Posts Tagged ‘Lake Chelan’
Morning NCW Fire Update – Monday July 30
Several homes on the south shore of Lake Chelan were evacuated yesterday and at least one waterfront home was destroyed from a fire that started around 5:30 p.m. Most of the damage was on the lakeside of South Lakeshore Drive. The 25 Mile Creek Fire immediately went to 2nd Alarm, followed by upgrades to 3rd…
Read MoreLevel 3 Evacuations From Fire Near 25 Mile Creek State Park on Lake Chelan
A wildfire started near 25 mile Creek along the south shore of Lake Chelan. Fire is reported to be about 300 feet by 100 feet, burning in dry brush and grass. Fire resources from Chelan Fire & Rescue and CWICC (Central Washington Incident Command Center) are responding. There are variable winds reported in the area.…
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Fire Near Field’s Point on Lake Chelan Prompts Level 2 Evacuation Notices
Level 2 evacuation notices are going out to homes along South Lakeshore Road near milepost 7, just downlake from Field’s Point. Chelan County Fire District # 7 and State DNR crews are on scene, with requests for more resources going out. At least one heavy lift helicopter has already been dispatched. South Lakeshore Road remains…
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With Paddlesports On The Rise, Marine Patrol, State Parks Launch Paddle Safe Week
Washington state’s waterways are a paddler’s dream. Lakes, rivers, bays, estuaries and the Pacific Ocean provide recreational opportunities for paddlers of all skill levels and interests. As the popularity of paddlesports grows and rates of accidents increase, Washington State Parks’ Boating Program is leading a statewide awareness effort to promote safe paddling while having fun…
Read MoreWater Safety Month on KOHO 101 – Boating Safety with Chelan County Marine Patrol
Water Safety Month on KOHO 101 is a summer-long emphasis. Everyone should have fun in our local waters this summer, but being prepared and educated will make you feel more comfortable and in charge. Chelan County Deputy Ryan Moody with the Marine Patrol unit joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studios to talk about the…
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State Awards $12.6 Million In Grants For Trails, Waterfront Parks
Several outdoor recreation projects applied for grant monies back in 2016. That funding just came through and will have a local impact, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreLake Chelan’s Old Mill Boat Launch Closure Starts Next Monday
A Chelan County PUD contractor will rebuild the boat launch parking at Old Mill Park on Lake Chelan after more than 20 years of service. The PUD looked at options to keep the boat launch open. However, officials said after analyzing safety concerns, for the public and workers, it was determined that closing the launch…
Read MoreChelan County Commission Heading To Olympia – Wildfires, Water Storage, Emergency Services
Chelan County Commissioner Keith Goehner joins Dan Langager to talk about his trips to the state capitol in Olympia – the Legislative Steering Committee meeting with the Washington State Association of Counties, today’s Wildland Fire Summit and tomorrow’s meetings with lawmakers on water storage and emergency services. Goehner also talks about an upcoming study of…
Read MoreCounty Crews Removing Slide Ridge Debris From South Lake Chelan Roadway
Last week, a contractor for Chelan County Public Works began removing debris from the Slide Ridge area of Lake Chelan on South Lake Shore Road. Although both lanes are open, the shoulder remains closed at the project area and drivers should watch for increased truck traffic in the area as trucks haul mud and debris from…
Read MoreFollowing Burned Area Assessments, Forest Service Keeping Safety Harbor Closed Through 2018
On the rugged slopes above Lake Chelan, this summer’s Uno Peak Fire burned 8,726 acres near Safety Harbor. The U.S. Forest Service announced they’re keeping Safety Harbor, on the Lake’s north shore, closed through 2018. A barge will soon be hauling large metal “wing defectors” to the campground there to redirect any debris flows away from recreation…
Read MoreIRIS Hosting 8th Annual NCW Community Success Summit In Chelan Nov. 8
The Initiative For Rural Innovation & Stewardship and its partners are hosting the 8th annual North Central Washington Community Success Summit Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Chelan. An informal and fun event open to all, the summit is an annual harvest party where they gather and share a diverse crop of success stories and to plant seeds so that…
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