of thousands of acres, and investigators said they have found one person dead in a burned car.
A wildfire in eastern Washington has burned multiple homes, consumed tens of thousands of acres, and investigators said they have found one person dead in a burned car.
Family loses everything in Chelan Hills fire
Multiple homes burned down and at least one person is dead after a wildfire destroyed about 10,000 acres in central Washington.
Multiple homes burned down and at least one person is dead after a wildfire destroyed about 10,000 acres in central Washington.
1 dead as WA's Chelan Hills wildfire prompts 'Go Now' evacuations
One person has been found dead in a burnt out car in the area of a wildfire burning near Lake Chelan. The "Chelan Hills" fire is now burning more than 10,000 acres.
One person has been found dead in a burnt out car in the area of a wildfire burning near Lake Chelan. The "Chelan Hills" fire is now burning more than 10,000 acres.
Level 3 Go Now! evacuations for Chelan Hills Wildfire
Level 3 'Go Now!' evacuations are in place in areas right near Lake Chelan as the nearly 10,000 acre fire burns uncontained on the east side of the Columbia River. The Chelan Hills Fire is 0% contained.
Level 3 'Go Now!' evacuations are in place in areas right near Lake Chelan as the nearly 10,000 acre fire burns uncontained on the east side of the Columbia River. The Chelan Hills Fire is 0% contained.