LET THERE BE LIGHT: There’s light at the end of the tunnel, and inside it too! The temporary closure of Knapps Hill Tunnel on US 97A near Chelan has come to an end two days ahead of schedule. As of ...

Chelan County Community Development encourages people with un-permitted, detached accessory dwelling units (ADU) that are outside an urban growth area to come in and talk with them before new state ...

Yesterday, firefighters took advantage of precipitation and higher humidities to mop up and subdue fire activity. The fire perimeter is 11% contained as the result of days long line construction, ...

Following this weekend’s cold front and shifting winds, smoke will continue to linger across the area. Firefighters are working to catch and mop up spot fires on the east side while reinforcing ...

Did you know that replacing visitor revenue in our tourism-friendly county would require an additional $22,000 in annual spending from every household in Chelan County? In 2024, our economy was ...

The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (Land Trust) is asking the community to help shape its next Strategic Plan by taking a 10–15-minute online survey. The survey is available in English and Spanish on the ...

The National Weather Service is calling for isolated to scattered thunderstorms capable of producing abundant cloud-to-ground lightning from Saturday beginning around 4 PM through 3 AM Sunday. Some ...

Firefighters are facing rugged, roadless terrain that presents significant access and suppression challenges. Over 700 personnel are engaged in a full suppression strategy, focusing on limiting fire ...

The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Cruizin Chelan! Here’s to 20 years of chrome, classic cars, muscle, and the incredible community that keeps this ...

Coach Benson is already a familiar face within the Chelan basketball community, having previously served as the Chelan Boys Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach from 2017–2019. During his time with the ...

The Chelan County Noxious Weed Control Board reminds people that its annual noxious weed survey is underway. Noxious weed teams are working throughout the county to identify and eradicate noxious ...

Got a street legal bike? You can still participate in the Annual Run for the Border — a motorcycle ride from Orondo to Oroville held Saturday, May 16. Hosted by the Columbia RIVER H.O.G. Chapter in ...