U.S. Sen. Cantwell Focuses On Bolt Creek Fire Damage In HearingU.S. Sen. Cantwell Focuses On Bolt Creek Fire Damage In HearingCantwell chaired a Senate hearing Tuesday, where she praised a proposal for a permanent program to pay for rehabilitation work after wildfires. Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Link Transit Agrees to Construct New Water Main for Icicle Roundabout Project in LeavenworthLink Transit Agrees to Construct New Water Main for Icicle Roundabout Project in LeavenworthThe City of Leavenworth is planning to upgrade water mains in that area for the next two years.Terra SokolTerra Sokol
Another Rockslide Cleared Near Entiat Sunday NightAnother Rockslide Cleared Near Entiat Sunday NightWashington State Patrol Trooper Jeremy Weber says there were reports of some larger rocks blocking the roadway. Jason TaylorJason Taylor
US 2 Near Tumwater Canyon Area Has ReopenedUS 2 Near Tumwater Canyon Area Has ReopenedWSDOT spokesperson Lauren Loebsack said the amount of moisture coming into the Wenatchee Valley has increased avalanche threats.Terra SokolTerra Sokol
Rain In NCW Triggering Heightened Avalanche DangerRain In NCW Triggering Heightened Avalanche DangerWet snow and rain are being blamed for destabilizing snow, which is leading to extended avalanche danger through the stretch of highway.Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Crowds Expected For Outdoor Winter Festivals In Leavenworth And Lake ChelanCrowds Expected For Outdoor Winter Festivals In Leavenworth And Lake ChelanIce Fest in Leavenworth takes place Saturday and Sunday, while Winterfest in Lake Chelan starts its two weekend stretch on Friday. Jason TaylorJason Taylor
US 2 Closed Near Tumwater Canyon Due to Avalanche ConcernsUS 2 Closed Near Tumwater Canyon Due to Avalanche ConcernsThere is currently no estimated time to reopen Tumwater Canyon, however crews will assess road conditions on Thursday morning.Terra SokolTerra Sokol
Another Winter Weather Advisory Coming 1am-12 noon ThursdayAnother Winter Weather Advisory Coming 1am-12 noon ThursdaySnow accumulations are projected to reach one-to-two inches in Wenatchee, but National Weather Service meteorologist Ken Daniel says there'll be more at higher elevations.Jason TaylorJason Taylor
U.S. 2, U.S. 97A Reopened After Sunday-Monday ClosuresU.S. 2, U.S. 97A Reopened After Sunday-Monday ClosuresU.S. 2 reopened after crews from the Department of Transportation cleared 10 snow slides across the highway. Jason TaylorJason Taylor
Wet Weather Causes Avalanches and Rock Slides, Blocks US 2 and US 97AWet Weather Causes Avalanches and Rock Slides, Blocks US 2 and US 97AWSDOT spokesperson Lauren Loebsack said dangerous weather conditions are currently prohibiting crews from assessing the situations.Terra SokolTerra Sokol