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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DNR estimates Stayman Flats wildfire burned 1,200 acres of land near Chelan so far
About 1,200 acres of land are scorched in a community southwest of Chelan as firefighters work to contain the Stayman Flats wildfire. Washington State Department of Natural Resources said the fire was 80% contained as of Wednesday afternoon.
About 1,200 acres of land are scorched in a community southwest of Chelan as firefighters work to contain the Stayman Flats wildfire. Washington State Department of Natural Resources said the fire was 80% contained as of Wednesday afternoon.
All areas impacted by Stayman Flats fire near Chelan downgraded to Level 1 Evacuations
A Level 3 'leave now' evacuation notice has been downgraded for areas five miles southwest of Chelan due to the ‘Stayman Flats’ wildfire. They are now at a Level 1, which means ‘get ready to evacuate’
A Level 3 'leave now' evacuation notice has been downgraded for areas five miles southwest of Chelan due to the ‘Stayman Flats’ wildfire. They are now at a Level 1, which means ‘get ready to evacuate’
Threatened wild bees get help from Washington researchers
Few creatures exist closer to the front lines of climate change than wild, native bees. And few are more important, or as irreplaceable.
Few creatures exist closer to the front lines of climate change than wild, native bees. And few are more important, or as irreplaceable.
Sheriff: Man killed in Washington Cascades climbing fall
A man from Vancouver, Washington died in a climbing accident Monday in the Cascade Mountains south of Leavenworth, the Chelan County sheriff said.
A man from Vancouver, Washington died in a climbing accident Monday in the Cascade Mountains south of Leavenworth, the Chelan County sheriff said.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest to raise fees at park sites
Recreation sites are opening for Memorial Day and the summer rec season, but if you are heading to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, be prepared to pay a little extra.
Recreation sites are opening for Memorial Day and the summer rec season, but if you are heading to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, be prepared to pay a little extra.
Wenatchee girl drowns near Lake Creek Campground
A 14-year-old girl died after she was swept away in a river near Lake Creek Campground on Sunday.
A 14-year-old girl died after she was swept away in a river near Lake Creek Campground on Sunday.
Detectives investigate after three officers shoot and kill suspect in Wenatchee
Detectives are investigating after three police officers shot and killed a man in Wenatchee, according to a Thursday press release.
Detectives are investigating after three police officers shot and killed a man in Wenatchee, according to a Thursday press release.
Mukilteo hiker dies in climbing accident in Leavenworth
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office says a man has died while climbing on Dragontail Peak after falling "several hundred feet."
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office says a man has died while climbing on Dragontail Peak after falling "several hundred feet."
Biden orders federal assistance for Washington state counties impacted by landslides, flooding
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
Mom, baby survive roof collapse after winter storm in Leavenworth
Snow operations are finally beginning to scale back in Leavenworth and this weekend will look fairly normal for visitors. However, for Emily Elkins this is just the beginning of trying to recover from the winter storm’s damage.
Snow operations are finally beginning to scale back in Leavenworth and this weekend will look fairly normal for visitors. However, for Emily Elkins this is just the beginning of trying to recover from the winter storm’s damage.
National Guard canvasing neighborhoods, crews clearing truckloads of snow in Leavenworth
All hands are on deck in the City of Leavenworth as crews continue to work in winter storm recovery mode.
All hands are on deck in the City of Leavenworth as crews continue to work in winter storm recovery mode.