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Gov. Inslee Issues Monkeypox Directive for Dept. of Health
Inslee issues 'directive' to Department of Health.
Health Officials Say Monkeypox Could Arrive in NCW Anytime
Local health officials are preparing for the arrival of monkeypox in North Central Washington.
Dr. James Wallace, interim health officer with the Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD) says it’s just a matter of time until a greater number of infections are reported beyond the state’s more populated areas.
“We hav...
Port Authority to Extend Waterline for Microsoft Development in Malaga
On August 9, the port authority agreed to extend their 18-inch water line and to add additional water wells onto the site.
Bailing on Washington State? 10 States Will Give You Free Land
Want to leave Washington State? There are 10 states that'll give you free land no questions asked.
UPDATE: Over 13 Fires Burning in Lake Wenatchee
Campfire restrictions are in place within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Tremendous Progress on the Mohr Fire in Douglas County
Around 6 p.m., evacuation levels were lowered to a Level 1.
Campfire Ban Put In Place For Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest
A ban on campfires is now in place in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest.
The ban, which includes a number of other activities, is being imposed because of continuing hot, dry weather and increasingly dangerous conditions for fires.
National Forest spokesperson Robin DeMario says there's no set date for when the restrictions will be lifted...
Wenatchee School District Looking At Staffing Reductions
The Wenatchee School District (WSD) is posturing to reduce its staffing in the years ahead.
District communications director, Diana Haglund, says continuing downturns in student enrollment are a major factor in the decision.
“Our decreasing enrollment trends have indicated a need to decrease our staffing. It’s...
Excessive Heat Warning Expires, Red Flag Warning Extended
The Excessive Heat Warning has expired, but the Red Flag Warning is now extended through Wednesday at 9pm. It was originally scheduled expire Tuesday evening.
The National Weather Service says strong winds in combination with low humidity is the reason for the extension...
State Resources Activated for Vantage Highway Fire
The fire is estimated at 5,000 acres and growing, with about 40 homes, windmill towers and other buildings threatened.
Former Moses Lake Nurse Gets 18 Months For Tampering With Morphine
A 41-year-old former nurse from Moses Lake will serve 18 months in federal prison for tampering with morphine medications.
Prosecutors say Esther Rae Tuller removed morphine from vials while working as a registered nurse at the Confluence Health Clinic in Moses Lake, and then ingested the drug as part of her own opioid addiction...
Historic Wenatchee Fire Station to be Sold
The city would likely enter into a development agreement with a potential buyer to keep the building largely intact