Wildfire near Lake Wenatchee started by lightning strike
Alarmed residents spotted fire and smoke late Saturday night as thunderstorms rolling through the area produced a lightning strike that started a wildfire near Lake Wenatchee.
Alarmed residents spotted fire and smoke late Saturday night as thunderstorms rolling through the area produced a lightning strike that started a wildfire near Lake Wenatchee.
Deputies: Man shot, then driven to WA hardware store
Deputies are investigating after a man was found shot at a Chelan County hardware store on Saturday.
Deputies are investigating after a man was found shot at a Chelan County hardware store on Saturday.
Pioneer Fire grows, threatens homes
Located 31 miles northwest of Chelan, the wildfire, which started June 8 and is human-caused, remains under investigation. There are 756 personnel battling the fire amidst challenging summer weather conditions.
Located 31 miles northwest of Chelan, the wildfire, which started June 8 and is human-caused, remains under investigation. There are 756 personnel battling the fire amidst challenging summer weather conditions.
Pioneer Fire now a quarter-mile from Stehekin, Level 3 Evacuations in place
The Pioneer Fire burning in Chelan County is now a quarter-mile from the town of Stehekin, according to fire officials.
The Pioneer Fire burning in Chelan County is now a quarter-mile from the town of Stehekin, according to fire officials.
Pioneer Fire burns more than 33,000 acres, 12% contained
The Pioneer Fire continues to burn in Chelan County and 33,276 acres have burned.
The Pioneer Fire continues to burn in Chelan County and 33,276 acres have burned.
12 arrested in WA child sex abuse sting
Twelve men were arrested across Washington last weekend in a multi-agency operation, facing charges of child sex crimes.
Twelve men were arrested across Washington last weekend in a multi-agency operation, facing charges of child sex crimes.
Pioneer Fire near Chelan, WA prompts Level 3 (Go Now) evacuations
As the Pioneer Fire continues to burn across 33,277 acres northwest of Chelan, Washington, officials have put into place mandatory evacuations for some residents in the Stehekin Valley.
As the Pioneer Fire continues to burn across 33,277 acres northwest of Chelan, Washington, officials have put into place mandatory evacuations for some residents in the Stehekin Valley.
Pioneer Fire burns nearly 34,000 acres near Chelan, evacuations remain
New evacuation notices have been issued for the Stehekin community as the Pioneer Fire grows to nearly 33,000 acres.
New evacuation notices have been issued for the Stehekin community as the Pioneer Fire grows to nearly 33,000 acres.
Level 3 Evacuations in effect for Pioneer Fire
A massive wildfire burning in Chelan County has prompted Level 3 Evacuations and is only 15% contained.
A massive wildfire burning in Chelan County has prompted Level 3 Evacuations and is only 15% contained.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Evacuations have been issued for the Pioneer Fire, which has burned 600 acres around Lake Chelan.