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Chelan County is accepting applications for a two-year volunteer position on its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), which advises on the allocation of lodging tax revenue. The vacancy seeks a candidate from a lodging-related business in Commissioner District 3, with applications due by June 30. The new member will be in place before the LTAC's meeting on July 25.
Firefighters achieved 76 percent containment of the Second Creek Fire, which has remained at 80 acres since it began on Memorial Day. The human-caused fire, which started on private property, has prompted ongoing investigations by the Washington Department of Natural Resources. A burn ban is currently in effect for Chelan County.
Local agencies conducted a tour on May 29 to showcase forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction efforts near Lake Wenatchee. The Upper Wenatchee Pilot Project aims to enhance forest health across 76,000 acres through various treatments, including thinning and prescribed fire. Community members learned about available resources to aid in wildfire protection on private land.
A climber fell and broke his ankle on the "Outer Space" route at Snow Creek Wall in Leavenworth on May 30. Chelan County Mountain Rescue coordinated a nine-hour operation to stabilize and airlift the injured climber to safety. The successful rescue involved multiple agencies, including the U.S. Army and local emergency services.
The Leavenworth City Council approved a $200,000 interfund loan to cover a budget shortfall for the Howard Hopkins Memorial Pool due to a levy collection error. The Chelan County Assessor's Office failed to include a new voter-approved levy, resulting in significantly lower tax revenue. City officials expressed concerns about the implications for capital improvements at the pool.
Chelan County Search and Rescue teams rescued an injured climber who fell on the "Outer Space" route at Snow Creek Wall in Leavenworth. The man broke his ankle and required a nine-hour operation involving multiple agencies, including the U.S. Army, to safely extract him.
The Second Creek fire near Plain, WA, has grown to 80 acres and is 38% contained, with no reported structural damage. Fire crews have improved containment lines and may transition to patrol status by Sunday if conditions remain stable.
Continuous firefighting efforts and favorable weather conditions have stabilized the Second Creek Fire, keeping its growth minimal as of May 29. The fire remains under close observation by local authorities and firefighting teams.
The Second Creek Fire has burned approximately 64.1 acres and is currently 20 percent contained as of May 28, 2025. The fire ignited in Merry Canyon, located eight miles north of Leavenworth. Firefighting resources are increasing in response to the ongoing threat.
Police arrested two suspects in Leavenworth for multiple vehicle prowls. A woman reported her stolen bicycle, leading deputies to apprehend 26-year-old Marque Wilson and 32-year-old Phillip Green Jr., who possessed stolen items linked to the crimes.