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Multiple fire agencies contain Dryden house fire, prevent major wildland spread
DRYDEN– Chelan County Fire District 6 worked alongside a team of local fire agencies to contain an actively spreading house fire in the North Dryden Road area. Reports of the fire initially appeared around 9:45 p.m. on July 25 as flames quickly spread throughout a Dryden home and garage in the 6600 block of North Dryden Road, east of the Peshastin Pinnacles.
Multiple fire agencies contain Dryden house fire, prevent major wildland spread
DRYDEN– Chelan County Fire District 6 worked alongside a team of local fire agencies to contain an actively spreading house fire in the North Dryden Road area. Reports of the fire initially appeared around 9:45 p.m. on July 25 as flames quickly spread throughout a Dryden home and garage in the 6600 block of North Dryden Road, east of the Peshastin Pinnacles.
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Mock Mariners-Orioles trade would give Seattle an unexpected solution at first base
We are in the midst of the most frustrating stretch of Mariners baseball we have seen in a while. This team is 100% reliant upon the starting pitching and barring a complete game shutout, they just can't win games. The offense isn't producing at all, and this has caused Dipoto to start to make some drastic moves, rightfully so. Ty France was designated for assignment on Monday and after a couple of injuries to Julio Rodriguez and JP Crawford, the team is now extremely reliant upon quite a few young, unproven hitters.
Local artists to lead summer workshops at Wenatchee Valley Museum
WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, in collaboration with NCW Arts Alliance, has announced a new summer art workshop series featuring regional artists and educators, set to commence in August. The series, designed for participants aged 16 and above of all skill levels, will offer a...
Chamber hires new Hispanic business & community relations coordinator
WENATCHEE — D’Andre Vasquez officially joined the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce this week as the new Hispanic business & community relations coordinator. The new position was created in a partnership with SkillSource, a local career nonprofit, to enhance economic opportunities within the local Hispanic business community. Vasquez...
Overnight Fire Destroys Home, Spreads To Hills Near Cashmere
Chelan County Fire District 6 from Monitor is on the scene of a fire at a residence in the 6600 block of North Dryden Road. The fire is reported to have destroyed a home and spread into the adjacent hillside. The fire has been burning several acres as a result...
Chelan County boosts evacuation level as Pioneer fire expands to over 31,000 acres
The Pioneer fire burning on the north shore of Lake Chelan has grown by almost 1,000 acres in the last two days. Due to the fire’s growth, evacuation levels for the community of Stehekin have been raised as of 8 a.m. Thursday to Level 2, meaning people should "be prepared to leave the area in an emergency," according to officials.
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