Brushfire Near Rock Island Dam: Local Fire Crews Battle Blaze
Wenatchee Valley Fire Department swiftly responds to brushfire at Milepost 12 near Rock Island Dam, containing the 50-75 acre fire along SR 28.
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Local Agencies Preparing for 2023 Wildfire Season
Wildfire season in North Central Washington is fast approaching, and agencies throughout the region are getting ready.
Despite several days of unseasonably warm temperatures in recent weeks, this year's spring weather has been largely cooler and wetter than normal...
New Rock Island Fire Station Should Lower Insurance Rates for Residents
The Wenatchee Valley Fire Department's (WV Fire) new station in Rock Island is almost ready to open.
The station will replace the existing one in the town of roughly 1,400, which is small and has aged out of its ability accommodate modern fire apparatus...
Chelan County Fire District 1 Chief Changeover Has Occurred
The Chelan County Fire District 1 Chief turnover happened earlier this month. Deputy Chief Mike Burnett says it was always part of the plan to have Chief Brian Brett be the Deputy Chief for six months and then the two would switch.
"When I came 9...