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The Chelan County Commissioners are going back to the drawing board on their latest round of amendments to the codes for short-term rentals. Commissioner Tiffany Gering says the greatest objection was raised by a group known as The Residents Coalition of Chelan County over a proposed change to the allowable size of properties that can be used as short-term rentals...

An Alabama man is dead after a hiking accident in the Methow Valley. The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office says the 25-year-old was descending Goat Wall near Winthrop with his climbing partners when he fell approximately 130 feet and was severely injured...

Troopers say an SUV driven by 28-year-old Aimee Lopez of Waterville attempted to pass three vehicles stopped for construction.

The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office reports a 25-year-old man from Alabama fell 130 feet off of the Goat Wall west of Winthrop.

In a world full of beautiful baby names that include all the Naveahs, Isabellas, Olivias, Ashers, Xaviers, Noahs, and Sophias…comes the time in every would-be parents' lives where they have to come up with a name for their baby that is popular yet not popular, if that makes sense. Take me, f...

A change in state law along with a miscalculation of Jake Van Wyk’s prior criminal record, led the Washington Appeals Court to order his resentencing.

Chelan County is ramping up its efforts to assist the residents of Stehekin with several critical needs for the years ahead. The rural town of little more than 100 residents, which is located about 45 miles northwest of Chelan and only accessible by lengthy hike or boat, is facing numerous infrastructural challenges as it heads further into the 21st century...

It’s the first day of fall and already the vibrant colors of the season are beginning to burst in the higher elevations. Soon, the entire state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest will transform into a bright sea of colors. Top that with pumpkin spice, apple cider, and crisp cool temperatures and it’s the perfect time to hit the road, take a hike, and enjoy the scenery.

The city council approved the move after hearing about the composting process and its environmental benefits in a workshop last week.

Why is it Called Leavenworth? Leavenworth, Washington’s early name was Icicle Flats. It's the early 1880s and settlers who made their way across America saw the breathtaking Enchantments and surrounding ridges and decided to stay and trade with the local native tribes. At t...