Posts Tagged ‘Douglas County’
WSDOT Planning Two East Wenatchee Improvement Projects Near Odabashian
In anticipation of increased traffic on the east side of the Odabashian Bridge in the coming years, the State Transportation Department is taking action. Two combine projects include a roundabout, fewer left-hand turns and more, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreNew Douglas County Law & Justice Building Complete, Ribbon Cutting Nov. 4
Construction of the Douglas County Law and Justice Center on 19th Street wrapped up this week, with a dedication ceremony this Monday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. KOHO’s Dan Langager sat down with Douglas County Undersheriff Tyler Caille at the new center to talk about what it means for the Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County District…
Read MoreWaterville Courthouse Evacuated After Powder Found In Ballot Envelope
Friday Morning Update: The Washington State Patrol sent a hazmat team to further investigate. They determined last night the substance was “non-hazardous.” The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office notified residents within a 300-foot radius of the courthouse and asked them to shelter in place. The neighborhood alert was lifted around 9:30 p.m. Sheriff’s officials said the…
Read MoreDesert Canyon Fire Contained, Forest Service Heads To Stehekin
The Desert Canyon Fire near Orondo in Douglas County is fully contained and teams demobilized over the weekend. Fire crews said yesterday they reached full containment, keeping the fire to just under 1,500 acres. No structures were damaged and no one was injured. Evacuation notices to homes in Browns Canyon Road were lifted Thursday night.…
Read MoreDesert Canyon Fire Update, Other Small Starts On National Forest
The lightning-caused Desert Canyon Fire in Douglas County, burning near Daroga State Park, is now estimated at 1,000 acres, moving northeast upriver from Orondo towards Brown’s Canyon. There are two residences under Level 3 Evacuation notices and Level 1 evacuation notices are in place for the Auvil area, with Douglas County Deputies making notifications. Brown’s…
Read MoreLightning Causes Brush Fire Near Daroga State Park
4:40pm Update: The fire is now estimated to be approximately 500 acres, moving NE upriver towards Brown’s Canyon. There are two residences under Level 3 Evacuation notices and Level 1 evacuation notices are in place for the Auvil area, with DCSO Deputies making notifications. Noon Update: Brown’s Canyon Road is now closed. There is one…
Read MoreDespite Some Sales, Local Fireworks Bans In Effect
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our country’s independence and the freedoms that provides. But in fire-prone North Central Washington, that means one big fireworks display instead of countless small ones. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreMainline Pipe Break Delays Irrigation For East Wenatchee, Rock Island Customers
The Greater Wenatchee Irrigation District was just firing things up after the winter months, but now, residents in East Wenatchee have to wait a bit for irrigation water. The District experienced a break in their main line Wednesday morning, said General Manager Mike Miller. He told KOHO the mainline popped a gasket and a belt.…
Read MoreDouglas County Easement Example of Protecting Privately-Owned Agriculture, Wetlands, Grasslands
Protecting agricultural land for agricultural use may not seem like an issue to many. But as former orchards, grasslands and dairy farms give way to subdivisions, the USDA wants to get involved, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MorePublic Comment Period Ends Today On Fish And Wildlife Projects
Today is the deadline to submit comments for four conservation projects the State Department of Fish and Wildlife is hoping to get funding for. KOZI’s Ken Johannessen has more on the projects and what happens next.
Read MoreChelan-Douglas Land Trust Secures Spiva Butte Nature Preserve in Northern Douglas County
A remote piece of property that is home to critical habitat to several sensitive species was recently bought by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust. It also happens to be the first property that the Land Trust has acquired in Douglas County, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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