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Today Latest Closure of North Cascades Highway Since 2008
Winter recreation, avalanche chutes and rescue goats. Yes, it’s that time of the year to close State Route 20. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreWith Snowy Weather Possible, Here’s Some Turkey Day Travel Tips
Thanksgiving can be one of the busiest travel times of the year. And this year is shaping up to one of the busiest. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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‘Halloween To April Fools’ – Studded Tires Can Go On Starting Today
Snow is not here yet but it will be soon. And besides weatherizing their homes, many people are prepping for winter driving conditions by putting studded tires on their vehicles.
Read MoreIn Time For Winter, Homeless Warming Shelter Coming to Wenatchee
Being homeless can be extremely difficult in its own right. Add to that freezing temperatures, and just staying warm can be a full-time endeavor. City and county officials in the Wenatchee Valley have plans for a “low barrier” shelter that’ll double as a warming shelter during the winter months.
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With No Nino or Nina, Wet October Ahead, National Weather Service Says
What’s a winter without El Nino or La Nina affecting the weather? Well downright predicable some would say. Marcus Bellissimo has more.
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Wenatchee Sets New Record-Low Temperature For September
Record breaking lows and September snows. And Fall just started.
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Summer’s First Heat Wave Arrives Today
Heat and smoke – something we’re unfortunately familiar with in NCW during the summer months. But so far this year we’ve avoided both, until this week. Marcus Bellissimo breaks it down.
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It’s Paddle Safe Week – Know Water Risks Before Heading Out
Warmer weather means more people taking to the water to recreate. And Washington State Parks wants to increase safety awareness among a growing population of water sport enthusiasts. Marcus Bellissimo reports on Paddle Safe Week in Washington.
Read MoreChelan Watershed Okay As Drought Worsens For Okanogan, Yakima
Last month, the state expanded the drought emergency that was declared in April and now includes a total of 27 watersheds, including Wenatchee, Entiat and Chelan. But while some watersheds like the Okanogan and Upper Yakima are already feeling the pinch, KOHO’s Chelan Correspondent Jeff Conwell reports the Chelan watershed is fairing okay.
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It’s Not Summer Yet, But This Week Sure Feels Like It
Forecasters say people in much of the Pacific Northwest should prepare for warmer than normal temperatures this week with highs into the 90s in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon today through tomorrow night. And although we can expect temperatures to cool off next week, they’ll still remain…
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As Fire Danger Increases, Training Academy For Central Wash. Wildland Firefighters Begins
Fire training that teaches various agencies how to communicate with one another during a fire and what life can be like for a firefighter in the field starts tomorrow. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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