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The City Council and Lake Chelan Airport Board will host a Zoom meeting on August 26, 2025. The event will address municipal matters relevant to the community. Participants can access the meeting via a provided link.
A house fire in Chelan early Thursday morning resulted in two fatalities. The cause remains under investigation by multiple agencies, including the WSP Crime Lab and the ATF, while two other individuals were hospitalized. Firefighters responded swiftly, extinguishing the fire within an hour and a half.
Rescue dog Kato, a 3-year-old German shepherd, graduates as the new narcotics-detection dog for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. Partnered with Corrections Deputy Skyler Silsby, Kato is trained to detect six narcotics, marking a significant step for local law enforcement. This initiative highlights the successful collaboration between the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society and the Department of Corrections.
Hydroplane racing returns to Manson Bay from September 26-28, featuring a registration party and two days of racing organized by the Pacific Northwest Boat Racing Association. Attendees can purchase pit passes and enjoy various viewing spots along the shore. The event promises excitement for families and first-timers, with activities culminating in a driver meet-and-greet on Friday.
Team Okanogan Animal Rescue and Okandogs will host Rescue Rocks on September 6, 2025, at the Leavenworth Festhalle to raise funds for animal welfare in Eastern Washington. The event features music, food, and a live auction, with proceeds supporting spay/neuter surgeries and rescue services for underserved communities.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest seeks public comments on a draft Environmental Impact Statement regarding domestic livestock grazing and bighorn sheep protection. Comments are due by October 24, 2025, and the proposal includes options to maintain, convert, or vacate grazing allotments based on disease risks.
Chelan County plans a Transportation Open House in Manson on August 20, 2025, from 5:30 PM to midnight GMT. The event aims to engage the community in discussions about local transportation needs and public works projects. Residents are encouraged to participate and share their insights.
Jay Nyce won the Lake Chelan Men’s Golf Association President’s Cup, finishing the tournament undefeated. The awards ceremony, attended by Chelan Mayor Erin McCardle, recognized the top six finishers from the summer-long competition. Nyce's victory led to the Chelan Golf Course being informally renamed "Nyce Golf Course" for the day.
Chelan secures a $3 million state appropriation for the East Chelan Water Reservoir Project, spearheaded by Rep. Mike Steele. The project aims to enhance the city's water system, which currently poses risks during emergencies due to limited reservoir capacity.
Chelan County Sheriff's Office confirmed Travis Decker as the primary suspect in the homicides of his three daughters, whose bodies were found on June 2, 2025, near Rock Island Campground. DNA evidence linked Decker to the plastic bags used in the crime. He remains at large, and authorities urge the public to report any sightings.