search and rescue

Chelan County is in the process of trying to mitigate several issues that are being caused by overcrowding in The Enchantments area near Leavenworth. The trail system has been a hotspot with locals for many decades but has recently exploded in popularity due to the rise of social media...

Members of the volunteer group were flown to Dragontail Peak by a Chelan County Sheriff's helicopter last Sunday to help a lost climber.

One of the hikers was suffering from mild hypothermia and was put in a sleeping bag to regain warmth.

With more and more people heading into the back country for hiking and other recreation, emergency responders in the region are advising everyone that does so to carry a satellite messaging device or personal locator beacon. "They're very light weight and fit in the palm of your hand," explains Shawn Ballard of Ballard Ambulance...

CCMR volunteers went on 28 missions in 2022, a 97% increase compared to 2021.

Morrison made one of his first appearances before county commissioners Tuesday, where he said he'll try to step up the efforts of Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol.

Two motorcyclists from out of town spent the night in Lake Wenatchee after getting lost on the night of August 22.

The body of 24-year-old Nicolas Gomiero of Seattle was spotted by helicopter Wednesday morning, and was then hoisted out of the area because of rugged terrain.

Chelan County Sheriff's Deputies and Search and Rescue were called out twice Sunday, including once at 1:00 a.m. to help hikers. Sgt. Kent Sisson with Emergency Management says the overnight call came from two hikers who weren't prepared ...

The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office and their Search and Rescue team helped rescue a 27-year-old Ellensburg resident who had gotten stuck on a rock ledge in the French Cabin Creek area Sunday. Deputies say Austin Williams had gone a day hike when he attempted to cross a creek, became stuck and lost most of his equipment in the water ...