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![Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council Conducting Outreach For Pathways Project](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2024/07/attachment-CDTCLogo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council Conducting Outreach For Pathways Project
The Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council (CDTC) is soliciting public input as it studies potential pathways within several corridors throughout the region to better connect communities with safe walking and biking routes.
This study is part of the CDTC's Pathways Master Plan, and will identify potential pathway alignments in four separate corridors based on detailed evaluations of route options a
![Level 3 Evacuations Now In Place For Keller From Swawilla Fire](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2024/07/attachment-Swawilla-Fire-Inciweb.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Level 3 Evacuations Now In Place For Keller From Swawilla Fire
Evacuation Shelters are in place at Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam and Pascal Sherman Indian School in Omak.
![Stehekin Visitors Ordered to Leave on Thursday Under LEVEL 2](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2024/07/attachment-PioneerFire_20240722_InderwiesenCraig-e1721871433495.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Stehekin Visitors Ordered to Leave on Thursday Under LEVEL 2
Visitors to Stehekin will be required to leave Stehekin at the head of Lake Chelan as a result of the growing Pioneer Fire as of Thursday, July 25th at 8am.
The Pioneer Fire has grown to almost 31,000 acres since June 8th.
Chelan County Emergency Management has issued a Level 2 evacuation notice for the community of Stehekin, from Hazard Creek through the Stehekin Valley, including the Stehekin la
![Fire Engulfs Recycling Center In Chelan; Structure a 'Total Loss'](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-24T182022.548.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fire Engulfs Recycling Center In Chelan; Structure a 'Total Loss'
Chelan recycling facility ravaged by two-alarm fire. Extensive damage incurred, investigation underway to determine cause.
![Cashmere Man Accused of Two Week Forgery, Indentity Theft Spree](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2023/08/attachment-ChelanCountyJail.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cashmere Man Accused of Two Week Forgery, Indentity Theft Spree
Dennis Mendez was wanted on an outstanding warrant as well as multiple counts of Forgery and Identity Theft in Chelan and Douglas Counties.
![State Sen. Hawkins Urges More Aggressive Approach to Wildfires](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-24T113319.815.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Sen. Hawkins Urges More Aggressive Approach to Wildfires
State Sen. Hawkins advocates for stronger initial attack on wildfires to prevent escalation, highlighting impact on public safety, air quality and local economies.
![How Does Your Garden Grow? WSU Extension Offers Garden Class Series](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2024/07/attachment-WSU-classes-canva.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
How Does Your Garden Grow? WSU Extension Offers Garden Class Series
WSU Extension for Chelan/Douglas County is offering a series of free classes on garden topics and ways to get the most out of your garden's bounty.
The classes are offered on most Wednesdays July 24th through October 2nd at Celebration Lutheran Church at 801 8t Street NE in East Wenatchee...
![Link Transit, Wenatchee Downtown Assoc. Partner On Campaign](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2023/05/attachment-20230520_102212.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Link Transit, Wenatchee Downtown Assoc. Partner On Campaign
A campaign called "Try Transit Thursdays" will be in place during August and September.
![What is The One Square Inch Of Silence In The Pacific Northwest?](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2024/07/attachment-listen-to-the-quiet.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
What is The One Square Inch Of Silence In The Pacific Northwest?
Would you like to visit the quietest place in the USA? It's considered to be in Western Washington on the Olympic Peninsula.
![Channel Catfish Being Restocked In Chelan County After 10-Year Hiatus](http://townsquare.media/site/1134/files/2024/07/attachment-EWACatfish.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Channel Catfish Being Restocked In Chelan County After 10-Year Hiatus
Anglers in Chelan County can now catch channel catfish for the first time in over a decade.
The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) has resumed its channel catfish stocking program after a ten-year absence.
Channel catfish are a non-indigenous species that were first introduced to the waters of Washington in Skagit County in 1892. Af...