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WENATCHEE — Law enforcement officials provided new details Tuesday evening in the case of three young sisters found dead near Icicle Road, outlining the multi-day investigation and search that …

Fundraiser organized in support of Decker family after tragic loss

WENATCHEE – In the wake of a heartbreaking discovery, the community-at-large has rallied to support Whitney Decker, the mother of three missing daughters who were recently found deceased near …

LEAVENWORTH — Regional, state and federal law enforcement agencies continued their search Tuesday for a Wenatchee-area man accused of kidnapping and murdering his three young daughters near the …

Three missing girls found dead near Icicle Road campground, father wanted for murder

LEAVENWORTH – Three missing children who left on a parental visit with their father on May 30 have been found deceased near Rock Island Campground up Icicle Road, according to an update from …

Public tour highlights forest health and wildfire risk reduction work around Lake Wenatchee

LAKE WENATCHEE – Local agencies and organizations invited the community on a tour of forest restoration and community wildfire protection work taking place on public forest land on May 29. …

Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool faces budget shortfall after new levy fails to be collected

LEAVENWORTH – The Leavenworth City Council approved an interfund loan to address a shortfall of approximately $200,000 for the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool 2025 budget year.  The …

Greater Leavenworth Museum revives tea social event at historic grange hall

LEAVENWORTH – After a six-year hiatus, the Greater Leavenworth Museum brought the return of its afternoon tea event at the historic Chumstick Grangehall on May 29. “We wanted to …

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee seeks new member

WENATCHEE — Chelan County is seeking applicants for a two-year volunteer position on its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). This committee advises the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) …

Injured climber rescued at Snow Creek Wall in Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH — Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reports that a search and rescue operation occurred on May 30, just after 5:00 p.m. in Leavenworth. The incident involved a climber on the …

Growth slows, containment increases on Second Creek Fire

LEAVENWORTH – The Second Creek Fire slowed its growth by the weekend, with firefighters making significant progress toward containment of the 80-acre fire that started over the Memorial Day …

Eagle Creek Flower Farm’s roadside stand thrives on simplicity and trust

LEAENWORH — From late spring into early fall, Eagle Creek Flower Farm’s roadside stand comes alive with colorful bouquets that change with the season. Every weekend, the stand is visited …

Leavenworth’s Bavaria trip adds new meaning to chamber-led travel

LEAVENWORTH - For some chambers of commerce, organized travel is a common mechanism for revenue, offering fully planned group itineraries in exciting destinations for the community. These trips …

Sixth Grade Camp creates lasting memories at Tall Timber Ranch

NORTH CASCADES — Sixth graders from Icicle River Middle School (IRMS) left their classrooms behind and headed deep into the forest during the last week in May for three days of learning, …

Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival returns June 20–22 in Cashmere

CASHMERE – The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival will return to the Chelan County Expo Center in Cashmere June 20–22, bringing nationally recognized bluegrass artists and a weekend full …

Second Creek Fire size holds steady

LEAVENWORTH – Continuous firefighting efforts and favorable weather conditions have kept the Second Creek Fire’s growth minimal. As of 4 p.m. on May 29, the fire was estimated 75 …

Resources grow as Second Creek fire continues

LEAVENWORTH – The Second Creek Fire is an estimated 64.1 acres with 20 percent containment as of 5 p.m. on May 28. The fire started in Merry Canyon, eight miles north of Leavenworth, …

UPDATE: Fire sparks up Merry Canyon on Memorial Day

UPDATE: Despite halting the growth of the fire at 15 acres by 6 a.m. on May 27, the fire continued to grow throughout the day, reaching an estimated 153 acres by 4 p.m., according to a Twitter update …

EAST WENATCHEE — The Greater Wenatchee Mended Hearts Chapter will convene its monthly meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options for heart patients …

EAST WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society will conduct a hybrid meeting Monday, June 9, at 2 p.m., featuring a presentation by Chicago-based genealogy educator Thomas MacEntee. …

Leavenworth, Cashmere featured at Seattle International Film Festival

SEATTLE – Cashmere and Leavenworth hit the big screen as “Evergreens,” an independent movie that filmed in upper valley locations last summer, made its debut at the Seattle …

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