East Wenatchee Woman Jailed After Three Run-Ins With Police Wednesday
Officers say Danielle Reyes drove away from two attempts to pull her over within minutes in Wenatchee.
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East Wenatchee Man Accused of Assaulting Trooper, Other Felonies
Among other things, Victor Dominguez is accused of assaulting a Washington State Patrol Trooper during a traffic stop before fleeing the scene on October 5.
Chelan County Extending Fire Restrictions Through October 28
Spokesperson Jill FitzSimmons says the county is aware of the rain being forecast for this weekend, but they'll need to have proof.
Department of Natural Resources to Burn 11 Acres in Chelan County
Outdoor recreationists are encouraged to check closure information to confirm whether certain areas will be open.
First Flu Death of 2022-23 Season Reported in Chelan/Douglas Counties
There have also been at least two other flu deaths in the last week statewide - one each reported in Spokane and Snohomish counties.
One Big Rig Rear-Ends Another, Blocks Eastbound I-90
A collision involving two semi-trucks snarled traffic on Interstate-90 in Kittitas County early this morning.
The incident occurred near Exit 106 west of Ellensburg just before 3:00 a.m. when one of the big rigs slammed into the other from behind...
Annual Coats for Kids Drive Happening This Weekend
News Radio 560 KPQ and the stations of Townsquare Media, along with Apple Valley Honda and The Wenatchee World are teaming up once again for the annual Coats for Kids collection drive this weekend.
The event will take in donations of gently used coats, gloves, and hats to help local school-age children stay warm during the region’s colder months.
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Moses Lake Man Sentenced To 17 Years For Dealing In Drugs/Guns
A Moses Lake man will serve 17 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to dealing drugs and being a felon in possession of a gun.
Prosecutors say 34-year-old Guillermo Valdez dealt large quantities of drugs, trafficked in stolen guns and led police on a high-speed chase.
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Chelan Co. Commission Candidate says Workforce Housing a Top Priority
Anne Hessburg is a candidate for Chelan County Commissioner in District 2.
Hessburg is a professional land use planner and current member of the Leavenworth City Council.
The Chelan County native, who is running as an independent, says she’s held an interest in a seat on the commission for some time and vetted her ability to potentially do the job on several fronts prior to declaring her candidacy
Smoke In Wenatchee Valley To Leave With Big Weather Change
National Weather Service Meteorologist Jeremy Wolf says the first snow storm of the fall will hit the Cascades by Friday, which will be a game changer for the entire area.