winter

Some times people will come up to me and say, “That’s a true Washingtonian right there! Being able to handle cold weather wearing shorts!” Actually, I’m a warm climate beach boy from SoCal.

Right now I am desperately missing riding my bike on the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail, or as us 509 locals call it The Loop. It is a bicycle and pedestrian trail in Wenatchee, WA. It follows 10 miles of the west and east shores of the Columbia River.

Chelan PUD Communications Specialist Rachel Hansen said blackouts are more likely to occur if the energy grid is overwhelmed.

Many drivers are getting on the road without proper tire chains or knowledge on how to drive during the winter.

Only some roads will be snow paved up to a certain point, other roads may be closed due to excess snow levels.

South winds are expected to bring moisture into the area late Friday night and will persist through Sunday morning.

Commuters should also prepare for longer travel times due to traffic near the Stevens Pass summit, along with icy road conditions and increased snow.

The Bolt Creek Fire has torched the forest adjacent to the roadway near Skykomish, which has left the highway vulnerable when storms pick up.

The National Forest anticipates getting busier over the next few weeks as more campgrounds begin to open up. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Public Affairs Officer Robin Demario says be careful as there is still snow in some of the higher elevations ...

Families are invited to participate in a free sledding day offered at Camp Zanika Lache in Lake Wenatchee. Camp Fire North Central Washington is hosting the event on January 18 from 10-4. "We do have a lot of different activities we want to do," said Theresa Samuelsen, executive director...