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. 

Wet weather helps wildfire containment in Washington
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The recent cooler, wetter weather has helped firefighters work to contain the Twenty-Five Mile fire burning in Chelan County.

Death of Marysville woman on Stevens Pass ruled a homicide

The death of a woman whose body was found on Stevens Pass is now being investigated as a homicide, according to the King County Medical Examiner.

Police: Man drove through several counties in stolen school bus before crashing front-end loader into home

A man from Stevens County has been arrested for allegedly stealing a school bus and driving it through multiple counties before stealing a front-end loader and crashing it into a home.

Red Apple Fire more than 50% contained, some evacuations downgraded

Firefighters made progress fighting the Red Apple Fire burning in Chelan County Saturday, keeping it at more than 50% contained now.

Investigators: Red Apple Fire was started by humans

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has determined that the Red Apple Fire burning in Wenatchee was caused by humans.

Red Apple Fire is 10% contained
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Evacuation orders have been downgraded and the Red Apple fire is now moving away from structures. No primary residences have been lost in the fire.

Investigators believe Red Apple Fire was sparked by illegal burn
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Most of the Wenatchee valley evacuations have gone down to level two, and that means families are able to return. Many homeowners return, assessing the damage from the fire.