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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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’ 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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." 

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.

National Guard heads to Leavenworth after record snowfall

The Washington National Guard is now in Leavenworth helping community members dig out after record snowfall last week. 

1 killed in crash on Highway 97 near Blewett Pass

One person was killed in a serious crash that blocked lanes of Highway 97 near Blewett Pass.

Leavenworth’s Oktoberfest moves to Wenatchee for 2022

Organizers with Leavenworth’s Oktoberfest announced this week that next year’s event will move to Wenatchee.