Mudslide forces Holden Village evacuation as storms trigger widespread road closures
A mudslide that wiped out the only access road to Holden Village prompted the evacuation of 42 staff and children from the remote Lake Chelan community.
A mudslide that wiped out the only access road to Holden Village prompted the evacuation of 42 staff and children from the remote Lake Chelan community.
Leavenworth cancels Christmastown after storm causes major power outage
Leavenworth officials have canceled the city’s annual Christmas Town festival after severe storms knocked out power to more than 2,600 residents. Chelan PUD says most outages may not be resolved until late tonight as crews continue repairs.
Leavenworth officials have canceled the city’s annual Christmas Town festival after severe storms knocked out power to more than 2,600 residents. Chelan PUD says most outages may not be resolved until late tonight as crews continue repairs.
Leavenworth ‘Christmastown’ event canceled due to WA flood damage
Historic flooding in the region, a widespread power outage and road closures have led to Leavenworth's Christmastown festival being canceled this weekend.
Historic flooding in the region, a widespread power outage and road closures have led to Leavenworth's Christmastown festival being canceled this weekend.
Wenatchee River surges as Leavenworth faces power outages, event cancellations
Leavenworth’s iconic Christmas lighting festival has been canceled as crews work around the clock to restore electricity, with full service not expected until late in the weekend.
Leavenworth’s iconic Christmas lighting festival has been canceled as crews work around the clock to restore electricity, with full service not expected until late in the weekend.
Leavenworth in the dark as Chelan County, WA reports 4,000 power outages
Nearly 11,000 people in Chelan County lost power Thursday, and the entire city of Leavenworth was left in the dark.
Nearly 11,000 people in Chelan County lost power Thursday, and the entire city of Leavenworth was left in the dark.
Leavenworth, WA, resident describes flooding and neighbors helping
Flooding has taken over Chelan County, Washington. This morning, we speak with Dennis Broughton, who lives near Leavenworth, to gain some perspective on how things are unfolding in his community.
Flooding has taken over Chelan County, Washington. This morning, we speak with Dennis Broughton, who lives near Leavenworth, to gain some perspective on how things are unfolding in his community.
Thousands still without power in Leavenworth, WA as crews work through storm damage
Chelan PUD says power outages in the Leavenworth area remain widespread, with about 5,700 customers still in the dark after wind, and falling trees caused major damage to transmission lines.
Chelan PUD says power outages in the Leavenworth area remain widespread, with about 5,700 customers still in the dark after wind, and falling trees caused major damage to transmission lines.
11,000 without power near Chelan, WA; all of Leavenworth also out
All of Leavenworth, Washington, is in the dark. Chelan Public Utilities is reporting that 11,000 buildings are without power.
All of Leavenworth, Washington, is in the dark. Chelan Public Utilities is reporting that 11,000 buildings are without power.
Roadways flooded across western Washington
Cameras captured water on roadways across western Washington as area rivers continue to see major flooding, with most expected to crest on Thursday.
Cameras captured water on roadways across western Washington as area rivers continue to see major flooding, with most expected to crest on Thursday.
Atmospheric river flooding causes power outages for thousands in WA
A massive atmospheric river has drenched western Washington, flooding rivers and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes.
A massive atmospheric river has drenched western Washington, flooding rivers and knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes.
Charter bus breaks down in Leavenworth, WA, leaving dozens stranded
A charter bus carrying more than 50 passengers from Puyallup to Leavenworth broke down, leaving the group stranded for hours overnight in the cold.
A charter bus carrying more than 50 passengers from Puyallup to Leavenworth broke down, leaving the group stranded for hours overnight in the cold.
Holiday bus trip to Leavenworth, WA turns into overnight ordeal
A long-running holiday tradition took a turn when a charter bus carrying more than 50 passengers from Puyallup to Leavenworth broke down, leaving the group stranded for hours in freezing conditions.
A long-running holiday tradition took a turn when a charter bus carrying more than 50 passengers from Puyallup to Leavenworth broke down, leaving the group stranded for hours in freezing conditions.
WA high school bus involved in deadly crash, wrestling team safe
One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a school bus carrying a Washington high school's wresting team on Saturday.
One person is dead after a vehicle crashed into a school bus carrying a Washington high school's wresting team on Saturday.
Holiday season in Leavenworth, WA
It's the best time of the year for many of us -- the holiday season.
It's the best time of the year for many of us -- the holiday season.
Suspect arrested in connection with deadly drive-by shooting in Lacey, WA
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a drive-by shooting that left two teens dead last week in Lacey.
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a drive-by shooting that left two teens dead last week in Lacey.
Semi-truck of soda spills out in Chelan County, WA
The semi-truck was hauling a shipment of soda on Saturday morning when it slid and crashed on its side. Both lanes were blocked and shut down as troopers with the Washington State Patrol arrived on scene.
The semi-truck was hauling a shipment of soda on Saturday morning when it slid and crashed on its side. Both lanes were blocked and shut down as troopers with the Washington State Patrol arrived on scene.
WA fruit orchard company to layoff more than 1,500 seasonal workers
A recent WARN announcement states 1,561 workers with Stemilt Ag Services LLC are being laid off.
A recent WARN announcement states 1,561 workers with Stemilt Ag Services LLC are being laid off.
WA's Blewett Pass reopens after wildfire causes weeks-long closure
After being closed for several weeks, US 97 Blewett Pass reopened on Tuesday.
After being closed for several weeks, US 97 Blewett Pass reopened on Tuesday.
Wildfires continue to burn in Chelan County; Blewett Pass remains closed
Wildfires continue to challenge crews in Chelan County, with the Lower Sugarloaf Fire consuming 39,000 acres and reaching 48% containment. The 7% contained Labor Mountain Fire remains active, forcing the closure of Blewett Pass and prompting warnings for hikers to avoid the area.
Wildfires continue to challenge crews in Chelan County, with the Lower Sugarloaf Fire consuming 39,000 acres and reaching 48% containment. The 7% contained Labor Mountain Fire remains active, forcing the closure of Blewett Pass and prompting warnings for hikers to avoid the area.
An up-close look at Washington's major wildfires
The Labor Mountain Fire is raging through the rugged Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, and is only 7% contained.
The Labor Mountain Fire is raging through the rugged Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, and is only 7% contained.