Avery Cooper

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

Burn bans will take effect this weekend. Chelan, Douglas, and Grant counties are implementing burn bans this Sunday to combat wildfires this summer. The Chelan County Fire Marshal's Office says Chelan County will ban the burning of all yard debris, including leaves, brush and tree limbs. The ban will remain in effect until Oct. 1. Chelan County residents must not use exploding targets, incendiary ammo, or fireworks.

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

Douglas County Fire District 4 has new leadership. The fire district announces it is appointing Jeff Zanol as fire chief. He first joined the fire district in 1983. He previously served as Captain from 2012 to 2015 before his appointment to Assistant Chief. Justin Dennis takes over as Assistant Chief. He also serves as the district's EMS Coordinator, bringing critical expertise and leadership to the department's emergency medical services.

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

Cle Elum police arrested a renton man Monday night at a hotel after he allegedly pulled wiring out of the walls of his room and melted a TV box in a microwave. The Ellensburg Daily Record reports 63-year-old Michael Rengstorff also allegedly assaulted officers sent to the Stewart Lodge in response to a 911 hang-up call. Rengstorff reportedly threatened to kill officers and took off all his clothing and began waving his private parts at police.

1 week ago | mega993online.com | Avery Cooper

Washington state is known for it's hiking - it's one of the top 10 states in the nation for the activity. Due to the vast amounts of wilderness, gorgeous national parks, mountains, forests, and wildlife, this state is known for its hiking and people from all over the world will visit this corner of the world. Washington State Parks estimates more than 40 million people visited a state park in Washington in 2024. As enjoyable as the states parks, trails, and forests can be, they pose dangers.

1 week ago | kpq.com | Avery Cooper

U.S. Senator Patty Murray visited the proposed Wenatchi Landing development site in East Wenatchee Wednesday. Douglas County commissioners and project leaders are seeking nearly $52 million in federal investment for an interchange at US Highway 2 and 97 at 35th Street with a roundabout. They're also seeking an interchange to NW Cascade Avenue at 38th Street NW. In addition, the project includes a NW Empire Avenue Interchange to NW Cascade Avenue and Apple Capital Loop Trailhead relocation.